Straitstimes.com header logo

Vietnam to make English a compulsory 2nd language in all schools by 2035, to be more competitive

A shortage of English-language teachers and teaching methods pose significant challenges to the plan.

The ambitious plan extends beyond just teaching English as a subject to include teaching other academic subjects in English as well as Vietnamese.

Istanbul hotel evacuated after tourists die of suspected poisoning

image-alt

Spain rescues hundreds of exotic animals from unlicensed shelter

image-alt

Huge fire sparked by explosions near Argentina’s capital ‘contained’

image-alt

Sabah state election set to see a fierce fight with record number of candidates

image-alt

Is this a halal restaurant? Malaysia takes steps to tackle unofficial labels

Pofma correction order issued to MalaysiaNow over article about drug courier’s treatment

Thieves in France steal jewellery worth up to $1.6m: Police

Trending
Shorts
Chery's attempt to recreate Land Rover's stair climb stunt fails

0:38

Water leaks from KLIA T1 ceiling during heavy rain

0:23

Singapore charges man who rushed at Ariana Grande during Wicked premiere

0:50

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo talk special sisterhood and Wicked’s end at Singapore premiere

0:26

Wicked cast Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum on Wicked songs and the end of the Wicked journey

0:56

Fan jumps barricade at Singapore's premiere of Wicked: For Good

0:33

Russia’s Aidol humanoid robot falls moments after unveiling

0:32

Wicked stars, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo greet fans ahead of Singapore premiere of Wicked sequel

0:32

What are QQ foods? Why are foods described as QQ in Asia? | Food Explained

1:21

Singapore

LTA starts largest engagement exercise to hear from commuters

The last consultation exercise in 2018 involved more than 7,400 Singaporeans.

ST20251014_202510800698: Gin Tay/ ntexpress14/Lee Nian Tjoe/ Commuters tapping out of the card reader as they alight the bus on Oct 14, 2025. Can use for stories on public transportation, fare hike, bus, SMRT, commuters, petrol, diesel, electricity, SimplyGo, digital payment, EZlink card, 

Worker dies after falling at Jurong Region Line construction site; stop-work order issued

New active ageing centre in Jurong West welcomes those in their 40s

Singapore chess player Tin Jingyao receives confidence boost ahead of the SEA Games

COP30

S-E Asia protesters at COP30 highlight regional vulnerability, call for more adaptation finance

Developing countries’ access to funding for climate adaptation is a key focus of the 2025 summit.

aqadapt14 - Ms Ellenor Bartolome, 25, senior executive officer at the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice. She speaks about the typhoons that hit the Philippines last week. Credit to: Jason Valenzuela of Asian Peoples' Movement on Debt and Development

Sharing renewable energy sources in S-E Asia key to dealing with rising heat: Climate scientist

image-alt

Rewards, rivalry, rebellion: Inside the COP30 battle for attention

image-alt
Asia
image-alt

Sabah state election set to see a fierce fight with record number of candidates

image-alt

Debt and diplomacy: China’s growing influence in Laos

image-alt

Is this a halal restaurant? Malaysia takes steps to tackle unofficial labels

image-alt

‘Every day is a shopping holiday’: China holds longest Double 11 sale but buyers hold back

Opinion

Man enough to heal: Redefining masculinity after prostate cancer

Martha Tara Lee

How markets could topple the global economy

The Economist

A beloved Tokyo penguin’s end presages JR East’s rebirth

Gearoid Reidy

The pull of live-stream shopping, and the vital deep breath before checkout

Diane Leow

avatar-alt
Visual stories

Debt and diplomacy: China’s growing influence in Laos

image-alt

Like a fairy godmother: The mascot maker who brings characters to life

image-alt

The Week in Pictures: Supermoon rises in Australia, Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines

image-alt

Singapore Stories: The Heart of a Nation - Iconic photos from ST’s archives go on display

image-alt

Love is in the hair: How a wig loan scheme helps restore cancer survivors’ confidence

image-alt

More than a convenience store: Disappearing mamak shops

image-alt

Typhoon Ragasa: How heavy rainfall led to a barrier lake bursting in Taiwan

image-alt

How hawker signboards tell the story of Singapore

image-alt

What makes swim star Yip Pin Xiu fast? Discover the science of her technique

image-alt

Inside the confusing world of women’s clothing sizes

image-alt
Your S'pore Story

‘I hope to leave a positive impact on the football scene in S’pore’

On the cusp of a budding auditing career, he quit his job to work on creating football-related content.

your-singapore-story-st180-shuan-ye-football-content-creator

'I am trying to help humans and animals live in harmony'

image-alt

‘Just take every opportunity to put yourself out there’

image-alt
Podcasts
image-alt

Asian Insider Podcast

Inside the mind of Japan’s first woman PM Sanae Takaichi
image-alt

The Usual Place Podcast

How can we get Singapore consumers to buy locally farmed eggs, seafood and veggies?
image-alt

In Your Opinion Podcast

Are teachers in Singapore multi-tasking too much?
image-alt

The Usual Place Podcast

What’s with the fixation over brand-name schools?
navigation-bar-logo
Headstart
Latest
Money Mentor
Work Bestie
Life Guide
About Headstart

Video: Secretly falling apart at work? You could be quiet cracking

We ask an expert why some people struggle in silence at the workplace, and what could go wrong.

Like a fairy godmother: The mascot maker who brings characters to life

Video: Here’s what goes on at Meet-the-People Sessions, and why MPs hold them

‘Spend first, worry later’: Why Buy Now, Pay Later is making a comeback in 2025

Young and Savvy: I used a money insights app for 3 months – here’s what I learnt

Getting insights into my spending patterns, rather than simply tracking expenses, proved a fruitful exercise.

Me and My Money: Third-generation jeweller helped revive family business

Mr Gabriel Tan is the co-founder and director of Mark Gabriel Fine Jewellers.

9 in 10 young women in S’pore not taking active steps to safeguard breast health: Poll

Financial adviser Jamie Ng was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer three years ago. Now cancer-free, she helps out at the Breast Cancer Foundation as a befriender.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Will AI steal Singapore jobs? What young workers need to know

Find out how to choose the right employers, training and career paths to ride the wave.
Most popular

1

Man who rushed at Ariana Grande at Universal Studios Singapore charged with being a public nuisance

2

Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim should be granted judicial mercy, like tycoon Ong Beng Seng: Defence

3

At least five birds spotted crashing into clear panels at Dairy Farm bus stop within 24 hours

4

‘I did everything I could to save her’: Malaysian rapper Namewee on death of influencer Iris Hsieh

5

Body of man, 69, found floating in waters near Esplanade

6

‘Job hugging’ up as resignation rates in S’pore at record lows, average job tenure rises to 8 years

7

Japan PM Takaichi faces backlash for starting meeting at 3am

8

Tastemakers: Meet the insurance boss who faced backlash over frank reviews of Michelin-listed hawkers

9

Man accused of human trafficking allegedly assaulted ex-girlfriend who had posted bail for him

10

Over $1 million lost to fake Johor-Singapore housing subsidy scheme since September

Branded content
Meet the S'porean farmers feeding you fresher, home-grown food
Local farmers Singapore Aquaculture Technologies, Green Harvest and N&N egg farm
‘Covid-19 is still a force to be reckoned with’: Why updated protection is recommended
Doctors say Covid-19 variants are still emerging but herd immunity levels in the community have fallen over time.
Beyond the green: How China's leading liquor brand is driving into key markets
Kweichow Moutai is headlining the Singapore Open for the first time.
What to know before deciding if preventive skin tightening is right for you
According to Halley Medical Aesthetics’ Dr Terence Tan, collagen-remodelling treatments like Ultherapy Prime are gaining traction as more people embrace a maintenance-first approach to skin health.
From waiting to winning: How SMEs can turn unpaid invoices into growth capital
Access to financing and smart technology enables SMEs to stay resilient and concentrate on growth.
Games and glory: Why you’ll love Hong Kong’s year-end buzz
Offering world-class sporting action and festive attractions, Hong Kong may be the ideal year-end getaway for Singapore travellers.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.