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Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defence minister says

A man types on a computer keyboard in front of the displayed cyber code in this illustration picture taken on March 1,  2017.REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration
A man types on a computer keyboard in front of the displayed cyber code in this illustration picture taken on March 1,  2017.REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration

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Singapore’s space future depends on people, not just technology

In a society that values well-defined career structures, the absence of a visible, traditional career ladder is a significant deterrent to local talent, says the writer.
In a society that values well-defined career structures, the absence of a visible, traditional career ladder is a significant deterrent to local talent, says the writer.

What is the National Space Agency of Singapore, and what is its mandate?

The formation of the new agency was first announced in February.
The formation of the new agency was first announced in February.

Singapore space gazing: How will a national agency spearhead its space tech ambition?

An illustration of TeLEOS-2 orbiting earth, which was launched in 2023. The earth observation satellite was developed by ST Engineering and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency.
An illustration of TeLEOS-2 orbiting earth, which was launched in 2023. The earth observation satellite was developed by ST Engineering and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency.

For kinship, not gifts: China’s rise redefines ties with relatives abroad

5 users test ride-hailing apps in Singapore. Here’s what they found

ST20260119_202695200512 Azmi Athni ahfare// Straits Times reporters booking rides on five ride-hailing apps ? Grab, Gojek, CDG Zig, Tada and Ryde ? from Toa Payoh North to ION Orchard on Jan 19, 2025. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
ST20260119_202695200512 Azmi Athni ahfare// Straits Times reporters booking rides on five ride-hailing apps ? Grab, Gojek, CDG Zig, Tada and Ryde ? from Toa Payoh North to ION Orchard on Jan 19, 2025. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

With platform fees up, which ride-hailing app in Singapore offers the best value?

A team of reporters booked a total of 45 rides across five ride-hailing apps to compare them.
A team of reporters booked a total of 45 rides across five ride-hailing apps to compare them.

How the Chinese minority navigates identity and politics in PAS’ Kelantan

The tariffs that stole Christmas: How Trump’s trade war is remaking America’s toy aisles

Commentary

COP30 was marked by fire and doused in rain. But UN climate summits can still work

People using fire extinguishers to put out a fire at COP30 on Nov 20.
People using fire extinguishers to put out a fire at COP30 on Nov 20.

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