Green Pulse Ep 49: Can aquaculture solve the seafood “seaspiracy”?

20:38 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

The recently-released Netflix film “Seaspiracy”, which calls on people to stop eating seafood, has generated widespread debate. Supporters say the film highlights the impact of industrial fishing on marine life, bringing public attention to an aspect of the trade that not many usually think about. But others have lambasted the British filmmaker Ali Tabrizi for inaccurate facts and figures used to support the arguments made.

In this episode, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with Professor Dean Jerry, an aquaculture expert from the Singapore campus of the James Cook University, about the implications of seafood consumption and the role of aquaculture in feeding the world.

They discuss the following points:

1. Is the demand for seafood really emptying the oceans? (2:43) 
2. How can Singapore consumers identify sustainable wild-caught seafood? (6:55) 
3. What is the role of aquaculture in feeding the world? (9:33)
4. But aquaculture does not have a pristine reputation, so can it be made more environmentally-friendly? (13:28)
5. Can there still be plenty of fish in the sea, while ensuring that communities can continue to get access to seafood? (17:25)

Listen to Ep 44: Fishy business about the fish you eat in Singapore: https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/in-hot-soup-the-fishy-business-about-the-fish-you

FAO’s (Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN) state of the world fisheries: http://www.fao.org/state-of-fisheries-aquaculture

Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]), David Fogarty ([email protected]), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Invisible Asia Ep 9: 'Many Koreans have big misunderstandings about Islam'

14:06 min

Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition 9-episode series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in the shadows of their societies where they exist largely unseen and unheard of. 

The Straits Times' South Korea correspondent Chang May Choon closes our series as she casts the spotlight on the South Korean Muslim minority. As many as 3,000 South Koreans convert to Islam each year, according to the Korea Muslim Federation. 

But a lack of understanding of Islam among the country’s general populace, contributes to the daily difficulties that they face for their belief. 

In this podcast, listen to translated testimonies from South Korean Muslim converts Song Bo-ra, Lee Seul and Yu Hong-jong. Our series' narrator is Tan Jia Ning.

1. How Bo-ra counters misconceptions about the way the hijab is viewed (2:01)
2. Lee Seul still uneasy in public after her own conversion to Islam (4:33) 

3. South Korean government working to change its people's mindsets about Islam as Muslim tourist numbers rose pre-Covid (5:51)

4. Hong-jong on the difference between the way Christians and Muslims are viewed in South Korea (8:14)

5. Booming demand for halal Korean food from Muslim students, workers and tourists (9:28)
6. Lee Seul and Song Bo-ra helping to make South Korea a more Muslim-friendly country (11:20) 

Read the full story by Chang May Choon: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/many-koreans-have-big-misunderstandings-about-islam

Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning, Adam Azlee, Fa'izah Sani, Penelope Lee & Ernest Luis

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The Big Story Ep 86: Should social gatherings be limited in light of Covid-19 cluster who met over meal?

7:14 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, weighs in on the latest developments in the Tan Tock Seng cluster, which has grown to 13 cases.

He also discusses whether tighter curbs need to be reimposed on social gatherings, after it was discovered that the seven other cases linked to the 38-year-old Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officer met for a meal.

The Health Ministry said the eight of them had gathered for a meal, when transmission was likely to have taken place.

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The Big Story Ep 85: How to respond to a virus outbreak in hospitals? Expert weighs in

2:21 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Experts in Singapore said that the possible cluster at Tan Tan Seng Hospital is of concern, but these is no need to be overly worried.

Professor Dale Fisher, a senior infectious diseases consultant at National University Hospital, speaks about the measures in place at hospitals to manage such an outbreak.

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The Big Story Ep 84: Covid-19 reinfection cases: Expert on finding bright spots amid grim reality

8:09 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

The past week has delivered a Covid-19 shocker to Singapore, not just because of the increase in community cases, but also the infections in people who had been vaccinated or who had been previously infected.

Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious diseases specialist at the Rophi Clinic, discusses with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay, the grim reality that Covid-19 will never be completely eradicated.

He also weighs in on the US' announcement that fully vaccinated Americans can be unmasked when exercising, dining and socialising outdoors in small groups.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 124: Chihuly's glass sculptures in bloom

10:04 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore. 

In this week's episode, senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern previews the much-anticipated Dale Chihuly showcase at Gardens by the Bay. She also details how the intricate works of art made it all the way to Singapore, from Seattle in the US. (0:17)

Food correspondent Eunice Quek shares more on the JalanJalan.me website, which offers curated online guides in five Singapore neighbourhoods. (3:50)

Looking for your next binge-worthy Korean drama? Journalist Jan Lee tells us why Sell Your Haunted House is a good option. (6.17)

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah 

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The Big Story Ep 83: PSLE entry scores explained; No need for perfect results to get into top sec schools

11:26 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Primary Six pupils will not need to achieve perfect scores to get into top secondary schools when the new PSLE scoring system takes effect this year, based on entry scores for 139 secondary schools released on Tuesday (April 27) by the Education Ministry.

The indicative cut-off scores are based on the new PSLE scoring system, which will be used for the first time by this year’s Primary 6 cohort to gain entry to secondary schools next year. Senior education correspondent Sandra Davie advises parents on how to choose the right school for their children, instead of the top school.

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ST Sports Talk Ep 129: Adriano Moraes on his journey from street fighter to MMA champion

8:38 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz talks to One Championship’s flyweight world champion Adriano Moraes, on the back of his highlight-reel knockout of distinguished mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Demetrious Johnson at the One on TNT 1 event.

Moraes talks about how he nearly became drawn into a life of crime as a youth, after being abandoned as a newborn baby in an alley on the streets of Brasilia. He also details how discovering jiujitsu helped him toward a brighter future.

They discuss:

1. A difficult early life, and how jiujitsu saved Moraes (1:51)
2. Giving back to the community in Brasilia (4:40) 
3. What’s next for Moraes? (6:26) 

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz ([email protected]) and Ernest Luis 

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Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in the shadows of their societies where they exist largely unseen and unheard of. Do follow all nine episodes of Invisible Asia over the next two months on The Straits Times podcast channel on Apple podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts.

The Straits Times' Philippines correspondent Raul Dancel casts the spotlight on sexual abuse and domestic violence against vulnerable children in the Philippines. He speaks with Filipino Erick Reyes, 44, on his early experience with abuse, which left him fighting his demons well into his adulthood. 

Professor Zenaida Rosales, executive director of the Centre for Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse in the Philippines, also discusses deep-seated issues related to child abuse. Our series' narrator is Tan Jia Ning. 

1. Erick and his siblings view their violent and often-absent father with fear, loathing and anger (0:49)
2. Five-year-old Erick is sexually abused by an older boy and left feeling hurt, guilty and confused (2:30)
3. At age 12, he decides to enrol in a seminary to escape his "demons" (4:39) 
4. Dropping out of the seminary (6:33)
5. Why sexually abused boys seldom report or discuss their experiences in the Philippines, where the crime of rape applies only to women (8:00)
6. Erick finds understanding, catharsis and healing in a group similarly trying to reconcile their gender preferences with their religious faith (11:24)
7. Erick speaks out to prevent more voiceless young people from going through the same painful journey he did as a youth (12:26) 

Read the full story by Raul Dancel: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/i-was-afraid-id-be-rejected-if-i-told-people-of-my-abuse

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Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode is aimed at young working adults, on the importance of having some kind of financial plan sooner rather than later, instead of waiting till they have a sizeable sum to invest. It is brought to you by HSBC: https://www.hsbc.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Deepak Khanna, head of wealth products and journeys at HSBC, who explains the following:

1. Why HBSC’s FinFit survey shows that young working adults in Singapore aged 24-39 are weakest in their retirement planning (1:34)
2. How is portfolio rebalancing connected to retirement planning (2:45)
3. Are there tailor-made, personalised portfolios you can stress test against various market scenarios? (4:46)
4. Why a "small" portfolio size should not stop you from reviewing your portfolio annually (6:50)
5. Step-by-step guide for young adults to start meeting their future retirement needs early (8:15)
6. Those who scored high on HSBC's FinFit survey review their finances yearly (12:25)

Find out how FinFit you are from HSBC: https://www.hsbc.com.sg/finfit/

HSBC's financial planning tools: https://www.hsbc.com.sg/financial-planning/

HSBC's Wealth Portfolio Plus, a relationship manager-guided journey: https://www.hsbc.com.sg/wealth/investments/wealth-portfolio-plus/

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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