ST180 Special

Forum: Heartening to see ST evolve with the times

Forum: A treasured tribute to 180 years of The Straits Times

ST180: 180 years of covering Japan, from isolationism to Westernisation to war and peace

ST has chronicled Japan’s transformation over the years. By the 1910s, features introduced readers to the rich traditions of sumo wrestling (above). Today, the country remains a compelling, evolving story, says the writer.

Straits Times New Year babies: Famous for a day, memories for a lifetime

Mr Daniel Cheong, the first baby born in Singapore in 1972, and his mother, Madam Lee, with a framed clipping of The Straits Times talking about his birth.

Behind the bylines

‘We had to maintain our lead without compromising editorial integrity’

Mr Tham Khai Wor, best known as the chief salesman to his marketing colleagues at SPH, says advertising can be as relevant as news, depending on the readers’ needs.

Behind the bylines

‘The integrity of the story we tell is paramount’

Interactive graphics editor Rodolfo Carlos Pazos says a compelling story not only informs, but also connects with the audience.

Behind the bylines

‘The key thing is you do your homework’

Former Straits Times photographer, George Gascon who photographed the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew in the latter's personal and private moments.

On the food trail in the Little Red Dot

Fast-food chain McDonald’s opened at Liat Towers in 1979, and the headline in the Oct 22 edition of The Straits Times was “Hi there, Mac!”.

Then and now: No country for old habits in Singapore

One of the three posters which the Government of Singapore has erected in thickly-populated areas to warn people against spitting and spreading tuberculosis. It is in Newbridge Road.

Breaking new ground: ST captures the magic of inventions that would change the world

From its earliest days, The Straits Times has tracked technology, delivering news as well as advertisements that showed how inventions could transform everyday life.

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