S1E28: Should the extramarital affairs of Singapore's politicians end their careers?
S1E28: Should the extramarital affairs of Singapore's politicians end their careers?
NTU don says votes should determine whether Singaporeans can stomach politicians involved in such affairs. Synopsis: Eve... Read more
13 Aug 2023
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23mins
S1E22: Asia without Shinzo Abe: Speaking of Asia
S1E22: Asia without Shinzo Abe: Speaking of Asia
A conversation with the foreign policy speech-writer of Japan’s longest serving post-War Prime Minister. Synopsis: Every... Read more
10 Aug 2023
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22mins
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S1E4: Indonesia: Masked ‘ninjas’ and the mass murders of suspected sorcerers
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How the gruesome 1998 incidents paved the way for black magic to be criminalised last year in 2022, in the predominantly... Read more
30 Jul 2023
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S1E3: Singapore: A Myanmar domestic worker’s gruesome death at the hands of her employers
S1E3: Singapore: A Myanmar domestic worker’s gruesome death at the hands of her employers
Since Ms Piang Ngaih Don’s death in 2016, a slew of measures have been introduced to stem domestic worker abuse. Synopsi... Read more
30 Jul 2023
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S1E99: "More of the same” not good enough for Asean to remain relevant, says former Indonesian Foreign Minister: Asian Insider
S1E99: "More of the same” not good enough for Asean to remain relevant, says former Indonesian Foreign Minister: Asian Insider
Asean needs strong leadership in a fast moving world, or risks losing relevance, warns former top diplomat Marty Nataleg... Read more
20 Jul 2023
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S1E21: ‘Closet Nehru’ Modi has played Indian foreign policy well: Speaking of Asia
S1E21: ‘Closet Nehru’ Modi has played Indian foreign policy well: Speaking of Asia
Assessing the outcomes from the Modi-Biden summit in Washington Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Str... Read more
13 Jul 2023
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S1E24: A waft of roses, jasmines and samosas keeps perfume-making tradition in Kannauj alive: Letter from the Bureau
S1E24: A waft of roses, jasmines and samosas keeps perfume-making tradition in Kannauj alive: Letter from the Bureau
Kannauj is a sleepy Indian town that has managed to nurture a prized skill for generations. Synopsis: The Straits Times'... Read more
6 Jul 2023
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S1E98: Pakistan at loggerheads within: Asian Insider
S1E98: Pakistan at loggerheads within: Asian Insider
Pakistan’s economy is in dire straits, its political and security situation volatile - and it is in a spot as India beco... Read more
22 Jun 2023
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17mins
S1E23: Wanna be a wang hong? Why China’s influencer economy is booming: Letter from the Bureau
S1E23: Wanna be a wang hong? Why China’s influencer economy is booming: Letter from the Bureau
More young people dream of becoming influencers and that’s ok with Beijing. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, T... Read more
16 Jun 2023
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19mins
S1E2: Thailand: Thousands of foetuses hidden in a Bangkok temple
S1E2: Thailand: Thousands of foetuses hidden in a Bangkok temple
This is the 2010 case that became a turning point in Thailand's debate over abortion. Synopsis (headphones recommended... Read more
9 Jun 2023
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