Stay ConnectedSynopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.
Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST’s app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media.
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Life Picks Ep 22 (Feb 14) - Love stories from ST readers
9:59 mins
Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best things to do in Singapore, from concerts, restaurants, films, to music and arts events.
Ahead of Valentine's Day, The Straits Times asked readers to tell their stories of love in 200 words or fewer. We received more than 150 entries and 15 were selected and published in The Sunday Times on Feb 10.
In this special Valentine's Day edition of Life Picks, Life journalists Olivia Ho and Melissa Sim read six of their favourite pieces. Thank you to those who shared their love stories and Happy Valentine's Day to all.
Check out the other stories here.
Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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Pop Vultures Ep 1: Diving into the history and evolution of K-pop
34.53 mins
Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.
South Korean boyband BTS recently became the first K-pop group to present at the Grammys. How did they, K-pop and the bigger Hallyu wave become a multi-billion dollar industry and a global phenomenon?
The Straits Times' Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo tumble down the rabbit hole to tell you all about how K-pop began with one poorly rated song in a 1992 talent show, its evolution since and the dark side to the glamour and glitz of K-pop.
Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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Money Hacks Ep 34: Top 5 step-by-step tips for HDB flat buyers in today's market
11:24 mins
Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can get started after listening to this episode.
Editor's note: Property information correct when published on Feb 11, 2019
We host sisters Rhonda (front row on right) and Race Wong (front row on left) - who are co-founders of Ohmyhome. Ohmyhome is an online one-stop shop aiming to make housing transactions in Singapore simple, faster and more affordable.
They explain their top 5 step-by-step tips for HDB buyers in today's market.
1. Calculate what you can afford using calculators like those found on Ohmyhome's app on iTunes and Google Play store.
2. Consider home financing options for a HDB loan or bank loan
3. Apps like Ohmyhome walk you through the buying process step by step
4. What to take note of if you are a current HDB flat owner and want to sell it, to buy another
5. Why young couples should think long-term and consider bigger flat sizes
You can download HDB's app too.
Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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It's big eyes and CGI all round as Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh get to the mechanics of the long-gestating, James Cameron / Robert Rodriguez collaboration, Alita: Battle Angel.
One enjoyed it, one did not – no prizes for guessing who.
And with Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson and Gemma Chan coming to Singapore to promote Captain Marvel, there's a quick dive into the much-anticipated opening act for Avengers: Endgame
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Life Picks: Ep 2 (Feb 7) - Westlife's new single and exploring Singapore's i Light Festival route
7:20 mins
Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times every Thursday, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.
Irish group Westlife are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their formation with a new album and a tour. They were in Singapore recently as part of a promotional tour following the release of their first single in eight years, Hello My Love.
The video for the song, which was co-written by pop star Ed Sheeran and produced by frequent Westlife collaborator Steve Mac, has already garnered more than seven million views on YouTube. They have confirmed a Singapore concert as part as an Asian tour later this year.
The i Light Singapore bicentennial edition is also on at the Marina Bay area and the city centre till Feb 24.
Highlights include an interactive piano that the public can play at Fort Canning and create an instant light show. Six bridges have been dolled up too with light installations and our pick is Anderson Bridge.
Produced by: Melissa Sim, Ernest Luis and Adam Azlee
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Cheow Sue-Ann and Jonathan Roberts discuss How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
Jump to 9.40 for the Lego Movie review...
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Bookmark This! S1: Ep 5: Dip into dreams and a drowning Bangkok
15 mins
Synopsis: A monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.
This month, we dive into Singapore poet Cyril Wong's phantasmagoric collection Oneiros, recently reprinted by Math Paper Press, and Thai author Pitchaya Sudbanthad's centuries-spanning debut novel Bangkok Wakes To Rain, publishing later in February.
Produced by: Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li
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Life Picks (Jan 31) - Light installations at Marina Bay and Craig David at Zouk
5:01 mins
Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times every Thursday, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.
We pick our favourite works from the i Light festival which runs till Feb 24 and recommend a special Valentine's Day outing - singer Craig David who will spin and sing at Zouk.
Also, check out this new video series Art In 60 seconds. In this episode, arts reporter Olivia Ho plays the piano and interacts with one of the i Light installations Keys Of Light.
Produced by: Melissa Sim, Ernest Luis
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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