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Terrorist threat in Singapore remains high, fuelled by Middle East conflicts: ISD

Youth radicalisation remains a pressing concern, with more young people getting radicalised.

The Internal Security Department said public vigilance and early reporting is critical to detecting radicalised individuals before they act.

The future of play: How new guidelines are transforming Singapore’s playgrounds

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Blue, orange CHAS card holders get 6% off at Sheng Siong till Jan 1, 2027, up from 4%

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Khaw Boon Wan to step down as SPH Media Trust chairman

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254 people in police probe for involvement in scams where victims lost $7.5m

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‘I can now better appreciate’ challenges faced by newsrooms, journalists: Khaw

Air quality in central Singapore remains in unhealthy range as PSI hits 105

Singapore Red Cross gives air purifiers to vulnerable seniors amid heat and haze

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askST Jobs: I had to work during my annual leave to meet a deadline. Can I ask for time off in lieu?

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askST: Can Pritam apply to practise law after disbarment?

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How worrying is Singapore’s haze outlook, and how can you protect yourself?

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askST Jobs: Is it okay to share my salary online, even anonymously?

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askST Jobs: I’ve been told to sign an NDA before I can get my retrenchment payout. What should I do?

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askST: What do motorists need to know about changes to the demerit points system?

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askST Jobs: Is AI rejecting my job applications even before a human sees them?

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askST Jobs: Do I need to pretend to work when I’m done? How to stop ‘task masking’

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Why unreasonable behaviour is the top reason cited for divorce in S’pore, and adultery the least

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Trading pricey S’pore stocks gets cheaper from Oct 5: What you need to know

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Play the ST×NLB Crossword: Two cents, maybe

Play the ST×NLB Crossword: Pineapple-rolling exclamation

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The ST×NLB Crossword: All puzzles

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Artificial intelligence

Singapore considering invitation to join China-led AI bloc

The World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization is a platform for the development and governance of the tech.

Formally established on July 16, Waico counts 29 countries, including ASEAN members Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar, as founding members.

OpenAI offers AI for chip design, touts cost advantage over open-source, CFO says

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Meta launches AI agent that can access other apps to send emails, make payments

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Ahoy! Fold a ship, read about pirates in Singapore’s history

Set sail on an adventure on the high seas by folding an origami ship.

Set sail on your own pirate adventure in this activity page by The Straits Times.

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From sari to kebaya, discover traditions and play dress-up in ST’s activity page for kids

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Is your phone keeping you awake? 4 tips for sleep-deprived S’poreans

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Vaping crisis

Man jailed, fined for role in syndicate that stored 58,000 vape items in ‘warehouses’

He had pleaded guilty to offences including being a member of a syndicate that dealt with vape items.

Roy Tan Jun Jie was the first person from the group to admit being involved with the syndicate.

Driver arrested for drug offences after multi-vehicle accident in Bukit Panjang, vapes found in van

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Man arrested for driving while on drugs after police find him asleep in van in Yishun

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Stop scams
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Scam tracker: Trends in Singapore and how much money has been lost in 2026

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Joint operation by police, crypto exchanges stops scam victims from losing almost $9 million

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‘We have to listen a lot and be patient’: OCBC Bank officer doubles as anti-scam adviser

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Woman who was part of Cambodian scam group targeting S’poreans gets 25 months’ jail

Shorts
PM Wong says he does not regret losing his pension to enter politics

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No ministerial salary could have matched what I was earning before: Tan See Leng

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Ministers assessed on overall performance, not one speech, controversy, or set of headlines: PM Wong

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System which rewards only status may weaken trust in S'pore leaders: Azhar Othman

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Pritam calls for clarity on mayor job scope since pay is linked to political salary framework

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Remuneration not main driver for WP candidates: Pritam

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Historic Indian temple swallowed by Ganges River due to soil erosion

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Concerts where foreigners use Singapore to further political causes a no-go: Tan Kiat How

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Poh Li San calls for increased Govt support to boost S'pore's food production

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Podcasts
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In Your Opinion Podcast

Running on fumes: When self-neglect causes caregivers to hit a wall
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Headstart On Record Podcast

Investors are buying into the US market in droves: here’s what you need to know to not get burned
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Health Check Podcast

How old are you biologically, and what are you doing about it?
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Asian Insider Podcast

Leaving Taiwan after four years: What I learned 
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Investors are buying into the US market in droves: here’s what you need to know to not get burned

The US market is exciting, but it can also be dangerous for young investors.

The self-made intern: Why Gen Zs are self-sourcing internships in the US

Me & My Money

From selling second-hand clothes to starting a lingerie brand with his equally entrepreneurial wife

Earn ‘stockback’ instead of cashback? Trust Bank, Tiger Brokers woo S’pore users with this card perk

Video: Which 3 types of insurance should Gen Zs prioritise?

Need help caring for grandma? Undergrads create the Ahma app to help caregivers

NUS computer science students (from left) Andrew Soon, Aishwarya Goyal, Abhishek Paranjape and Hazel Low designed the Ahma app to support caregivers.

Young & Savvy

Beyond doom spending: 6 ways to enjoy life now without shortchanging your future self

Travelling while one is young helps build character and confidence in handling life’s challenges, says the writer.

Fewer marriages, fussier couples: The wedding business in S'pore is getting tougher

Former bridal salon enclave Tanjong Pagar is now left with a few studios and many more Korean eateries.
In Perspective

In Perspective

From ladder to maze: S’pore youth are facing less predictable paths to adulthood, says panel

Decisions about education, careers and relationships seem to carry higher stakes now.

(From left) The Straits Times’ senior audience growth specialist Elizabeth Law, Singapore Management University’s associate director of impact Chew Han Ei, National Youth Council’s chief executive David Chua, Wavesparks chief executive Lim Ee Ling, sustainability professional Attiya Ashraf Ali and executive director of Impart Narasimman Tivasiha Mani at the In Perspective roundtable on youth on July 14.

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More social infrastructure needed to help youth amid ‘friendship recession’, say experts

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Solutions to beat the heat must be scalable and green to attract funding: Panel

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Maintaining MRT system more complex as network ages: ST roundtable panellists

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