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Hong Kong’s tolerance for shortcuts has turned deadly

In this episode, we talk about how the Tai Po fire fuelled frustrations with the system and how Hong Kong's tolerance for shortcuts turned deadly.

The Usual Place Podcast

Has Trump ‘ruptured’ the global order? What can Singapore do?

In Your Opinion Podcast

Forced to kowtow until he bled: Why some men stay in abusive marriages

Spotting the signs of abuse might be crucial, but ensure you understand the heartbreaking reasons why many battered husbands feel forced to stay.

Asian Insider Podcast

China's fossil fuel addiction exposes a strategic vulnerability

Dramatic developments in Venezuela and Iran, both important oil suppliers for China, have exposed Beijing’s vulnerability in terms of energy security.

The Usual Place Podcast

Are central kitchen meals coming to every Singapore school?

Asian Insider Podcast

Trump’s Venezuela strike: The good, bad and the ugly

Was it all about oil? Transnational crime cartels? Or China? In this episode, we try to understand Washington’s real game in Venezuela.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Education vs. AI - Can schools balance ChatGPT and character-building?

Redesigning schools for the AI revolution might be inevitable, but ensure we first question what education is truly for in a rapidly changing world.

Asian Insider Podcast

Asia’s drone wars: Who’s buying Predators and Reapers?

In this episode, Ravi speaks with Dr Vivek Lall, Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corp, on trends in modern warfare.

Asian Insider Podcast

The one design feature that makes Taiwan ‘ugly’

In this episode, we discuss Taiwan's man-made blight across its cities: ubiquitous, often rusty, metal grilles criss-crossing windows.

Asian Insider Podcast

From Zara Qairina to Harimau Malaya: A gripping 2025 for Malaysia

We look back at the Malaysian stories that shook 2025, from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Cabinet vacancy and the death of Zara Qairina amid rising school violence, to the scandal engulfing Harimau Malaya’s heritage players.

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