Thinking Aloud

A time to repair, build and make things better

The Straits Times has seen its fortunes ebb and flow over its 176 years. Now comes a time to build on the trust that ST readers have in it as it transitions to a new era.

Singapore Press Holdings planned to hive off its newsrooms and media assets into a separate entity. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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Without much fanfare, The Straits Times turned 176 last Thursday.

The anniversary passed unremarked, with minds elsewhere, at this time of much uncertainty and change.

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