The Straits Times Podcasts

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 110: Quah Ting Wen on competing in Int'l Swimming League 13:59 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and  ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan and they discuss the English Premier League which returned after football’s internation...

The Big Story Ep 58: Open communication key for workers to tide through difficult times 7:35 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. In light of the rising number of complaints of discriminatory hiring practices and unfair dismissals, NTUC assistant secretary-general Patrick Tay shares with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay on ho...

Green Pulse Ep 37: Time to nurture nature to prevent future pandemics 13:10 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty host Dr Peter Daszak, president of non-profit Washington-based Ecohealth Alliance. A repo...

Editor Says Ep 4: Looking ahead to 2021 after a great global reset 4:31 mins Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the top news of the week, why it matters and what’s next. With major disruptions in the way we live, work and play, 2020 is the year of the Great Global Reset, says ST editor Warren Fernandez. What might 2021 look like? How ha...

Green Pulse Ep 37: Peter Daszak on nurturing nature to prevent future pandemics 13:10 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series. In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty host Dr Peter Dasza...

Asian Insider Ep 50: What would a Biden administration mean for Asia? 15:45 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. In this episode, ST's associate editor Vikram Khanna moderates and hosts a special panel comprising Singapore ambassadors and professors Tommy Koh and Chan Heng...

Life Weekend Picks Ep 103: Dining highlights at the Guinness Great Grill Out; How new movie Mosul is a military thriller with difference 9:06 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore. In this episode, journalist Anjali Raguraman tell us what diners can try at the Guinness Great Grill Out, hosted at Kult Yard this weeke...

Health Check Ep 48: Why is lung cancer no.1 killer among cancers? 14:48 mins Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, get healthier living tips as The Straits Times chats with expert guests. With November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month, this episode looks at how lung cancer is the no.1 killer among cancers here in Singapore and globally, and will shed light on advanced treatments as well as how to...

The Big Story Ep 57: Which groups will have priority for Covid-19 vaccination?  5:42 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Given the strong demand for Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, Singapore is unlikely to get enough for every person in the initial months, or even the first year. Associate Professor Alex Cook, vice dean of research at the Sa...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 109: Is Hamilton F1’s G.O.A.T? Should international friendlies be scrapped? 15:47 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan, who discuss history-making milestones: Lewis Hamilton’s record-equa...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 109: Is Hamilton F1’s G.O.A.T? And should int’l friendlies be scrapped? 15:47 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and  ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan, who discuss history-making milestones: Lewis Hamilton’s rec...

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 25: Discussing the Singaporean palate with pastry queen Janice Wong 5:51 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. In this episode, Sumiko Tan hosts Singapore's pastry queen Janice Wong, the 37-year-old chef of 2am:dessertbar known for her artistic dessert creations. Reflecting on a year disrupted by...

#PopVultures Ep 35: US election memes, Worst Chris (Pratt?) and Red Velvet's Irene 26:08 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries. This week the #PopVultures have a potluck episode of East and West topics! Yeo Sam Jo discusses his favourite pop-culture related memes of the US presidential election and Jan Lee talk...

Editor Says Ep 3: Arming ourselves against pandemic of fake news 4:49 mins Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the top news of the week, why it matters and what’s next. This has been a week of big news and dramatic headlines, from the United States’ new president, to Pfizer’s new Covid-19 vaccine and the Singapore-Hong Kong t...

The Big Story Ep 56: Can new tech pass for foreign 'big fish' raise bar for local talent? 6:16 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. A new work pass will be launched next year for top-tier foreign professionals and experts looking to start businesses, lead corporate teams or teach here, in a bid to woo these people to Singapore and develop its h...

Asian Insider Ep 49: Life-changing and scarring pandemic for HK and Singapore youth 12:55 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. Depression may be a serious long term effect of the Covid-19 pandemic for the youth in Singapore and Hong Kong. Ghosh hosts The Straits Times' Hong...

Life Weekend Picks Ep 102: The Crown's new season enters tumultuous era; How to best catch Deepavali lights 11:13 mins   Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore. In this episode, we look ahead to the fourth season of Netflix's The Crown, where viewers will be introduced to Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher. We...

The Big Story Ep 55: Pfizer's Covid-19 good news, but situation remains murky 6:57 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Work to distribute the experimental Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is gearing up after the companies announced successful interim data earlier on Monday (Nov 9), but it will not be coming to local pharmacies...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 108: SPL title race hots up; United rescue their manager 16:17 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham and ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz talk about the Singapore Premier League (SPL), which has reached its halfway point, as well as a hijacked Zoom session hosted by Singapore Athl...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 108: SPL heats up; United rescue their manager 16:17 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham and ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz talk about the Singapore Premier League (SPL), which has reached its halfway point, as well as a hijacked Zoom session hosted by Singapore Athletics, whi...

The Big Story Ep 54: SIA's recovery progress as it posts record loss 5:34 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Singapore Airlines posted a record loss of $3.5 billion for the six months to September, but it plans to raise more liquidity. CEO Goh Choon Phong says on Nov 9, that SIA is in advanced talks to raise funds in the debt capital market a...

BT Money Hacks Ep 83: Demystifying ESG and sustainable investing 12:31 min Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays,  The Business Times  breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode looks at ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing: what is it and how do you get started? It is brought to you by UOB Asset Management (UOBAM). BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Vict...

Asian Insider Ep 48: Disunited States of America - internal tensions worsening 15:54 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. The US has been through major upheavals and may be on the cusp of another. In this episode, Mallory Newall - public opinion analyst and Washington DC-ba...

Editor Says Ep 2: Beyond the US election, what is at stake is democracy itself 3:33 mins Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the top news of the week, why it matters and what’s next. It’s a cliffhanger. Down to the wire. Too close to call. The US election has been a nail-biter, with President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger...

Green Pulse Ep 36: Looking under the sea for a nature-based solution  16:44 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series. In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty host Dr Siti Maryam, a marine...