S2E71: The mystery of Chongqing grilled fish’s origin story - and why it matters
The stakes are high. A region's association with a popular dish is increasingly big business, as the Chinese eat out more. Synopsis: Every f...
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S2E70: 'Corporate mafia’: The scandal that Malaysia can no longer ignore
From drink-driving to MACC scandal, is Malaysia's justice system bending to public pressure or finally getting serious? Synopsis: Every four...
S2E69: Crisis creates openings: Why Asia will stand out after a post-Iran conflict
The Iran war is an unprecedented crisis but South-east Asia is better placed to handle it. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The S...
S2E68: India’s $70 billion spiritual market fuelled by bhajan clubbing
Discover how bhajan clubbing is transforming devotional music in India. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches...
S2E67: Is there a silver lining for China as war rages in the Middle East?
With Washington distracted and opportunities in clean energy, Beijing might have the last laugh. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month,...
S2E66: Iran’s war machine can only last a few more weeks: Expert
Depleting its own military resources and antagonising Arab neighbours may be a cost too high for the regime to bear. Synopsis: Every third F...
S2E65: Why Grab-type firms are the way for SE Asia to thrive in AI era
How South-east Asia can navigate the age of AI and its impact on the economy and employment. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The...
S2E64: Putrajaya 30 years on: The capital that never quite replaced Kuala Lumpur
Find out why it has become a paradox decades after its founding. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up wit...
S2E63: Malaysia’s education gamble: UEC option and lowering school age
From considering UEC path to starting school at six – is Malaysia's education overhaul built to last? Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of...
S2E62: Singaporean tech founders on building global companies in US
From a phone plan for cat parents to a keyless life: Two Singaporean founders share tips from their US start-up journeys Synopsis: Every thi...
S2E61: Strategic calculations behind India's trade deals flurry
India's new trade pacts with the EU and US, and the big question: Will Delhi revisit its decision to abandon RCEP? Synopsis: The Straits Tim...
S2E60: Hong Kong’s tolerance for shortcuts has turned deadly
Hong Kong prides itself on being a first world city. So how did such a thing like the Tai Po fire happen? Synopsis: Every first Friday of th...
S2E59: China's fossil fuel addiction exposes a strategic vulnerability
There is also a human cost to China's clean energy transition. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analys...
S2E58: Trump’s Venezuela strike: The good, bad & the ugly
We dissect the abduction of a sitting president and predict what might come next. Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Tim...
S2E57: Asia's drone wars: Who's buying Predators and Reapers?
As Asia's militaries show an increasing appetite to deploy drones – most recently during the Thai-Cambodian skirmishes and the brief I...
S2E56: The one design feature that makes Taiwan ‘ugly’
Metal window grilles were meant to keep households safe from burglars but they have been fingered as eyesores. Synopsis: Every first Friday...
S2E55: From Zara Qairina to Harimau Malaya: A gripping 2025 for Malaysia
Malaysia's 2025 was marked by a stormy PKR election, school violence, and a scandal rocking its football team. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday...
S2E54: Why the US dollar is so sticky
Find out why the world is likely to stay dollar-centric even as countries try to toggle away from the greenback. Synopsis: Every third Frida...
S2E53: Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
Our guest reveals pioneer leaders' differing views on Singapore's Aug 9, 1965 split from Malaysia. Synopsis: The Straits Times' chief column...
S2E52: US in decline; Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' is worrying Asia
Our guest expert explains the Americas-focused doctrine, inspired by the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine's hemispheric stance. Synopsis: The St...
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