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May 29, 2025

Affordability of resale flats a key priority, says new National Development Minister

The affordability of Housing Board resale flats is a key priority for the Government, said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat.

3 mins

Real Wages in Singapore Rise 3.2% in 2024

But MOM poll also shows fall in share of firms planning pay hikes in 2025

3 mins

Hospitality with

From one riverside hotel, Millennium Hotels and Resorts has expanded to 145 properties around the world, bringing its charming blend of efficiency and warmth to overseas markets for the last three decades.

1 mins

Singapore at the Innovating with a human touch

Today, MHR thoughtfully uses technology to make stays more convenient without losing the human touch. M Social's AI voice assistant and M Social Decentraland, the group's virtual hotel in the metaverse, are just some of these innovations.

1 mins

Singapore at the heart

Today, MHR thoughtfully uses technology to make stays more convenient without losing the human touch.

1 mins

Singlish-savvy AI program can check in on seniors, intercept scam calls

Meralion can understand at least 8 regional languages, and also handle non-verbal cues

3 mins

Tech spin-off slashes clinical audit time by 90%, signs deals with Roche and ST Engineering

An artificial intelligence (AI) platform piloted in Singapore has helped to cut the time taken to do labour-intensive clinical audits by as much as 90 per cent.

2 mins

Safety measures can spur AI's growth, not stifle it: Panellists

Safety measures can foster artificial intelligence (AI) innovations by preventing unintended harm and building public trust, said Professor Dawn Song from the University of California, Berkeley.

3 mins

New guide aims to curb abuse, harassment of community care workers

A new guide to protect community care workers from abuse and harassment will be circulated in June to all community care organisations, which include nursing homes and hospices.

2 mins

Dignity in death: Funeral company helps seniors carry out final wishes

When Madam Yong died in 2024 at the age of 88, her funeral was executed smoothly despite her not having any next of kin.

2 mins

Plans in the works to ensure seniors have single point of contact for community care

Integration will make it easier for families to access services: Minister

4 mins

First tranche of GE2025 candidate expenses published; biggest spender tops $100,000

A total of 35 candidates who contested the May 3 General Election have declared their election expenses so far, with their combined spending coming up to $884,978.

3 mins

Successful ITE Graduates to Be Recognized With One of 3 New Fellowships in President's Challenge

A new fellowship to recognize Institute of Technical Education (ITE) graduates who have had outstanding career achievements was among three tracks launched under the refreshed President's Challenge on May 28.

3 mins

Rafizi and his ally resign from Cabinet, leaving Malaysia's economic reforms in the air

Exit of Economy Minister, after defeat at party polls, comes at a critical juncture

3 mins

News analysis: No end to Israel's Gaza war without US and domestic pressure on Netanyahu

It is now 600 days since the start of the Gaza war, and the Israeli government still portrays itself as the conflict's chief victim.

4 mins

Is this the end? Asian students bound for US anxious about visa freeze

Latest policy change ramps up restrictions amid wider campaign against top universities

8 mins

Haj pilgrimage this year to start on June 4, announces Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia announced on May 27 that the annual Muslim haj pilgrimage to Mecca would begin on June 4 after astronomical observatories spotted the crescent moon, marking the start of the lunar month.

1 mins

Singaporeans looking to study in US can still submit visa applications: US Embassy

Singaporeans keen to study in the US can continue to send in their visa applications, said the US Embassy in Singapore on May 28, following news that the Trump administration has directed overseas missions to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visa applicants.

3 mins

Heart disease surge in South-east Asia makes it leading killer: Study

The number of people with cardiovascular disease surged by 148 per cent in South-east Asia over the past three decades, with the condition becoming the region's leading cause of mortality and morbidity, according to new research.

2 mins

Football World Unites in Wake of Liverpool Parade Crash

Club's legends, rivals, and fans express shock and wish crash victims a speedy recovery

3 mins

Japanese Retailers Snap Up Cheaper Stockpiled Rice

Japan paused its sale of rice reserves after seeing a fast response from retailers, in a positive sign for the government's efforts to temper soaring rice prices and ease consumers' cost-of-living concerns ahead of an election this summer.

1 mins

China 'flexed military muscle' by ramping up activity in East Asian waters

China flexed its military muscle earlier in May by sending an unusually large number of naval and coast guard vessels through a swathe of East Asian waters, according to security documents and officials, in moves that have unnerved regional capitals.

2 mins

India, Pakistan vie to sell their narratives abroad. Will this work?

Both send teams overseas to press their cases, shape perceptions after ceasefire

4 mins

Residents fear for safety after blast at China chemical plant

Black smoke hung over a chemical plant in eastern China on May 28, a day after a massive blast killed at least five people, flattened buildings and fueled safety fears among residents living close to the factory.

2 mins

Neighbours condemn Australia's decision to keep giant gas plant

Australia on May 28 approved a 40-year extension to a major liquefied gas plant, brushing off protests from Pacific island neighbours fearful it will inflame climate damage.

1 mins

Woman Crawls Out of Storm Drain in Macabre Manila Street Scene

A woman was seen crawling out of a storm drain on a busy street in Manila's main financial district in a scene straight out of a horror movie about a deep well-dwelling, spectral serial killer.

2 mins

Liberals gain in Philippine midterms, but 2028 polls the true test

United front and alliances with centrists key to extending opposition's reach: Analysts

4 mins

France-Indonesia Pact Could Lead to New Jet, Submarine Orders

Defence agreement follows earlier deals for Rafale fighter jets and Scorpene subs

2 mins

Trump Says Putin 'Playing With Fire' In New Jab

The Kremlin, commenting on remarks by US President Donald Trump that Mr Vladimir Putin was \"playing with fire\" by refusing to engage in ceasefire talks with Kyiv, said on May 28 that national interests were paramount to the Russian leader.

2 mins

Trump Offers Canada 'Golden Dome' Freebie to Join as 51st State

US President Donald Trump said Canada would need to pay US$61 billion (S$78.6 billion) to join the \"Golden Dome\" system he has proposed to boost missile defence in North America with space-based interceptors.

1 mins

Putin Wants Pledge to Halt NATO Expansion in Deal to End Ukraine War

Lifting of Sanctions, Resolution on Frozen Assets in the West Among Terms: Sources

5 mins

SpaceX's Megarocket Blows Up Over Indian Ocean in Latest Bumpy Test

SpaceX's prototype Starship exploded over the Indian Ocean on May 27, capping another bumpy test flight for the rocket central to billionaire Elon Musk's dream of colonizing Mars.

2 mins

Retired surgeon in France's biggest child sex abuse case gets 20 years' jail

A French court on May 28 found a retired surgeon guilty of sexually abusing hundreds of patients, many of them children, in a trial that has shaken France.

2 mins

Trump Asks Top Court To Lift Limits On Third-Country Deportations

Judge Had Earlier Ruled Migrants Cannot Be Sent To South Sudan Without Due Process

3 mins

More Demerit Points and Higher Fines for Speeding Offences From Next Year

Heavier penalties

2 mins

Former infectious diseases centre put up for use as lifestyle hub

Tender launched for site on a short-term tenancy as it is currently zoned for residential use

4 mins

Corruption Reports and Cases Fall to All-Time Low in 2024

Graft watchdog received 177 reports, of which 75 were registered for investigation

2 mins

$10m grant for study to address rise in muscle-wasting disease sarcopenia

Researchers here have secured a $10 million grant for a nationwide programme dedicated to addressing the rising problem of sarcopenia, an age-related disease characterised by the progressive loss of muscle mass, strength and function.

3 mins

Young professionals share their perspectives on ST's role at third session of Conversations

First session open to public gives attendees a glimpse into newsroom decision-making

2 mins

Singapore shares buck regional trend, lifted by Wall Street rally

• STI up 0.4% amid cheer in US over tariff pullback for Europe • In the broader market, gainers lead losers 233 to 224 • Stocks in Australia, HK in the red, while Japan's ended flat

1 mins

Canadian Aluminium Trader Blames Bankruptcy on Trump's Trade War

A Canadian aluminium trader that had been struggling to restructure its debt has filed for bankruptcy in the United States and Canada, saying that US President Donald Trump's trade war helped push the company over the edge.

1 mins

Apple to Debut Gaming App Just After Release of Nintendo's Switch 2

Apple is planning a dedicated app for video games on its devices, seeking to sell gamers and developers on the idea that it is a leader in the market.

2 mins

Chinese Lender Touts US Bank Internships in Battle for Deposits

As Chinese banks battle for deposits amid sinking interest rates, one lender, briefly, took a novel approach to win business: It offered help in securing internships at some of the nation's biggest companies as well as Wall Street banks for families who put in at least 10 million yuan (S$1.8 million).

1 mins

Nissan Seeking to Raise $8.9b to Keep Operations on Track

Japanese automaker plans to take out $1.7b loan, sell assets to cope with record debt

2 mins

Perennial to invest over $178m to open two hospitals in Guangzhou

Integrated healthcare and real estate player Perennial Holdings on May 27 announced that it has entered into an agreement with Guangzhou Metro Group to establish a tertiary general hospital in Guangzhou.

1 mins

OCBC Appoints New Head of Global Commercial Banking

OCBC Bank announced on May 27 key leadership changes to its global wholesale banking franchise, to take effect on Oct 1.

1 mins

New guide to help S'pore manufacturers decarbonise

Step-by-step model, case studies included to reduce complexity of adopting solutions

3 mins

CapitaLand Ascendas Reit enters deals to buy data centre, Science Park property

CapitaLand Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (Clar) has entered conditional agreements to acquire two prime properties to expand its portfolio in Singapore, particularly in the technology sector, the manager said on May 28.

2 mins

Circles Eyes Listing on Nasdaq, Telco Targets Singapore IPO

Plan Would Let Software Business and Telco Grow, Yet Benefit From Shared Roots: CEO

3 mins

More Businesses Expect Economy to Worsen, Cost Pressures to Rise: SBF Survey

The business outlook here has weakened considerably amid growing economic uncertainty, according to a Singapore Business Federation (SBF) survey released on May 28.

2 mins

Singapore Households' Debt Up, But Asset Growth More Than Keeps Pace

Liabilities rise 5.2% in Q1, increasing for 6th straight quarter; assets grow 7.8%

3 mins

Hegseth faces 'vibe check' from Asian peers in Shangri-La Dialogue debut

Pentagon chief's first appearance at Asia's premier security summit will test his diplomatic skills after controversies.

5 mins

Triple trouble for Israel as its furious allies bail

Netanyahu has a lethal addiction to crises.

4 mins

The 'quiet' crisis brewing between the US and South Korea

Trade tensions are building, the military alliance is under pressure and South Korean domestic politics are fraught. Can Seoul negotiate a way out?

7 mins

When Squabbling Parents Turn Kids into Weapons — and Victims

Teaching a child to hate and reject the other parent is not just wrong; it can also harm the child in the long run.

5 mins

Why We Must Save the Semicolon From Extinction

The utility of this much maligned punctuation mark in contemporary prose has been called into question.

4 mins

Safety and accessibility prioritised for all public transport users

We refer to Mr Loo Pin Mok's letter \"Reckless cycling near bus stops puts commuters at risk\", May 21. We are sorry to learn about Mr Loo's unfortunate encounters with irresponsible cyclists at our bus stops.

1 mins

Community care must be central to our mental health strategy

We appreciate the article, \"Community care: How one man managed his agoraphobia without hospital treatment\" (The Sunday Times, May 25). It illustrates the transformative potential of community-based mental health support in enabling individuals to recover meaningfully and restore agency over their lives.

1 mins

Economic resilience. New Cabinet needs to look for multiple ways forward

I refer to the article \"America's great economic waterfall is drying up\" (May 22), which raised several points about how Singapore can pivot in order to seize opportunities arising from the ongoing reset in global economic relationships.

1 mins

Animal welfare Relook import, trade of terrapins

Over the years, animal welfare organisations and the public have voiced concerns on the sale and ownership of red-eared sliders, a type of terrapin.

1 mins

Rouget Taking Aim at Seventh Jockey Club

Pau trainer keen to better French Derby record with Leffard and Tipinso at Chantilly

3 mins

Golden Palm should hold sway

May 30 S.A. (Fairview) form analysis

2 mins

Cape Lights represents value in a tricky handicap

May 29 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis

2 mins

Storm Titan Blows Them Away In Trials

Trainer Richard Lim has got a really good three-year-old under the barn roof in KL

3 mins

Etzebeth returns to boost club, country

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth is back from injury at the perfect time, with the Springboks ready to embark on a programme of 13 Tests in 2025.

2 mins

Ousted Hee, Jin To 'Work Harder'

Singapore mixed doubles duo eliminated in first round for seventh competition in a row

3 mins

RI's Kaska adds netball gold to swimming medals

Competing in the National School Games swimming finals in April, Raffles Institution's (RI) Kaska Watkins collected a total of four medals, including a relay gold.

2 mins

Top 3 Chasing First U.S. Women's Open

Korda and Ko aim to fill Grand Slam gaps as Thai star Jeeno eyes maiden Major title

3 mins

Tour C'ship tweaks to 'bring out the best competition'

The PGA Tour has altered the format for the season-ending Tour Championship, doing away with the staggered scoring start and promising to create a tougher set-up for East Lake Golf Club.

2 mins

Berlin to showcase diversity in Olympic bid

BERLIN - Berlin on May 27 presented its proposal to hold the Olympics, including a bid for the Games in 2036 that would fall exactly a century after the event was hosted by Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime.

1 mins

Alcaraz Stays Out Of Trouble

Defending champion sidesteps Marozsan banana skin; Zheng maintains form on Paris clay

3 mins

Schedulers Don't Have Daughters, Says Jabeur

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur slammed French Open organizers and broadcaster Amazon on May 27 for sidelining women's matches from the coveted night sessions, with none featured at the Grand Slam in almost two years.

2 mins

Maradona trial judge recuses herself

A key judge in the trial of late Argentinian football superstar Diego Maradona's medical team stepped down on May 27, amid a scandal that has thrown the future of the high-profile case into doubt.

2 mins

Europe Pain Is United's Gain

Manager Amorim believes absence from Champions League will benefit Red Devils

3 mins

Carter counting on young 'keepers after Earps' exit

England women's defender Jess Carter said the sudden retirement of their decorated goalkeeper Mary Earps was a big blow to the national team, who will have to switch focus to building connections with the younger goalkeepers in camp.

2 mins

Pereira Proud of Silver

The 2023 champion misses out on gold by 0.04sec in 100m of Asian championships

2 mins

Brisbane no longer 'the right place' for Tan

Singapore international footballer Danelle Tan is on the hunt for a new club.

2 mins

Songs from the screen

A slew of soundtrack concerts will take place here in 2025, with tunes from beloved franchises such as Disney and Studio Ghibli

6 mins

Shows to check out

The Straits Times highlights a selection of soundtrack concerts to catch in the months ahead.

1 mins

No Man's Land Interrogates Modern Masculinity

A quartet of inter-disciplinary artists with a shared curiosity about masculinity are collaborating for a live performance in six acts.

2 mins

Orchestral music reawakens movie magic

It will feature tunes from films by Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation studio behind works such as Laputa: Castle In The Sky (1986), My Neighbor Totoro (1988) and Princess Mononoke (1997).

3 mins

Singapore Scene: Shazza and Benjamin Kheng - Olivia Dean

Home-grown singer-songwriters Shazza and Benjamin Kheng collaborate for the first time on Olivia Dean, a sprightly pop track and a paean to first love.

1 mins

Singapore Scene: Shazza and Benjamin Kheng – Olivia Dean

Home-grown singer-songwriters Shazza and Benjamin Kheng collaborate for the first time on Olivia Dean, a sprightly pop track and a paean to first love.

1 mins

Tom Cruise Scored a US Aircraft Carrier for His Latest Mission

For fans of Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible series, the Pentagon can answer the incredulous question at the climax of its latest trailer: \"You gave him an aircraft carrier?\"

2 mins

At The Movies Fountain Of Youth a formulaic misfire

The Guy Ritchie-directed adventure comedy starring Natalie Portman and John Krasinski croaks early

2 mins

Unforgettable anti-heroine anchors Hard Truths, Peg O' My Heart a facile horror

The story: British cinema emeritus Mike Leigh, a dramatist of tragicomic everyday realism, observes the relationship between two middle-aged sisters of clashing temperaments in London's Afro-Caribbean working-class community.

2 mins

Singapore actor Ayden Sng gets publicity boost in China for upcoming shows

Singaporean actor Ayden Sng's career in China has been given a boost after top Chinese producer and screenwriter Yu Zheng posted about him on social media.

2 mins

Obituary: Filipino Singer Freddie Aguilar Was Known for His Political Activism

Filipino singer-songwriter Freddie Aguilar (right), best known for his chart-topping international hit Anak (1978), died in Manila on May 27 aged 72, local media reported.

1 mins

Harry, Hermione, and Ron are cast for HBO's Harry Potter TV series

After years of intense speculation and tens of thousands of auditions, three young actors have been cast for HBO's upcoming television series about the boy wizard.

1 mins

Students Also Told To Destroy DVDs Of Classic Films

NUS Book-Dumping Incident

3 mins

Coca-Cola's Share A Coke campaign back after 10 years

Keen to see your name on a Coca-Cola can?

1 mins

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