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Tariffs here today, gone tomorrow. It has been a bewildering 2025 so far with US President Donald Trump’s flip-flops over his trade war, which has sparked chaos in global financial markets.

As the world becomes more unpredictable and confusing, we may struggle to keep up with the trade war and other major news events.

Beyond the what, where and when, there are also the why and what’s next. For those who seek clarity and trusted insights, The Straits Times has the answers. 

Apart from its comprehensive coverage of local and world events, ST goes beyond the news – commentaries, news analyses and ST Explains dive deep to provide context and insights to help readers make sense of an increasingly fragmented world.

For world news, ST’s team of experienced foreign correspondents cover developments in key regions, including Asia, Australia, the US and Europe. Where relevant, they include Singapore contexts in their reports and analyses to add value for our readers.

Current affairs is one of the three main pillars of ST’s coverage, together with parenting and investments, thus the focus on providing strong content to serve our readers’ needs.

Raising children is no walk in the park – it can be physically and emotionally demanding, yet deeply rewarding as they grow into well-balanced adults ready to take on the world. While the journey is not always smooth, The Straits Times offers support through a wide range of articles to help parents make informed decisions at every stage, from early childhood to the often challenging teenage years. In 2020, ST launched the Smart Parenting microsite to provide practical advice and tips to help children thrive.

Since play is an integral part of growing up, the Fun With Kids section features lots of suggestions for families to bond over events such as Gardens by the Bay’s Children’s Festival and the Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025, as well as nine activities to check out during the June school holidays. 

With its robust content about financial and career issues, ST offers valuable insights through its business section, which tracks key trends and unpacks complex issues like tariff wars and market movements.

There are also tips on growing personal wealth, avoiding pitfalls, making savvy investments with a diversified portfolio, planning for retirement, legacy planning and more.

The Sunday Times’ Invest section has features on family tussles, investment scams, property disputes and business issues, as well as columns like Me & My Money and Young & Savvy, which look at how Singaporeans grow their wealth and how they invest.

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