Newspaper
The Straits Times
Oldest amateur still has fire to compete
Hours before his round at the World Amateur Team Championships (WATC) teed off at 12.25pm, Alejandro Villavicencio was already up at 5am and working on his laptop to manage business matters in Guatemala.
3 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
FairPrice’s remotely supervised autonomous vehicles to ply on roads
It’s the first time LTA is allowing use of such vehicles on roads for supply chain operations
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
Trump's threat to invoke Insurrection Act intensifies battle over his authority
He alludes to possibly using law to sidestep court rulings blocking Guard deployment
4 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
CRUISING INTO WORLD CUP FINALS
England, Portugal and Norway powering through qualifiers but Italy in trouble again
3 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
'Steward leaders want to do well by doing good'
FROM A26
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
Myanmar military strike kills dozens at anti-junta protest
Hundreds were gathered for full moon event when bombs fell, say organiser and resident
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
Singapore stocks end lower, tracking regional decline
STI down 0.4%; gainers beat losers 310-276 in wider market
1 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
Malaysia likely to offer more help to tackle living costs in 2026 budget
Anwar expected to announce more social aid when he unveils spending plan on Oct 10
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
Impetus for peace after Putin-Trump talks 'largely exhausted', says Russia
A top Russian diplomat said on Oct 3 that the impetus to find a peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine which emerged after a summit between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump in August had proven to be largely exhausted.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
Hong Kong singer Shirley Kwan reportedly in ICU
Hong Kong singer Shirley Kwan, who has been out of the public eye for several years, has reportedly been hospitalised and admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for emergency treatment.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
New principals at 41 schools, including two JCs, in 2026
New principals will be appointed at 41 schools at the start of the school year in 2026, as part of the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) annual reshuffle exercise.
3 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
The gaping hole in Singapore's cyber-security battle
Billions flow into innovation, but resilience depends on people. The lack of talent is unsustainable in an era of AI and deepfakes.
4 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
Washington relaxes rules over press access to Pentagon
The US Defence Department on Oct 6 loosened and clarified its new restrictions for press access to the Pentagon, after more than two weeks of negotiations with US national news organisations.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
Germany to restrict online cannabis sales to curb surge in imports
Germany's Cabinet passed plans on Oct 8 to restrict the online sale of cannabis to tackle a surge in imports of the drug since the legalisation of its recreational use in 2024, the government said.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
My England side were egotistical losers: Gerrard
Former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes ego and club rivalries prevented the Three Lions from winning international tournaments during his time as a player.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
ITALIAN JOB HAS SCOTS BANKING ON SCOTT
In this series, The Straits Times highlights the standout players or teams to watch in the world of sport. Today, we focus on Scott McTominay, the man tasked with sparking Scotland's bid for a first World Cup Finals appearance since 1998.
4 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
Passengers and politicians giving up on greener air travel
A renewed push for economic growth has added to technological challenges and problems with carbon offset schemes.
9 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
LGBTQ+ • Consider style guide for reporting on community
We refer to the report “The Straits Times updates the language it uses to describe disability” (Oct 2).
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
Macau games kick-start NBA's return to China
MACAU - The National Basketball Association (NBA) returns to the lucrative China market this week with two preseason games, following a six-year absence after a team official tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
Russian forces seized nearly 5,000 sq km in Ukraine this year: Putin
Kyiv's troops retreating across front while Moscow has full strategic initiative, he says
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Straits Times
S'pore actor Aaron Aziz to take legal action in Malaysia
Malaysia-based Singaporean actor Aaron Aziz is taking legal action after his comments on Gaza, which were taken out of context, generated controversy among netizens and led to him being cyber-bullied.
2 min |
October 08, 2025
The Straits Times
A case for good business when purpose drives profit
There may be a backlash against ESG but that doesn't mean firms can't make money while helping others.
3 min |
October 08, 2025
The Straits Times
Bring on the bling
Latest edition of the show features 50 jewellery brands from around the world
1 min |
October 08, 2025
The Straits Times
US visa squeeze puts brakes on Indians' search for spouses
H-IB uncertainty makes marriage to compatriots in the US less attractive
3 min |
October 08, 2025
The Straits Times
Trump deserves Nobel Prize if he can stop Chinese military aggression against Taiwan: Lai
He says US President should pay close attention to Chinese counterpart's actions
2 min |
October 08, 2025
The Straits Times
Gaza talks in Egypt turn to critical sticking points between Israel and Hamas
Both sides seek clarification of details that derailed previous attempts to end the war
4 min |
October 08, 2025
The Straits Times
Peer-sharing, training help teachers adapt
ers are able to incorporate AI into teaching, despite it being fairly new.
2 min |
October 08, 2025
The Straits Times
Taylor Swift • At peace, singer has lost her voice
Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, makes her decline clear.
1 min |
October 08, 2025
The Straits Times
A roll of the Dyce should reap rewards
Oct 9 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis
2 min |
October 08, 2025
The Straits Times
Businesses hit by US tariffs can now apply for grant
It will help them engage advisory services and reconfigure their supply chains
3 min |