The Straits Times Podcasts

Money Hacks    Episode 15   Duration: 7 mins    Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene.    What are the common mistakes older Singaporean adults make when it comes to planning their finances for the next decade or so? Do they need to factor inflation rates and how often should they review this?   How about retirement calculators, like those by the CPF, to make good estimates? How can credit card debt be effectively reduced before reaching retirement age?   Mr Vipin Kalra, CEO of BankBazaar International, offers tips on how to do this systematically.   Produced by: Ernest Luis   Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd   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.

In the second of our World Cup Semi-Final podcasts, Jonathan Roberts and ST assisstant sports editor Rohit Brijnath discuss whether this World Cup is lacking its usual dose of mercurial talents. Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup 2018 is down to four teams. It's France v Belgium and Croatia v England, as if you didn't know. The panel discusses the journey through the quarter-finals and the semi-final match-ups.  Plus, David Lee, our man in Russia hits the streets to deliver his latest video postcard... Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks    Episode 14   Duration: 8 mins    Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene.    Are younger adults and millennials in Singapore value seekers, when it comes to financial services? Should they look at the CPF scheme as one good reliable and solid way to plan financially for the future?   If they want to have 10%, 20%, or even 50% more in their CPF when they retire, are they heading down the right track?   Mr Vipin Kalra, CEO of BankBazaar International, offers tips on how to approach the CPF scheme with a focused mindset.   Produced by: Ernest Luis   Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd   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.

With the Round of 16 done and dusted, host Jonathan Roberts invites ST sports correspondent Shamir Osman and SPH Head of Podcasting Ernest Luis to dissect the England match against Colombia, the Quarter-Final match-ups and give evidence on their greatest World Cup villains. And for the half-time show, Our Man in Russia, David Lee posts his latest audio postcard. Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Episode 3 Duration: 10 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Tuesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. This episode targets newly-diagnosed diabetics. How they can work in an exercise routine and balance it with their new condition, or even if they had been very active marathoners previously for example. Host Ernest Luis, together with The Straits Times' correspondent Joyce Teo and assistant news editor Poon Chian Hui, discuss various tips with Dr Fadzil Hamzah, a Senior Staff Registrar with the Changi Sports Medicine Centre at Changi General Hospital, and a visiting clinician at the Singapore Sports Institute.  He is also the Director of Community Programmes for Exercise Is Medicine Singapore (EIMS). Produced by: Ernest Luis, Joyce Teo and Poon Chian Hui Follow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGY  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXP  Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLN  Playlist: https://str.sg/Jw7R  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another Straits Times World Cup podcast. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and SPH head of podcasting Ernest Luis to discuss the highs and lows of the group stage (hint: nobody likes Argentina), who looks hot for the knockout stages (hint: nobody likes Argentina) and just what is the art of TV punditry?Plus David Lee has another postcard from Russia. Watch out, he attempts to sing... Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why It Matters Episode 8 Duration: 11:40 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week. Time magazine, The Financial Times and The Telegraph are just some of the many top news publications that featured photos of the historic June 12 Trump-Kim summit in Singapore taken by The Straits Times' executive photojournalist Kevin Lim. How did he get that prized shot? He also gives budding photographers tips on what kinds of equipment you need to capture similar scenarios at official meetings or even at sports events, since he also covered Joseph Schooling's historic triumph at the 2016 Olympics. Produced by: Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Episode 13 Duration: 10:49 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. Can first-time HDB home buyers take a bank loan? What are the differences between opting for a bank loan or a HDB loan? What about couples in their late 40s or 50s thinking of buying a second property for investment options? What are the considerations to factor in? What are the trends for such couples in Singapore? Ms Tok Geok Peng, head of secured lending for DBS Bank, answers our questions and lists the top three misconceptions when it comes to mortgages. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd   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.

It's one week on since the big kick-off. While it started with Robbie Williams pitching his greatest hits album, that was swiftly followed by an extraordinary opening match and series of surprises, both good and bad. World Cup 2018 has already seen its fair share of upsets, some involving the rise of the divisive VAR technology. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by SPH head of podcasting Ernest Luis and Stomp editor Azhar Kasman to discuss the highs and lows so far. A word of warning, Mr Kasman is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. Also in this episode, David Lee sends his first audio postcard from Russia where, aside from meeting the fans and reporting on the matches,  he has been getting to grips with the local food. Watch out for the next episode after the Group Stage... Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.