Parhaat The Straits Times Podcastit (2024)

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S2E12: Mountains of debt deepening human and environmental crises 18:04

4d ago18:04

18:04

Developing countries are in a vicious debt cycle with little relief in sight, undermining social progress. Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Some 3.3 billion people live in countries that spend more on interest payments in their debt, than…

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S1E19: Dating with KPIs? How to rework your dating mindset for 2025 41:39

4d ago41:39

41:39

Is modern dating painful and how can those who want to find love in 2025 find love intentionally? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. On this episode of The Usual Place, host Natasha Ann Zachariah dissected the dating game with Andrea Tan, a certified sex, love and r…

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S2E2: Raising school bus fares cannot solve woes in industry 25:07

6d ago25:07

25:07

“Money not enough” - not even raising fares can fix current school bus woes. Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport. School bus fares are constantly rising, and yet operators are saying that ferrying pupils to scho…

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S2E8: Trashed or treasure? Will deep sea mining ruin oceans? 20:49

7d ago20:49

20:49

Rich lodes of valuable metals lie on the seafloor. Will a global rush to mine them be allowed – and will doing so damage the world’s oceans? Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Scattered across the sea bed are trillio…

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S2E8: What is it like being a young boss? 25:22

8d ago25:22

25:22

Good leadership that inspires confidence cuts across age. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. It isn’t possible to draw lines along age, tenure, skill and leadership in the working world as neatly as previously. The image of top leaders has expanded beyond …

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S2E11: The new AI stands for Asean and India 29:21

11d ago29:21

29:21

Factors to watch are increasing population, workforce and productivity. 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 James Cheo, chief investment officer for Asean and India with HSBC Group Private Banking, on the gl…

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S1E18: Holiday Survival Guide: Tips For The Parties 44:09

11d ago44:09

44:09

From unwanted Secret Santa gifts to guest etiquette fails, Natasha and her guests dive into the dos and don’ts of navigating holiday gatherings with humour and grace. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. The holiday season is here, bringing with it the fun - and somet…

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S1E49: No deaths from Fukushima, but will SG ever accept nuclear energy? 35:24

13d ago35:24

35:24

It is safer to live near a nuclear power plant than to ride a plane, says an expert. Do we have a Not In My Backyard (Nimby) syndrome? Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. Nuclear energy: Why not? That is the response from an expert on why Singapore i…

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S2E10: Dreams of Indonesia's informal workers 20:05

18d ago20:05

20:05

Want a dress ironed? A facial? A shirt darned? Or perhaps a coffee freshly brewed, right on your doorstep? 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. More services are being offered by Indonesians on motorcycles and bi…

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S1E130: Why a new category for high blood pressure? 29:47

20d ago29:47

29:47

Hypertension is a silent killer; check it before it’s too late. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Do you know if you have high blood pressure or what's also known as hypertension? According to the National Population Health Survey 2022, about one in three Singapor…

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S2E7: What the finance-focused COP29 is delivering for South-east Asia 20:33

22d ago20:33

20:33

The implementation of developing countries’ climate targets hinges on the availability of finance and technology Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Despite the criticisms surrounding the UN climate conference COP29, …

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S1E7: How do we spend less but still travel well? 40:37

22d ago40:37

40:37

Two avid travellers reveal their top hacks, where to sit on the plane and how to cut the budget while having fun. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Singaporeans love to travel. In a survey, people said one overseas trip a year is essential. But how do we …

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S2E9: Brace for turbulence: China, South-east Asia and Trump 2.0 26:40

25d ago26:40

26:40

The US’ President-elect inherits a world different from that in his first term. Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Tariffs - as a weapon to restore and rejuvenate American jobs and manufacturing - will be back with a vengeance in Donald Tru…

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S1E17: How you doin’ … at making friends? 37:22

25d ago37:22

37:22

Unlike our school days where it was easier to find a buddy, making new friends as an adult isn’t something that we leave to chance. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. When you hit your adulting years, it is inevitable that someone will ask you “Have you found a part…

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S1E48: Mandatory mediation over noise - neighbourly relations are still key 16:23

27d ago16:23

16:23

How Singapore intends to settle noise disputes more effectively. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. Settling noise disputes will be easier with mandatory mediation as the Community Disputes Management Framework (CDMF) is enhanced, under the Community Disputes Resolution (A…

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S2E8: How Asean is bracing for Donald Trump’s tariff tactics 17:03

1M ago17:03

17:03

While there is concern over trade policy, US investors remain bullish on business with Asean. Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. With President-elect Donald Trump intent on using tariffs as a weapon - with the larger strategy of rejuvenatin…

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S1E16: With all the talk about mental health, should we be in therapy? 41:15

1M ago41:15

41:15

With more people conscious about mental health issues, is going to therapy the solution to deal with inner mind and emotional struggles? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. These days, conversations about mental health - and content about it - are everywhere. Within …

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S2E12: Mountains of debt deepening human and environmental crises 18:04

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S1E19: Dating with KPIs? How to rework your dating mindset for 2025 41:39

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S2E2: Raising school bus fares cannot solve woes in industry 25:07

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S2E8: Trashed or treasure? Will deep sea mining ruin oceans? 20:49

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S2E8: What is it like being a young boss? 25:22

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S2E11: The new AI stands for Asean and India 29:21

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S1E18: Holiday Survival Guide: Tips For The Parties 44:09

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S1E49: No deaths from Fukushima, but will SG ever accept nuclear energy? 35:24

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S2E10: Dreams of Indonesia's informal workers 20:05

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S1E130: Why a new category for high blood pressure? 29:47

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S2E7: What the finance-focused COP29 is delivering for South-east Asia 20:33

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S1E7: How do we spend less but still travel well? 40:37

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S2E9: Brace for turbulence: China, South-east Asia and Trump 2.0 26:40

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S1E17: How you doin’ … at making friends? 37:22

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S1E48: Mandatory mediation over noise - neighbourly relations are still key 16:23

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S2E8: How Asean is bracing for Donald Trump’s tariff tactics 17:03

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S1E16: With all the talk about mental health, should we be in therapy? 41:15

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