The Big Story Ep 57: Which groups will have priority for Covid-19 vaccination? 

5:42 mins

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

Given the strong demand for Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, Singapore is unlikely to get enough for every person in the initial months, or even the first year.

Associate Professor Alex Cook, vice dean of research at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, tells The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay on who should be given priority.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 109: Is Hamilton F1’s G.O.A.T? And should int’l friendlies be scrapped?

15:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and  ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan, who discuss history-making milestones: Lewis Hamilton’s record-equalling championship win at the Turkish Grand Prix, and golfer Dustin Johnson’s Masters tournament win - in style - at Augusta National.

Adrian and Sazali are also joined by sports broadcaster Shehzad Haque, and they talk about whether international football friendlies should be scrapped with the coronavirus pandemic still not under control, and .

They discuss the following:

1. Is Hamilton Formula One’s G.O.A.T? (00:50)

2. An acid test for an SPL title contender (7:37)

3. International friendlies: pointless? (9:57)

4. England: Man United in disguise? (12:28)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz ([email protected]) & Adrian Abraham ([email protected])

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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 109: Is Hamilton F1’s G.O.A.T? Should international friendlies be scrapped?

15:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan, who discuss history-making milestones: Lewis Hamilton’s record-equalling championship win at the Turkish Grand Prix, and golfer Dustin Johnson’s Masters tournament win - in style - at Augusta National.

Adrian and Sazali are also joined by sports broadcaster Shehzad Haque, and they talk about whether international football friendlies should be scrapped with the coronavirus pandemic still not under control.

They discuss the following:

1. Is Hamilton Formula One’s G.O.A.T? (0:50)

2. An acid test for an Singapore Premier League title contender (7:37)

3. International friendlies: Pointless? (9:57)

4. England: Man United in disguise? (12:28)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz ([email protected]) & Adrian Abraham ([email protected])

Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann

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BT Mark To Market Ep 1: Why investors shouldn't ignore the underperforming Singapore market in the Covid era

10:56 min

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore, in this new podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.

BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul talks about what’s driving stock markets around the world in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, and why investors shouldn’t ignore the Singapore stock market, even though its performance has been quite disappointing.

Why have the S&P500 and the Nasdaq indices bounced so strongly since March? (1:02)

We are not in an ordinary economic cycle, but things are improving regardless (2:08)

Why was the Singapore market underperforming even before Covid-19 hit? (3:54)

Singapore's leading companies are not broke, and have ample scope to unlock value (6:43)

Delving into 3 companies: Sembcorp Industries, Keppel Corp and Wilmar International (7:00)

Produced by: Ben Paul, Ernest Luis & Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Lunch With Sumiko Ep 25: Discussing the Singaporean palate with pastry queen Janice Wong

5:51 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

In this episode, Sumiko Tan hosts Singapore's pastry queen Janice Wong, the 37-year-old chef of 2am:dessertbar known for her artistic dessert creations.

1. Reflecting on a year disrupted by Covid-19 (1:27)
2. The Singaporean palate and the difference with the Japanese for example (2:19)
3. How Covid-19 united surviving local F&B industry companies and resulted in unique collaborations for customers (3:17)
4. Advice for young chefs: Identity and ability to adapt (4:12)

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Produced by: Sumiko Tan, ST Video team and Ernest Luis

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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#PopVultures Ep 35: US election memes, Worst Chris (Pratt?) and Red Velvet's Irene

26:08 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

This week the #PopVultures have a potluck episode of East and West topics! Yeo Sam Jo discusses his favourite pop-culture related memes of the US presidential election and Jan Lee talks about the Worst Chris debate that saw the Internet dunking on Chris Pratt amid a politically fraught climate.

Then Jan tells Sam Jo all about the biggest K-pop news of the past two weeks - Red Velvet's Irene admitting to verbally attacking a staff member on set and the reverberating impact of the incident.

They also go off on a slight tangent talking about the very seasonally-appropriate 2003 rom-com Love Actually. Tune in to hear this East-meets-West mish-mash!

Produced by: Jan Lee (janl[email protected]) & Yeo Sam Jo ([email protected])

Edited by: Muhammad Firmann

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Editor Says Ep 3: Arming ourselves against pandemic of fake news

4:49 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the top news of the week, why it matters and what’s next.

This has been a week of big news and dramatic headlines, from the United States’ new president, to Pfizer’s new Covid-19 vaccine and the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble.

How do we grapple with the questions and challenges, and chart the best way forward? We need to go beyond the headlines and arm ourselves against the pandemic of fake news and information, says ST editor Warren Fernandez.

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The Big Story Ep 56: Can new tech pass for foreign 'big fish' raise bar for local talent?

6:16 mins

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

A new work pass will be launched next year for top-tier foreign professionals and experts looking to start businesses, lead corporate teams or teach here, in a bid to woo these people to Singapore and develop its high-potential tech ecosystem.

The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay speak with OCBC Bank's chief economist Selena Ling as she gives her take on Singapore's strategy to grow its tech sector, as well as the implications this pass will have for local hiring.

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Asian Insider Ep 49: Life-changing and scarring pandemic for HK and Singapore youth

12:55 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Depression may be a serious long term effect of the Covid-19 pandemic for the youth in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Ghosh hosts The Straits Times' Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang & political journalist Yuen Sin, to discuss how the young are struggling to adapt.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected]) & ST Video team

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 102: The Crown's new season enters tumultuous era; How to best catch Deepavali lights

11:13 mins  

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

In this episode, we look ahead to the fourth season of Netflix's The Crown, where viewers will be introduced to Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher. We also find out more about the on-site interactive element of the Small Big Dreamers festival at the National Gallery Singapore.

Journalist Jan Lee weighs in on the latest season of The Crown, which will be dropped on Netflix on Sunday (Nov 15), including Emma Corrin and Gillian Anderson's respective portrayals of Princess Diana and former prime minister Margaret Thatcher.

Classic Putian is a Jurong West hawker stall with restaurant-worthy food. STFood online editor Hedy Khoo shares more and gives her recommendations on the dishes to order if you decide to have them delivered to your home.

Senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern tells us the best way to soak in the Deepavali lights in Little India, as well as the on-site interactive element of the Small Big Dreamers festival at the National Gallery Singapore.

Produced by: ST Video team & ST Life desk

Edited by: ST Video team & Adam Azlee

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