Best Fat Baby Funds Podcasts (2024)

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S2E3: Should we play with FIRE? 33:55

12h ago33:55

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We don’t all have to live frugally and retire by 40 years old, but we need to be financially disciplined so we can retire meaningfully. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. FIRE in this context, stands for financial independence, retire early - a movement th…

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S2E3: A relook at nuclear energy's role in the net-zero goal 17:42

1d ago17:42

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Powering up: The world is warming up to nuclear energy as nations scramble for zero-carbon electricity. 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. For years, nuclear energy has been reviled as an energy source over safety, co…

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S2E1: Is Cantonese dying out in Hong Kong? 19:54

1d ago19:54

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Some are holding fast to their mother tongue, even with migration overseas, and are coming up with creative ways to spread the learning and use of Cantonese. Synopsis: The Straits Times chats with ST’s global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. Want to pick up Cantonese? Some Hong Kongers - fro…

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S1E12: Rooting for our mother tongues in Singapore 31:47

3d ago31:47

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Your mother tongue can also be your super power - that’s what our three guests on The Usual Place tell us. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. In this episode, Zhang Xi Ying, a content producer at HeyKaki, C Aishwarya, a branding and promotions executive from Tamil M…

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S1E128: Let’s talk about mental health! 22:39

5d ago22:39

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There is no health without mental health. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Mental health is a national priority in Singapore. While the recent 2023 National Population Health Survey showed that there was an improvement in the mental health of the general populati…

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S1E114: South-east Asian scam centres a growing regional security threat 23:21

9d ago23:21

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Why action is needed to avoid some countries being labelled as 'scam states'. Synopsis: Every third and 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. With their heavy security, territorial control and global reach, we look at South-e…

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S1E15: Singaporean switches banking studies for music; debut album on US jazz chart 30:04

11d ago30:04

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Home-grown jazz saxophone player Sean Hong Wei is the 15th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 15th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean jazz saxophone player Sean Hong Wei. The 25-year-old marked a milestone …

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S1E1: Workers aren't loyal anymore, why train them? 22:47

12d ago22:47

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How can Singapore business leaders become special? Synopsis: The Straits Times speaks with the new dean of Insead Asia Campus, Professor Sameer Hasija, on executive education and Singapore business leaders. The new dean of Insead Asia recounts the following meme in an era where workers do not stay put in one organisation for long anymore. The chief…

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S1E17: Has pricey car ownership killed youths' desire for cars? 56:07

13d ago56:07

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A university professor says his students are not keen on owning a car, while a motor industry expert says that they would, if cars were affordable. Synopsis: Every third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times offers expert insights on new vehicles or transportation trends. In this episode, COE Watch host Lee Nian Tjoe invites Associate Professor R…

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S1E11: Why parents should not see teachers as service providers: Chan Chun Sing 41:26

15d ago41:26

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Can there be respect? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day. Education Minister Chan Chun Seng recently announced at the Ministry of Education Schools Work Plan Seminar, how parents should communicate with teachers from now on. He said teachers are not required to share their personal p…

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S1E113: Veteran diplomat Kishore Mahbubani's career: A front row seat to the Asian century 23:22

16d ago23:22

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The seasoned Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani is bullish on India and Asean but says the US should not be underestimated. Synopsis: Every third and 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. Veteran Singapore diplomat Kishore …

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S2E2: How do young workers view pay? 27:34

20d ago27:34

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Salaries need to be structured more flexibly to reflect broader aspirations. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Views on pay issues vary widely among young workers depending on their professional and life goals. This was borne out in a survey of 1,000 youn…

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S2E2: Bezos Earth Fund's menu for Asia: Bugs, slaughter-free meat and fermented protein 17:28

23d ago17:28

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In the bid to make alternative protein palatable to the consumer, South-east Asian cuisine offers some advantages. 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. Home to glitzy bars and Michelin star restaurants, Singapore is a f…

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S1E34: What future for the famed Gurkhas? 26:57

23d ago26:57

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Revered as soldiers, the Gurkhas are Nepalis who are recruited into the British Army, the Singapore Police, the Indian Army, and recently, even the Russian army. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the Asian continent. In this episode, Ravi speaks with one of th…

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S1E10: Bye-bye 5Cs. Hello, purpose: how we redefine success 44:03

24d ago44:03

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Does living a meaningful, purpose-filled life trump materialistic goals and climbing the corporate ladder these days? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day, and finds out about what young people are talking about. Talk about the new definition of success has been fronted this year by Si…

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S1E20: What is working in F1’s Red Bull Racing team like? 22:38

25d ago22:38

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Two Singaporeans share their experiences working for Red Bull racing. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The 2024 Singapore Grand Prix returns on Sept 22 when fans here witness exhilarating action over 62 laps of the 4.94-kilometre Marina Bay Street Circuit. And while the title race …

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S1E2: Sumiko at 60: Friendship isn't about age groups 34:42

25d ago34:42

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan, who turns 60 this year in 2024, finds out the challenges to growing older as she confronts her own negative attitudes about ageing. Intergenerational friendships are not just about age groups, as Sumiko finds out from Michael Chiang. The playwright is nearly three decades older than married …

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Ep 63: Mould Exposure, ADHD, CentreLink Posters 31:30

26d ago31:30

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Support the show by joining our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NeuroticNewsNeurotic News Merchhttps://neuroticnews.myshopify.com/By Damien Power

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S1E46: BNPL: Buying power or financial trouble? 35:50

27d ago35:50

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The 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) scheme allows for purchase on zero interest instalment plans with less credit requirement. Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. In 2023, Singapore consumers spent $3.4 billion online and in-store using 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) se…

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S1E36: Chinese sauces are popular in India; less so are their purveyors 17:39

30d ago17:39

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The bitter aftertaste though, is the story of how Chinese Indians are struggling to fit in. 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 crises. There is a popular sauce in India, which involves …

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S1E127: The war on salt and saturated fats 19:24

1M ago19:24

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How to choose a healthier salt and cooking oil. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Singapore is planning to introduce Nutri-Grade labelling for salt, sauces and seasonings, instant noodles and cooking oil. These are labels that will allow consumers to tell at a gla…

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S1E9: Flexibility at work: The secret sauce to more babies? 24:18

1M ago24:18

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We ask Indranee Rajah - Minister in the Prime Minister's Office - to explain the mindset shift aim of the enhanced parental leave scheme, announced on Aug 18. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day, and finds out about what young people are talking about. When it was announced at the Nat…

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S2E1: Investing with $100 a month as an undergrad? Why not! 31:50

1M ago31:50

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Start early, compound your wealth, and try not to beat the market. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Finance literacy experts always tell us to “start young” so we can make full use of the effect of compounding and grow our wealth from a young age. But ho…

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S2E1: Eco-nomics: Putting a value on nature is also key to saving it 23:23

1M ago23:23

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Businesses are buying into new financial products that could help save nature, but funds for nature’s protection have not reached the scale required. 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. Coral reef bonds, biodiversity c…

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S1E1: Get a headstart in your finances & career from our new ST podcast 1:40

1M ago1:40

1:40

New episodes from our rebranded podcast channel will drop here: https://str.sg/wB2m Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Our previous Money and Career podcast channel is now rebranded HeadSTart on Record, taking on a fresher and sharper approach on how to ch…

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S1E14: Despite his elimination from Rap Of China, Shigga Shay still sees it as a win 38:20

1M ago38:20

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Home-grown rapper Shigga Shay is the 14th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 14th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean rapper Shigga Shay. The 31-year-old hip-hop artist speaks at length about his…

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S1E14: Shigga Shay - Overachieve (Live) 3:39

1M ago3:39

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Hear home-grown rapper Shigga Shay's intimate live studio take of his latest single, Overachieve, which will also be included in his upcoming release Hanyu Pinyin. 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 Shigga Shay talk…

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S1E3: Visit to Windsor Nature Park: Can insects in SG's backyard be foraged? 24:10

1M ago24:10

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Love or loathe them, could insects also become a food source in the wider context of the global population? Synopsis (headphones recommended): Green Trails is a 4-part environment podcast special for 2024 where The Straits Times hits the ground with experts. "Can this be eaten?” is an oft repeated question that every nature guide is familiar with. …

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S1E112: Understanding China-Philippines' dangerous South China Sea face-offs 19:16

2M ago19:16

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Aggression from China is driving Manila and Washington closer, spurring a loose coalition against Beijing. Synopsis: Every third and 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. Despite talks between China and the Philippines regard…

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Ep 62: Transitioning to a bogan, lime bike jousting, fat people on top 31:40

2M ago31:40

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Support the show by joining our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NeuroticNewsNeurotic News Merchhttps://neuroticnews.myshopify.com/By Damien Power

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S1E16: The influence of Haidilao on our appetite for Chinese cars 41:19

2M ago41:19

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A motor industry expert connects popular culture to the success of Chinese car brands in Singapore. Synopsis: Every third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times offers expert insights on new vehicles or transportation trends. BYD is leading the sales chart in Singapore and other Chinese car brands are also making their way here. In a market where …

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S1E129: Are climate and environment disclosures helping to cut carbon? 19:55

2M ago19:55

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Climate and environment data disclosures are vital. But real action is needed for cutting emissions and nature protection. 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 a saying in sustainability circles: What gets measu…

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S1E1: Why does it feel like Singaporeans are angry all the time? 8:02

2M ago8:02

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What triggers one’s frustrations in Singapore? Even the smallest inconvenience can spark irritation, making it feel like we’re always on the edge of our temper. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives. Murals and HDB block patterns, poor service, bad food, long queues, queue…

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S1E19: A look back at Paris Olympics 2024 with Max Maeder 30:01

2M ago30:01

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ST sports reporters and the SG bronze medalist look back at memorable moments in the Paris Olympics. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. History was made on Aug 9, 2024, when kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder became Singapore’s youngest Olympic medallist after he clinched a bronze in the F…

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S1E17: The art of picking out a good job fast 30:27

2M ago30:27

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A well-written job description helps employers and jobseekers find the right fit. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset. The job search is never easy, with limited time and lots of ground to cover. This means it is important to be able to suss out, with confidenc…

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S1E45: Are you paying too much for your resale HDB flat? 18:54

2M ago18:54

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Two HDB resale flats had listing prices of $2 million in May, which were debunked by the authorities for being misleading and unrealistic. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. The authorities sat up and paid attention when a jumbo flat in Sengkang was pu…

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S1E28: Kamala Harris and Indo-Americans’ stunning rise in US national life 19:00

2M ago19:00

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We chat with Mayank Chhaya, Chicago-based veteran chronicler of the Indian diaspora, on Kamala Harris’s appeal and chances in the upcoming Nov 5 US presidential election. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent. In this episode, Ravi speaks with the ve…

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Ep 61: Big Pharma Merch, Old Face, Ironic Mullets Etc 32:15

2M ago32:15

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S1E126: The difference between Asian and Caucasian skin 32:54

2M ago32:54

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How effective are your skincare products? Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. We all want to look as young and as healthy as possible, and one way to do so is to have healthy skin. But, as we age, our skin becomes thinner, less elastic and more dry and sensitive. Th…

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S1E1: Sumiko At 60: Former actor Edmund Chen and daughter Yixin on ageism 36:50

2M ago36:50

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan, who turns 60 this year in 2024, finds out the challenges to growing older as she confronts her own negative attitudes about ageing. Despite the 38-year age gap between former actor Edmund Chen, 62, and his Gen Z daughter Yixin, the bond between father and daughter is warm and playful as Sumi…

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S1E32: Can mid-lifers use social media to boost dormant careers? 20:51

2M ago20:51

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Can mid-lifers breathe new life into stale careers with social media? 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. Will a leap into social media rain new work opportunities for a stale middle-age career? Will being on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Ins…

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S1E128: Hundreds of dams endangering the Mekong 21:56

2M ago21:56

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In the quest for renewable hydropower, indiscriminate dam building in the basin of the Mekong is changing the landscape and negatively impacting local communities and ecosystems. 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. Uni…

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S1E1: What makes a National Day song a classic? Tell us your favourites 5:09

2M ago5:09

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Is it catchy lyrics, a snappy beat, or is there something else that captures the Singaporean heart? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives. Why do some songs, basking under the golden glow of nostalgia, come back year after year, and why do others fade from the public consc…

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S1E35: Micro-drama boom: In this town, Chinese youths chase their showbiz dreams 13:04

2M ago13:04

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Hengdian, in Zhejiang province, is booming as the location set for two-thirds of China’s period dramas. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. They come with stars in their eyes, hoping to become the next Fan Bingb…

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S1E15: Why Singaporeans should expect a lot from the transport system 20:51

2M ago20:51

20:51

From the evolution of MRT lines to buses, wider cycling paths and committing to being “car-lite”, our veteran transport reporter tells all. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends. In the second part of the conversation, COE Watch host Lee Nian Tjoe hosts lo…

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S1E111: Why Myanmar’s crisis scuppers India’s Act East Policy 29:24

2M ago29:24

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Hear why this policy is in jeopardy on several levels, including the risk of being outmanoeuvred and encircled by China in its near east. 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. It may have been called a “forgot…

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S1E14: Why non-drivers are also paying the price of high COEs 37:27

3M ago37:27

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A veteran transport reporter tells us what can be done to bring down COE prices and how to buy a new car. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends. In the first of a two-part conversation, COE Watch host Lee Nian Tjoe speaks with Christopher Tan, senior trans…

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S1E13: How young Singaporean singer Hongjoin aims to make his mark in the US 29:32

3M ago29:32

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Hear how Spotify's Radar programme has helped expose home-grown singer-songwriter Hongjoin. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 13th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean singer-songwriter Hongjoin. The 22-year-old, whose music…

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S1E13: Hongjoin - Komorebi (Live) 4:18

3M ago4:18

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Hear home-grown singer-songwriter Hongjoin's intimate live studio take of the title track from his sophomore album released recently, Komorebi. 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 Hongjoin talk about his musical jour…

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Ep 60: Rug ads from the 90s, end of free-to-air TV, Rathy shoots an ad (disaster) 41:30

3M ago41:30

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