The Straits Times Podcasts

The Big Story Ep 27: Raising minimum salaries for EP, S Pass holders – how will it affect local hiring? 8:33 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. The Manpower Ministry announces that it is raising the minimum salaries for Employment Pass and S Pass holders, adding that more details will be released soon. Senior political correspondent Gra...

Money Hacks Ep 78: How to manage your wealth and plan your legacy 12:01 mins Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This episode tackles the importance of managing your wealth and planning your legacy. It is brought to you by Opus by Prudential, which is Prudential's unique approach to wealth management and legacy planning for high net worth...

The Big Story Ep 26: Know your rights if you are retrenched 6:55 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. The surge in unemployment and retrenchments amid the Covid-19 crisis has left many worried across various sectors. Assistant news editor Toh Yong Chuan addresses some FAQs sent in by readers to The Straits Times on what to do if one gets retren...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 97: ST Run goes virtual; group that bid for Newcastle under scrutiny 11:25 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Howie Lim calls up ST sports editor Lee Yulin and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz to discuss the following topics. 1. The Straits Times launches its first-ever virtual run. F...

#PopVultures Ep 31: The Tea on Dee Kosh 21:48 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. This week, the #PopVultures give their thoughts on the recent scandal surrounding local YouTuber and deejay Dee Kosh (real name Darryl Ian Koshy), who has been accused of sexual harassment and is currently under polic...

Asian Insider Ep 36: Choppy Waters - South-east Asia and a rising China 18:46 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. Two new books examine China's lengthening reach across the region. In this episode, authors Murray Hiebert and Sebastian Strangio speak...

Green Pulse Ep 28: Why planting trees is no quick-fix for climate change 14:25 mins Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.  Climate change is caused by the emission of heat-trapping gases from human activity like burning fossil fuels. The science is clear: m...

The Big Story Ep 25: Sectors to get tiered subsidies under extended Jobs Support Scheme 9:58 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announces that the Government will continue its support for workers and businesses with new measures costing a total of $8 billion. The Straits Times' associa...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 96: Singaporean ownership of top European clubs; Barcelona's woes 12:40 mins  Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondents David Lee and Sazali Abdul Aziz to discuss the following topics. A deeper look at the Loh cousins' (local entrepreneurs Terence Loh...

Health Check Ep 41: The pandemic is affecting the way people with hearing loss communicate 13:13 mins Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with expert guests. ST's senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Dr Ho Eu Chin, a senior consultant from the department of Otorhinolaryngology at Tan Tock Seng Ho...

#PopVultures Ep 30: Cancel culture and celebrities 31:21 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. After a short hiatus, the #PopVultures are back and this time with piping hot tea on the phrase on everyone's minds recently - cancel culture. Hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo dive deep into two recent incident...

Green Pulse Ep 27: Making peat forests pay for their own conservation  18:05 mins Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.  The dry season in South-east Asia is just around the corner , bringing with it the prospect of haze. Fires in Indonesia can be started b...

Asian Insider Ep 35: Crash in global remittance deepens poverty in Asia 21:57 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. In this episode, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Aziz Elbehri of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the Unit...

The Big Story Ep 24: Singapore's first-ever code of conduct for pedestrians kicks in 5:28 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Last month, 10 people were arrested for allegedly riding dangerously, after a video of them riding personal mobility devices (PMDs) and power-assisted bicycles on the road, surfaced online. Have stricter measures to cur...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 95: AFF Suzuki Cup postponed to 2021; can Arsenal or Chelsea challenge Liverpool for EPL next? 13:28 mins  Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondents David Lee and Sazali Abdul Aziz to discuss the following topics. First half: The 2020 AFF Suzuki...

Asian Insider Ep 34: What lies ahead for US-China tensions? 16:25 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. In this episode, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Washington DC-based Bonnie Glaser, a senior adviser for Asia and the director...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 94: Athlete abuse in Singapore and world sport; are Man United returning to glory days 11:48 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports reporter Nicole Chia and sports corresponden David Lee to discuss the following topics: A deeper look at athlete abuse in Singapore and world...

The Big Story Ep 23: PM Lee unveils new Cabinet line-up; 6 ministries to have new ministers 17:33 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announces his new Cabinet line-up on Saturday (July 25), with six ministries headed by new ministers. Seven of the People's Action Party's new MPs have also been appointed as polit...

ST Covid-19 Webinar: Experts on why vaccine is not panacea for coronavirus 1:16:43 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times' senior health correspondent Salma Khalik hosts three health experts. Professor Ooi Eng Eong, deputy director of Duke-NUS' emerging infectious diseases programme Professor Dale Fisher, a senior infectious diseases expert at the National University Hospital Professor Teo Yik Ying, dea...

Asian Insider Ep 33: Options for Asean and India as US-China relations worsen? 19:15 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. In this latest episode, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Manila-based political scientist Richard Heydarian...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 93: Are athletes well represented in NSAs; key battles in EPL's final week 13:17 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath, sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee to discuss the following topics: What is the fuss about Singapore...

Health Check Ep 40: Covid-19 airborne transmission doubts and immunity 18:23 mins Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times. Recently, an open letter that 239 researchers addressed to the World Health Organisation calling for it to acknowledge that the coronavirus is airborne, made headlines around the world. (0:35) To counter any public misconceptions, ST s...

Health Check Ep 40: Covid-19 airborne transmission doubts and immunity 18:23 mins Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times. Recently, an open letter that 239 researchers addressed to the World Health Organisation calling for it to acknowledge that the coronavirus is airborne, made headlines around the world. (0:35) To counter any public misconceptions, ST s...

Food Picks Ep 17: Wholesome ready-to-eat Italian dishes for takeaway and delivery 12:10 mins Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.  Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke as he shares his food picks this week. The ilLido Gr...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 92: Are athletes well represented in NSAs; key battles in EPL's final week 13:17 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath, sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee to discuss the following topics: What is the fuss about Singapore...