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Anjali Raguraman

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Anjali has been a journalist for more than a decade and is currently a correspondent covering politics and consumer stories spanning tourism, retail and F&B. Following a stint in breaking news at Today, she joined The Straits Times in 2015, where she covered the entertainment and nightlife beat for six years. She moved to ST’s news desk during the Covid-19 pandemic and wrote about consumer trends.

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In GE2025’s closest contested wards, the ground game continues a year on

Posters of Tampines GRC candidates from Workers' Party, People's Action Party and National Solidarity Party seen near Block 701 Tampines Street 71 on April 26, 2025.
Posters of Tampines GRC candidates from Workers' Party, People's Action Party and National Solidarity Party seen near Block 701 Tampines Street 71 on April 26, 2025.

The ‘Wembley’ of the region: The Kallang to host more blockbuster events, activities for S’poreans

The 55,000-seat National Stadium and OCBC Arena in the precinct have hosted several events in recent years that have put it on the map.
The 55,000-seat National Stadium and OCBC Arena in the precinct have hosted several events in recent years that have put it on the map.

Singapore is pragmatic, focused on outcomes in approach to human rights protection: Rahayu

Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam led Singapore’s delegation at the fourth Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, Switzerland.
Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam led Singapore’s delegation at the fourth Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, Switzerland.

New office-holders seek to balance perspectives, consult widely as portfolios grow

(Clockwise from top left) Acting Ministers Jeffrey Siow and David Neo; Ministers of State Dinesh Vasu Dash, Goh Pei Ming and Jasmin Lau; and Senior Parliamentary Secretaries Goh Hanyan and Syed Harun Alhabsyi.
(Clockwise from top left) Acting Ministers Jeffrey Siow and David Neo; Ministers of State Dinesh Vasu Dash, Goh Pei Ming and Jasmin Lau; and Senior Parliamentary Secretaries Goh Hanyan and Syed Harun Alhabsyi.

S’pore to pump $740m into tourism; raked in record tourism spending of $32.8b in 2025

Singapore received 16.9 million visitors in 2025.
Singapore received 16.9 million visitors in 2025.

S'pore, NZ sign agreement to keep essential supplies flowing even during crises

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (second from right) and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (second from left) witnessed the signing of the pact and also committed to more cooperation in areas such as defence and security as well as healthcare and food supply.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (second from right) and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (second from left) witnessed the signing of the pact and also committed to more cooperation in areas such as defence and security as well as healthcare and food supply.

New Zealand and Singapore can collaborate more on AI and be leaders in its deployment: PM Wong

There are synergies for both countries to collaborate on artifical inntelligence, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) at the Singapore-New Zealand Leadership Forum.
There are synergies for both countries to collaborate on artifical inntelligence, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) at the Singapore-New Zealand Leadership Forum.

NZ PM Luxon on official visit to S’pore from May 3 to 5; to witness trade pact on essential supplies

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will visit Jurong Island, along with Changi Naval Base and Gardens by the Bay.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will visit Jurong Island, along with Changi Naval Base and Gardens by the Bay.

S’pore firm behind alert buzzer for seniors to acquire eldercare social enterprise for $11.2m

(From left) IOT Solutions' executive vice-president Chen Jer Yaw, CEO Raymond Bo and chief marketing officer Ashokan Ramakrishnan with iWow Technology's wireless alarm system for seniors.
(From left) IOT Solutions' executive vice-president Chen Jer Yaw, CEO Raymond Bo and chief marketing officer Ashokan Ramakrishnan with iWow Technology's wireless alarm system for seniors.

S’pore must brace itself for difficult times ahead, but Govt will do more to help if needed: PM Wong

Singapore is better prepared for crisis and in a much stronger position today, said PM Wong at the May Day Rally on May 1.
Singapore is better prepared for crisis and in a much stronger position today, said PM Wong at the May Day Rally on May 1.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.