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.
‘He devoted his entire life to Singapore’: Malaysian rapper Namewee honours uncle who allegedly died alone in HDB flat
"Singapore's greatness today belongs not only to great men, but also to every nameless hero who left their youth here."The message was part of an emotional tribute by Malaysian rapper Namewee to his ...
Singapore signals S$9.5bn export hit from new US tariff
Addressing parliament, Gan said the 12.5% levy, which took effect on 24 July and was brought in under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, would affect shipments such as optical instruments and ...
Singapore says exports worth $7.4 billion affected by new US tariffs
SINGAPORE, Aug 6 (Reuters) - About one-third of Singapore's exports to the U.S., worth S$9.5 billion ($7.4 billion), will be affected by a new U.S. tariff of 12.5% imposed on July 24, Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong said.
Singapore posts one of Southeast Asia’s slowest gold demand growth rates
Singapore’s demand for gold bars and coins rose 6% year-on-year in the second quarter, one of the slowest growth rates in Southeast Asia.
In Singapore, shaded walks and air-conditioned transit make 100-degree heat surprisingly easy
"Everything was designed to make it comfortable to travel around without a car, even in a city as hot as this."
Levoit Singapore Launches “Fresher Air for Every Home” Campaign in Support of Community Chest
Levoit Singapore, a leading home wellness brand, has launched the "Fresher Air for Every Home” campaign in support of Community Ches
Singapore ready to roll out haze response plans as ASEAN monitoring centre raises alert level
The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre on Monday raised the alert to Level 2, the second-highest level, signalling an increasing risk of transboundary haze in the region.