The Straits Times Podcasts

Money Hacks Ep 48: Actionable financial tips for young parents and children 12:12 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. This episode is aimed at how parents can get children to appreciate the value of money in an affluent society. Money Hacks' co-hosts Chris Lim (above left) and Ernest Luis talk actionable financial tips for young parents and children up to the age of 16.  How old can they be before you show them the value of money and sacrifice, and teach them the concept of cash flow (allowances versus expenses)? 1. Parents can use tokens to exchange if they are too young to have hard currency allowances (1:30) 2. Are there tools to help parents educate children better? (2:35) POSB Smart Buddy is an introduction to digital payments. Children wear a watch that lets them tap to pay at certain stores such as those in school and at selected merchants.  Parents download the mobile app so they can allocate allowances and check on the child's spending in real time. The OCBC Mighty Savers programme is for children below 16 with interest of up to 0.8 per cent a year. 3. What is the concept of delayed gratification for children? (3:59) 4. How to be financial role models for your children. (7:30) 5. How to inculcate habitual saving, start an allowance early even if it is tokenised, explain delayed gratification, transit to real money as early as possible, and involve children when doing abstract investments like gold (10:25) Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXe  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeb Chats Ep 8: Broadway star Lea Salonga on meaty role in grisly musical Sweeney Todd 12:36 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre, food, and more. Broadway singer Lea Salonga won international fame for playing the sweet, naive lead in Miss Saigon. Now she's all set to play a ghoulish baker of human meat pies in the Stephen Sondheim musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street, showing here from Nov 28 to Dec 8 at the Sands Theatre in Marina Bay Sands. During a press conference at the Swissotel, she talks to arts correspondent Akshita Nanda about her “meaty” role and love for dark drama. Produced by: Akshita Nanda and John Lui Edited by: John Lui Follow Celeb Chats podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGq Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGQ Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji5X Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 38: What to do in Singapore June 27-July 4: Bak kut teh xiao long bao (food); Toy Story 4 and Parasite (movies)  8:19 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.  This week, host Melissa Sim is joined by colleagues Wong Ah Yoke and John Lui, who chat about two recently released movies: Toy Story 4 and Parasite, as well as bak kut teh xiao long bao at Cantonese restaurant Yan at the National Gallery Singapore.  Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Podcast: A British Serial Killer In Singapore: A True Story 2:46 mins Synopsis: This is an excerpt from the book A British Serial Killer In Singapore: A True Story by Tan Ooi Boon. The book - first published in 1996 - has been reissued by Straits Times Press, 2019. It is available at $26.75 (inclusive of GST) at leading bookstores and from stbooks.sg The Kindle version can be downloaded for US$9.99. Below is a short excerpt on how the writer reported on the case for The Straits Times: This is the true story of a killer who went on a world tour to hunt. British serial killer John Martin was no ordinary criminal. Compared with other murderers, he was a master of his own class because he had a dark skill that shocked even the most hardened cops. This skill helped him to escape and avoid detection after each murderous rampage. In just a few months in 1995, his crime impacted 6 countries - United Kingdom, Belize, Singapore, Thailand, South Africa and Canada – and sent a shockwave globally. How could one man inflict so much harm in such a short time? Listen to Part 2: Check ST Press' Facebook page. Produced by: Tan Ooi Boon, Amanda Wong and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Discover more ST podcasts on:  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt On website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 40: Punching above their weight - the rise of combat sports in Singapore 14.20 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Ahead of the seventh edition of the Singapore Fighting Championship (SFC) multi-combat sport event on June 29, SFC founder Arvind Lalwani joins ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz to chat about the growth of fight sport in the Lion City in recent years, the challenges local athletes and promoters face, as well as how much further it can go. SFC 7 will see Singapore's first national WBC Muay Thai champions crowned. Lalwani, a former national amateur boxer and trainer, also explains how muay thai - the Art of Eight Limbs - made its way to Singapore shores. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 47: Getting started with SkillsFuture-funded courses if you have unused credit 11:16 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. The $500 SkillsFuture credit is given to all Singaporeans aged 25 and older. The scheme was launched in January 2016. Money Hacks' co-hosts Ernest Luis (above, right) and Chris Lim discuss practical tips to get started if you have not used your SkillsFuture credit. Logging in, checking on your remaining credit Prioritise and identify skills that can help upgrade your career, or personal goals, as programmes are divided into categories: students, employees, employers, learning throughout life Check on new available courses that were not listed a few years back Plans to enhance the MySkillsFuture portal, which provides information on careers and the corresponding skills needed, mean users will be able to create an e-passport listing their e-certificates from training. The upcoming SkillsFuture Festival 2019 will be held from June 28 till Aug 11 - featuring six weeks of workshops, talks, roadshows, experiential learning and lifestyle activities across the island, to inspire Singaporeans to develop a passion for learning and pursue skills mastery. SkillsFuture website: https://www.skillsfuture.sg/ Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXe  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have Woody, Buzz, and Happy Gilmore and Rachel in two films nobody was really clamouring for. In this episode of Double Feature Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh take on Toy Story 4. Is it a sequel too far? At 10.50, they scrutinise Adam Sandler's latest holiday video, sorry, latest Netflix film, Murder Mystery. Is it worthy of its Agatha Christie inspiration? Share your take at podcast@sph.com.sg Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more Double Feature on: Spotify: str.sg/oeGx iTunes: str.sg/oeXh Google podcasts: str.sg/oXeZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Vultures Ep 9: Chinese celebrities caught in the middle of protests and politics 21:32 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Chinese celebrities from Hong Kong are ducking from the ire of netizens following historic protests in Hong Kong over an extradition bill. Action star Jackie Chan was slammed for saying that he's not aware of what's going on back home. Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou and Japanese rocker Yoshiki were criticised for posting pictures as they hung out with Chan. How do celebrities navigate such sensitivities? Join the Pop Vultures as they run down what Chan did, and whether outrage culture on such topics goes too far, They discuss past examples of celebrities caught in political arguments (A-mei, Twice's Tzuyu). Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg janlee@sph.com.sgyeosamjo@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 37: What to do in Singapore (June 20-July 4): Beerfest Asia 2019 (food) and StoryFest Festival Singapore (arts) 8:18 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, host Melissa Sim is joined by colleagues Anjali Raguraman and Akshita Nanda, who chat about Beerfest Asia 2019 which is on from June 27-30 and Storyfest Festival Singapore which is on from June 21-24. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 39: Controversy at the Women's World Cup and a Badminton legend bows out 12.56 mins Synopsis: ST Sports' Rohit Brijnath and Nicole Chia join Jonathan Roberts to discuss if the US Women's Team should have tried to score more than 13 against Thailand in their World Cup group match. Or should they have held back to spare the losing team's blushes? Then they look at the gap left in the world of badminton by Lee Chong Wei's announcement that he will retire from the sport followed his battle with cancer. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.