Page Updated: Friday, May 22, 2026 11:19 PM ET

The Straits Times - Top Stories

Could biofuels be the antidote that Asia needs for oil shocks? The shift to biofuels raises risks of higher food prices, deforestation and massive water consumption.

4 hours ago

Finding love on LinkedIn: Why are more singles giving it a shot?

39 minutes ago

Suspended firms have three years to get back on track, or may be delisted: SGX Regco

1 hour ago

Surprise resignation by Koh Poh Koon reflects toll of political life: Observers

4 hours ago

Commentary - A first job offer? Why the salary might not be the whole story

1 hour ago

China uses for the first time new rules to counter 'improper' foreign jurisdiction over its firms

4 hours ago

Trump skips son's wedding as Iran talks continue

4 hours ago

US tells foreigners seeking green cards: Return to your countries to apply

4 hours ago

askST: Are 12,700 Covid-19 cases in a week cause for concern? On average, there was one Covid-19 case each day who was severely ill and required intensive care.

1 hour ago

Parents' playground wish list: Shade, nature and room to roam

30 minutes ago

Eco-friendly rice farming method to be trialled in South-east Asia with help of EDB grant

30 minutes ago

Grab extends 90-cent fuel surcharge, higher GrabCab metered fares till July 31

39 minutes ago

S'pore-China ties based on mutual benefit, with opportunities in AI, ageing: SM Lee

15 hours ago

From digital vouchers to shopping complex revamp, Johor looks across Causeway for inspiration

21 hours ago

Could biofuels be the antidote that Asia needs for oil shocks?

2 hours ago

China uses for the first time new rules to counter 'improper' foreign jurisdiction over its firms

1 hour ago

Inside Singapore's AI 'Coachella': Will the tech elite leave room for us?

2 hours ago

A first job offer? Why the salary might not be the whole story

2 hours ago

The benefits – and dangers – of optimism

2 hours ago

Beyond bromance: Xi-Putin summit a nod to China's superpower status

1 day ago

Seniors caring for seniors: What caregiving looks like in a super-aged society

2 days ago

The Week in Pictures:​ Trump goes to China​; Audemars Piguet and Swatch's Royal Pop launch

4 days ago

Quiz: What's the news?

4 days ago

Sea lanes are being disrupted. And an old Chinese frontier town is back in the spotlight

12 days ago

Small bugs, big appetites: The tiny army upcycling Singapore's food waste

16 days ago

Johor is promoting a state identity. Not everyone feels the same about it

19 days ago

Through a judge's lens: 2026 World Press Photo Contest

27 days ago

Milan's world: A day in the life of a Singapore Special dog

1 month ago

AI chatbots know more about you than you realise

1 month ago

It's not just you: What 1,000 people said about their dating struggles

1 month ago

Deals and words: Reading the tea leaves for the 'historic' Xi-Trump summit

14 hours ago

The Usual Place Podcast -- Singapore's bystander problem: Would you stop a molester on the MRT?

1 day ago

In Your Opinion podcast -- Autonomous Vehicles in SG: Are we ready to surrender the wheel to AI?

2 days ago

ST Podcasts -- Discover The Straits Times' award-winning podcasts

2 months ago

What Is With... overnight queues for the AP x Swatch launch and the internet's obsession with hype? The AP x Swatch frenzy reveals the internet's growing obsession with hype.

1 day ago

Headstart On Record Podcast - Hacking your brain to change who you are: "Act As If" theory

1 day ago

Singapore youth aware of falling fertility rate, study finds, but 40% in no rush to marry

4 days ago

Outside your comfort zone in social situations? Don't suppress the stress

4 days ago

Me and My Money: Marketing manager fulfils childhood dream of being an entrepreneur

4 days ago

askST Jobs: I've worked only in my family business. Can I still move into the corporate world?

4 days ago

Tastemakers - Owners of hawker stall chain Jofa make bold move to open $400,000 coffee shop in tough F&B year

4 days ago

Newsletter: Turning ideas into a profitable business

10 days ago

Covid-19 cases in Singapore rise to 12,700; CDA monitoring increase in infections

1 day ago

Koh Poh Koon to step down from political office

9 hours ago

2 women arrested for allegedly selling fake goods online; items worth over $14,000 seized

22 hours ago

Simba's parent company Tuas terminates deal to buy shares in M1

21 hours ago

NDP 2026: Bigger venue and three new songs, but no Red Lions, mobile column in this year's parade

1 day ago

Man arrested for rash act after locking himself in Woodlands flat; elite forces activated

1 day ago

Man who lost job after 19 years at Denso loses lawsuit over alleged bad-faith firing

15 hours ago

Singamas shares plunge after US DOJ allegations against CEO Teo Siong Seng

1 day ago

Prabowo's biggest crackdown on Indonesia tycoons shocked his own officials

11 hours ago

Fresh grads need to build at least two years of internship experience, soft skills in AI economy

13 hours ago

Dine, earn, repeat: Your next meal could earn you a hotel stay

2 days ago

Coastal gems, desert landscapes: Why this couple keeps returning to Western Australia

2 days ago

Bigger screens, smarter audio: How to turn your room into a cinema

2 days ago

From sharper vision to safer rides: The Singapore-led innovations changing how you live

2 days ago

Better energy and focus: Simple TCM tips for parents supporting children through PSLE season

2 days ago

Dealing with sun spots, redness: How light-based treatments can help

2 days ago