Why It Matters

Episode 7

Duration: 12:20 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week.

The Singapore summit on June 12 will go down in global history as the first meeting between a sitting US president and a North Korean leader, and one which produced a denuclearisation deal.

Join host and ST's deputy news editor Jeremy Au Yong as he hosts three guests in this episode.

ST's Tan Tam Mei reported on the security arrangements for the summit, while Tiffany Fumiko Tay covered the hospitality plans.

Did North Korean leader Kim Jong Un bring his own chef and food to The St Regis Singapore, where he stayed? How did the summit venue - the Capella Singapore - ensure more neutral colours for flower arrangements? Why were thermal cameras placed within the 12ha of lush vegetation around the Capella?

Senior political correspondent Tham Yuen-C reported on what local authorities had to consider, to ensure a smooth and successful summit for both the US and North Korean delegations - right down to what would be considered visually equal treatment when it came to motorcade arrangements or the receiving party at the airport.

Produced by: Jeremy Au Yong and Ernest LuisFeedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

<p>Why It Matters</p>
<p>Episode 7</p>
<p>Duration: 12:20 mins</p>
<p>Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week.</p>
<p>The Singapore summit on June 12 will go down in global history as the first meeting between a sitting US president and a North Korean leader, and one which produced a denuclearisation deal.</p>
<p>Join host and ST's deputy news editor Jeremy Au Yong as he hosts three guests in this episode.</p>
<p>ST's Tan Tam Mei reported on the security arrangements for the summit, while Tiffany Fumiko Tay covered the hospitality plans.</p>
<p>Did North Korean leader Kim Jong Un bring his own chef and food to The St Regis Singapore, where he stayed? How did the summit venue - the Capella Singapore - ensure more neutral colours for flower arrangements? Why were thermal cameras placed within the 12ha of lush vegetation around the Capella?</p>
<p>Senior political correspondent Tham Yuen-C reported on what local authorities had to consider, to ensure a smooth and successful summit for both the US and North Korean delegations - right down to what would be considered visually equal treatment when it came to motorcade arrangements or the receiving party at the airport.</p>
<p>Produced by: Jeremy Au Yong and Ernest Luis</p>
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<div>Download ST &amp; BT podcasts for offline listening:&nbsp;<a href="http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts</a></div>
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<div>On Spotify:&nbsp;<a href="https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU</a></div>
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<div>On Google podcasts:&nbsp;<a href="http://str.sg/googlestbt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">http://str.sg/googlestbt</a></div>
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Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. 

Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.

Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

<p>Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. </p>
<p>Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.</p>
<p>Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis &amp; The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.</p>

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