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Singapore offers to be test bed for urban solutions
PM invites technopreneurs across the globe to join Smart Nation journeyBy Grace Chng, Senior Correspondent, The Straits Times, 21 Apr 2015PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called on leading...
View ArticleWanted: Experts to give rail network thorough health check
As glitches persist, LTA calls for tenders to assess systemBy Christopher Tan, Senior Transport CorrespondentTHE Land Transport Authority (LTA) is looking for experts to assess the health of the entire...
View ArticleThe allure of cinematic violence in ISIS
Those attracted to ISIS may be less drawn to its religious ideology than to the spectacle and glorification of its violence.By Farish A. Noor, Published The Straits Times, 22 Apr 2015THE most harrowing...
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Historic images get fresh breath of life
Stills taken by late historian dating from 1965 to 1995 collected in bookBy Melody Zaccheus, The Straits Times, 22 Apr 2015A COLLECTION of 14,500 images charting the transformation of Singapore has...
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New heritage trail brings to light little-known parts of Jurong's history
Traipse through pre-industrial JurongDrive-in cinema, spy camp among highlights of new heritage trailBy Olivia Ho, The Straits Times, 22 Apr 2015AS A young woman, Ms Cecilia Choo queued with colleagues...
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IKEA to continue tie-up with magic show despite gay activists' opposition
By Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh And Rachel Au-yong, The Straits Times, 22 Apr 2015FURNITURE retailer IKEA Singapore will not pull out of a tie-up with a magic show that features a pastor known for his...
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'Be ready to ride wave' of maritime growth
Lui: Asia will drive sector and S'pore must ensure it can meet demandBy Jacqueline Woo, The Straits Times, 22 Apr 2015ASIA'S fast-expanding economy will drive the shipping industry in coming years so...
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Hubble Telescope clocks up 25 years
Iconic space observatory has proved a spectacular success after bad startThe Straits Times, 21 Apr 2015NEW YORK - The world's most famous telescope, which NASA has called "the most significant advance...
View ArticleLTA to install more sensors to monitor tremors
By Christopher Tan, Senior Transport Correspondent, The Straits Times, 23 Apr 2015TREMOR monitoring systems will be installed at 18 transport structures across the island, more than treble the number...
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Indian Heritage Centre to open to the public on May 8
New museum showcases history of Indians in SingaporeIndian Heritage Centre opens on May 8 with more than 440 artefactsBy Melody Zaccheus, The Straits Times, 23 Apr 2015NESTLED in the heart of Little...
View ArticleSingapore: Inside Out - Showcase of creative S'pore makes global debut in...
Five-day event features performances, talks as part of festivities to mark SG50By Esther Teo, China Correspondent In Beijing, The Straits Times, 23 Apr 2015SINGAPOREAN playwright Joel Tan is interested...
View ArticleNUH patient service associates to be trained to draw blood
By Jean Khoo, TODAY, 22 Apr 2015Patients who need to fast for certain tests, such as blood glucose and cholesterol testing, can expect a shorter waiting period at the National University Hospital (NUH)...
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Business advisers and HR services to help SMEs
Minister gives details of support schemes small firms have access toBy Stephanie Heng, The Straits Times, 23 Apr 2015MORE details on the assistance schemes that smaller businesses have access to as...
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Singapore thanks champions of its interests abroad
By Hoe Pei Shan, The Straits Times, 23 Apr 2015STOLEN passports, murder investigations and evacuating Singaporeans from war-torn areas - these are just some of the issues that Singapore's honorary...
View ArticlePM Lee joins well-wishers in expressing concern for former president S R Nathan
By Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh, The Straits Times, 23 Apr 2015Good wishes have poured in for former president S R Nathan, after news broke of his hospitalisation following a stroke last Tuesday.Prime...
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1955 Bandung meet with Africa 'inspired struggles for nationhood': PM Lee
Africa contributed to Singapore's fight for independenceBy Zakir Hussain, Deputy Political Editor In Jakarta, The Straits Times, 23 Apr 2015SINGAPORE'S relations with countries in Africa date back to...
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What happens when China becomes No. 1?
The answer may well depend on how America acts now, when it is still the world's sole superpower.By Kishore Mahbubani, Published The Straits Times, 24 Apr 2015LET me begin with three incontrovertible...
View ArticleAussie blogger admits she faked cancer
Belle Gibson's business built on the lie collapses amid widespread outrageBy Jonathan Pearlman, Published The Straits Times In Sydney, 24 Apr 2015AN AUSTRALIAN "wellness" blogger who attracted a global...
View ArticleMan charged under new anti-human trafficking law
By Danson Cheong, The Straits Times, 24 Apr 2015A 24-YEAR-OLD Singaporean man has become the first person here to be charged under the Prevention of Human Trafficking Act, which went into force last...
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Star Pals a lifeline for critically ill kids and their caregivers
Scheme has medical staff, therapists, social workers making home visitsBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 24 Apr 2015SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Danielle Seah may be bedridden with three tubes sticking out of her...
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