For years, Cuba’s hardships have been explained primarily as the fault of the United States. External pressure can be real. But when the same explanation is repeated year after year, decade after ...
askST: How worrying is Singapore’s haze outlook, and how can you protect yourself?
Understand Singapore's haze outlook, its causes like El Nino, and learn how to protect yourself and your home from air pollution. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore transformed a 2.7 km concrete drainage into a 3 km meandering river in 2012, boosting park biodiversity by 30%
In 2012, Singapore transformed a significant urban drainage channel into a river resembling a natural ecosystem, part of the ABC initiative.
Singapore’s $9b credit card problem isn’t about people who missed payments
That's how much unpaid credit card debt Singapore was carrying into Q3 2025 - a 10-year high. Most people who read that headline nodded, felt a flicker of concern, and moved on without checking it ...
Singapore Airlines adds 25% more Airbus A380 flights: See all routes here
Where can you fly on the carrier's superjumbos at the turn of the year?
Singapore A380 first class from Frankfurt to New York
Singapore Airlines operates an A380 service between Frankfurt and New York on a Fifth Freedom flight, continuing from Singapore to Frankfurt. This video reviews the A380 seat, food, service, and ...
NDP 2026: Kallang roars as Singapore celebrates 61st birthday
Some 45,000 people gathered to celebrate the nation's birthday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
NDP 2026: Lights, lasers and fireworks dazzle as Singapore celebrates 61st birthday
For first-time NDP host Xixi Lim, the most memorable moment of NDP 2026 was not the lights, lasers or fireworks.Instead, it was hearing more than 40,000 Singaporeans recite the pledge and sing the ...
Singapore Snake Mystery: This rare snake species can grow upto 75-cm and contain 2 toxic weapons — Know why it’s dangerous
A rare blue-necked keelback snake was spotted at Singapore’s MacRitchie Reservoir. Experts explain why the locally vulnerable species is both venomous and poisonous. Scientists explain how this is ...
Singapore’s unusual snake encounter sparks warning to keep away from venomous wildlife
A recent snake encounter at MacRitchie Reservoir in Singapore has attracted attention after an unusual-looking reptile was spotted in the popular nature area. While sightings of snakes are not ...
Singapore to unveil plans to help families juggle ‘competing demands’ at NDR: PM Wong in National Day Message
Singapore is taking a "fresh look" at issues relating to marriage and parenthood to help families lighten the load as family life comes under greater strain, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on ...
Singapore to ensure AI helps workers worried about jobs, PM Wong says
Singapore is benefiting from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, and the government is making use of the technology to ensure higher productivity.
Singapore banks ride Asia’s wealth boom to weather rates headwind
By Rae Wee and Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A surge in income from wealth management and other fee revenue helped Singapore's top three banks to cushion the impact of low interest ...
Singapore’s Sembcorp receives approval for 300 MW renewable power import project with Malaysia
SINGAPORE, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Singapore's Sembcorp Industries said on Friday that its subsidiary has been given conditional approval from the country's Energy Market Authority for a 300-megawatt ...
Singapore National Day Fireworks 2026: Best Places to Watch and Full Timing Guide
NDP 2026 returns to the National Stadium for the first time in a decade, moving the National Day fireworks display to the Kallang Basin and expanding public celebrations across the Singapore Sports ...
How Singapore is using art to make its MRT stations the most beautiful in the world
Discover Singapore's MRT network as a vibrant art gallery showcasing local artists. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.