Newspaper
The Straits Times
Malaysia’s veterans struggle to find work after leaving the military
Many veterans retire in their 40s and need new jobs to support their families
4 min |
June 14, 2026
The Straits Times
Thousands gather in Thai capital to mourn late royal
The body of the Thai king’s eldest daughter was brought to the royal palace in Bangkok on June 13, as thousands of black-clad mourners lined the procession route.
2 min |
June 14, 2026
The Straits Times
S'pore AI drive creates hot demand for forward deployed engineers
New role requires combination of software skills and ability to explain technology
3 min |
June 14, 2026
The Straits Times
Stressed by conflicts with employer, domestic worker found relief through animal therapy
As she held a trembling guinea pig in her arms, Philippine domestic worker Beverly Tamiao Gomez teared up.
2 min |
June 14, 2026
The Straits Times
Rail reliability up in May, with Circle Line leading the rise
The reliability of the Circle Line (CCL) improved the most across the entire MRT network in May, contributing to a second consecutive month of overall gains in rail reliability.
3 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Torque Shop
Why do electric vehicles (EVs) have lower top speeds, and are there any risks to driving close to this limit?
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
COMEBACK KIDS
Zouk, Milli, Lulu’s Lounge and 67 on Scotts are among the anticipated openings from established nightlife operators
5 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
EL TRI’S DAY TO REMEMBER
Mexican fans party long into the night as team end their opening-game curse
3 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
United States seek winning bug to become ‘contagious’
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said his side must be prepared for a difficult World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12 (June 13, Singapore time), warning that the South Americans are dangerous opponents, despite their underdog status.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
AI boom stokes US inflation, with memory chips at ‘insane’ prices
When Chris Barber, who has been in the computer business for a quarter-century, says he has never seen anything like the AI boom, he is not talking about its potential to transform the future. He means what it is doing to hardware prices right now.
3 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Asian stocks join global rally amid optimism over Iran; oil prices fall
Asian stocks joined a global rally on June 12 on hopes a Middle East peace deal may finally materialise, while oil prices fell to two-month lows, tempering inflation fears.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Johor state election to be held on July 11, Negeri Sembilan polls on Aug 1
The Johor state election will be held on July 11, Malaysia’s Election Commission announced after a special meeting on June 12, Malaysian media outlets reported.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Rescuers face rain, aftershocks as Philippines puts quake toll at 46
Rescuers battling rain and aftershocks cleared roads and searched for the missing in the southern Philippines on June 12 as officials adjusted a previously reported death toll down to 46.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Jesus Christ Superstar musical given Advisory 16 rating
The musical Jesus Christ Superstar, to be staged here from Aug 19 to Sept 6 at Marina Bay Sands, has been deemed more suitable for audiences aged 16 and above because of some mature content in the production.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
NO BOND, NO GAIN FOR LEE
Lions tamer, 1 of 8 Coach of the Year nominees, says close ties with team is key
3 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Bangladesh, India to coordinate patrols on border
Bangladesh and India have agreed to deepen cooperation along their shared border with improved intelligence sharing and coordinated patrols, according to a joint statement released on June 12, amid strained relations over alleged undocumented migration.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
National Day Rally to be held on Aug 23
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver his 2026 National Day Rally speech on Aug 23.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
INDIA BATTLING THE BULGE JAB BY JAB
With the patent for semaglutide, a drug for the treatment of diabetes and obesity, expiring in India, weight-loss jabs are now within the reach of millions
10+ min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
South Korea ballot paper shortage spurs protests to defend democracy
Angry voters see debacle as trampling on their political right, demand election rerun
4 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Japan launches flagship rocket after previous mission failed
Japan’s H3 rocket launched for the first time in about six months, offering some hope of a comeback following a string of major setbacks.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
The secret to healthy ageing isn't keeping busy. It's finding your 'rhythm'
Building sustained habits over time — periods of meaningful challenge, followed by intentional rest — matters more than a full calendar.
5 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Benjamin Kheng shuts down weight-loss drug rumours
Singaporean singer-actor Benjamin Kheng recently revealed that a severe health scare prompted him to take up intensive long-distance running, a lifestyle change that subsequently led to his noticeable weight loss.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Japanese parents use AI to decipher babies' cries
Childcare apps aim to help new parents understand and respond to infants’ needs
2 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
The hottest Gen Z tech trend? Anti-AI
People should still get to choose the attention and data they give away.
3 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Israeli firm suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, says France
French mayoral race also apparently targeted; Israel asked to explain BlackCore’s actions
2 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Pearl's Hill arts enclave founder plans offshoot at People's Park
Arts and heritage lovers can look forward to a new offshoot of the independent arts enclave 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace (195PHT) slated to open at the nearby People’s Park in November.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Momentum with Troy as he storms to junior titles
As heavy rain pelted Singapore on June 12, another storm was brewing at Keppel Club as local golfer Troy Storm dazzled during the final round of the Singapore Junior Golf Championship (SJGC) presented by BFG Golf.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Sweater weather: Temperature falls to 20.1 deg C, lowest so far in 2026
The mercury fell to its lowest in 2026 on June 12, after heavy downpours put an end to the long stretch of warm weather in Singapore that has been linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
5 volunteers given weakened dengue virus to aid vaccine research
To better understand how the human immune system responds to dengue, five volunteers were deliberately infected with the mosquito-borne virus in a new study by the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID).
2 min |
June 13, 2026
The Straits Times
Chips still king of S'pore exports amid non-tech upswing in Asia
Of the $3.1 billion in electronics exports in March, chips accounted for $1.7 billion
3 min |