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Tanjong Pagar Terminal cleared ahead of schedule, port lease expires in 2027
PSA transfers all 500 staff to Pasir Panjang; move could impact property, shipping sectorsBy Jacqueline Woo, The Straits Times, 14 Aug 2017Singapore's great port migration - which has major...
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Taxi uncle turns Grab driver
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about such people in the series, The Lives They Live.By Adrian Lim,...
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Singapore Student Learning Space: New online platform will let students learn...
Move helps level playing field as it gives all students same access to quality resourcesBy Calvin Yang, The Straits Times, 17 Aug 2017Schools are taking e-learning to the next level with the launch of...
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Will the fortunes of Malays change in Singapore? President is only symbolic
Singapore's envoy to Malaysia rebuts Utusan on elected presidencyBy Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief In Kuala Lumpur, The Straits Times, 18 Aug 2017Singapore's High Commissioner to Malaysia has...
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Para paddler Jason Chee fights on despite losing right eye
He suffers fresh setback after 2012 accident, but is back training for ASEAN Para GamesBy May Chen, The Straits Times, 18 Aug 2017For the second time in his life, the world as Mr Jason Chee saw it...
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Jokes about politics: The good, the bad and the ugly
Humour can reduce stress and build bonds, as well as spread lies and breed cynicismBy David Chan, Published The Straits Times, 19 Aug 2017This essay is about the psychology of sociopolitical humour....
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ESM Goh Chok Tong calls for 'stronger, more inclusive' leadership team
With Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong stating that he will step down by 70, the new generation of leaders will have to quickly establish themselves as a cohesive team, the Emeritus Senior Minister...
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National Day Rally 2017
Building up preschools, Fighting diabetes and Making Singapore a Smart NationPre-school sector to ramp up quality, offer more placesAt National Day Rally, PM Lee also focuses on fighting diabetes and...
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'Invisibility' makes managing money hard for youth
Financial literacy experts say as society goes cashless, the young lose sight of value of moneyBy Serene Luo, Deputy Schools Editor, The Straits Times, 21 Aug 2017University education for British...
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Can Singapore catch up in race to go cashless?
By Irene Tham, Senior Tech Correspondent, The Straits Times, 24 Aug 2017In high-tech Singapore, where cashless payment options abound, consumers prefer to fish for physical notes and jiggle coins to...
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‘I’m old, but I won’t give up on her’ - a love story
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about such people in the series, The Lives They Live.By Theresa...
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50 MOE kindergartens to open by 2023
16 more Ministry of Education (MOE) kindergartens to open in next three yearsMOE aims to have 50 by 2023; full-day pre-school places will be upped by 40,000By Priscilla Goy and Yuen Sin, The Straits...
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36 buildings may have combustible cladding that do not meet fire safety...
But they are safe for occupancy, says SCDF, which is getting owners to replace the panelsBy Ng Jun Sen, The Straits Times, 25 Aug 2017A total of 36 buildings here, including an industrial complex in...
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Passion Made Possible: Singapore's new international brand by STB and EDB
Singapore's new tagline: Passion Made PossibleWooing tourists and firms with new taglineBy Kok Xing Hui, The Straits Times, 25 Aug 2017Surprising, unique, yours, and now a place where passion meets...
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Hate speech: Boundaries must be drawn says Law and Home Affairs Minister K....
Shanmugam: Society as a whole has to condemn such rhetoricBy Danson Cheong, The Straits Times, 26 Aug 2017Sensible boundaries need to be drawn to prevent hate speech and protect social institutions and...
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Jurong Lake District to create more than 100,000 jobs, 20,000 homes
New homes, jobs, lifestyle in Jurong Lake DistrictDraft masterplan envisions 100,000 jobs and 20,000 new homes, and car-lite zonesBy Rachel Au-Yong, The Straits Times, 26 Aug 2017Now known more for its...
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President Tony Tan reflects on his presidency
It's been hard work but... very rewarding: Dr Tony Tan on his six years at the IstanaAs end of his presidency nears, Dr Tan stresses the need to further strengthen social bondsBy Zakir Hussain,...
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Presidential Election 2017: Polling Day set for Sep 23
PE 2017 Writ issued: Nomination Day on Sep 13, Polling on Sep 23Elections committee to check if candidates meet criteria, and inform them by Sep 12By Charissa Yong, The Straits Times, 29 Aug...
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Political battles over statues
Much ado about statuesRecent events a reminder of how statues reflect people's memoryBy Ho Ai Li, The Straits Times, 29 Aug 2017A statue is not just a statue.Recent controversies, from Charlottesville...
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One Belt One Road: Singapore well-positioned to make gains in game-changing...
Singpore in 'a position to benefit' from Belt and Road pushIts edge includes good governance, educated workforce, financial centre and port, says ShanmugamThe Straits Times, 29 Aug 2017Having...
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