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Asian Insider Ep 59: Myanmar in crisis as military coup comes at worst time
20:30 mins
Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.
Myanmar's future has been thrown into grave doubt, with international communities' options limited, as historian Dr. Thant Myint-U and analyst Richard Horsey tell host Nirmal.
Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team
Edited by: ST Video team and Adam Azlee
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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 119: What is the impact of cancelling the Olympics?
14:28 mins
Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.
This week, sports correspondent David Lee, assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan look at the possible scenario of the Tokyo Olympics being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and the consequences for its various stakeholders.
They also look at the differing fortunes of the two Manchester clubs who have eyes on the English Premier League title, before discussing the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup draw that involved three Singaporean teams - Tampines Rovers, Lion City Sailors and Geylang International.
They discuss the following:
1. What do the Olympics mean to sports fans? (0:54)
2. What is at stake if the Olympics are held or not? (4:00)
3. What is wrong with Manchester United? (8:50)
4. Is it going to be a damage-limiting exercise for Tampines Rovers in the AFC Champions League? (11:00)
5. How far can the Singaporean teams progress in the AFC Cup? (12:50)
Produced by: David Lee (davidlee@sph.com.sg)
Edited by: Penelope Lee
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Lunch With Sumiko Ep 29: Singapore's Tamil-English rapping hip hop star Yung Raja
5:22 mins
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.
In this episode, Sumiko Tan meets hip-hop artist Yung Raja, 25, who is among a handful of entertainers successfully putting Singapore on the global music map with his heady blend of spitfire Tamil-English rap.
The Def Jam South East Asia artist is taking a crack at the American market, the first Singaporean to be promoted globally by parent record label Universal Music Group in 2021.
His unique bilingual flow has served him well in markets like billion-strong India, where his music video for The Dance Song received a global premiere on music channel VH1 in October.
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#PopVultures Ep 40: Abandoned surrogate babies and ageism in entertainment!
28:23 mins
Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.
For the #PopVultures' 40th episode, Jan Lee and Sam Jo deliver a double whammy of topics - first covering the unfolding saga of Chinese actress Zheng Shuang who has been cancelled after it was revealed that she had abandoned two surrogate babies she and her ex-partner Zhang Heng had in the United States.
They run down the dramatic tale - which includes leaked audio tapes, a clandestine marriage, money troubles and abandoned surrogate babies.
The #PopVultures then touch on ageism in entertainment as Zhang Ziyi has been criticised for playing a 15-year-old girl in the series Monarch Industry, even though the character grows up and matures into an adult. Across the pond, Jennifer Lopez has had to defend herself again after a netizen boldly proclaimed that she has had "a ton" of Botox done.
Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee
Edited by: Penelope Lee
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Health Check Ep 53: Covid-19 panel expert addresses vaccine side effects, concerns
11:25 mins
Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times and this episode is on the safety and common concerns in Singapore over the side effects of Covid-19 vaccines.
Global surveys have shown that a key concern for those hesitant about taking the Covid-19 vaccine, lies with the side effects that they may experience.
In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian, on the side effects that one can get from the vaccine and why you should not worry about them.
She is the head of the Traveller’s Health and Vaccination Clinic at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, the director of the high-level isolation unit at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and a member of the expert committee on Covid-19 vaccination, which makes recommendations to the government on Singapore’s vaccination strategy.
Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis
Edited by: Penelope Lee
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World Economic Forum & Radio Davos: Great global reset; actor Robert Downey Jr on becoming a green venture capitalist
30:58 mins
Synopsis: This podcast from the World Economic Forum follows the progress of the Great Reset - as stakeholders from business, government and society seek to change how the world works, putting people and planet at the heart of everything we do.
Host Robin Pomeroy is joined by special co-host Ravi Velloor, who is the associate editor of The Straits Times, to look ahead to the action on the final day of the Davos Agenda,
They hear from World Economic Forum President Borge Brende on resetting geopolitics and its importance in today's world.
Also, listen to an interview with Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr on his decision to be a green venture capitalist; why we need to understand climate change deniers, rather than just dismiss them.
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Asian Insider Ep 58: Organised crime a threat to Asean
21:21 mins
Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.
South-east Asia's challenge of tackling organised crime syndicates goes beyond the issue of dealing with drugs. Their activities often have an impact on human trafficking, money laundering and even wildlife.
Asian Insider host Nirmal Ghosh discusses the issue with Mr Jason Tower, the Myanmar country director for the United States Institute of Peace.
Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team
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The Big Story Ep 72: Extremist content online – should Govt be more proactive in blocking access?
8:55 mins
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.
Christian and Muslim religious leaders in Singapore met on Thursday (Jan 28) to reaffirm the mutual trust and understanding between the two religious communities and condemn the plot by a 16-year-old Protestant Christian youth to attack Muslims at two mosques here. ST's Singapore editor Zakir Hussain also weighs in.
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The Big Story Ep 71: Covid-19 vaccines likely still effective against variants
4:03 mins
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.
Covid-19 vaccines like the Pfizer-BioNTech version being used in Singapore are likely to remain effective against new variants of the coronavirus, including recent strains detected in Britain and South Africa.
Professor Ooi Eng Eong, deputy director of the emerging infectious diseases programme at Duke-NUS Medical School, shares more with hosts Olivia Quay and Hairianto Diman.
Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann
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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 118: Are profiteers targeting sports-starved Singaporeans?
14:06 mins
Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.
This week sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan explore an ST news report that revealed bookings for public sports facilities are being resold - at a higher rate - on platforms like Facebook, Meetup and Telegram.
The two also chat about the Lion City Sailors’ new $2.9m man Diego Lopes - signed after some some ex-EPL players were said to be considered by the club - and what the Brazilian’s arrival could mean for the Singapore Premier League (SPL), with the new season set to kickoff in about a month’s time.
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Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg)
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