S2E89: US and China are trying to make nice, says Singapore diplomat
Trump and Xi are nudging the bilateral relationship from confrontation to stability, says Chan Heng Chee. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits...
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S2E88: Could UMNO and PAS reshape Malaysia's next election?
There's a potential Malay political realignment. Here's what it means for regional stability and Malaysia's governance. Synopsis: Every four...
S2E87: Can BRICS challenge the US-led world order?
Donald Trump need not be. BRICS is nowhere near creating an alternative to the US-led world order, says our expert. Synopsis: Every third Fr...
S2E86: Nine-year-olds on drugs: Has the world abandoned Myanmar?
An unending conflict and shrinking aid leave Myanmar's refugees and displaced in increasingly dire circumstances. Synopsis: Every second Fri...
S2E85: Leaving Taiwan after four years: What our correspondent learnt
Taiwan correspondent Yip Wai Yee reflects on her four-year journey in this special farewell episode. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the mon...
S2E84: Is Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition reaching breaking point before GE16?
With DAP committed to the unity government, can Anwar Ibrahim reform his coalition before the next general election? Synopsis: Every fourth...
S2E83: China’s economy has a big problem: Who will keep buying?
What more should we know now about this country that is central to the global economy and is playing an ever greater role in geopolitics? Sy...
S2E82: When Japan's prisons become a safety net for the elderly
Japan's ageing crisis has turned prisons into an unlikely safety net for lonely seniors. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Stra...
S2E81: In China, AI is ‘everything, everywhere’. Is there a dark side?
From running marathons to being personalised chefs, robots are redefining life in the future. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, Th...
S2E80: Why China's economy doesn't add up, according to one economist
The gap between Beijing's stated growth rates and actual economic performance is widening considerably, says expert Synopsis: Every third Fr...
S2E79: From BTS to Jeju's sea divers: South Korea's cultural revival
From modern hanboks to Jeju's legendary sea women, discover how South Korea's oldest traditions are finding new life. Synopsis: Every first...
S2E78: US-India ties in crisis? Why Washington reverted USIndoPacom to USPacom
Trump-Modi friendship was strong, but now US-India ties are strained. What caused the severe turbulence? Synopsis: The Straits Times' senior...
S2E77: Will the Johor polls kill the unity government before GE16?
Johor votes in July – but the real contest is whether Malaysia's unity government survives the campaign trail. Synopsis: Every fourth...
S2E76: What can be done about the explosion of disinformation?
The menace is everywhere and you can hardly spot it, stop it or punish it. Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times gets...
S2E75: Why Beijing now sets the agenda for US-China ties
Can Trump and Xi's new 'constructive' framework bring stability to the US-China dynamic? Synopsis: The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi...
S2E74: Nature or nurture? What is behind the ‘Eldest Daughter Syndrome’
Being uber-responsible, people-pleasing and a perfectionist are traits that first-born girls in Asia purportedly have. Synopsis: Every first...
S2E74: Deals and words: Reading the tea leaves for the ‘historic’ Xi-Trump summit
Twists and turns can be expected for the rest of this year. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse t...
S2E73: No big, fat hugs: Trump, Xi will have a summit of careful smiles
A banquet in Beijing does not alter US-China rivalry but both leaders could sell modest outcomes as wins, says analyst. Synopsis: Every thir...
S2E72: What cues India can take from China to fix its foul air and water
India's poor air is driving much needed investment away from the country. Synopsis: The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils...
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...