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Japan fights to save its beloved bookshops
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.

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The FOMO over old buildings in Singapore
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 …

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Analysing Catalist: A segment of the Singapore market
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…

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‘Judo, botox and yoga’ – what’s Putin up to in Asia?
‘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…

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Which old building or space in Singapore would you not want to see go?
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…

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Why are the Olympics so special?
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…

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Singapore’s worsening road culture: What’s behind it and what can be done?
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…

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Would you be an intern for 2 years?
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…

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Managing climate driven migration demands a new paradigm
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…

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How do you translate "tumpang" into standard English?
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?

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