CATEGORIES

NUS team undertaking $2.9m study on future housing types for seniors
The Straits Times

NUS team undertaking $2.9m study on future housing types for seniors

A project that aims to shape how homes for senior citizens will look in the future has been awarded to the National University of Singapore (NUS).

time-read
3 mins  |
June 05, 2024
Modi's BJP on track for historic third term, but loses its majority
The Straits Times

Modi's BJP on track for historic third term, but loses its majority

Underwhelming win means Indian PM faces the prospect of a coalition govt

time-read
5 mins  |
June 05, 2024
The Straits Times

S'PORE IN THE MIX FOR WORLD CHESS C'SHIP

New Delhi, Chennai also want Ding-Gukesh clash; Fide’s final decision later this month

time-read
2 mins  |
June 04, 2024
TRIPPIER BACKS ENGLAND TO WIN EURO 2024
The Straits Times

TRIPPIER BACKS ENGLAND TO WIN EURO 2024

Defender says they have the team and the togetherness to end 58-year title drought

time-read
3 mins  |
June 04, 2024
SASO SEALS UNIQUE DOUBLE
The Straits Times

SASO SEALS UNIQUE DOUBLE

First Filipina to win US Women’s Open becomes the first from Japan to do so

time-read
3 mins  |
June 04, 2024
Real estate execs notably downbeat on prime residential sector: Survey
The Straits Times

Real estate execs notably downbeat on prime residential sector: Survey

But overall sentiment in Singapore’s market continues to improve in first quarter

time-read
3 mins  |
June 04, 2024
Nvidia unveils new AI tools as it eyes upgrades every year
The Straits Times

Nvidia unveils new AI tools as it eyes upgrades every year

Firm expects to play key role as generative Al shifts to personal computers, says CEO

time-read
3 mins  |
June 04, 2024
The Straits Times

Singapore stocks end higher, tracking regional gains

Stocks in Singapore ended higher on June 3, tracking gains in the region.

time-read
1 min  |
June 04, 2024
The Straits Times

Tingkat, catering businesses highlight safety standards after firm loses its licence

Steps they take include discarding unused ingredients, employing food hygiene officers

time-read
4 mins  |
June 04, 2024
Cops who played role in finding abused teen help Clementi division snag record win
The Straits Times

Cops who played role in finding abused teen help Clementi division snag record win

All the police officers had to go on in 2022 was an online post of a teenage boy, who has low IQ, being held and abused in a hotel room.

time-read
2 mins  |
June 04, 2024
Google's infrastructure investment here hits $6.7b with new data centre
The Straits Times

Google's infrastructure investment here hits $6.7b with new data centre

This is up from L1b in 2022 when its third data centre here was launched

time-read
3 mins  |
June 04, 2024
Sheinbaum scores landslide win to be Mexico's first woman president
The Straits Times

Sheinbaum scores landslide win to be Mexico's first woman president

Victory is major step for country known for macho culture and traditional values

time-read
3 mins  |
June 04, 2024
Fake news and videos created to undermine Paris Games
The Straits Times

Fake news and videos created to undermine Paris Games

Report details Russian propaganda group’s efforts to get people to avoid the Olympics

time-read
4 mins  |
June 04, 2024
Johor postpones start of trial for QR code clearance at Causeway
The Straits Times

Johor postpones start of trial for QR code clearance at Causeway

The proof-of-concept (POC) period for the QR code immigration clearance at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar CIQ (BSI) for users crossing the Causeway is poised to start in two weeks, said Johor state executive councillor Fazli Salleh on June 2.

time-read
1 min  |
June 04, 2024
One can dream: Chinese youth snap up lottery scratch cards
The Straits Times

One can dream: Chinese youth snap up lottery scratch cards

Difficult job market, uncertain economic prospects fuel demand

time-read
4 mins  |
June 04, 2024
No big clashes amid Aussie campus protests over Gaza
The Straits Times

No big clashes amid Aussie campus protests over Gaza

Rallies against Israel’s strikes on Gaza lead to some stand-offs but no major disruptions

time-read
4 mins  |
June 04, 2024
India awaits election outcome as huge vote count begins
The Straits Times

India awaits election outcome as huge vote count begins

Results out on June 4, with PM Modi widely expected to win historic third term

time-read
3 mins  |
June 04, 2024
Power trip following lightning strike stalls MRT services on NSL for over two hours
The Straits Times

Power trip following lightning strike stalls MRT services on NSL for over two hours

A traction power fault disrupted commutes along the northern stretch of the North-South MRT Line for more than two hours during peak traffic on June 3.

time-read
2 mins  |
June 04, 2024
Philippines to join peace summit after surprise Zelensky visit
The Straits Times

Philippines to join peace summit after surprise Zelensky visit

Marcos reiterates his nation’s support for Kyiv in war during meeting in Manila

time-read
2 mins  |
June 04, 2024
Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize winners to collaborate on tackling urban issues
The Straits Times

Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize winners to collaborate on tackling urban issues

A network has been launched in Singapore to bring government officials and academics together to collaborate on projects and discuss urban challenges.

time-read
3 mins  |
June 04, 2024
The Straits Times

MOH rejects call by PPP to temporarily halt Covid-19 jabs

Studies listed in party statement not written by authors cited, or were already debunked

time-read
4 mins  |
June 04, 2024
More airlines reviewing safety protocols after SQ321 incident
The Straits Times

More airlines reviewing safety protocols after SQ321 incident

Reports of turbulence have increased, but severe cases are still rare, says lata

time-read
3 mins  |
June 04, 2024
The Straits Times

Airline passengers, revenues globally set to hit records in 2024

Airlines will fly nearly five billion passengers in 2024 and revenues will soar close to US$1 trillion (S$1.35 trillion) - both record highs said the International Air Transport Association (lata) on June 3 as the industry roars back after the Covid-19 pandemic.

time-read
1 min  |
June 04, 2024
A*Star to study impact of urban environment on mental health
The Straits Times

A*Star to study impact of urban environment on mental health

It will examine factors such as design features, density and human behaviours

time-read
3 mins  |
June 04, 2024
Tan focuses on 'making good shots' to beat New
The Straits Times

Tan focuses on 'making good shots' to beat New

For the second time in a week, national bowler Cherie Tan found herself in a familiar position at the Smyrna Bowling Centre in Tennessee, United States.

time-read
2 mins  |
June 03, 2024
REAL ESTABLISH SECOND DYNASTY
The Straits Times

REAL ESTABLISH SECOND DYNASTY

Some of current generation tie Gento’s six European crowns with win over Dortmund

time-read
3 mins  |
June 03, 2024
Djokovic rides wave of support to last 16
The Straits Times

Djokovic rides wave of support to last 16

Novak Djokovic credited a wave of support from the French Open crowd for helping him avoid an upset at the hands of Lorenzo Musetti in a thirdround thriller that ended 7-5, 6-7 (6-8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in the early hours of June 2 morning.

time-read
2 mins  |
June 03, 2024
MINJEE RELISHES RIVALS' CHALLENGES
The Straits Times

MINJEE RELISHES RIVALS' CHALLENGES

Former champion keeps calm after joining Andrea Lee and Wichanee atop leaderboard

time-read
2 mins  |
June 03, 2024
S'PORE SQUASH ON THE UP
The Straits Times

S'PORE SQUASH ON THE UP

‘Phenomenal’ age-group results spark optimism, says association GM

time-read
3 mins  |
June 03, 2024
CORRALES A WINNER AT 28TH TRY
The Straits Times

CORRALES A WINNER AT 28TH TRY

Combustion fires up Macau champion jockey after slow start

time-read
2 mins  |
June 03, 2024