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HDB resale prices decline for first time in close to 7 years

Analysts cited an increased supply in the resale market and BTO flats with shorter waiting times as reasons.

Some 6,179 flats were transacted in the first quarter of 2026, up till March 30.

Private home prices rise at slower pace as sales slump; buyers eye Middle East crisis fallout

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New committee to guide AI use in Singapore’s higher-education sector

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Higher education must sharpen human judgment, problem framing: Panellists at ST Education Forum

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New IP riders with lower premiums will make private healthcare more sustainable: Ong Ye Kung

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Over 10 months’ jail for man who misappropriated more than $78,000 in temple donations

NParks urges caution after recent crocodile sightings near Pulau Ubin

Controlled disposal of WWII bomb to be carried out at Changi Airport worksite on April 2 morning

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askST Jobs: I think I’m being gaslighted at work. What should I do?

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askST: Why is there a burning smell in S’pore even though there is no haze

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How to cut your electricity and fuel costs as prices rise amid Iran war

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askST Jobs: I’m known as a reliable and versatile employee. Will that affect my career?

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askST: What parental controls are available on my child’s phone and apps? How do I activate them?

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askST: How should I handle my child’s public meltdown over screen time?

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askST Jobs: What is a good salary increment within the same company?

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12-hour land crossings, sleeping on hotel floors: What to expect before a repatriation flight

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

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Vaping crisis

Storage providers seek clarity from MOH as new anti-vape laws require them to do more checks

They said it is not possible to check every box or carton that clients keep in their storage units.

The Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act introduced a new offence which puts the onus on storage providers to prevent clients from storing vapes on their properties.

Over $1.1 million in vapes, components seized in HSA’s largest haul since Sept 1; man arrested

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Jail for man who worked for alleged key syndicate member; nearly $6.5m of vape products uncovered

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Stop scams
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Scam tracker: What are the trends in Singapore and how much money has been lost in 2026?

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Elon Musk ‘needed’ her to save his business, S’pore woman who lost $600k to scammers told daughters

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I write about scammers. Now, they are writing as me

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ICA warns of fake letter and ‘tax invoice’ seeking payment for PR applications

Shorts
Use of AI in schools to be more coordinated across Institutes of Higher Learning with new committee

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Singapore to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) into formal education

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Delta Airlines plane catches fire seconds after take-off from Brazil airport

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Ride the first self-driving shuttle service at Punggol!

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‘A throne fit for a king’: Golden toilet sculpture appears in Washington DC

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Hotly-anticipated Olaf animatronic freezes up, collapses 1 day after debut

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An emotional farewell as 115-year-old Hokkaido train line ends service

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Pure class at Wembley: Japan football fans clean up after themselves again 🇯🇵👏

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US could end Iran war in 2 to 3 weeks: Trump

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In Your Opinion Podcast

Does a degree still guarantee a good full-time job?
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The Usual Place Podcast

Will a 10-cent refund change Singapore’s recycling behaviour?
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Asian Insider Podcast

Is there a silver lining for China as war rages in the Middle East?
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Playing the infinite game in life; avoid being overinsured

Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Our podcast episodes for March look at how national swimmer Quah Ting Wen finds joy in her career beyond results, and how to avoid being overinsured.

Dear graduates, education rewards individual brilliance – but fit is key to work success

ST More than Grades

S’porean teen learnt to speak more than 10 languages, with help from Harry Potter

Duck confit for $18++: Where to get affordable French food in Singapore

Me and My Money: Passion for teaching drives her tuition business journey

Ms Esther Leng, who has both public and private sector experience, is now academic director of tuition agency English Ninjas, which she co-founded in 2022.

askST Jobs: I think I’m being gaslighted at work. What should I do?

In such situations, employees can set boundaries by stating their position and the facts firmly, and disengaging from inaccurate or invalid arguments.

‘Devastated’ to not have ADHD: Is the condition overdiagnosed in Singapore?

It seems like everyone has ADHD in this digital age, but for those living with it, the reality is more complicated.

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Are HDB flats near train stations more valuable? It depends on the town

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FairPrice Group and Pokka trial driverless delivery vehicle

FairPrice Group plans to roll out autonomous vehicle deliveries to more suppliers if the current pilot proves successful.

Veteran medical social worker Gilbert Fan dies at 67

Gilbert Fan, a master medical social worker at the National Cancer Centre Singapore, received the Outstanding Social Worker Award, the highest accolade in the field, on 23 November 2021.

Higher education must sharpen human judgment, problem framing: Panellists at ST Education Forum

(From left) Moderator Professor Lim Sun Sun, OpenAI's head of education for Asia-Pacific Raghav Gupta, Education Minister Desmond Lee and SMU Provost Alan Chan at the ST Education Forum 2026 held at SMU on April 1.

Controlled disposal of WWII bomb to be carried out at Changi Airport worksite on April 2 morning

The 250kg World War II aerial bomb was assessed to be unsafe to move.

10 people arrested over alleged fraudulent work pass applications

Five companies had allegedly made CPF contributions to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents not under their employment.

Changi Airport passes ‘stress test’ of transit traffic surge amid war, but near-term outlook unclear: Analysts

Jewel Changi Airport and the airport control tower seen from a plane on Mar 24, 2026.

NParks urges caution after recent crocodile sightings near Pulau Ubin

Signs warning members of the public about crocodile sightings have been put up around Pulau Ubin.

Motorcyclist taken unconscious to hospital after accident with tipper truck in Defu industrial area

The police said a 41-year-old tipper truck driver is assisting with investigations.

askST: How do app stores restrict underage users? What apps are out of bounds?

The age regulations in Singapore apply to Apple, Google, Huawei, Samsung, and Microsoft as they operate stores or online portals for downloading apps.

Over 10 months’ jail for man who misappropriated more than $78,000 in temple donations

Chua Soon Huat used the money to fund his personal expenses, including his Grab car rental and multiple visits to a masseuse.

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