# ![@straits_times Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::37874853.png) @straits_times The Straits Times

Singapore is grappling with significant societal implications due to a declining population. Meanwhile, a former Secret Service agent protecting President Trump now leads Interpol's cybercrime unit in Singapore. The city-state is also advancing in technology, with plans to set up its first quantum computer for commercial use in [----].

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[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/debrief-population-decline-raises-issues-around-singapore-society-identity)  2021-09-30T02:55Z 1.2M followers, 1.6M engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2020040103154917510)  2026-02-07T07:41Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021477167134027863)  2026-02-11T06:51Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021487164526141655)  2026-02-11T07:31Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2020815205144330510)  2026-02-09T11:01Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021528655701131578)  2026-02-11T10:16Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"US job growth accelerates in January unemploymentrate falls to 4.3% https://bit.ly/4rdhAkA https://bit.ly/4rdhAkA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021596643657761066)  2026-02-11T14:46Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-next-public-housing-sweetspot-could-be-standard-flats-in-the-suburbs)  2026-02-04T00:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/worker-seen-cleaning-breadtalk-display-shelves-with-broom-dismissed-deep-cleaning-of-outlet)  2026-02-10T10:50Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Singapore to include non-wage income in household reports The Straits Times Singapore's Department of Statistics will now include non-wage income in its annual household income report offering a more complete economic picture. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spore-to-include-non-wage-income-in-annual-household-incomes-reports-going-forward)  2026-02-11T10:30Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/chomsky-sympathised-with-epstein-over-horrible-press-treatment)  2026-02-08T19:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Wealth inequality higher than income inequality in Spore says Finance Ministry paper The Straits Times Wealth inequality looks at the distribution of assets such as property stocks and saving. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wealth-inequality-higher-than-income-inequality-says-finance-ministry-paper)  2026-02-11T10:30Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Weather: Thundery showers mainly over southern western and central Singapore in the late afternoon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021358525981605901)  2026-02-10T23:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021375120397201638)  2026-02-11T00:05Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021426745035927904)  2026-02-11T03:31Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021568995103568242)  2026-02-11T12:56Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Iran says it wont negotiate over its missile capabilities https://bit.ly/3ZvBeMw https://bit.ly/3ZvBeMw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021602971092492555)  2026-02-11T15:11Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Kazakhstan calls March [--] referendum on new constitution https://bit.ly/4rnc3aY https://bit.ly/4rnc3aY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021604218222551476)  2026-02-11T15:16Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Cyclone Gezani tears through Madagascar kills at least [--] https://bit.ly/4tt9rtK https://bit.ly/4tt9rtK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021641929411174647)  2026-02-11T17:46Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Italy's Meloni moves to allow naval blockades against migrants https://bit.ly/4qw7rhO https://bit.ly/4qw7rhO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021653282402246743)  2026-02-11T18:31Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Landmine blast tests Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire The Straits Times A landmine explosion wounded a Thai soldier threatening the fragile ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia amidst ongoing border disputes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/new-landmine-blast-tests-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire)  2026-02-11T23:14Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021212812224119264)  2026-02-10T13:21Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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"Long march to glory: From young men to commandos The Straits Times It is six o'clock on a Monday evening at Hendon Camp in Loyang home of the Singapore Armed Forces commandos. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/long-march-to-glory)  2019-12-03T12:30Z 1.2M followers, 586K engagements


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[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/hungarys-opposition-tisza-promises-wealth-tax-euro-adoption-in-election-programme)  2026-02-08T11:38Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Coronavirus: Turn off air-conditioners and open windows to reduce risk of being infected say experts The Straits Times SINGAPORE - On top of washing their hands and disinfecting surfaces people need to switch off the air-conditioner turn on the fan and get fresh air to reduce the chances of getting infected by the novel coronavirus. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-turn-off-air-conditioners-and-open-windows-to-reduce-risk-of-being)  2026-02-10T21:51Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"After a strong year this Singapore Budget faces tough choices The Straits Times Fiscal discipline and a spirit of innovation will be needed at a time of many competing needs. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/after-a-strong-year-this-singapore-budget-faces-tough-choices)  2026-02-09T22:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"US House passes Bill to require proof of US citizenship for midterm voters The Straits Times Democrats said the move will impose unnecessary burdens on American voters. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-house-passes-bill-to-require-proof-of-us-citizenship-for-midterm-voters)  2026-02-12T00:16Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"What is UNC3886 the group that attacked Singapores telcos The Straits Times Learn about UNC3886 a state-linked cyberespionage group that targeted Singapore's major telecommunications infrastructure. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/what-is-unc3886-the-group-that-attacked-singapores-telco-infrastructure)  2026-02-10T01:08Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Girl [--] who died in Chinatown accident in Singapore truly like a fairy says aunt https://bit.ly/4tla1Kd https://bit.ly/4tla1Kd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2020791317521993834)  2026-02-09T09:26Z 1.2M followers, 10.3K engagements


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"Singapore retains position as least corrupt country in Asia-Pacific: Global anti-graft watchdog https://bit.ly/4bLoOHI https://bit.ly/4bLoOHI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021158769275633897)  2026-02-10T09:46Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Indonesia says proposed Gaza peacekeeping force could total [-----] troops https://bit.ly/3OjFoEJ https://bit.ly/3OjFoEJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021167558783644055)  2026-02-10T10:21Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021172577054363763)  2026-02-10T10:41Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Families in China scramble for mercury thermometers ahead of ban despite health risks https://bit.ly/4aEgU1E https://bit.ly/4aEgU1E"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021181347516010575)  2026-02-10T11:15Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Gang that trafficked cocaine to Iceland busted says Europol https://bit.ly/4ts79eh https://bit.ly/4ts79eh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021205325051752510)  2026-02-10T12:51Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Kyrgyzstan president fires powerful security chief a longtime ally https://bit.ly/4qobrR9 https://bit.ly/4qobrR9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021216553811743209)  2026-02-10T13:35Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Tool developed by Singapore surgeons team makes knee replacement safer more precise https://bit.ly/4rGxELk https://bit.ly/4rGxELk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021225416103444806)  2026-02-10T14:11Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021227985823568256)  2026-02-10T14:21Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Hungary's opposition Tisza party sets out policy plans ahead of April election https://bit.ly/4qrrMoc https://bit.ly/4qrrMoc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021227989048987836)  2026-02-10T14:21Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021233027200778695)  2026-02-10T14:41Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021251810393039066)  2026-02-10T15:55Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Leader of Myanmar armed group says world is ignoring junta's deadly airstrikes https://bit.ly/4kBqdTC https://bit.ly/4kBqdTC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021256843725504517)  2026-02-10T16:15Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021267020545712552)  2026-02-10T16:56Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Lutnick claims no relationship with Epstein amid calls to resign https://bit.ly/3M5Z9z3 https://bit.ly/3M5Z9z3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021302156310065489)  2026-02-10T19:16Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


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[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021343734059688037)  2026-02-10T22:01Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Leader of Myanmar armed group says world is ignoring juntas deadly airstrikes https://bit.ly/4rFVvuF https://bit.ly/4rFVvuF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021347507079463370)  2026-02-10T22:16Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Kyrgyzstan president fires powerful security chief a longtime ally https://bit.ly/3Zunvp6 https://bit.ly/3Zunvp6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021347508379615383)  2026-02-10T22:16Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Canadas Mark Carney says Trump bridge row will be resolved https://bit.ly/4aJ3gKE https://bit.ly/4aJ3gKE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021377734325289127)  2026-02-11T00:16Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"CapitaLand Investment profit falls over 69% for FY2025; [--] cents dividend declared https://bit.ly/3ZOg9gx https://bit.ly/3ZOg9gx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021381455599841410)  2026-02-11T00:31Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Hong Kong activist's father convicted under national security law over insurance policy https://bit.ly/4rkLHqf https://bit.ly/4rkLHqf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021429287178420691)  2026-02-11T03:41Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Measles cases in Europe Central Asia drop 75% in [----] agencies say https://bit.ly/4bPeOxa https://bit.ly/4bPeOxa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021501010741489876)  2026-02-11T08:26Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Taiwan opposition party agrees to consider defence Bill https://bit.ly/4r9gm9M https://bit.ly/4r9gm9M"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021514827659702565)  2026-02-11T09:21Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Tropical cyclone Gezani slams into Madagascar killing nine https://bit.ly/4rDX2kR https://bit.ly/4rDX2kR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021524925459165687)  2026-02-11T10:01Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Actor Dylan Wang raves about unforgettable D.Desirable collab with Singapore artist Ah Guo https://bit.ly/4kvfolJ https://bit.ly/4kvfolJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021558882338849110)  2026-02-11T12:16Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"US House passes Bill to require proof of US citizenship for midterm voters https://bit.ly/4aaelnW https://bit.ly/4aaelnW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021740077567598627)  2026-02-12T00:16Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Russia blocks Meta's WhatsApp messaging service FT reports https://bit.ly/3ZwQrNm https://bit.ly/3ZwQrNm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021743828185612782)  2026-02-12T00:31Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Thailand election: What's behind Bhumjaithai's win The Straits Times Explore the conservative shift in Thailand's political landscape following the Bhumjaithai Party's decisive victory in the general election. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thailand-election-bhumjaithais-win-reflects-return-of-conservatism-mistakes-by-rivals)  2026-02-09T21:04Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"UK PM Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quits over Mandelson fallout The Straits Times LONDON Feb [--] - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney has quit he said in a statement on Sunday as pressure intensifies on Starmer over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-pm-starmers-chief-of-staff-morgan-mcsweeney-quits-over-mandelson-fallout)  2026-02-08T14:42Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Singapore Budget [----] Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver the Budget statement on Feb [--] in Parliament"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/site-singapore-budget-2026)  2026-02-09T14:26Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Spores major telcos came under attack by UNC3886 in [----] The Straits Times All four major telcos in Singapore came under attack by a state-sponsored cyber espionage group UNC3886 whose activities to disrupt critical services in Singapore were first made public in July [----]. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/spores-four-major-telcos-came-under-attack-by-cyber-espionage-group-unc3886)  2026-02-09T06:38Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Girl [--] who died in Chinatown accident in Singapore truly like a fairy says aunt The Straits Times A 6-year-old girl tragically died in a Chinatown accident leaving her family and the public in deep grief while investigations are ongoing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/truly-like-a-fairy-aunt-on-girl-6-who-died-in-chinatown-accident)  2026-02-10T11:25Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership charter during Vance visit The Straits Times BAKU Feb [--] - The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Baku on Tuesday launching a fresh chapter in economic and security cooperation as Washington seeks to expand its influence in the South Caucasus. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/us-and-azerbaijan-sign-strategic-partnership-charter-during-vance-visit)  2026-02-10T20:07Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Actor Yao brings Sun Wukong and Chinese heritage to Ryan Coogler's Sinners (2025) The Straits Times From Singapore stages to Hollywood screens: How actor Yao infused Asian cultural icons like Sun Wukong into Sinners and navigated playing a grocer who finds his place between worlds in Ryan Coogler's supernatural thriller Sinners set in the 1930s American South. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/from-singapore-stage-to-hollywood-actor-yao-brings-the-south-east-asian-experience-to-sinners)  2025-07-16T16:30Z 1.2M followers, 774.8K engagements


"Macron says France to study impact of AI and video games on kids The Straits Times He also pushes for a social media ban for minors under [--]. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/macron-says-france-to-study-impact-of-ai-and-video-games-on-kids)  2026-02-06T07:32Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Nipah virus: What you need to know The Straits Times Learn about the Nipah virus outbreak in India including transmission symptoms treatment and prevention measures. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nipah-virus-outbreak-in-india-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-disease)  2026-01-29T15:32Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Budget 2026: How to get live updates on PM Lawrence Wongs speech The Straits Times Get live updates and analysis of PM Lawrence Wong's Budget [----] speech addressing cost pressures and Singapore's economic strategy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/budget-2026-how-to-get-live-updates-on-pm-lawrence-wongs-speech)  2026-02-11T12:30Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Trump bridge threat came after US Commerce Secretary Lutnick met rival crossing owner The Straits Times The Morouns who own the Ambassador Bridge have long lobbied against Canada building a new bridge. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-bridge-threat-came-after-us-commerce-secretary-lutnick-met-rival-crossing-owner)  2026-02-11T17:06Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Singapore students top global achievement test in mathematics and science Singapore students are the worlds best in mathematics and science according to a global benchmarking study released on Tuesday (29 Nov). Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/singapore-students-top-global-achievement-test-in-mathematics-and-science)  2016-11-29T14:13Z 1.2M followers, 2.6M engagements


"Spain's Sanchez: we won't be swayed by tech oligarchs on social media ban The Straits Times MADRID Feb [--] - Tech companies will not sway the will of the Spanish government as it intends to ban young people from social media platforms Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday accusing "tech oligarchs" of spreading lies about Spain. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/spains-sanchez-we-wont-be-swayed-by-tech-oligarchs-on-social-media-ban)  2026-02-11T12:38Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership during Vance visit The Straits Times BAKU Feb [--] - The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership in Baku on Tuesday encompassing economic and security cooperation as Washington seeks to expand its influence in a region where Russia was once the main power broker. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/us-and-azerbaijan-sign-strategic-partnership-during-vance-visit)  2026-02-10T20:07Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Girl [--] dies after accident in Chinatown near Buddha Relic Temple https://bit.ly/4rDyJ6J https://bit.ly/4rDyJ6J"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2019938152635322659)  2026-02-07T00:55Z 1.2M followers, 18.2K engagements


"Fatal Chinatown accident: 38-year-old female driver arrested https://bit.ly/4bGgM2P https://bit.ly/4bGgM2P"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2020330760511652161)  2026-02-08T02:56Z 1.2M followers, 18.1K engagements


"UBS banked Ghislaine Maxwell for years moving her money after Epsteins arrest https://bit.ly/4knY5mJ https://bit.ly/4knY5mJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2020377418364498006)  2026-02-08T06:01Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Median household income crosses $12000 mark for first time in [----] https://bit.ly/4akbIid https://bit.ly/4akbIid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2020756082432331823)  2026-02-09T07:06Z 1.2M followers, 45.7K engagements


"Kremlin says fuel situation in Cuba is critical criticises U.S. blockade https://bit.ly/4aq5Fsp https://bit.ly/4aq5Fsp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2020797612090126834)  2026-02-09T09:51Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"US issues fresh guidance to vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz as Iran tensions simmer https://bit.ly/3ZriMED https://bit.ly/3ZriMED"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2020902024628379710)  2026-02-09T16:46Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Thailand election: Bhumjaithais win reflects return of conservatism mistakes by rivals https://bit.ly/46EEIzY https://bit.ly/46EEIzY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2020967470991851657)  2026-02-09T21:06Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"US TV host Savannah Guthrie says We believe our mom is still out there https://bit.ly/4trucGf https://bit.ly/4trucGf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2020997674216890748)  2026-02-09T23:06Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"YouTube star MrBeast buys youth-focused banking app https://bit.ly/4rr4oc5 https://bit.ly/4rr4oc5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021010256256434673)  2026-02-09T23:56Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Take the vaccine: Dr Oz urges Americans to get vaccinated as measles cases surge in the US https://bit.ly/4kKRGCt https://bit.ly/4kKRGCt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021020326604190051)  2026-02-10T00:36Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Worker who cleaned BreadTalk display shelves with broom dismissed; deep cleaning of outlet conducted https://bit.ly/3M4boMx https://bit.ly/3M4boMx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021085746300371395)  2026-02-10T04:56Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"16-year-old caught riding a deregistered motorbike without valid driving licence under probe https://bit.ly/4r9S2VB https://bit.ly/4r9S2VB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021148637540081678)  2026-02-10T09:06Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"South Korea revives plan to add medical students; doctors criticise bid https://bit.ly/4bMUvAs https://bit.ly/4bMUvAs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021172578740535591)  2026-02-10T10:41Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Thai mans prison term for royal insult extended to [--] years https://bit.ly/4alOdFs https://bit.ly/4alOdFs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021190172772078006)  2026-02-10T11:51Z 1.2M followers, 26.1K engagements


"India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule https://bit.ly/4a7i2e6 https://bit.ly/4a7i2e6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021210408854471135)  2026-02-10T13:11Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"South Africa's Ramaphosa backs efforts to end Ukraine war in call with Putin https://bit.ly/3MxzJdK https://bit.ly/3MxzJdK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021233027225997581)  2026-02-10T14:41Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership charter during Vance visit https://bit.ly/4aqheje https://bit.ly/4aqheje"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021250579620634985)  2026-02-10T15:51Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Trump ally Prince sent men drones to help Congo's army secure strategic town https://bit.ly/4qow0wT https://bit.ly/4qow0wT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021258171298222571)  2026-02-10T16:21Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"US used mobile launchers for missiles at Qatar base as Iran tensions rose satellite pictures show https://bit.ly/4qvljZB https://bit.ly/4qvljZB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021282028344234493)  2026-02-10T17:56Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Violent protests break out in Albania over allegations of government graft https://bit.ly/3MillpG https://bit.ly/3MillpG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021287132183097852)  2026-02-10T18:16Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Tackling on-ground difficulties solving user problems: Grab CEO Anthony Tan on how he built the super app https://bit.ly/4aojTtT https://bit.ly/4aojTtT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021314821828862403)  2026-02-10T20:06Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"US bars Palau Senate president former Marshall Islands mayor from entry https://bit.ly/400lb9s https://bit.ly/400lb9s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021328608447332456)  2026-02-10T21:01Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Trump administration removes rainbow Pride flag from New York's Stonewall monument https://bit.ly/4aazuON https://bit.ly/4aazuON"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021345008117264543)  2026-02-10T22:06Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership during Vance visit https://bit.ly/3ZqdKbB https://bit.ly/3ZqdKbB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021347509814083906)  2026-02-10T22:16Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Trump administration removes rainbow Pride flag from New Yorks Stonewall monument https://bit.ly/4kwH5uA https://bit.ly/4kwH5uA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021351194359177290)  2026-02-10T22:30Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"White House says Trump plans to rescind climate change finding key to auto rules https://bit.ly/3OarO6y https://bit.ly/3OarO6y"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021367581693575283)  2026-02-10T23:36Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Kim Kardashian spotted with F1 driver Lewis Hamilton at Super Bowl amid dating rumours https://bit.ly/4bTjF0l https://bit.ly/4bTjF0l"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021375117318561812)  2026-02-11T00:05Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"TB outbreak in Malaysia: Mask up when travelling during festive period experts say https://bit.ly/4qsVpFE https://bit.ly/4qsVpFE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021381460729438229)  2026-02-11T00:31Z 1.2M followers, 10.5K engagements


"Walk for peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 3700km journey https://bit.ly/4al6Uck https://bit.ly/4al6Uck"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021383920709677567)  2026-02-11T00:40Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"White House defends Trump snub of Democrats at governors dinner https://bit.ly/460pchO https://bit.ly/460pchO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021390329568444442)  2026-02-11T01:06Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Hotel chain Ascott offers accommodation to family of 6-year-old killed in Chinatown accident https://bit.ly/4raTCWY https://bit.ly/4raTCWY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021407865051726085)  2026-02-11T02:16Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Trump bridge threat came after US Commerce Secretary Lutnick met rival crossing owner https://bit.ly/3Zv6wTB https://bit.ly/3Zv6wTB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021414172089549172)  2026-02-11T02:41Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"US singer Britney Spears sells her song catalogue https://bit.ly/4tosaqh https://bit.ly/4tosaqh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021416696737661280)  2026-02-11T02:51Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Grabs taxi arm to roll out Toyota Corolla Altis cabs in Singapore by Q1 [----] https://bit.ly/407fHd2 https://bit.ly/407fHd2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021419162061422799)  2026-02-11T03:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"A$AP Rocky grew up settled down with Rihanna and returned to rap https://bit.ly/4rlSik4 https://bit.ly/4rlSik4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021426745014878601)  2026-02-11T03:31Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Air New Zealand cancels long-haul services as cabin crew strike looms https://bit.ly/4rOEpuR https://bit.ly/4rOEpuR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021441829573480881)  2026-02-11T04:31Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Aileen Tan Chuando Tan Wong Keen Ben Yeo and Shaun Chen hot to trot in [----] https://bit.ly/4am0cmj https://bit.ly/4am0cmj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021443132999541147)  2026-02-11T04:36Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Scoot flight from Kuala Lumpur on Feb [--] cancelled after technical fault detected https://bit.ly/404jwje https://bit.ly/404jwje"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021444418885083253)  2026-02-11T04:41Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Netanyahu to push Trump on Iran missiles in White House talks https://bit.ly/4av3pjP https://bit.ly/4av3pjP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021444431883235716)  2026-02-11T04:41Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Hong Kong activist's father convicted under national security over insurance policy https://bit.ly/4tza3hC https://bit.ly/4tza3hC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021448122912666049)  2026-02-11T04:56Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Cambodia says it has closed almost [---] scam centers in fraud crackdown https://bit.ly/4ag7ecc https://bit.ly/4ag7ecc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021466184940433826)  2026-02-11T06:07Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Cambodia says it has closed almost [---] scam centres in fraud crackdown https://bit.ly/4tMrKdN https://bit.ly/4tMrKdN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021469525594567038)  2026-02-11T06:21Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Russia facing labour crunch worsened by war pivots to India for workers https://bit.ly/4rINPYI https://bit.ly/4rINPYI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021469525749735630)  2026-02-11T06:21Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Why is Bangladesh holding a national referendum alongside its general election https://bit.ly/46t5zz2 https://bit.ly/46t5zz2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021474627474616412)  2026-02-11T06:41Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Measles patient stayed in Sapporo possibly had contact with unspecified number of people https://bit.ly/4r9d7z8 https://bit.ly/4r9d7z8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021490902498165162)  2026-02-11T07:46Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Measles cases in Europe Central Asia drop 75% in [----] agencies say https://bit.ly/4tvAJj2 https://bit.ly/4tvAJj2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021498533820400012)  2026-02-11T08:16Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"US House votes to restrict Chinas global ties if Taiwan threatened https://bit.ly/4trM1oA https://bit.ly/4trM1oA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021498534910894467)  2026-02-11T08:16Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"South Korea to overhaul English writing test after complaints it was too hard https://bit.ly/46JayM1 https://bit.ly/46JayM1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021507374872154447)  2026-02-11T08:51Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Democracy and reforms at stake as Bangladesh gets first real vote in national poll in over a decade https://bit.ly/4tqhAPP https://bit.ly/4tqhAPP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021536246665773509)  2026-02-11T10:46Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Police appealing for 23-year-old woman last seen in Jalan Sultan https://bit.ly/404kMmu https://bit.ly/404kMmu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021552571169583343)  2026-02-11T11:51Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"No tonics supplements for 91-year-old South Korean grandma. She wants cosmetic procedures instead https://bit.ly/4arP3QW https://bit.ly/4arP3QW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021553806668959788)  2026-02-11T11:56Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Malaysian police appeal for help information on Singaporean man [--] missing in Kuala Lumpur https://bit.ly/4rEcIod https://bit.ly/4rEcIod"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021557664195526913)  2026-02-11T12:11Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Lasalle College of the Arts appoints first Singapore-born president Dr Venka Purushothaman https://bit.ly/4aJPLKE https://bit.ly/4aJPLKE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021566428244066454)  2026-02-11T12:46Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Cyclone Gezani tears through Madagascar killing at least [--] https://bit.ly/4ttRThb https://bit.ly/4ttRThb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021586555597426823)  2026-02-11T14:06Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"In Mexico at least [--] have died from measles outbreak that started [----] https://bit.ly/3OCr7D6 https://bit.ly/3OCr7D6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021605398151565748)  2026-02-11T15:21Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"China charges former AstraZeneca regional head Leon Wang https://bit.ly/4atAOv8 https://bit.ly/4atAOv8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021623005755904391)  2026-02-11T16:30Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Lebanon to decide on plan to control arms north of Litani next week minister says https://bit.ly/4rE2WT8 https://bit.ly/4rE2WT8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021650746098299122)  2026-02-11T18:21Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"BMW recalls hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide over fire risk https://bit.ly/4ab3E4u https://bit.ly/4ab3E4u"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021660815179309207)  2026-02-11T19:01Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"France calls on UN rights rapporteur on Palestinian territories to resign https://bit.ly/45YpVjx https://bit.ly/45YpVjx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021673334618882535)  2026-02-11T19:50Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"US lawmakers accuse Pam Bondi of hiding names of Epstein associates https://bit.ly/3Ocw0CT https://bit.ly/3Ocw0CT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021681033339437263)  2026-02-11T20:21Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Dawsons Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at [--] after cancer battle https://bit.ly/45YHznh https://bit.ly/45YHznh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021707400571458044)  2026-02-11T22:06Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"US House passes bill to require proof of US citizenship for midterm voters https://bit.ly/4ad3tWr https://bit.ly/4ad3tWr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021736241318748203)  2026-02-12T00:00Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"An uphill struggle: King Charles is not giving up on the planet yet https://bit.ly/4rwneyx https://bit.ly/4rwneyx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021736243726311513)  2026-02-12T00:00Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Boxing legend Mike Tyson is healthy eating advocate for Trump administration https://bit.ly/3Oabt1L https://bit.ly/3Oabt1L"  
[X Link](https://x.com/straits_times/status/2021753928421924902)  2026-02-12T01:11Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"US aims for March peace deal in Ukraine quick elections sources say The Straits Times KYIV Feb [--] - U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed an ambitious March goal for Russia and Ukraine to agree on a peace deal though that timeline is likely to slip given a lack of agreement on the key issue of territory according to three sources familiar with the matter. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/us-aims-for-march-peace-deal-in-ukraine-quick-elections-sources-say)  2026-02-06T22:31Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Chinas Xi calls for mutual respect in Trump call issues Taiwan warning The Straits Times Mr Xi urged Mr Trump to exercise caution when selling arms to Taiwan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinas-xi-and-trump-talk-by-phone-hours-after-xi-spoke-to-putin)  2026-02-04T19:52Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Barack Obama says Brexit would put UK at back of line for trade deals The Straits Times (Bloomberg) - President Barack Obama said Britain would be at "the back of the queue" to negotiate a trade agreement with the US if it votes to leave the European Union in a direct assault on the arguments of those who say the UK could win better deals outside the bloc. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/barack-obama-says-brexit-would-put-uk-at-back-of-line-for-trade-deals)  2026-02-03T20:18Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Chinese singer Lu Han takes down music video due to claims of plagiarism The Straits Times BEIJING - Chinese singer Lu Han has taken down his latest music video from the Internet due to accusations of plagiarism. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/chinese-singer-lu-han-takes-down-music-video-due-to-claims-of-plagiarism)  2025-09-08T20:41Z 1.2M followers, 293.4K engagements


"Very heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during Chinese New Year The Straits Times Expect very heavy traffic at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during Chinese New Year; plan your journey and prepare for longer waiting times. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/very-heavy-traffic-expected-at-woodlands-and-tuas-checkpoints-during-chinese-new-year)  2026-02-06T11:15Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"French duo reach Shanghai completing year-and-a-half walk The Straits Times Loic Voisot and Mr Benjamin Humblot set off from southeastern France in September [----]. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/french-duo-reach-shanghai-completing-year-and-a-half-walk)  2026-02-07T23:27Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Muslim New Yorkers move to assert political power in city The Straits Times More Muslim leaders have come to believe that not being involved in politics will hurt their communities. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/muslims-move-to-assert-political-power-in-new-york-city)  2026-02-06T08:12Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Google deepens Singapore commitment looks to fill [---] positions in mostly tech engineering The Straits Times Tech giant Google is looking to fill more than [---] local job openings most of which are related to technology and engineering as it deepens its research and development commitments in Singapore. Some of these positions are for a newly unveiled Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence for security whose ambit includes tackling new risks associated with agentic AI and content verification. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/google-deepens-spore-commitment-looks-to-fill-150-positions-in-mostly-tech-engineering)  2026-02-10T23:05Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"In Malaysias jungle railway a colonial-era train signalling ritual still survives The Straits Times Captains grab tokens on moving trains a 140-year safety ritual still protecting single tracks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/in-malaysias-jungle-railway-a-colonial-era-train-signalling-ritual-still-survives)  2026-02-07T13:43Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Recap: Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 75; many still missing Get key updates on Hong Kongs deadliest fire in three decades. Read more at straitstimes.com. #stvisuals via @straits_times"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/live-hong-kong-buildings-fire-deaths)  2025-11-27T02:42Z 1.2M followers, 497.1K engagements


"Golden City tarnished by dirt crime and needles: San Francisco looks to Apec summit for revival The Straits Times The Apec meetings are expected to deliver benefits worth US$52.8 million (S$72 million) to the struggling local economy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
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"Govt supports further institutionalisation of Leader of the Opposition role: Chan Chun Sing The Straits Times It would be appropriate for conventions to mature so that codification is informed by established and sound practice said Mr Chan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/govt-supports-further-institutionalisation-of-leader-of-the-opposition-role-chan-chun-sing)  2026-02-03T12:38Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Blackpinks Jennie shines at Golden Disc Awards with four wins The Straits Times G-Dragon and Stray Kids took home grand prizes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/blackpinks-jennie-shines-at-golden-disc-awards-with-four-wins)  2026-01-26T04:28Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Why struggling Thailand keeps voting for change that never comes The Straits Times The reality is that whoever wins government will inherit an economy with little fiscal or monetary room. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/why-struggling-thailand-keeps-voting-for-change-that-never-comes)  2026-02-06T06:44Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Singapores 3x3 basketball teams set to make Commonwealth Games debut The Straits Times The men's and women's team are third among Commonwealth federations in the world rankings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/basketball/singapores-3x3-basketball-teams-set-to-make-commonwealth-games-debut)  2026-02-03T11:39Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Jimmy Lai Hong Kong tycoon and democracy firebrand standing up to China The Straits Times HONG KONG Feb [--] - Jimmy Lai the Hong Kong media mogul and China critic was sentenced on Monday to [--] years in jail the most severe punishment under the city's national security law which Beijing imposed after sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in [----]. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/jimmy-lai-hong-kong-tycoon-and-democracy-firebrand-standing-up-to-china)  2026-02-09T04:50Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"CAD probing Tokenize Xchange operator; firms director charged with fraudulent trading The Straits Times This comes after MAS decision not to grant Tokenize a Major Payment Institution Licence. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/cad-probing-tokenize-xchange-operator-firms-director-charged-with-fraudulent-trading)  2025-08-01T07:36Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"47 illegal Premier League streaming sites blocked The Straits Times Singapore High Court orders ISPs to block [--] illegal Premier League streaming sites strengthening the fight against digital piracy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/access-to-47-illegal-premier-league-streaming-sites-given-the-boot-in-spore)  2026-02-05T02:08Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Bandar Malaysias revival in good hands with new owner say analysts but critics question deal The stalled megaproject was originally intended to be the terminus for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/bandar-malaysias-revival-in-good-hands-with-new-owner-say-analysts-but-critics-question-deal)  2024-12-24T21:29Z 1.2M followers, 23.9K engagements


"Kuok Maritime Groups PaxOcean opens $200 million Jurong shipyard The Straits Times The yard which took two years to build spans about 17.3ha. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/business/kuok-maritime-groups-paxocean-opens-200-million-jurong-shipyard)  2026-02-07T11:52Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Little India remains big draw for shophouse buyers in [----] amid a slow market The Straits Times Across Singapore shophouse sales have been easing since [----] which saw [---] units resold compared with [--] in [----]. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/little-india-remains-big-draw-for-shophouse-buyers-in-2025-amid-a-slow-market)  2026-02-08T04:00Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Outrage in Thailand over [--] children who set homeless man on fire for TikTok views The Straits Times The suspects are facing criminal charges of attempted murder and property damage. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/outrage-in-thailand-over-3-children-who-set-homeless-man-on-fire-for-tiktok-views)  2026-02-01T22:39Z 1.2M followers, 27.1K engagements


"Malaysia seizes tankers with $160 million worth of crude The Straits Times Malaysia pledged in [----] to crack down on illegal activities in its maritime zones. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-seizes-tankers-with-160-million-worth-of-crude)  2026-02-02T01:59Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Spore economy grew 4.8% in [----] strategy must be refreshed to stay competitive: PM Wong The Straits Times PM Wong discusses Singapore's [----] economic growth of 4.8% and the need to refresh economic strategies amid global changes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/spore-economy-grew-4-8-in-2025-must-refresh-strategy-to-remain-competitive-pm-wong)  2025-12-31T10:00Z 1.2M followers, 42.8K engagements


"Norway parliament to appoint rare outside probe of ministry's Epstein links The Straits Times OSLO/STOCKHOLM Feb [--] - Norway's parliamentary oversight committee unanimously agreed on Tuesday to appoint a rare external inquiry into foreign ministry links to Jeffrey Epstein part of a deepening scandal over friendships with the late U.S. sex offender. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/norway-parliament-to-appoint-rare-outside-probe-of-ministrys-epstein-links)  2026-02-10T23:15Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Ukraine opens up arms exports seeking to cash in on wartime technology The Straits Times KYIV Feb [--] - Ukraine is opening up exports of its domestically produced weapons President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said a way for Kyiv to cash in on a wartime technological arms race against Russia to generate badly needed funds. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-opens-up-arms-exports-seeking-to-cash-in-on-wartime-technology)  2026-02-10T07:45Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"US moves to counter China in Bangladesh plans to pitch defence alternatives The Straits Times DHAKA Feb [--] - The United States is concerned about China's expanding presence in South Asia and is planning to offer Bangladeshs next government U.S. and allied defence systems as alternatives to Chinese hardware Washington's ambassador to Dhaka told Reuters. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/us-moves-to-counter-china-in-bangladesh-plans-to-pitch-defence-alternatives)  2026-02-11T06:54Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Trump threatens to halt Canada-US bridge opening The Straits Times Donald Trump threatens to stop the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge demanding compensation and fair treatment from Canada. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-threatens-to-stop-opening-of-canada-us-bridge)  2026-02-11T04:14Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"I wanted to escape this life by hiding who I was Japans untouchables are still ostracised in modern times purely because of their lineage. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/i-wanted-to-escape-this-life-by-hiding-who-i-was)  2021-12-08T04:04Z 1.2M followers, 24K engagements


"Pritam Singh moved to new seat in Parliament after removal as Leader of the Opposition The Straits Times Pritam Singh has been moved to a new seat in Parliament after his removal as Leader of the Opposition as per the updated seating plan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pritam-singh-moved-to-new-seat-in-parliament-after-removal-as-leader-of-the-opposition)  2026-02-03T07:16Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Thailand election: Bhumjaithai declares victory The Straits Times Bhumjaithai Party led by Anutin Charnvirakul declares victory in Thailand's general election amid preliminary results. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thailand-election-anutins-bhumjaithai-declares-victory-as-peoples-party-concedes-loss)  2026-02-08T16:28Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Stepson of Norway's crown prince denies drugging alleged rape victim The Straits Times OSLO Feb [--] - The son of Norway's crown princess denied in court on Thursday that he ever drugged the alleged victim of one of the rapes he is charged with on his second day of testimony in a trial that has transfixed Norway. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/stepson-of-norways-crown-prince-denies-drugging-alleged-rape-victim)  2026-02-05T18:56Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Italys Meloni plays down ICE agent furore as she meets US V-P Vance The Straits Times The prospect of US immigration agents in Milan for the Olympics had sparked protests. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italys-meloni-plays-down-ice-agent-furore-as-she-meets-vance)  2026-02-07T17:44Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"CPF Basic Healthcare Sum to rise to $79000 for those under [--] from Jan [--] The Straits Times The Basic Healthcare Sum for CPF members under [--] will increase to $79000 from Jan [--] [----] with interest rates remaining steady. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/cpf-basic-healthcare-sum-to-rise-to-79000-for-those-under-65-from-jan-1)  2025-12-19T16:24Z 1.2M followers, 64.8K engagements


"Jail for syndicate member who stole luxury watches cash from SIA business class passenger The Straits Times Liu Ming [--] had taken a flight which departed from Dubai on Aug [--] and landed in Singapore on Aug [--]. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/jail-for-syndicate-member-who-stole-luxury-watches-cash-from-sia-business-class-passenger)  2026-02-06T17:26Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Indonesia couple caned [---] times for sex outside marriage drinking alcohol The Straits Times It is thought to be one of the highest numbers of cane lashes imposed since Aceh implemented syariah. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-couple-caned-140-times-for-sex-outside-marriage-alcohol)  2026-01-30T09:06Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Visit by Britains PM Starmer shows drawbacks of China pivot in countering Trump The Straits Times"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/visit-by-britains-starmer-shows-drawbacks-of-china-pivot-in-countering-trump)  2026-01-30T11:56Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Cambodia asks France to provide historical evidence to help settle Thai border dispute The Straits Times PHNOM PENH Feb [--] - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has asked France to provide historical documents to help resolve an enduring border dispute with Thailand that twice spilled over into armed conflict last year Cambodia's foreign ministry said on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/cambodia-asks-france-to-provide-historical-evidence-to-help-settle-thai-border-dispute)  2026-02-05T08:19Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Voting kicks off in Thailand election with the economy and border conflict the key issues The Straits Times Analysts believe it is unlikely that any party will be able to achieve a landslide victory given a politically and ideologically divided Thailand. A coalition government will once again emerge. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/voting-kicks-off-in-thailand-election-with-the-economy-and-border-conflict-the-key-issues)  2026-02-08T01:24Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Mexico's Sheinbaum Trump talk trade as USMCA review approaches The Straits Times MEXICO CITY Jan [--] - U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke on Thursday about trade and security as both governments geared up for high-stakes negotiations later this year about their trilateral trade deal with Canada. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/mexicos-sheinbaum-trump-talk-trade-as-usmca-review-approaches)  2026-01-29T17:39Z 1.2M followers, 56.9K engagements


"Melania Trump says talks with Putin team continue to free Ukrainian kids The Straits Times WASHINGTON Feb [--] - U.S. first lady Melania Trump said on Wednesday she remains in contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin's team in an effort to secure the return of more Ukrainian children from Russia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/melania-trump-says-talks-with-putin-team-continue-to-free-ukrainian-kids)  2026-02-04T22:10Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Explainer: Will Thailands election deliver a stable government The Straits Times He became Thailand's first premier in [--] years to be voted back to office. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/explainer-will-thailands-election-deliver-a-stable-government)  2026-02-09T04:09Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"US Treasury chief on Canada's 'about-face' on China The Straits Times US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizes Canada's deal with China to lower trade barriers warning of potential US tariffs on Canadian goods. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
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"Punggol self-driving vehicles collision due to human intervention The Straits Times The vehicle was undergoing routine mapping and familiarisation on Jan [--] when the collision occurred. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
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"CDL Woh Hup win Tanjong Rhu site tender for $709.25M The Straits Times City Developments and Woh Hup secured a 99-year leasehold private housing site in Tanjong Rhu Road with a top bid of $709.25 million. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
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"Saudi Arabia orders [--] high-speed trains from Spain's Talgo The Straits Times MADRID Feb [--] - Saudi Arabia has ordered [--] new high-speed trains from Spain's Talgo SA the company and Spain's transport minister said on Sunday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
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"Thailand's pilot PM Anutin on course to keep top job The Straits Times Anutin Charnvirakul is widely tipped to retain the prime minister's job after Thailand's general election regardless of the result. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thailands-pilot-pm-anutin-on-course-to-keep-top-job)  2026-02-05T14:25Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Who are the contenders to be Thailand's next prime minister The Straits Times BANGKOK Feb [--] - Thailand will hold ageneral election on February [--] in a three-way contest of major parties to decide the leader of the Southeast Asian nation over the next four years. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/who-are-the-contenders-to-be-thailands-next-prime-minister)  2026-02-04T01:09Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Young and on the streets: Number of under-35s rough sleeping on the rise in Singapore The Straits Times Discover why the number of young people under [--] experiencing rough sleeping and homelessness is increasing in Singapore and how they cope. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/young-and-on-the-streets-rough-sleeping-in-singapore)  2025-11-30T01:39Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Washington Post publisher Will Lewis announces departure following mass layoffs The Straits Times Mr Will Lewis was appointed as CEO of The Washington Post in [----]. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/washington-post-publisher-will-lewis-announces-departure-following-mass-layoffs)  2026-02-07T23:56Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Ex-employee breaks into Little Caesars restaurant in US so he can make and sell pizzas The Straits Times Police say the suspect ran an unauthorised pizza shift - he now faces a series of felony charges. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
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"Spore pledges to keep supply chains resilient as US proposes critical minerals bloc to counter China The Straits Times The US proposes a critical minerals trade bloc with allies to secure supply chains reducing dependence and countering China's market dominance. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
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"Hold your horses: Rapping 65-year-old turns heads at Toa Payoh restaurants yusheng service The Straits Times A viral video of her rapping has garnered more than [------] views and at least [----] likes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
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"The Straits Times - Breaking news Singapore news Asia and world news & multimedia The Straits Times - Get latest breaking news business sports lifestyle tech & multimedia and more news in Singapore Asia & rest of the world at straitstimes.com"  
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"South Korean military helicopter crashes during training killing two The Straits Times The training involved practising emergency landing procedures without shutting down the engine. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
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"Norways Parliament approves $2.5 billion artillery plan The Straits Times It will boost the NATO countrys deterrence against Russia in the Arctic. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/norway-parliament-approves-2-billion-artillery-plan)  2026-01-27T17:17Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Myanmar junta unveils new election details The Straits Times The country's last election in [----] saw Aung San Suu Kyis party win by a landslide. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-junta-unveils-new-election-details)  2025-08-29T09:30Z 1.2M followers, 135.6K engagements


"Philippines' top broadcaster ABS-CBN that irked Duterte ordered off the air The Straits Times The 66-year-old entertainment and media conglomerate is appealing the order. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/duterte-government-shuts-down-philippines-top-broadcaster-abs-cbn)  2020-05-05T12:17Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Nearly [----] students in Indonesia got food poisoning from free meal programme in January [----] The Straits Times Nearly [---] students required hospitalisation and two remained under treatment as at Feb [--]. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/nearly-2000-students-in-indonesia-suffer-food-poisoning-from-free-meals-in-2026-govt-agency)  2026-02-06T07:05Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Recap: Parliament passes online harms Bill; MPs raise queries in wake of Megan Khung report Earlier MSF said a new social services co-ordination centre will be set up to better identify child abuse cases in the wake of Megan Khungs death"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/live-singapore-parliament-nov-2025)  2020-02-27T11:30Z 1.2M followers, 231.7K engagements


"First Vers projects for HDB flats likely to be launched in first half of 2030s The Straits Times Minister Chee Hong Tat said that looking ahead the Government will focus its efforts on this scheme. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/first-voluntary-redevelopment-projects-for-hdb-flats-likely-to-be-launched-in-first-half-of-2030s)  2025-08-10T12:32Z 1.2M followers, 37.3K engagements


"Taiwans political stand-off stalls $51b defence plan The Straits Times Divisions in Parliament have culminated in the govts proposal being blocked [--] times since December. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com"  
[X Link](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/topshots-taiwans-political-standoff-stalls-40-bn-defence-plan)  2026-02-06T04:50Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements

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