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S1E3: Special interview with NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng: The Big Story Podcast Jun 12, 2020

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The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng

21:31 mins

Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, The Straits Times' assistant political editor Lim Yan Liang speaks with National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) secretary-general Ng Chee Meng.

Mr Ng says there is a “great sense of anxiety” among workers, as 100,000 Singapore residents are expected to be unemployed this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mr Ng also talks about his biggest worries as labour chief, and weighs in on what is at stake for NTUC and workers at the next general election.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team

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S1E82: Join virtual ChildAid2020 choir to raise funds for children: Lifestyle Picks Ep 82 Jun 10, 2020

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 82: Join virtual ChildAid2020 choir to raise funds for children
14:24 mins
Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about #StayHome lifestyle, entertainment and arts choices during the Covid-19 pandemic in Singapore now.
Host Ernest Luis chats with artistic director of ChildAid 2020 – Jeremiah Choy – on the idea for this year's charity concert to be streamed online on July 15 at 8pm during the Covid-19 pandemic. (1:30)
They are joined by performer and composer Amni Musfirah and Zach Edwards, who is only 7 years of age. They both sing on the spot, a verse or two from the ChildAid theme song, A World To Imagine. (3:30)
The concert hopes to feature more than 200 past ChildAid performers singing this theme song to help raise funds for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund.

If you are below 19, and would like to be part of the choir in the video, apply by June 15 at str.sg/childaidchoir (6:55)
We also discuss the aspects to recreate the concert hall experience virtually, via 360-degree immersive video and three-dimensional 360-degree audio. (8:15)
Catch ChildAid2020 – Virtually Yours – from 8pm on July 15:
Go to websites, Facebook pages and YouTube channels of The Straits Times & The Business Times
Or go to #StayHomeWithSPH website: stayhome.com.sg
More lifestyle #StayHome guides here at The Straits Times.
Produced by: Ernest Luis & ST Lifestyle desk
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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S1E2: Special interview with DPM Heng Swee Keat: The Big Story Podcast Jun 09, 2020

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The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with DPM Heng Swee Keat

53:27 mins

Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, The Straits Times' associate editor Vikram Khanna speaks with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat.

They discuss how Singapore can recover from the ongoing economic downturn and build up its reserves amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

They tackle the following points:

Which sectors can expect major structural changes? (4:20)
How flexibility has brought in additional income in ways not possible before and how some eateries have expanded to promote deliveries islandwide (12:40)
What if there is still corporate distress after the Jobs Support Scheme tapers off? Why it is urgent to rethink business models (20:40)
Options to rebuild the fiscal position of Singapore and its reserves (28:10)
How Singaporeans have responded to rules and health advisories, and changes along the way (38:00)
Why the coming general election is about setting directions for the next five to 10 years (49:05)

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S1E32: United States in crisis: Asian Insider Ep 32 Jun 09, 2020

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Asian Insider Ep 32: United States in crisis

17:12 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.

In this latest episode, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Mr Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZero Media.

They discuss what the world should expect from the United States as it experiences not just the Covid-19 pandemic, but public protests over race relations.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

Edited by: Rubeen Raj

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S1E87: Difficulties faced as sports begin to restart around the world: #GameOfTwoHalves Ep 87 Jun 09, 2020

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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 87: Difficulties faced as sports begin to restart around the world

11:22 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports reporter Nicole Chia and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They discuss the following topics in the first and second halves of this episode:

1. Singapore sport is beginning to emerge from the Covid-19 break with some of the country's Olympics and Paralympics-bound athletes resuming training last week.How different were the training conditions for the athletes fortunate enough to get back into action last week? What was their reaction to the safe distancing measures in place and were there any other difficulties that the athletes faced?

2. The football fraternity faces a list of challenges as it tries to get the SPL restarted. What are some of the main challenges and what are players and officials saying about the resumption?

Produced by: ST Sports Desk

Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee

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S1E73: Fortitude and the market in Covid-19 times: Money Hacks Ep 73 Jun 07, 2020

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Money Hacks Ep 73: Fortitude and the market in Covid-19 times

12:33 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This episode is aimed at how investors can approach the market despite the impact from Covid-19.

On May 26, finance minister Heng Swee Keat delivered an unprecedented fourth budget, dubbed the Fortitude Budget. Together with the previous three 2020 Budgets, this year’s total comes up to almost S$100 billion.

Host Chris Lim speaks remotely with two experts from OCBC Bank - Selena Ling, head of treasury research and strategy, and Carmen Lee, head of investment research.

They tackle the following points:

What is the outlook for Singapore's economy, for the next three to six and 12 months, and what does this mean for investors? (1:00)
What is the outlook like for Reits? Which Reit sectors took the biggest hit during Covid-19 and which are still attractive to investors here? (3:30)
What is the market expecting for corporate earnings this year? (8:08)
Will dividends be cut? Or even be paid out at all? (9:50)

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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S1E2: Post-Covid-19 pandemic job market- Crisis or opportunity for graduating class of 2020?: askST@NLB Ep 2 Jun 04, 2020

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askST@NLB Ep 2: Post-Covid-19 pandemic job market - crisis or opportunity for graduating class of 2020?

19:25 mins

Synopsis: This is the second episode of the askST@NLB podcast series brought to you by the National Library Board. The monthly talks by The Straits Times correspondents were previously held at the Central Public Library but due to Covid-19 safe distancing measures, we are converting the sessions into a podcast series done remotely.

Listen to the correspondents you follow, more intimately, through our podcasts.

For this episode, The Straits Times' senior education correspondent Sandra Davie and National University of Singapore senior deputy president and provost - Professor Ho Teck Hua - will talk about the post-Covid-19 pandemic job market.

Is it a crisis or opportunity for the graduating class of 2020?
They discuss the following points:

1. Three months ago, the results of the annual graduate employment survey were released. The median gross monthly salary among fresh graduates was up to S$3,600, higher than $3,500 in 2018. But the Covid-19 pandemic has changed job market prospects overnight (1:07)

2. ST readers have asked us in this podcast: How bad can it get? Is there help out there? (4:00)

3. Choose between a job you have no interest in, or go for a traineeship in sectors you are interested in? What are traineeships? (5:20)

We tackle selected readers' questions: (8:50 onwards)

From ST reader Ms Jay: "I am currently a NUS undergraduate. I'm very confused with the crisis now and I'm just questioning the point of having a degree when it seems that at the end of the day, it's not going to be better for me and there is little or no significance tied to it. What's your advice to current undergraduates?"
From Ms Pearl Lee, a business degree student: "I am likely to land a graduate-level job, but it's not in a sector which I am interested in. On the other hand, there are traineeships which I am really keen on. How do I choose between the two - a job or a traineeship?"
ST Reader Jason Ng: "I just completed my degree and could start my own business in future. Should I wait out the recession out by taking up a Masters degree?"
ST reader David D Cruz: "What about those who graduated from overseas universities, or the private schools, like SIM? Are these traineeships open to me?"

Sandra and Pro Ho offer advice tips for the class of 2020 (16:45)

Look out for the next episode of askST@NLB podcast series on June 19.

Produced by: Sandra Davie (sandra@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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S1E28: George Floyd, Black Lives Matter & celeb backlash: #PopVultures Ep 28 Jun 04, 2020

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#PopVultures Ep 28: George Floyd, Black Lives Matter & celeb backlash

29:11 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 Jan and Sam Jo examine how celebrities have responded to the widespread protests in America following the death of an unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of the police.

While many celebrities have spoken out in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, some like Madonna were criticised for their tone-deaf responses and others like Lea Michele were exposed by fellow co-workers for her mistreatment of black colleagues on set.

The #PopVultures also talk about whether celebrities have a duty to speak up and take action on civil issues, why some celebrities are lauded for speaking up while some are dragged for doing so. They also discuss how this resonates with Asia and Singapore.

Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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S1E1: Special interview with Minister Lawrence Wong: Money FM Podcast Jun 04, 2020

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Money FM Podcast: Special interview with Minister Lawrence Wong

23:25 mins

Synopsis: Money FM's Elliott Danker speaks with Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force on Covid-19.

Mr Wong details what the Singapore government will be looking out for, before Phase Two of post-circuit breaker measures.

Produced by: The Breakfast Huddle with Elliott Danker, Manisha Tank and finance presenter Ryan Huang

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