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Japan fights to save its beloved bookshops
Season 1 Episode 34
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry wants to take action to get people to return to brick-and-mortar stores.
Synopsis: Every first Friday…
2 years ago
The FOMO over old buildings in Singapore
Season 1 Episode 8
Is our celebration of old buildings, or even old-school businesses, a little too late?
Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores …
2 years ago
Analysing Catalist: A segment of the Singapore market
Season 1 Episode 26
What are the strengths and weaknesses as of today, since the Catalist board was set up in 2007?
Synopsis: Senior columnist Ven Sreenivasan offers you…
2 years ago
‘Judo, botox and yoga’ – what’s Putin up to in Asia?
Season 1 Episode 32
Analysing this is our guest - Ambassador Peter Tesch, the veteran Australian diplomat and policy strategist.
Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior…
2 years ago
Which old building or space in Singapore would you not want to see go?
Season 1 Episode 1
As we say goodbye to old buildings, spaces, and businesses in Singapore like the Golden Mile Complex and Peace Centre, how do Singaporeans feel about…
2 years ago
Why are the Olympics so special?
Season 1 Episode 18
Singaporeans who have been to Olympics tell us why it is so important.
Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second W…
2 years ago
Singapore’s worsening road culture: What’s behind it and what can be done?
Season 1 Episode 44
The tension between drivers and motorcyclists in Singapore is longstanding, ugly and increasingly a fatality risk - but what lies at the root of this…
2 years, 1 month ago
Would you be an intern for 2 years?
Season 1 Episode 16
Long internships are just one form of the many talent schemes that are accepted by employers.
Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits…
2 years, 1 month ago
Managing climate driven migration demands a new paradigm
Season 1 Episode 126
Humans can and must cooperate to manage climate-driven mass migration, as a heating planet forces the poor and vulnerable, particularly in the global…
2 years, 1 month ago
How do you translate "tumpang" into standard English?
Season 1 Episode 1
Do you know what the Singlish word is for "afraid to lose out"? Are there direct translations of Singlish to standard English?
Here's a little bonus …
2 years, 1 month ago