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Did Budget 2017 do enough to help SMEs prepare for the future?
By Chia Yan Min, Economics Correspondent, The Straits Times, 3 Apr 2017Companies across all industries have had to grapple with the onslaught of disruptive technologies, but small and medium-sized...
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Hougang MRT security incident: Man arrested after bag left unattended forces...
By Ng Jun Sen, The Straits Times, 3 Apr 2017A 39-year-old man who intentionally left his bag at the platform of Hougang MRT Station while he ran an errand yesterday was arrested for causing alarm to...
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Singapore maths inspires UK educators
Study finds that British children made more progress in subject when teachers used Singapore-style methodsBy Sandra Davie, Senior Education Correspondent, The Straits Times, 4 Apr 2017The Singapore...
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Law passed to boost security at large events: Public Order (Amendment) Bill 2017
Organisers have to consult police on security as part of changes in response to terror threatBy Danson Cheong, The Straits Times, 4 Apr 2017Organisers of large-scale public events are required to...
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Fake news: Government to review laws to tackle falsehoods
Fake news: Current laws 'offer limited remedies'Examples show falsehoods can cause real harm, says ShanmugamBy Rachel Au-Yong, The Straits Times, 4 Apr 2017The Government is seriously considering how...
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Immunity for marital rape being reviewed
Married women should have same protection from violence as unmarried women: Tan Chuan-JinBy Rachel Au-Yong, The Straits Times, 5 Apr 2017Married women should have the same access to protection from...
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Wearing of tudung at work: Masagos questions Faisal Manap's motives for...
Masagos criticises Faisal for raising divisive issuesBy Charissa Yong, The Straits Times, 5 Apr 2017Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulkifli yesterday criticised an opposition MP's...
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Strengthening Singapore's fight against drugs
New anti-drug strategy to meet rising challengesMore young addicts, threat of more potent substances available online among concernsBy Seow Bei Yi, The Straits Times, 5 Apr 2017A new wave of younger,...
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Hunting Black Swans & Taming Black Elephants: Peter Ho
IPS-Nathan Lectures 2016/17: Lecture I - Hunting Black Swans & Taming Black Elephants: Governance in a Complex WorldEx-civil service head Peter Ho: Shape future, don't predict it, this will help...
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Chan Chun Sing at NTU Ministerial Forum 2017
Stay adaptable to stay ahead, students urgedChan Chun Sing highlights trait Singaporeans must have to thrive in new economy, cautions against complacencyBy Rachel Au-Yong, The Straits Times, 6 Apr...
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A patient, then a volunteer, now also an employee
In fast-paced Singapore, there are those in need - and those who go out of their way to meet their needs. This is the latest in a series on noteworthy causes that The Straits Times is spotlighting.By...
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US reaffirmed commitment to Asia-Pacific region and bilateral defence ties...
United States Defence Secretary James Mattis reaffirms US commitment to regionPentagon meeting 'warm and productive'; US wants to deepen bilateral defence tiesBy Adrian Lim, The Straits Times, 7 Apr...
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City Harvest Church appeal verdict: Kong Hee & Co still going to jail BUT...
Six church leaders get reduced jail terms, Kong Hee gets 3.5 yearsHigh Court's split 2-1 ruling on appeal extremely significant, say lawyersBy Selina Lum and Ng Huiwen, The Straits Times, 8 Apr 2017In...
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Why football legend Fandi Ahmad will always say 'hi'
His talent brought him fame, and he believes he should use his fame to make people happyBy Sumiko Tan, Executive Editor, The Sunday Times, 9 Apr 2017If you've always thought that Fandi Ahmad lives,...
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CPF withdrawals from age 55: Something to plan for when you're 54
By Lorna Tan, Invest Editor/Senior Correspondent, The Sunday Times, 9 Apr 2017CPF members who turn 54 this year are eligible for a new CPF Retirement Planning Service (CRPS) offered by the CPF...
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Parents to get online Gateway to settle kids' school matters
By Calvin Yang, The Straits Times, 10 Apr 2017From paying fees to granting permission for activities, parents can soon settle their children's school matters online.They will be able to carry out these...
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Eurasian community has made many contributions to Singapore: PM Lee
It is one of the smallest ethnic groups, but has produced several prominent people, he saysBy Danson Cheong, The Straits Times, 10 Apr 2017At 102, Mrs Therese Stewart is the oldest Eurasian in...
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Why was the elected presidency changed?
By Charissa Yong, The Straits Times, 10 Apr 2017Singaporeans will elect a president this September, in the first election since changes to the Constitution were passed last November.All the candidates...
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Driverless buses on Singapore roads by 2020
Commuters can catch a driverless public bus by 2020Consortium led by ST Kinetics expects to unveil battery-powered prototype by early next yearBy Christopher Tan, Senior Transport Correspondent, The...
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Palliative care for dementia patients at Assisi Hospice
At Assisi Hospice's new ward, they can live out their last days in comfort and dignityBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 11 Apr 2017Madam Liow Ah Tay, 87, has struggled with dementia for the last...
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