Lynda Hong

Assistant Podcast Editor

Lynda oversees The Straits Times’ podcast coverage. She has also worked in other newsrooms at Mediacorp and Safra Radio, editing reports in both English and Chinese. With the strong belief that money makes the world go round, especially with environmental problems, Lynda did a master’s degree in applied economics at Singapore Management University, focusing on environment economics and sustainable finance.

Latest articles

Are teachers in Singapore multi-tasking too much?

Teaching students is a vital role, but Singapore's educators work significantly longer hours than their peers, burdened by heavy administrative and pastoral duties.

How iPhones, fast fashion spur the throwaway culture

Upgrading to the latest iPhone might be exciting, but consider the impact of our throwaway culture and what happens to our old items.

What does love have to do with waiting for a BTO flat?

Professor Sumit Agarwal and counsellor Neo Eng Huat discuss how shorter BTO waiting times could ease stress on marriages, and share advice on how couples can strengthen relationships through life’s challenges.

How Gen AI like ChatGPT enhances critical thinking, instead of making people lazy

Shahrman Nayan, creative director of OneDash22 in the ST podcast studio.

Body image issues, mental health problems; why are men afraid to seek help?

Dr Adrian Loh in the ST podcast studio.

Podcast: Do Gen Zs really tackle life, work differently compared with their parents?

Gen Zs and their parents differ in life priorities and challenges - but share surprising similarities, an ST-Milieu survey finds.

Podcast: Game of life - Must success always be about good grades and jobs?

Podcast: Using music to better reach out to seniors

Podcast: Pet-care leave - do costs outweigh benefits?

(From left) Journalist Aqil Hamzah, founder of PR agency, Brave Communications, senior HR business partner at Robert Walters, Diane Lee and ST assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong in the podcast studio.

Podcast: Is Singapore ready for more male pre-school teachers?

Sajit Sesikumar, a senior English pre-school teacher at MindChamps Preschool in the ST podcast studio.