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The Straits Times Podcasts
Synopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.
Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media.
Episodes
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Getting to know Little Singapore in the south of India: Letter From The Bureau Ep 1
Letter From The Bureau Ep 1: Getting to know Little Singapore in the south of India 16:08 mins Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's foreign desk editor…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Do not mock India, learn from its Covid-19 troubles: Speaking Of Asia Ep 1
Speaking Of Asia Ep 1: Do not mock India, learn from its Covid-19 troubles 9:26 mins Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this…
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S1E68: India's worsening Covid crisis: Asian Insider Ep 69
Asian Insider Ep 69: India's worsening Covid crisis 18:04 mins Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian…
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S1E49: Can aquaculture solve the seafood “seaspiracy”? - Green Pulse Ep 49
Green Pulse Ep 49: Can aquaculture solve the seafood “seaspiracy”? 20:38 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: 'I've been told South Korea's not the country for my belief,' says a Korean Muslim
Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition 9-episode series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: 'Many Koreans have big misunderstandings about Islam': Invisible Asia Ep 9
Invisible Asia Ep 9: 'Many Koreans have big misunderstandings about Islam' 14:06 min Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition 9-episode series…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E86: Should social gatherings be limited in light of Covid-19 cluster who met over meal?: The Big Story Ep 86
The Big Story Ep 86: Should social gatherings be limited in light of Covid-19 cluster who met over meal? 7:14 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E85: How to respond to a virus outbreak in hospitals? Expert weighs in: The Big Story Ep 85
The Big Story Ep 85: How to respond to a virus outbreak in hospitals? Expert weighs in 2:21 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times'…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E84: Covid-19 reinfection cases: Expert on finding bright spots amid grim reality: The Big Story Ep 84
The Big Story Ep 84: Covid-19 reinfection cases: Expert on finding bright spots amid grim reality 8:09 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E83: PSLE entry scores explained: No need for perfect results to get into top sec schools: The Big Story Ep 83
The Big Story Ep 83: PSLE entry scores explained; No need for perfect results to get into top sec schools 11:26 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E15: Adriano Moraes on his journey from street fighter to MMA champion: ST Sports Talk Ep 129
ST Sports Talk Ep 129: Adriano Moraes on his journey from street fighter to MMA champion 8:38 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: 'I was afraid to be rejected if I spoke up,' says childhood abuse victim in the Philippines
Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in the shadows…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: ‘I was afraid I’d be rejected if I told people of my abuse’: Invisible Asia Ep 8
Invisible Asia Ep 8: ‘I was afraid I’d be rejected if I told people of my abuse’ 16:14 min Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E94: Why young working adults need to start a financial plan now: Money Hacks Ep 94
Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode is aimed at young working adults, on the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Rising sea level threat to Singapore & low-lying island nations: ST Connect webinar
ST Connect webinar: Rising sea level threat to Singapore & low-lying island nations 52:09 mins Globally, sea-level rise is increasing at a faster pace…
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S1E58: Picking an IP insurer with a good panel of doctors: Health Check Ep 58
Health Check Ep 58: Picking an IP insurer with a good panel of doctors 20:35 mins Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E14: A microscope over the business of the breakaway European Super League: ST Sports Talk Ep 128
ST Sports Talk Ep 128: A microscope over the business of the breakaway European Super League 30:07 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports…
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S1E67: Washington's Taiwan dilemma - worries spike over China's coercive moves: Asian Insider Ep 68
Asian Insider Ep 68: Washington's Taiwan dilemma - worries spike over China's coercive moves 18:09 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E45: Elvin Ng, Patrick Lee & Bullying in Showbiz: #PopVultures Ep 45
#PopVultures Ep 45: Elvin Ng, Patrick Lee & Bullying in Showbiz 32:00 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian…
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S1E48: Green Finance 101 (Pt 2) - Understanding carbon services & Singapore's potential to be a leader: Green Pulse Ep 48
Green Pulse Ep 48: Green Finance 101 (Pt 2) - Understanding carbon services & Singapore's potential to be a leader 15:22 mins Synopsis: Every first and third…
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S1E6: Riding the next phase of the bull market: BT Mark To Market Ep 6
BT Mark To Market Ep 6: How to ride the next phase of the bull market 12:11 min Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: 'I wanted to escape this life by hiding who I was': Invisible Asia Ep 7
Invisible Asia Ep 7: 'I wanted to escape this life by hiding who I was' 14:17 min Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: 'I wanted to escape this life by hiding who I was,' says an 'untouchable' in Japan
Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in the shadows…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E82: Cyclists, motorists divided on review of road cycling rules : The Big Story Ep 82
The Big Story Ep 82: Cyclists, motorists divided on review of road cycling rules 6:38 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video…
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S1E21: Shedding light on Kazuo Ishiguro and Ethan Hawke's novels: Bookmark This! Ep 21
Bookmark This! Ep 21: Shedding light on Kazuo Ishiguro and Ethan Hawke's novels 14:57 mins Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E44: Blowing raspberries with the Razzies: #PopVultures Ep 44
#PopVultures Ep 44: Blowing Raspberries with the Razzies 31:04 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: 'I’ve lived here for decades but I still can’t call myself a Hong Konger': Invisible Asia Ep 6
Invisible Asia Ep 6: 'I’ve lived here for decades but I still can’t call myself a Hong Konger' 15:08 min Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: 'We've lived here for decades, but we still can't fit in,' say Hong Kong's silent outsiders
Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in the shadows…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E93: How to plug financial knowledge gaps: BT Money Hacks Ep 93
Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode plugs the top financial knowledge gaps that…
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S1E67: Asians in US speak out against racism: Asian Insider Ep 67
Asian Insider Ep 67: Asians in US speak out against racism 14:00 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian…
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S1E57: All you need to know about Covid-19 clinical trials: Health Check Ep 57
Health Check Ep 57: All you need to know about Covid-19 clinical trials 18:31 mins Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E13: Jose Mourinho on pressure, man-management and Singapore: ST Sports Talk Ep 127
ST Sports Talk Ep 127: Jose Mourinho on pressure, man-management and Singapore 12:45 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points…
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S1E47: Green Finance 101 (Pt 1): Directing capital to meet climate goals - Green Pulse Ep 47
Green Pulse Ep 47: Green Finance 101 (Pt 1): Directing capital to meet climate goals 19:10 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: 'What's worse than the job is the humiliation,' say India's sewer cleaners
Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in the shadows…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: ‘What’s worse than the job is the humiliation we face’: Invisible Asia Ep 5
Invisible Asia Ep 5: ‘What’s worse than the job is the humiliation we face’ 11:56 min Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special…
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S1E65: Asean's Myanmar dilemma: Asian Insider Ep 66
Asian Insider Ep 66: Asean's Myanmar dilemma 15:38 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: BTxM+S podcast Ep 4: How sustainable property developments can save costs
BTxM+S podcast Ep 4: How sustainable property developments can save costs 12:01 min Synopsis: This is the final instalment in a series of four episodes on…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E12: More Chinese footballers, and a SEA Games gold by 2029?: ST Sports Talk Ep 126
ST Sports Talk Ep 126: More Chinese footballers, and a SEA Games gold by 2029? 11:23 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: 'We've always lived here, yet we don't belong,' say Thailand's sea gypsies
Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in the shadows…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: ‘We’ve always lived here, yet we don’t belong’ : Invisible Asia Ep 4
Invisible Asia Ep 4: 'We have always lived here, so they have to make space for us' 9:36 min Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E92: Asia's ESG investing outlook in 2021 and beyond: BT Money Hacks Ep 92
BT Money Hacks Ep 92: Trends for Asia's ESG investing outlook in 2021 and beyond 12:12 min Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E43: On Patty Hou, her mother and mistresses: #PopVultures Ep 43
#PopVultures Ep 43: On Patty Hou, her mother and mistresses 18:41 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian…
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S1E64: Time not Asean's side as it scrambles for strategy for Myanmar crisis: Asian Insider Ep 65
Asian Insider Ep 65: Time not Asean's side as it scrambles for strategy for Myanmar crisis 11:20 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Deciphering Asia's 2021 business agenda: McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast
McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast: Deciphering Asia's 2021 business agenda 40 mins Synopsis: Permission granted to The Straits Times to reproduce this podcast by…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: BTxM+S Podcast Ep 3: CBD home buying - factoring in lifestyle and well-being
BTxM+S Podcast Ep 3: CBD home buying - factoring in lifestyle and well-being 13:07 min Synopsis: This is the third in a series of four episodes on Marina One…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: Can children succeed in SG football with a good post-playing career?: ST Sports Talk Ep 125
ST Sports Talk Ep 125: Can children succeed in SG football with a good post-playing career? 13:23 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E81: Why travel bubbles with islands are not safer than those with larger countries: The Big Story Ep 81
The Big Story Ep 81: Why travel bubbles with islands are not safer than those with larger countries 6:50 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: 'I felt so alone in Singapore': Invisible Asia Ep 3
Invisible Asia Ep 3: 'I felt so alone in Singapore' 9:21 mins Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The Straits Times casts…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: 'I felt so alone,' says foreigner who married Singaporean man
Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in the shadows…
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S1E63: Quad countries to deliver 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses: Asian Insider Ep 64
Asian Insider Ep 64: Quad countries to deliver 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses 14:38 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: BTxM+S Podcast Ep 2: Understand prime property investing in Singapore better
BT x M+S Podcast Ep 2: Understand prime property investing in Singapore better 11:52 min Synopsis: This is the second in a series of four episodes on Marina…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: BTxM+S Podcast Ep 1: Pros and cons of investing in mixed-use property
BT x M+S Podcast Ep 1: Pros and cons of investing in mixed-use property 11:21 min Synopsis: This is the first in a series of four episodes on Marina One…
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S1E5: How to invest in an overvalued market: BT Mark To Market Ep 5
BT Mark To Market Ep 5: How to invest in an overvalued market 8:34 min Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: How can football build a culture of excellence needed for Unleash The Roar plan?: ST Sports Talk Ep 124
ST Sports Talk Ep 124: How can football build a culture of excellence needed for Unleash The Roar plan? 12:27 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: 'My ambitions are but empty dreams': Invisible Asia Ep 2
Invisible Asia Ep 2: 'My ambitions are but empty dreams' 10:25 mins Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: 'My ambitions are but empty dreams,' says Chinese migrant worker
Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in the shadows…
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S1E46: Reconciling forest loss with One Million Trees initiative: Green Pulse Ep 46
Green Pulse Ep 46: Reconciling forest loss with One Million Trees initiative 13:33 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E42: Dissecting Oprah's bombshell interview with Meghan & Harry: #PopVultures Ep 42
#PopVultures Ep 42: Dissecting Oprah's bombshell interview with Meghan & Harry 17:16 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture…
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S1E62: Fukushima nuclear disaster shadow haunts Japan 10 years on: Asian Insider Ep 63
Asian Insider Ep 63: Fukushima nuclear disaster shadow haunts Japan 10 years on 17:38 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal…
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S1E56: How a mother's well-being can have a large impact on her baby: Health Check Ep 56
Health Check Ep 56: How a mother's well-being can have a large impact on her baby 27:39 mins Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by…