Best Cast Of Bird Call Podcasts (2024)

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S1E124: Why the warming Himalayas are a water crisis for half of Asia 20:51

17m ago20:51

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Local solutions are critical for vulnerable millions as the scorching heat rapidly melts snow and ice across the fragile "third pole". Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. As the planet warms, with north India’s plains …

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S1E109: Why war 'by design' over Taiwan is unlikely: Bilahari Kausikan 17:19

13h ago17:19

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South-east Asian countries appreciate there is no strategic balance in the region without the US, so they will find ways to deal with whoever is in the White House. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. How So…

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S1E2: The story of Kangxi Coming, the little Taiwanese talk show heard around the world 42:09

7d ago42:09

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How a variety talk show with one of the oddest hosting pairings became one of the most successful in the Chinese language entertainment scene. Synopsis: How Did We Get Here is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, which will take a look in each episode about a celebrity, a band or the cast of a movie or film that made an impact on As…

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S1E12: Why COE bidding gives this seasoned motor dealer a heartache 35:28

1d ago35:28

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A seasoned motor industry insider says the COE system is bad for health because of the stress that comes with not knowing “the full picture”. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends. The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Singapore seems to be tracking w…

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S1E16: Singapore EPL fans, sports presenter John Dykes debate a thrilling season 1:02:57

1d ago1:02:57

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Join in this passionate post mortem of the recently concluded 2023/24 English Premier League season. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. As the dust settles on another thrilling English Premier League (EPL) season, the post-campaign analysis has begun at the Hard Tackle. ST Sports rep…

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S1E11: Newcomer rhyu - Singapore’s answer to Laufey? 28:45

2d ago28:45

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Home-grown singer and songwriter rhyu is the 11th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 11th episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts home-grown singer and songwriter rhyu. The newcomer’s arresting vocals and origin…

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S1E11: rhyu - It's fine (Live) 4:45

2d ago4:45

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Home-grown singer-songwriter rhyu's intimate live studio take of It's fine, a song first released in 2023, which has a million streams on just Spotify alone. Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio. Listen to rhyu talk about her mu…

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S1E24: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and their growth in Asia 20:17

1d ago20:17

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Hear why active ETFs are becoming more popular. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both senior columnists at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money. In this episode, J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Apac head of ETF - Philippe El-Asmar - discusses the growth of E…

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S1E123: Climate talent scout: Meet the investor backing cutting-edge green tech 20:06

1d ago20:06

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Investors are on the hunt for companies that not only cut greenhouse gas emissions but also transform industry and society. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. There’s growing investor interest in companies at the cutt…

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S1E4: Titus Low: From SG's most famous OnlyFans creator to real estate agent? 26:17

7m ago26:17

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Singapore’s most well-known OnlyFans creator Titus Low is slowly moving on from the platform that has brought him fame, money and drama. Lots of it. Synopsis: The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives and digs deeper into issues of the day. Sitting down with The Usual Place’s host Natasha…

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S1E14: Fail well, and you learn better 25:54

7d ago25:54

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Adult learning research shows “productive failure” builds tenacity and deepens learning. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset. Failure is not fatal. Instead, organisations and individuals can set themselves up to learn from each failure better and faster. Howeve…

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S1E42: Do Gen Zers really have no savings for the long term? 39:40

8m ago39:40

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This generation, it appears in a survey result too, is not afraid to spend immediately for happiness or instant gratification, but they do so within their means. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests. It used to be that avocado toast was the symbol of millennial extrav…

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S1E30: Singapore’s stakes in India’s election: Will polls bring a surprise? 35:57

2h ago35:57

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Hear from our guest expert on Singapore’s stakes in seeing a stable government rule the world’s fifth biggest economy. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent. The world’s most populous nation began voting on April 19 in a seven-phase election in which…

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S1E15: What is the state of the Deloitte Women's Premier League? 55:55

23d ago55:55

55:55

Diving into women’s football in Singapore Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this episode of Hard Tackle, we look at the state of women’s football in Singapore and what the Republic needs to do to improve its standards. In the Lionesses’ most recent international friendlies, they …

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S1E29: Gen AI, you started work yet? 15:18

15h ago15:18

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The promise of it transforming our work lives is happening, but maybe not in the way we expected it to. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life. It has been 18 months since ChatGPT's public debut. Has the technology touted to change our work li…

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S1E122: Why birds are an indicator of the changing face of Earth 29:57

26d ago29:57

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Migratory species are broadly in decline, disrupted by alteration of field and forest habitats, and by hunting in the case of South-east Asia. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. The East Asian migratory bird flyway is…

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S1E32: Chinese' salve for loneliness: Pay to drink at strangers' homes 14:09

4d ago14:09

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The rise of home bars in cities across China shows how young Chinese are craving for companionship but without having to invest in relationships. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe, about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling cris…

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S1E3: Youths on their expectations of Singapore's next PM Lawrence Wong 47:19

28d ago47:19

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Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong becomes Singapore’s fourth prime minister on May 15, 2024, when he succeeds current PM Lee Hsien Loong. Synopsis: The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives and digs deeper into issues of the day. The upcoming leadership transition - when Deputy Prime Mi…

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S1E1: Chinese drama My Fair Princess: The cast's dramatic off-screen lives 47:14

19d ago47:14

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It is one of the most famous Chinese period dramas ever, but where are the members of its main cast now? Synopsis: How Did We Get Here is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, where host Jan Lee will deep dive into a celebrity, a band or the cast of a movie or film that made an impact on Asian entertainment and how they got to where …

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S1E108: No magic bullet but vaccines may help long war against dengue virus 26:37

1M ago26:37

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Asia is on the cusp of a summer of life-threatening dengue fever. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Dengue fever case numbers have gone up across the global tropics. This includes Singapore, a model in man…

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S1E11: How are the 3,000-plus chargers at the HDB carparks being used today? 38:09

1M ago38:09

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The head of the EV-electric shares some of the learnings from Singapore’s electrification journey. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends. The pace of EV charger deployment at HDB carparks in 2024 will likely be slower than in the previous year - at least i…

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S1E1: A visit to Sungei Buloh: How Singapore can better host migratory birds 21:42

29d ago21:42

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Why mudflats are vital for dwindling numbers of birds that stop over seasonally. Synopsis (headphones recommended): In this new 4-part environment podcast series for 2024 - Green Trails - The Straits Times hits the ground with experts in spaces that are critical to the interlinked crises the planet faces: climate change, pollution, and biodiversity…

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S1E121: Can carbon credit ratings bring peace of mind to a troubled market? 23:43

16d ago23:43

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Carbon credit ratings can bring much needed transparency and accountability to the market – but is it enough to overcome years of mistrust? Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Depending on who you speak to, carbon cred…

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S1E2: TMI: Has social media made us oversharers? 42:59

26d ago42:59

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How much is too much when sharing details of your life online? Synopsis: The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives and digs deeper into issues of the day. Why do people feel so comfortable sharing intimate details of their lives online? The Usual Place’s host Natasha Ann Zachariah sits do…

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S1E23: US tech stocks: Is it time to diversify? 15:54

28d ago15:54

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Consider other markets and the wider US tech sector. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both senior columnists at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money. In this episode, Mr Adam Reynolds, Asia-Pacific CEO of Saxo, discusses the large exposure many investors ha…

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S1E123: A new personalised treatment for stubborn depression 38:33

1M ago38:33

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IMH trial to study efficacy of personalised transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Researchers from the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore ar…

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Ki Ki Kookaburra Interview 8:10

2M ago8:10

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This episode features Kesmoe Peapod's music show "Flock'n'Rock" with guest pop star Ki Ki Kookaburra. But the segment is muddled when the star struck staff continues to interrupt Kesmoe's interview with Ki Ki.By Cast of Bird Cal

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S1E14: What Singapore can learn from Joseph Schooling's retirement 44:39

27d ago44:39

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Did Singapore let its golden boy down in any way? Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this episode of Hard Tackle, we delve into the lessons from the recent retirement of Singaporean swimming sensation Joseph Schooling on April 2, 2024, at just 28 years of age. Join ST Sports repor…

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S1E1: Get into the new Hard Tackle Podcast channel from The Straits Times 1:23

27d ago1:23

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Hear the tough questions posed to our sports stars or authorities in our studio, and how they react. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The Straits Times' sports podcast has been around for the past few years, in different formats - from Game Of Two Halves, to Sports Talk, and now...…

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S1E41: Why volunteering is worth our time and effort: 2 young working adults 21:50

1M ago21:50

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Two youth volunteers - adults with full-time jobs - explain what motivates them to spark change in the community. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. Youth Corps Singapore, which is under the National Youth Council, turns 10 in 2024. It is a division un…

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S1E13: How cutting-edge firms interview candidates 28:11

2M ago28:11

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A tech and corporate veteran breaks down the intensive interview process at top firms. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset. As skill demands and job complexity increase with economic advancement, so do employer needs as reflected in increasingly intensive job i…

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S1E120: Climate change only one of three ecological crises: Tommy Koh warns 15:21

30d ago15:21

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In a storied career, the diplomat Professor Tommy Koh also chaired the Earth Summit in 1992 and negotiated the Law of the Sea. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. The framers of the United Nations Convention on the Law…

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S1E31: Thai music, Thaksin, a ‘tattoo’: Thailand feels its way forward 19:07

2M ago19:07

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Tan Tam Mei reflects on her time as Thailand correspondent, and looks ahead to how the country could navigate geopolitical and domestic politics. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe, about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling cris…

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S1E1: Having babies: Natural next step after marriage or thank you, next? 35:55

2M ago35:55

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Our guests discuss if parenthood is an expectation or choice. Synopsis: The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives and digs deeper into issues of the day. In Singapore, where preliminary estimates indicate its Total Fertility Rate hit a record low of 0.97 in 2023, some are opting to remain…

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S1E13: Olympic champ Joseph Schooling in his own words as he retires 18:24

1M ago18:24

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Eight years after his stunning success at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Singapore’s greatest athlete has called time on his career. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this special episode, we bring you an excerpt of assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath’s interview with Singapore’s Olym…

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S1E28: Stereotyping at work. Who? Me? 27:43

1M ago27:43

27:43

Old vs young, abled vs disabled, woman vs man. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life. Labels invariably affect workplace policies and work opportunities today. Why do we put labels on others? Do Singapore workplaces pay lip service to inclusi…

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S1E12: The Lions’ Tsutomu Ogura era is underway 45:48

2M ago45:48

45:48

Can the Lions roar under Ogura? Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this episode of Hard Tackle, Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by former Singapore international Noor Ali and Singapore Premier League commentator and Lions fan Zia-ul Raushan to dissect the Singapore national football …

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S1E10: The story behind the 312 “redistributed” motorcycle COEs 51:03

2M ago51:03

51:03

The head of the industry body for motorcycle sellers and workshops recounts how the association has been pushing for change, from COEs to rules on safety equipment Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends. With all the attention on certificate of entitlement …

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S1E10: Rangga Jones - Call Me (Live) 3:32

2M ago3:32

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Home-grown singer, songwriter, and producer Rangga Jones' intimate live studio take of Call Me, a song first released in 2022, has 23 million streams on just Spotify alone. Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio. Watch the special…

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S1E10: Rangga Jones - not good enough (Live) 2:32

2M ago2:32

2:32

Home-grown singer, songwriter, and producer Rangga Jones' intimate live studio take of not good enough, a song from his first full-length album, Emotions. Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio. Watch the special live performance …

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S1E10: Home-grown singer Rangga Jones’ regional fan base includes a K-pop star 23:34

2M ago23:34

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Home-grown singer, songwriter, and producer Rangga Jones is the tenth guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 10th episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts home-grown singer, songwriter, and producer Rangga Jones. He …

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S1E40: Boosting Singapore's low birth rate: Indranee Rajah, young parents discuss 47:43

1M ago47:43

47:43

With Singapore’s resident total fertility rate dropping below 1 for the first time - hitting a historic low at 0.97 last year in 2023 - we discuss how the birth rate can be boosted. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests. For many years in Singapore, we have not had en…

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S1E84: Update for new #PopVultures series from April 2024 onwards 4:13

2M ago4:13

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. PopVultures host Jan Lee explains her transition from the previous year-long Can I Tell You Something Crazy series about pop culture zeitgeist moments to a new scripted series in 2024 along the lines of Where Are They Now…

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S1E107: Why Asean is watching the Philippines’ strategy in South China Sea 17:20

2M ago17:20

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Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the Philippines is raising its game to cope with an increasingly aggressive China in the South China Sea. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Increasingly dangerous encou…

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S1E22: Things to consider now that CPF Special Account will be removed for those 55 and older 23:08

2M ago23:08

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How much should you put into your CPF Life then? Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both associate editors and senior columnists at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money. In this episode, Mr Christopher Tan, CEO and founder of Providend - a fee-only wealth adv…

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S1E119: Why greening the building sector is a towering challenge 16:15

2M ago16:15

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Humanity will never achieve net-zero emissions by the middle of the century unless the building sector figures out how to become truly green. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Who hasn’t escaped a scorchingly hot day…

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S1E80: Singapore sisters making waves with Olympic qualification 21:45

2M ago21:45

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History-making sisters making waves with Olympic relay qualification Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. On Feb 18, Quah Ting Wen, Quah Jing Wen, Letitia Sim and Levenia Sim clocked 4 minutes and 2.88 seconds at the World Aquatics Championships to not just set a new women's 4x100m me…

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S1E12: Returning strongly from a career break 23:21

2M ago23:21

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A talent expert who has helped over 200 people clinch jobs after a career break shares what works. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset. At the best of times, making calculated career moves to meet one's financial and professional goals is hard, and even more so…

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The Shocking Truth 17:00

3M ago17:00

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We finally discover the truth of WHO is the real Fowl Owl in this SHOCKING reveal!By Calvin Lester

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S1E29: Saving the Shompen tribe – when survival collides with strategy 29:01

2M ago29:01

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A conversation with the noted anthropologist and Andamans expert Vishvajit Pandya on the need to balance heritage, developmental and strategic interests as the Andaman and Nicobar islands become a geopolitical hotspot. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' associate editor and senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four d…

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