Newspaper
The Straits Times
Hospitality. In our quest for productivity, don't forget the human touch
Singapore's food and hospitality sector is changing quickly.
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
China reportedly issues ban on fuel exports as Iran war hits oil supply
China has ordered an immediate ban on refined fuel exports in March in a further step to preempt a potential domestic fuel shortage caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran, four sources with knowledge of the matter said on March 12.
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Illegal demolition in Penang heritage enclave sparks outrage
Prewar houses in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Penang cannot be demolished without prior approval, says Mayor A. Rajendran.
2 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
'CLEAN' YOUR BRAIN AS YOU SLEEP
Researchers in the United States and Singapore are using lab-grown mini-brains and neck surgery to understand how the glymphatic system can help in treating diseases
2 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
It's almost impossible to tell what's real online anymore
The trouble is that technology has democratised deception.
3 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Oman evacuates key oil port; two tankers hit in Iraqi waters
MUSCAT - Oman’s key oil export terminal was evacuated, and two crude tankers were hit in Iraqi waters, as risks to global energy supply from the Middle East war deepened.
2 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Indonesia braces itself for wildfires and drought ahead of dry season
Several wildfire-prone regions in Sumatra and Kalimantan have issued fire alerts as the weather agency predicts the dry season starting later in March will bring even less rainfall and drier weather that can lead to crop failures and increase the risk of severe drought.
2 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
US intelligence shows Iran government largely intact, and not at risk of collapse
Reports underscore cohesion of clerical leadership despite killing of Khamenei
3 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
The thrill lasts seconds, the trash lasts forever
The phenomenon has turned the element of surprise into a billion-dollar business, and a waste problem no one is talking about
3 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
3 ex-coaches charged over allegedly faking fin swimming results in SEA Games selection
Three former coaches from the Singapore Underwater Federation (SUF) were handed forgery charges on March 12 after they allegedly falsified the race results of athletes at an overseas fin swimming event.
2 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Why did Heeseung leave K-pop boy band Enhypen?
Heeseung of Enhypen announced his sudden departure from the boy group to pursue his own solo career through agency Belift Lab on March 10 - raising questions across the industry about the circumstances surrounding the rare move.
2 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Doctor who mistakenly cut woman's arteries during kidney surgery charged with causing her death
A consultant urologist was charged in a district court on March 12 with causing the death of a 63-year-old woman while performing surgery on her.
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
VARIOUS SCENARIOS IF IRAN PULL OUT
Options include FIFA replacing them with AFC side or not replacing at all: Ex-director
3 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Bottom-weight Councillor gets the vote for another win
March 14 South Africa (Turffontein) preview
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Oil soars back above US$100 as Iran attacks Gulf shipping
Global energy firms issuing force majeure notices include Shell, a S’pore importer
2 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Goldman pushes back projected US Fed rate cuts, citing rising inflation risks
Goldman Sachs has pushed back its forecast for the US Federal Reserve's rate cuts, and now expects quarter-point reductions in September and December, citing rising inflation risks linked to the Middle East conflict.
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Tour of Cambodian cyberscam site shows how fraudsters work
Computer screens showed conversations, group chats used to swindle foreign victims
3 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Global hubs are very rarely interchangeable
Whether in the kind of capital, companies or talent they attract, each hub city has its own DNA, its own attitude and its own draw.
3 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Singapore firms explore humanoid robots to ease worker crunch
Challenges include high upfront costs and tech that is still not mature enough
4 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Trump's migrant rhetoric may incite hate crimes: UN
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 11 warned about \"derogatory and dehumanising language\" used by US President Donald Trump when referring to migrants.
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Singapore, China among economies under sweeping US trade probe
US President Donald Trump's administration has started the first of several sweeping trade investigations that set the stage for new tariffs, the centrepiece of a push to replace levies struck down by the US Supreme Court.
4 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Make road navigation around the airport intuitive
Letter of the day
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
World Cup budget cut ‘without compromises’
FIFA has slashed more than US$100 million (S$128 million) from its operating budget for this summer’s World Cup in North America, The Athletic reported.
2 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Foreign hacker compromised Epstein files held by FBI in 2023: Source and documents
FBI describes it as 'cyber incident', says it restricted access to the malicious actor
3 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Ukraine trainers to help German army amid Russia threat
Ukrainian military trainers will help Germany’s military meet a target of being ready to defend against any Russian attack on NATO by 2029, the German army chief said, in a role reversal after years of Western troops training Ukrainian forces.
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
LNG supply crunch worsening for Asia, including Singapore
Global energy firms issuing force majeure notices include Shell, a S'pore importer
3 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Yen hits new low against S$ as Mid-East war jolts oil prices
Japan's heavy reliance on imported energy means oil price movements can significantly affect its currency
3 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Katusa is Balestier’s scoring charm
Hailing from the same hometown as legend Luka Modric, Jakov Katusa believes \"anything is possible\" for Croatia at the 2026 World Cup with the 40-year-old talisman still calling the shots, even if they are grouped with England, Ghana and Panama.
3 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Manga publisher Shogakukan rocked by sexual abuse scandal
A Japanese manga publisher has issued an apology following a furore after it rehired an author who has been ordered to pay US$70,000 (S$89,050) in damages for sexually abusing a teenager.
1 min |
March 13, 2026
The Straits Times
CITY 'WILL TRY' TO MAKE REAL COMEBACK
Guardiola remains bullish despite 3-0 loss; Blues also face tough task after late collapse
3 min |