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What happens when single-sex schools go co-ed?
Season 1 Episode 91
Over the last couple of years, several of Singapore’s well-known boys’ schools have opened their doors to girls.
The latest to join the list is Montf…
2 months ago
Fewer babies, slower boom? The future of Singapore’s real estate market
Season 1 Episode 71
Why Singapore’s low fertility rate last year could really redefine real estate from 2050.
Synopsis: On Wednesdays, The Straits Times takes a hard look…
2 months ago
Should you buy a health insurance rider, downgrade your old rider or drop it?
Season 1 Episode 148
Navigating Singapore’s evolving health insurance landscape.
Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of h…
2 months ago
No shortage of opportunities in Asia post-Iran crisis: Expert view
Season 2 Episode 69
The Iran war, combined with unprecedented debt and deficits, is an unprecedented crisis but South-East Asia is better placed to handle it.
Synopsis: …
2 months, 1 week ago
Have we hit the panic button over the Iran war?
Season 1 Episode 90
After US President Donald Trump walked back his threats to wipe Iran off the map, there’s now a two-week ceasefire in place.
Hours before this kicked…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why your electricity bill is going up when our fuel reserves are full
Season 1 Episode 70
If Singapore has fuel reserves, why are electricity tariffs surging? Dr. David Broadstock unpacks the stockpile paradox and explains how and when glo…
2 months, 1 week ago
How can Singapore beat the heat and high electricity prices without aircon?
Season 2 Episode 37
Improving people’s ability to withstand hotter weather is one part of Singapore’s adaptation plan.
Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the mon…
2 months, 1 week ago
Should I buy silver?
Season 2 Episode 39
Is silver a safe haven for investors like gold and will its price rise due to war?
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head st…
2 months, 1 week ago
India's $70 billion spiritual market fueled by bhajan clubbing
Season 2 Episode 68
Discover how bhajan clubbing is transforming devotional music in India.
Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
New IP rider rules just kicked in. Are you actually better or worse off?
Season 1 Episode 89
If you have private medical insurance, April 1 would have been on your radar.
Private health insurers have put out new Integrated Shield Plan (IP) ri…
2 months, 2 weeks ago