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NDP2026: A midair song, a stadium of light, one pledge in the final stretch

August 9, 2026 at 08:26PM


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NDP 2026: Kallang roars as Singapore celebrates 61st birthday

August 9, 2026 at 08:33PM

Some 45,000 people gathered to celebrate the nation's birthday.
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NDP2026: The Kallang Roar returns

August 9, 2026 at 11:53PM


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NUS researchers brandish light beams for biotechnology breakthrough

August 10, 2026 at 05:00AM

The result is y-iLight, a red light-responsive protein that controls gene activity in yeast without extra chemicals.
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Air-con not needed to cool a building

August 10, 2026 at 05:00AM

Alternative cooling technologies can reduce a building’s energy use for cooling by up to 48 per cent.
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Singapore-registered firm used fake employees and recruitment methods mirroring foreign intelligence playbook

August 10, 2026 at 06:00AM

The company, called Infoassa, had advertised at least six events at its premises over the last four months. Checks by CNA found that the most recent event on Aug 7 never took place.
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Suspensions more 'painful' than fines: Drivers, experts on stricter demerit rules

August 10, 2026 at 06:00AM

Licence suspensions can change behaviour, but habitual risk-takers may remain undeterred, drivers and experts say.
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Commentary: Who am I when the phone stops ringing? Lessons from my first month of retirement

August 10, 2026 at 06:00AM

After a flurry of handover meetings and farewell lunches, Jeffery Tan thought he was ready for retirement. But nothing quite prepared him for what it revealed about identity and purpose.
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askST Jobs: Is it okay to share my salary online, even anonymously?

August 10, 2026 at 05:00AM

Salary discussions can promote transparency, but may create workplace tension.
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She spent decades alone with a rare genetic condition – now she's building a community for others like her

August 10, 2026 at 06:49AM

It took decades for Yessika Sutawijaya to meet another person with neurofibromatosis. The experience inspired the 45-year-old to co-found a support group so others with the rare condition can find the support and community she never had.
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Beyond screen time, examine social media of youth for more targeted intervention: Experts

August 10, 2026 at 10:00AM

Parents and schools are also urged to help youth reflect on their social media use, said experts.
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Singapore's Shannon Tan in top form, finishes third at PIF London Championship

August 10, 2026 at 10:33AM

The 22-year-old carded a nine-under 64 in the final round to post the lowest score of the day.
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‘National Day Gift’: Tan Kiat How becomes father for the 3rd time on Aug 10

August 10, 2026 at 04:09PM

He took his wife to hospital after the NDP.
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Man with knife in Clementi disarmed by member of public, taken to hospital with self-inflicted wounds

August 10, 2026 at 04:41PM

A member of the public grabbed the man’s knife away and disarmed him prior to police’s arrival.
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Chinese restaurant Havelock Palace apologises for cooking seafood foraged from Changi Beach

August 10, 2026 at 04:50PM

It said it now prohibits food from unauthorised or unverified sources from entering its kitchen.
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Carousell removes listings of Trader Joe’s seasoning product containing poppy seeds

August 10, 2026 at 05:10PM

The Everything But The Bagel seasoning contains poppy seeds, which are prohibited.
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Wife’s share of assets bumped up to 35% in divorce due to husband’s lack of disclosure

August 10, 2026 at 05:45PM

He disclosed a $1.4m payout from a previous company only after her lawyers asked for more information.
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askST: How worrying is S’pore’s haze outlook, and how can you protect yourself?

August 10, 2026 at 06:25PM

The Straits Times looks at what residents need to know to protect themselves.
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Singaporean kidnapped in Malaysia, safe after rescue in Kedah: S’pore police

August 10, 2026 at 07:20PM

A ransom was demanded for his release.
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72-year-old Singaporean man rescued after being kidnapped in Malaysia

August 10, 2026 at 07:50PM

The man's family raised the alarm after receiving information indicating that he may have been kidnapped and that a ransom had been demanded for his release.
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President Tharman hosts reception for Team Singapore athletes, volunteers and others

August 10, 2026 at 09:22PM

Nearly 750 guests attended the annual reception at the Istana.
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