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‘Where will all the playgrounds go?’: Parents lament Marina Square closure for revamp in March 2027

Luxury residences, serviced apartments and offices will be introduced to the over 360,000 sq m site.

An artist’s impression showing three new towers integrated with the existing Marina Square complex.

No lease renewal for 8 pet businesses; AVS says their measures to improve animal welfare fell short

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EU studying feasibility of running its version of Singapore’s Project Wolbachia to fight dengue

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As Singaporeans live longer, can their retirement savings and investments keep pace?

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Haze may hit Singapore in next 2 weeks as dry conditions in region expected to persist: Met Service

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MINDEF looking to enhance NS milestone awards to mark 60 years of national service

SFA steps up checks of cabbage from China after reports of formaldehyde use

Tourist who stole $200k diamond by hiding it in his mouth gets more than 2 years’ jail

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askST Jobs: I had to work during my annual leave to meet a deadline. Can I ask for time off in lieu?

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askST: Can Pritam apply to practise law after disbarment?

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How worrying is Singapore’s haze outlook, and how can you protect yourself?

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askST Jobs: Is it okay to share my salary online, even anonymously?

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askST Jobs: I’ve been told to sign an NDA before I can get my retrenchment payout. What should I do?

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askST: What do motorists need to know about changes to the demerit points system?

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askST Jobs: Is AI rejecting my job applications even before a human sees them?

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askST Jobs: Do I need to pretend to work when I’m done? How to stop ‘task masking’

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Why unreasonable behaviour is the top reason cited for divorce in S’pore, and adultery the least

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Trading pricey S’pore stocks gets cheaper from Oct 5: What you need to know

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Play the ST×NLB Crossword: Pineapple-rolling exclamation

Play the ST×NLB Crossword: Month for starving spirits seeking sustenance

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The ST×NLB Crossword: All puzzles

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Ahoy! Fold a ship, read about pirates in Singapore’s history

Set sail on an adventure on the high seas by folding an origami ship.

Set sail on your own pirate adventure in this activity page by The Straits Times.

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From sari to kebaya, discover traditions and play dress-up in ST’s activity page for kids

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Is your phone keeping you awake? 4 tips for sleep-deprived S’poreans

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Vaping crisis

Man jailed, fined for role in syndicate that stored 58,000 vape items in ‘warehouses’

He had pleaded guilty to offences including being a member of a syndicate that dealt with vape items.

Roy Tan Jun Jie was the first person from the group to admit being involved with the syndicate.

Driver arrested for drug offences after multi-vehicle accident in Bukit Panjang, vapes found in van

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Man arrested for driving while on drugs after police find him asleep in van in Yishun

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Stop scams
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Scam tracker: Trends in Singapore and how much money has been lost in 2026

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‘We have to listen a lot and be patient’: OCBC Bank officer doubles as anti-scam adviser

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Woman who was part of Cambodian scam group targeting S’poreans gets 25 months’ jail

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$32m luxury goods ruse: Woman charged after she allegedly handled $35k of ill-gotten gains

Shorts
3-year-old girl in China lowered into narrow gap by father to rescue trapped puppy

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Thieves in Brazil smash car window, grab influencer’s phone while she waits in traffic

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Stabbing in New York City’s Times Square leaves 2 dead, including attacker

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See you later, Punch! More than 3,000 visitors bid him farewell ahead of Ichikawa Zoo renovations

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Speeding motorcyclist in Colombia crashes into bus through open door, escapes death

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Indonesia suspension bridge collapses on the day of opening

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ST tests what Olly the humanoid robot can do at Little India MRT

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Orang utan rescued from Borneo forest fires after it fainted from hypoxia

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Malaysia’s K9 dogs melt hearts during National Day celebrations

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Headstart On Record Podcast Recap

How money talk can ruin friendships, and how transparent should you be about salary?
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Asian Insider Podcast

Is Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition reaching breaking point before GE16?
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In Your Opinion Podcast

Sleep, diet and ageing - S’pore’s version of Bryan Johnson on his clinical trial with just himself as a sample
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The Usual Place Podcast

Watch: Will $70k in support, more childcare leave get Singaporeans to have kids?
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Tastemakers

How a 27-year-old grew a nine-outlet Hokkien mee chain in three years

Shiok Hokkien Mee opened its newest outlet in Serangoon in July and has plans for more outlets.

Mitchell Ong of Shiok Hokkien Mee at his newest outlet in Serangoon Central.

Unseen, misunderstood and alone: Why are suicide deaths rising among those in their 30s?

They were retrenched. Now they are among ground-up groups helping others find their footing

Hours after retrenchment: How to stretch your dollar and avoid cash flow issues

Video: Do you need to (fake) laugh at your boss’ jokes? Here’s what Gen Zs in Singapore think

Need someone to talk to? Youth in S’pore can turn to trained listeners in new initiative

Polytechnic student Jordan Reed Oliveiro (near left), 19, speaking with youth worker Danial Tang, 30, during Chat Circles, a new mental wellbeing programme that supports youth navigating key life transitions.

More multi-label stores run by Gen Z are popping up. Here are three to check out

A growing class of Gen Z retailers are starting or pivoting to boutiques anchored by a selection of small international labels.

Fintech firms from Airwallex to Revolut are on hiring spree in S’pore amid AI-driven boom

Critical thinking and strong domain knowledge are among traits that these firms look for in candidates.
In Perspective

In Perspective

From ladder to maze: S’pore youth are facing less predictable paths to adulthood, says panel

Decisions about education, careers and relationships seem to carry higher stakes now.

(From left) The Straits Times’ senior audience growth specialist Elizabeth Law, Singapore Management University’s associate director of impact Chew Han Ei, National Youth Council’s chief executive David Chua, Wavesparks chief executive Lim Ee Ling, sustainability professional Attiya Ashraf Ali and executive director of Impart Narasimman Tivasiha Mani at the In Perspective roundtable on youth on July 14.

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More social infrastructure needed to help youth amid ‘friendship recession’, say experts

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Solutions to beat the heat must be scalable and green to attract funding: Panel

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Maintaining MRT system more complex as network ages: ST roundtable panellists

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