Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Travel tips

How to evacuate when a medical emergency strikes overseas

An increasing number of patients need ventilators or ICU-level care during medical evacuation.
An increasing number of patients need ventilators or ICU-level care during medical evacuation.

5 things to know about overseas emergency medical evacuation and repatriation

Check for caveats and exclusions in your travel insurance when it comes to overseas medical expenses, medical evacuation and repatriation.
Check for caveats and exclusions in your travel insurance when it comes to overseas medical expenses, medical evacuation and repatriation.

Travel News

The cheapest week to fly in summer 2026 is Aug 10 to 16, says Skyscanner

The Skyscanner report identified Langkawi, Bali (right), Phuket and Bangkok (left) as some of the most affordable destinations to visit in June.
The Skyscanner report identified Langkawi, Bali (right), Phuket and Bangkok (left) as some of the most affordable destinations to visit in June.

Branded Content

Vineyard lunches, golden beaches: Why this Australian road trip is worth the drive

Charmaine Chan at Surfers Paradise Beach in the Gold Coast and Cupitt's Estate in New South Wales.
Charmaine Chan at Surfers Paradise Beach in the Gold Coast and Cupitt's Estate in New South Wales.

What to do in Ningxia, China’s underrated desert and wine destination

Within vastly different terrains lies Ningxia’s storied past – one shaped by conquest, trade routes and navigating life at the edge of the desert.
Within vastly different terrains lies Ningxia’s storied past – one shaped by conquest, trade routes and navigating life at the edge of the desert.

2.2 million vehicles expected daily on Malaysian highways over holiday peak in next few days

The surge in traffic is due to the convergence of the mid-year school holidays with three major celebrations.
The surge in traffic is due to the convergence of the mid-year school holidays with three major celebrations.

Malaysia to issue newly designed passports with 94 security features from June 1

The immigration director-general said new security features will include holograms, ultraviolet printing and special security threads used in passport stitching.
The immigration director-general said new security features will include holograms, ultraviolet printing and special security threads used in passport stitching.

Branded Content

Dine, earn, repeat: Your next meal could earn you a hotel stay

Dine across Millennium Hotels and Resort’s restaurants around the world from Singapore to New York, and earn loyalty points without a hotel stay.
Dine across Millennium Hotels and Resort’s restaurants around the world from Singapore to New York, and earn loyalty points without a hotel stay.

Cathay Pacific to close boarding gates earlier from June 1 in bid to reduce flight delays

The carrier said that boarding gates will close 15 minutes prior to departure for all its flights.
The carrier said that boarding gates will close 15 minutes prior to departure for all its flights.

Beat the heat: 7 handheld fans tested in real-world heat

ST20260506_202632800524 Kua Chee Siong/ ssfan11/
The weather is heating up in Singapore and abroad, and with more multi-function handheld fans joining the fray, this article sieves out how best to choose the right one for consumers. 

 A review of seven handheld fans that come with unique functions like atomisers and cooling plates, or tout efficient cooling systems with low noise levels.
ST20260506_202632800524 Kua Chee Siong/ ssfan11/
The weather is heating up in Singapore and abroad, and with more multi-function handheld fans joining the fray, this article sieves out how best to choose the right one for consumers. 

 A review of seven handheld fans that come with unique functions like atomisers and cooling plates, or tout efficient cooling systems with low noise levels.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.