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Is Hong Kong really over? Warning China about a deal with Trump
October 29, 2026 · 42 minOr has US economist Stephen Roach changed his mind about Hong Kong’s survival and identity? Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times gets its US Bureau Chief to analyse the hottest political and geopolitical talking points. In this…
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$30,000 in 6 hours: Top live streamers can make this much in a single live selling session
October 29, 2026 · 58 minWould you eat 2kg of durian in one go to sell a batch of the fruit? How about yapping for eight hours straight to hit your sales numbers? Live-streaming is booming, and for some, it looks like an easy gig with easy money. But seasoned…
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He spent 16 years at McDonald’s, now he’s growing a Chinese tea brand | Chagee APAC CMO Eugene Lee
October 28, 2026 · 49 minAfter 16 years at McDonald's, Chagee APAC CMO shares how Chinese companies operate differently in the global arena Synopsis: Conversations and interviews that give you something to think about. Each Wednesday, In Your Opinion speaks to…
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Is the ASEAN chairmanship that powerful? Can Singapore push the green agenda?
October 26, 2026 · 34 minCan Singapore balance economic survival & climate action as ASEAN chair in 2027? As Singapore prepares to take over the ASEAN chairmanship in 2027, the region faces a delicate balancing act between economic uncertainties and climate…
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The world is on fire but hey I have matcha: How little treats are helping us deal with uncertainty
October 26, 2026 · 26 minLabubus, blind boxes, bubble tea. Why do we keep buying things we don’t need? In this episode, Kai Wen and Sue-Ann discuss why people buy trendy but “useless” things as a way to treat themselves. Is there a limit to how much a person can…
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Can Sabah and Sarawak decide Malaysia's next election?
October 25, 2026 · 47 minEast Malaysia’s assertiveness and fiscal demands are growing. This is reshaping its federal relationship with Putrajaya. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking…
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Iran vs US: Is the war about to get much worse?
October 22, 2026 · 54 minAmid fears that the war on Iran could worsen after the US mid-term polls, a question: Is Tehran overplaying its hand? Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 45 years of experience covering the Asian continent…
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Can Singapore take Indonesia to the International Court of Justice over the haze?
October 22, 2026 · 39 minSingapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) has been criticised for being toothless, but is that criticism fair? And if the anti-haze law is not working, can Singapore take Indonesia to the International Court of Justice? As…
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It’s not about greed: Behavioural scientist Serene Koh explains the psychology of falling for scams
October 21, 2026 · 36 minA behavioural scientist unpacks the dark psychology of why smart people fall for the Nanning pyramid scheme Synopsis: Conversations and interviews that give you something to think about. Each Wednesday, In Your Opinion speaks to thinkers…
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What if Singapore had a nuclear reactor, where’d it be?
October 19, 2026 · 44 minThey offer more safety features and generate less nuclear waste, says a nuclear expert. Singapore announced in May 2026 that it will be embarking on the first phase of a review by the UN atomic watchdog, to help Singapore determine if it…
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Study hard, work hard, retire then die: Do Singaporeans spend our lives living someone else's dream?
October 19, 2026 · 33 minGood grades, good jobs, applying for a BTO, getting married. Isn’t that every Singaporean’s dream? In this episode, Julian Low, co-founder of theatre practice Wushiren, talks about his experience defying the “Singaporean Dream” by…
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Why Indonesians are falling back in love with cinemas and the analogue life
October 15, 2026 · 22 minIn an increasingly digital world, why are young Indonesians drawn to activities that bring them offline and together? Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents about life and…

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