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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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Gardens by the Bay to offer robot guide dog, online sensory map for visitors with disabilities

From the third quarter of 2026, visually impaired visitors will be able to use a robot guide dog to navigate the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay independently, with audio guidance along a curated route highlighting key sights. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
From the third quarter of 2026, visually impaired visitors will be able to use a robot guide dog to navigate the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay independently, with audio guidance along a curated route highlighting key sights. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Woh Hup to build Las Vegas Sands’ new Marina Bay project

Home-grown construction giant Woh Hup has been awarded a “multi-billion-dollar contract” to build Las Vegas Sands’ new US$8 billion (S$10.2 billion) resort and entertainment complex located next to Marina Bay Sands.
Home-grown construction giant Woh Hup has been awarded a “multi-billion-dollar contract” to build Las Vegas Sands’ new US$8 billion (S$10.2 billion) resort and entertainment complex located next to Marina Bay Sands.

12-hour land crossings, sleeping on hotel floors: What to expect before a repatriation flight

Those looking to leave the Middle East should expect plans to change, and be prepared to move on to a new flight or transport option at short notice.
Those looking to leave the Middle East should expect plans to change, and be prepared to move on to a new flight or transport option at short notice.

As tourism receipts climb, S’pore venues aim to draw early-career adults, MICE travellers

Venues like rooftop restaurant and bar Ce La Vi have been willing to invest large sums of money to invite high-spending travellers.
Venues like rooftop restaurant and bar Ce La Vi have been willing to invest large sums of money to invite high-spending travellers.

S’pore to mount repatriation flights on March 7 and 8 from Muscat in Oman

The repatriation flight planned for March 7 is to cater to Singaporeans in Oman and the United Arab Emirates
The repatriation flight planned for March 7 is to cater to Singaporeans in Oman and the United Arab Emirates

S’pore must retain ability to say ‘no’ even if it has to pay a price for position on issues: Vivian

Foreign minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan speaking in Parliament on Feb 27, 2026.
Foreign minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan speaking in Parliament on Feb 27, 2026.

Extra corporate tax collections do not replace stable, reliable revenue base from GST, says PM Wong

The increase in GST  – from 7 to 9 per cent over two stages in 2023 and 2024 – was done to fund permanent and growing healthcare spending needs of an ageing population.
The increase in GST  – from 7 to 9 per cent over two stages in 2023 and 2024 – was done to fund permanent and growing healthcare spending needs of an ageing population.

Wealth taxes to tackle inequality, more support for families and seniors: MPs on Day 2 of Budget debate

 With Singapore’s total fertility rate standing at less than half the replacement rate, MPs suggested policy changes to encourage people to choose parenthood
 With Singapore’s total fertility rate standing at less than half the replacement rate, MPs suggested policy changes to encourage people to choose parenthood

Top 5% of households in S’pore hold one-third of wealth: Jeffrey Siow

Finance Ministry's occasional paper found that the city-state’s wealth inequality was higher than its income inequality.
Finance Ministry's occasional paper found that the city-state’s wealth inequality was higher than its income inequality.

Budget 2026: MPs debate if $15.1b surplus is ammunition for the future or ‘unnecessary hoarding’

Members of Parliament debated the larger-than-expected surplus on the first day of the Budget debate.
Members of Parliament debated the larger-than-expected surplus on the first day of the Budget debate.

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