The Straits Times Podcasts

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 79: Should professional footballers take pay cuts? Coronavirus effects on Singapore sports 11:36 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee. They discuss the following questions: Top football professionals in Spain, Italy and Germa...

Green Pulse Ep 20: Singapore's battle against dual invasion of coronavirus and dengue virus 11:56 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. Tune in to this episode to find out about Singapore's efforts to bring forward an increased fight against dengue in...

#PopVultures Ep 24: Cardi B's coronavirus rant, Gal Gadot's cringy Imagine, JJ Lin's free concert and more 24:59 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. With people spending more time at home because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the #PopVultures round up some of the best and worst celebrity moments on soc...

Green Pulse Ep 19: Can SG Clean be a national movement to flatten the coronavirus epidemic curve? 12:42 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. Tune in to this episode to find out about the SG Clean Taskforce and how its aims are more urgent in this curr...

Health Check Ep 34: "I had hallucinations," said discharged coronavirus patient, who spent 13 days in ICU 15:10 mins Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times. We usually bring you tips and expert advice but in this episode, ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo spoke with Ben, 55, who had tested positive for Covid-19 at Alexandra Hospital on March 5 and develop...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 78: Tokyo 2021 repercussions; Should coronavirus-affected leagues be voided? 12:00 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee. They discuss the following questions: Tokyo 2020 is now officially Tokyo 2021. What are the repercus...

Money Hacks Ep 68: Lessons for budding women entrepreneurs in the Covid-19 era 15:22 min Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays,  The Business Times  breaks down actionable financial tips. This episode is aimed at budding women entrepreneurs. Do you feel the burning desire to become one? If you are a mother or a caregiver, and thinking about starting a side business, thi...

Green Pulse Ep 18: How NEA works with cleaning crews for Covid-19-affected premises and households 8:35 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.  Tune in to this episode to find out about "DID" - duration, intensity and density - and about how the co...

Green Pulse Ep 17: Coronavirus magnifies importance of a clean Singapore 11:29 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.  Tune in to this episode to find out how the coronavirus threat has magnified the importance of the SG Clean movement, and has cha...

Asian Insider Ep 30: Has China Won? The US-China rivalry revs up 18:23 mins Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh discusses Has China Won - a new book on US-China relations by...

Life Picks Ep 77: Find a good value omakase meal; Artworks by 3 Singaporean artists 8:34 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Money FM's Michelle Martin speaks with ST's senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke about Mai by Dashi Master Marusaya's omakase meal. It...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 77: Tokyo Olympics postponed till 2021, local sports virtually grounded 10:50 min Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this special edition, The Straits Times' sports editor Lee Yulin hosts sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports journalist Nicole Chia. They discuss the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics...

Health Check Ep 33: Proper community behaviour can best manage coronavirus spread in countries 6:01 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with expert guests. In this episode, ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo hosts infectious diseases specialist Professor Dale Fisher,...

 #GameOfTwoHalves Ep 76: Olympics edges closer to a delay; sport's new look in Singapore 11:49 min Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Kimberly Kwek.  The International Olympic Committee is now looking into the possibility of delaying...

Asian Insider Ep 29: On the brink of recession thanks to the coronavirus 16:23 mins Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts two special guests as they discuss the United S...

#PopVultures Ep 23: Celebrity missteps, reactions as coronavirus paralyses Hollywood and Asia 23:26 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 delve once again into the global Covid-19 pandemic that has paralysed entertainment in Hollywood and Asia. With the coronavirus now rav...

Life Picks Ep 76: 1-for-1 Teochew porridge dinner buffet; free party for those missing the dance floor 8:33 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Money FM's Michelle Martin speaks with ST's food correspondent Eunice Queck about a one-for-one Teochew porridge dinn...

Food Picks Ep 12: Go for a food marathon at Keong Saik Street 4:27 mins Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays. Host Melissa Sim talks with ST's food editor Tan Hsueh Yun about hip bars and restaurants that are littered all over Keong Saik street. Listen to find out about these delectable eats. These fo...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 75: World and local sport in meltdown, Singapore cycling's Tour de France dream 13:08 min Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Nicole Chia. Major sports leagues such as the NBA and English Premier League suspended their compe...

Money Hacks Ep 67: How can AI and big data help investors? 9:07 min Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays,  The Business Times  breaks down actionable financial tips. In this week's episode, we talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and big data and how they can help investors. Chris Lim hosts Adam Reynolds, CEO Asia-Pacific, Saxo Markets, as he answers the following:...

Green Pulse Ep 16: SG Clean or not? 15:02 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.  This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with Mr Edward D’Silva, chairman of the Public Hygiene Council, on Singapore’s ramped-up...

Asian Insider Ep 28: Covid-19's latest status in South-east Asia  15:41 mins Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. The Straits Times Correspondents across the region speak to Asian Insider on the status of the fight a...

Life Picks Ep 75: Earth Hour 2020 concert goes online; where to find the softest strawberry bingsu 12:21 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Money FM's Michelle Martin speaks with ST's food editor Tan Hsueh Yun about Cafe de muse's fresh strawberry bingsu. It h...

Health Check Ep 32: How to encourage pregnant women to exercise more 13:25 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with expert guests. In this episode, ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Dr Serene Thain, an associate consultant from the Departm...

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 74: Flap over FAS' Goal 2034, heading to be banned for U12s 9:12 mins Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Kimberly Kwek. The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth has declared that Goal 2034 "is a goal set by FAS", and no...