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Hello 2026: Join in New Year countdown celebrations in city and at 7 heartland sites across S’pore

As part of the ONE Countdown 2026 event, there will be various celebrations and fireworks displays islandwide.

A 10 minutes long firework display at the countdown party at Marina Bay on Jan 1, 2025, ushering in the new year. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Straits Times website, audience strategy among 10 efforts honoured at global Eppy Awards

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One of two suspects in Chin Swee murder taken to site under police escort

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askST: Twelve Cupcakes, Jollibean, Art Works — Can workers be better protected from sudden closures?

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Twelve Cupcakes’ former owner Daniel Ong says he’s still scolded by strangers after sudden closure

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Tokyo noodle specialist Udon Shin opens on Nov 13 at Takashimaya Shopping Centre

Basketball court death: Teen’s guardians settle suit against East Coast Town Council, EM Services

Grab pilots high-accuracy GPS for drivers, delivery partners in Singapore

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Vaping crisis

Pedestrian, 83, dies in Choa Chu Kang accident; driver arrested, vapes seized from car

Another 83-year-old woman was conscious when she was taken to the hospital.

A 29-year-old male motorist was arrested for driving without due care and attention under the influence of intoxicating substances causing death.

Over 1,900 caught for vaping offences from Sept to Nov 2; 167 of them had vapes containing etomidate

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Firm linked to vape manufacturer in China exits Singapore amid roll-out of tough measures

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askST: What does the US government shutdown mean for a tourist like me?

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askST Jobs: Stay fresh even when work spans time zones

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askST: What do I have to pay GST on after coming back from a holiday?

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askST: How do I prevent malnutrition in old age?

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askST Jobs: How do you patch things up with a colleague who’s upset?

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askST: How will the upcoming public transport fare hike affect me?

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askST: How can you tell if a job listing is fake?

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Scam tracker: What are the latest trends in S’pore and how much money has been lost?

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Jail for man who agreed to be director of shell firms later used for million-dollar scam proceeds

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Jail for man over ruse to buy luxury goods worth over $30k with scam victims’ credit card details

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Two arrested for suspected roles in govt official impersonation scams; one victim lost over $400,000

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Indigenous protesters force past security into COP30 summit venue

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Hydropower station bridge collapses in Sichuan months after opening

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Zus Coffee backs employee who was verbally abused, splashed with coffee in viral video

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Gunman robs Thailand gold shop in broad daylight

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Flooded Thai restaurant turns into viral dining spot

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

Once a novelty, Buy Now Pay Later firms are now almost ubiquitous in Singapore's financial landscape.

Once a niche offering, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are now everywhere in Singapore's retail landscape.

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

askST Jobs: Is your job vulnerable to offshoring?

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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.

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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.
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Drug suspect on the run after fleeing from cops in Whampoa

The police were called at 9.40am on Nov 12 and found the man sleeping in a car at Block 116 Jalan Tenteram.

Perennial to sell former Mediacorp site for $350m to focus on healthcare and healthcare real estate

Zoned for civic and community institution use, the massive 752,014-square-foot leasehold land could be redeveloped into more than 60 two-storey bungalows.

Fresh election due for S’pore’s biggest motor traders group, as appeal court voids 2024 polls

The appellate division of the High Court on Nov 11 dismissed an appeal by Singapore Vehicle Traders Association president Neo Tiam Ting.

Man fined $2,400 for failing to show Singapore passport at immigration checkpoints

The man was convicted on three counts of failing to present his Singapore passport for examination upon arrival at immigration checkpoints in Singapore.

Board members of critical services operators will soon be required to undergo cyber security training

The Critical Infrastructure Defence Exercise (CIDeX) at the Singapore Institute of Technology's Punggol Campus on Nov 12, 2025.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Are teachers in Singapore multi-tasking too much?

Teaching students is a vital role, but Singapore's educators work significantly longer hours than their peers, burdened by heavy administrative and pastoral duties.

Nearly 150 people being investigated, $486k seized in anti-scam operation

The police also disrupted more than 920 online enablers and terminated more than 1,140 phone lines that were linked to scams.

Police and cyber-security watchdog warn against using non-certified streaming devices

The authorities advised users to use official streaming services or purchase certified streaming devices from reputable brands.

Straits Times website, audience strategy among 10 efforts honoured at global Eppy Awards

ST20250707_202578800306: Gin Tay/ pixstgeneric/ Generic photo of the new ST180 app on the mobile phone and iPad photographed on July 7, 2025.

Hello 2026: Join in New Year countdown celebrations in city and at 7 heartland sites across S’pore

A 10 minutes long firework display at the countdown party at Marina Bay on Jan 1, 2025, ushering in the new year. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

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