Newspaper
The Straits Times
'Team energy' fires Fritz to clinch Laver Cup win
Taylor Fritz hailed the “energy” from a team event after holding off Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) to seal Team World’s triumph in the Laver Cup on Sept 21, as two wins for Carlos Alcaraz on the final day proved too little for Team Europe.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
NLB Book giveaway an annual event to share joy of reading
We thank Mr Tan Keong Boon for his letter “Kudos to NLB for pre-loved books giveaway” (Sept 19).
1 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Pen down holiday memories
The writer turned to poetry and found a richer way to record his travels. Experts warn that taking photos may impede memories
4 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Number of front-line officers tackling vaping crisis doubles to 10,000
HSA detects nearly 10,000 cases in first eight months of the year
3 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Mass evacuation of submariners staged in S'pore navy exercise
Exercise Pacific Reach aims to boost global submarine and rescue knowledge, build trust
4 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Singapore stocks edge down amid falling US futures
Local stocks inched down on Sept 22 as declining American indexes are set to open lower, in line with falling US futures.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
LADY SHENANDOAH GETTING LIE OF THE LAND AT MOONEE VALLEY
The Everest contender tests Melbourne's circuitous track ahead of Manikato Stakes
2 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
FIRTH'S FIRE BURNS AFTER GIVING BIRTH
Briton wins a silver, then says it is not just about medals but all the hard work put in
3 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Bag brand Aupen and founder issued Pofma order for false claims against IP office
Mr Nicholas Tan, the Singaporean founder of popular homegrown handbag brand Aupen, was ordered to post correction notices on his personal and business Instagram pages over accusations made against the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Ipos).
2 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Some S'poreans face issues with Malaysia's QR code immigration app registration
They cite technical issues as trial of clearance system without passport checks kicks off at land checkpoints
3 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
MAX IN RUNNING FOR TITLE: MCLAREN
Fl leaders say Red Bull driver’s 2 wins in a row is confirmation that he’s in contention
2 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
2 convicted of falsifying accounts tied to collapsed payments firm Wirecard
Singaporean R. Shanmugaratnam was convicted on Sept 22 of 13 counts of falsification of accounts linked to nearly €11 billion (S$1.7 billion) purportedly in escrow for German payments company Wirecard, which has since collapsed, and its related firms.
4 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Time trial champ Evenepoel targets four in a row
Remco Evenepoel had barely crossed the finish line on Sept 21 before declaring he would try to retain his world time trial title in 2026 and in the process make history.
2 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Beijing police detain three women for making false allegations about actor Yu Menglong’s death
The police in Beijing have detained three women for spreading online falsities related to the cause of death of Chinese actor Yu Menglong.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Build enrichment opportunities for pre-schoolers into core curriculum
Letter of the day
2 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Ex-Hyflux deputy CEO says he had limited knowledge of Tuaspring project
He maintains he was not aware of the ‘magnitude of losses and profits’
4 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Muis, Al-Azhar University renew asatizah training agreement
Both will continue cooperation on module about teaching Islam in modern societies
2 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Over 200 arrested in Philippine anti-corruption protest clashes
Parents seek answers from police after at least 88 minors are taken into custody
2 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
SIA, Scoot, Cathay Pacific cancel flights to and from Hong Kong
Singapore Airlines, its budget arm Scoot, and Cathay Pacific have cancelled flights to and from Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches the city.
2 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Explainer What would wider recognition of Palestine mean?
Britain, Canada and Australia all recognised a Palestinian state on Sept 21, with other countries expected to follow suit this week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. What would that mean for the Palestinians and Israel?
3 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Singtel faces Optus crisis with Aussie govt probe into outage
Failure of emergency call service that led to 3 deaths blamed on network upgrade
2 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Singapore’s recognition of a Palestinian state ‘not a question of if, but when’: Faishal Ibrahim
The recognition of a Palestinian state is what Singapore hopes for, and “is not a question of if, but when”, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim.
3 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
4% rate floor for CPF Special, MediSave, Retirement accounts extended to end-2026
The 4 per cent rate floor for interest earned on all Central Provident Fund (CPF) Special, MediSave and Retirement Account (SMRA) monies will be extended for another year to end-2026.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
S’pore will reconsider its position on Palestine if situation deteriorates: Vivian
Republic will oppose any steps by Israel to extinguish or undermine two-state solution
4 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Parliament • Next slate of NMPs should have at least one woman who is a senior
Singapore continues to navigate the complexities of an ageing population, with citizens aged 65 and above increasing from 12.4 per cent in 2014 to 19.9 per cent in 2024. By 2030, around one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 and above.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Modi will pay a price jor H-IB visa curbs
By adding services to a trade war that Team Modi didn’t see coming, Trump is piling pressure at a time of Al disruption and growing youth unemployment.
3 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
S’poreans, PRs who use Kpods overseas will be dealt with as if offence was committed here
Singaporeans and permanent residents who use drug-laced vapes like Kpods overseas can still be prosecuted here.
4 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Western recognition of Palestinian state draws mixed reactions
Many in Gaza hail move as sign of hope, while Israelis voice anger and concern
3 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
Strides Premier's cross-border taxi rides available for booking via online form
Travellers headed to Johor Bahru can book cross-border rides offered by taxi operator Strides Premier via an online form.
2 min |
September 23, 2025
The Straits Times
More accurate info for commuters during rail incidents being looked at
With expanding network, not possible 'to drive down to zero disruptions': Jeffrey Siow
4 min |