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Top 3 things in Budget 2026 for young people
Season 2 Episode 36
This year's Budget spotlights more ways to invest your CPF and how to deal with AI.
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head s…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
‘We’re conditioned to think globally from Day 1’
Season 2 Episode 62
From a phone plan for cat parents to a keyless life: Two Singaporean founders share tips from their US start-up journeys
Synopsis: Every third Friday…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
30 by 30 no more: What is S’pore’s plan for local food production?
Season 2 Episode 34
As local farms keep closing, will stockpiling, import diversification and global partnerships be enough to safeguard Singapore’s food security?
Syno…
4 months ago
Budget 2026: Will AI lead to more inequality?
Season 1 Episode 83
The conversation over the key announcement from Budget 2026 continues.
On Feb 12, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled a record $154.7 billion Budge…
4 months ago
Strategic calculations behind India's trade deals flurry
Season 2 Episode 61
India's new trade pacts with the EU and US, and the big question: Will Delhi revisit its decision to abandon RCEP?
Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senio…
4 months ago
Budget 2026: Why is Singapore betting big on AI?
Season 1 Episode 82
The strong push towards artificial intelligence and support for vulnerable groups such as lower-income families were two big themes that emerged at B…
4 months ago
Temporary or permanent relief? The future of CDC vouchers
Season 1 Episode 65
Government support measures like CDC vouchers were meant to cushion soaring inflation. But are they fiscally sustainable? Economist Song Seng Wun and…
4 months ago
Is it safe to exercise with joint pain? An orthopaedic surgeon explains
Season 1 Episode 146
Resting too much can weaken muscles, worsening joint pain in the long run, says an expert.
Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times helps you make se…
4 months, 1 week ago
Hong Kong’s tolerance for shortcuts has turned deadly
Season 2 Episode 60
Hong Kong prides itself on being a first world city. So how did such a thing like the Tai Po fire happen?
Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, T…
4 months, 1 week ago
She became a plumber, he chose the woodworking life. What drew them to blue-collared work?
Season 1 Episode 81
When it comes to charting their career paths, it’s likely most young Singaporeans would opt for white-collared jobs.
Hands-on skilled trades? Not so …
4 months, 1 week ago