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Vihanya Rakshika

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Vihanya has been a reporter since 2020 and joined The Straits Times as a correspondent in 2023. Previously an educator for more than 10 years, she has worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Driven by a passion for social and cultural issues, she loves uncovering meaningful stories. Got one to share? Reach out – she’s all ears.

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Singapore named in second US unfair trade practices probe; MTI to engage US Trade Rep’s office

Singapore is among 60 economies named in a second US trade investigation.
Singapore is among 60 economies named in a second US trade investigation.

17 pupils, 2 employees at Eunos pre-school develop gastroenteritis symptoms; agencies investigating

MapleBear Eunos has carried out disinfection misting in all affected classrooms and across the building’s third level.
MapleBear Eunos has carried out disinfection misting in all affected classrooms and across the building’s third level.

Six to be charged with dangerous driving resulting in 2 related accidents in 2024

The red car of a 21-year-old driver (left) and white car of the 33-year-old driver after the accidents on Oct 27, 2024.
The red car of a 21-year-old driver (left) and white car of the 33-year-old driver after the accidents on Oct 27, 2024.

Hot spots detected in Johor; moderate PSI recorded in Singapore amid haze concerns

Smoke haze is likely to affect Singapore in the coming days after a few hotspots were spotted in Johor on March 10.
Smoke haze is likely to affect Singapore in the coming days after a few hotspots were spotted in Johor on March 10.

More Scoot flights to Jeddah cancelled due to Middle East conflict

Scoot flights between Singapore and Jeddah have been cancelled until March 17.
Scoot flights between Singapore and Jeddah have been cancelled until March 17.

RSAF A330 aircraft to support repatriation of Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia

A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.
A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.

Motorcyclist, pillion rider taken to hospital after car runs into stationary motorcycles in Sengkang

Two men were taken conscious to hospital after a car crashed into two of three motorcycles at the junction of Sengkang East Avenue and Compassvale Road on March 6 night.
Two men were taken conscious to hospital after a car crashed into two of three motorcycles at the junction of Sengkang East Avenue and Compassvale Road on March 6 night.

Cabby taken to hospital after car catches fire in CTE accident with taxi

A car caught fire after an accident with a taxi on the CTE in the early hours of March 6.
A car caught fire after an accident with a taxi on the CTE in the early hours of March 6.

Second Malaysian arrested in S’pore within 2 days over scams involving handover of cash, valuables

The 38-year-old Malaysian man is believed to have used fake staff passes to dupe scam victims.
The 38-year-old Malaysian man is believed to have used fake staff passes to dupe scam victims.

Found: 46-year-old woman who was last seen in Simei on Feb 21

Ms Florence Ng Lai Fong was last seen sporting a shaved head near Block 225 Simei Street 4 on Feb 21.
Ms Florence Ng Lai Fong was last seen sporting a shaved head near Block 225 Simei Street 4 on Feb 21.

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