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SpaceX’s $2.25 trillion IPO is set for lift-off: Can Singapore investors buy in?

Analysts said that SpaceX's initial public offering could be overvalued, and investors should expect a volatile first day of trading.

ST Explains

What is a ‘Godzilla’ El Nino, and how could it affect Singapore?

Reduced rainfall and increasingly dry conditions have triggered the emergence of fire hotspots since as early as February across the fire-prone provinces of Riau, the Riau Islands, and Central Kalimantan.

Man who sold real Rolex thinking it was fake: Why was he jailed when victim suffered no losses?

Italian national Singh Deepak tried to cheat a retailer by exchanging his purportedly counterfeit watch (right) with three genuine Rolex watches (left).

Why are cicadas so loud and where in Singapore have droves of them appeared?

A cicada nymph found near Block 321 Tampines Street 33 being collected by entomologist Foo Maosheng.

ST Explains: How is Singapore’s blood stock maintained?

Singapore relies on blood collection from donors on a voluntary, non-remunerated basis, which goes towards supporting the nation’s nine-day supply and emergency stockpile of blood.

ST Explainer: What contributes to success in AI?

In his Budget 2026 speech on Feb 12, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out plans to ramp up national support to help businesses adopt AI.

ST Explains: What needs to happen next for the Government to acquire 38 Oxley Road?

Gazetting 38 Oxley Road for acquisition starts the process for the eventual transfer of the site to the Government.

ST Explains

Hydrogen is fuelling climate change – should we scrap plans to use it?

A new generation of gas turbines can generate electricity by using a blend of up to 75 per cent hydrogen and natural gas.. PHOTO: SIEMENS ENERGY

How new social media checks would change travel to US

The checks will apply to travellers from about 40 countries who can stay in the US for up to 90 days without a visa.

ST Explains: What’s next for 38 Oxley Road?

The site of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s family home at 38 Oxley Road has been earmarked to become a national monument.

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