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August 13, 2025

Trade: US and China extend pause on tariffs

In what could be seen as a prelude to a summit between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the United States and China have extended a pause on tariffs.

1 mins

StarHub Acquires Rest of MyRepublic's Broadband Business in $105m Deal

StarHub announced on Aug 12 that it has taken full ownership of MyRepublic's broadband business, in the second act of a milestone telco consolidation here over just two days.

1 mins

S'pore Raises 2025 Growth Forecast But Warns Of Uncertainty From US Tariffs

MTI Increases Forecast To 1.5% To 2.5% After Front-Loading Lifts Export-Oriented Sectors

4 mins

Switchboard failure at substation led to power trip

The three-hour disruption of train services on the North East Line (NEL) on Aug 12 was caused by a failure of the power switchboard at the NEL depot's substation.

2 mins

GDP growth may still beat upgraded forecast

Some analysts think MTI is still too cautious and Singapore's economic growth may end up even higher than its upgraded forecast.

1 mins

NEL and Sengkang-Punggol LRT services disrupted by power fault

MRT service resumes after 3 hours; LRT service fully restored after about 10 hours

4 mins

Key Singapore exports rise 7.1% in Q2; full-year forecast unchanged amid tariff concerns

Singapore's key exports kept up their growth momentum in the second quarter of 2025, aided by the front-loading of orders before the latest US tariffs took effect.

2 mins

Ninja Van cuts 12% of S'pore workforce, following layoffs in 2024

Logistics company Ninja Van has cut about 12 per cent of its Singapore workforce, following two rounds of layoffs in 2024.

2 mins

StarHub: Deal enables more value creation

They worry that 'no throttling' promise will not be kept after sale of business to StarHub

3 mins

S'pore Deploys C-130 for Second Airdrop Ops to Deliver Aid to Gaza

Singapore has initiated a second airdrop operation to deliver medical and food supplies to Gaza on Aug 12, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef).

1 mins

Plan to Base Singapore's F-15 Fighter Jets in Guam Cancelled

Move mutually agreed by Singapore and US, following review of RSAF's training needs

2 mins

Trump Open to Nvidia Selling Scaled-Back Blackwell AI Chip to China

US President Donald Trump signaled on Aug 11 that he would be open to allowing Nvidia to sell a scaled-back version of its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chip to China.

2 mins

Extension to tariff truce could pave the way to a Trump-Xi summit

Analysts say meeting, which could happen in China, may lead to a turning point in ties

6 mins

Manila Slams ‘Dangerous’ Chinese Actions After Vessels Collide

The Philippines expressed serious concern on Aug. 12 over what it described as “dangerous maneuvers and unlawful interference” by Chinese vessels during a coast guard supply mission for Filipino fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal on Aug. 11.

1 mins

Indonesia's Military Expands as Defence Budget Rises

Indonesia has created more than 20 regional commands in its biggest armed forces overhaul in decades, coinciding with a sharp increase in defence spending under President Prabowo Subianto and mounting concerns over growing military influence.

1 mins

Manila Slams 'Dangerous' Chinese Actions After Vessels Collide

The Philippines expressed serious concern on Aug 12 over what it described as \"dangerous maneuvers and unlawful interference\" by Chinese vessels during a coast guard supply mission for Filipino fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal on Aug 11.

1 mins

Student's Death a Challenge for Anwar Ahead of Sabah State Polls

Suspected Bullying Case, Claims of Cover-Up Spark Outrage at a Delicate Time for the PM

3 mins

China, US Pledge Funds for Pacific Islands Ahead of Regional Leaders' Annual Meeting

A Chinese corporation has pledged A$1 billion (S$835 million) to Nauru, the Pacific Islands nation with a population of 12,000, said on Aug 12, as major powers including the US push for influence in the region.

1 mins

Upside-down flag stirs debate ahead of Malaysia's national day

Penang shopkeeper's blunder creates fresh divide between Chinese, Malay communities

4 mins

Japan Wants to Attract More Foreign Visitors to Regional Areas

The Japanese government has set a goal of increasing the annual number of foreign visitors to 60 million and their consumption to 15 trillion yen (S$130 billion) in 2030.

2 mins

DPM Gan Kicks Off India Visit With Singapore Firms Inking Investment Deals

Data centre sector a growing area of cooperation between both countries

3 mins

India's Assam State to Allow 'Indigenous' People to Bear Arms, Raising Concerns

A decision by the Assam government to introduce a liberal arms policy for \"indigenous\" civilians to defend themselves against \"unlawful threats\" could worsen the north-eastern Indian state's long and bloody record of ethnic and religious violence, critics say.

5 mins

Upcoming Trump-Putin Meeting Sends Ripples Far Beyond Ukraine and Europe

Transactional diplomacy has implications for US support of Asia's security, open trade

4 mins

Battle for Gaza City will be costly and difficult, say experts

They warn of massive destruction, hostage casualties and large humanitarian disaster

3 mins

Aussie PM says Netanyahu 'In denial' over Gaza suffering

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Aug 12 his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu was \"in denial\" about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, a day after announcing Australia would recognise a Palestinian state for the first time.

2 mins

14 Political Parties Asked for Proof of Existence Yet to Comply With Foreign Interference Law

Fourteen dormant political parties have been asked to provide proof of continued existence as they have not met their reporting obligations under Singapore's foreign interference law, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said.

2 mins

$3b money laundering case 466 luxury items and 58 gold bars handed over to Deloitte for liquidation

Professional services firm to start sale of assets upon Govt's approval of its proposals

4 mins

Off-duty SCDF officer dies in Punggol accident; teen pillion rider taken to hospital

An off-duty Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer died on the morning of Aug 12, following an accident involving a motorcycle and two vans at the junction of Punggol Way and Sumang Link.

1 mins

Ex-NMP and ex-SDP chairman resolve differences; latter retracts comments

Former Nominated MP Calvin Cheng and former Singapore Democratic Party chairman Mohamed Jufrie Mahmood have resolved their differences amicably.

1 mins

Investigator 'took advantage' of Hyflux founder's inability to recall events: Lawyer

Davinder Singh asks why she didn't show his client banks' letter stating support for loans

3 mins

Man convicted of stalking former co-worker blasted by judge on appeal for asking scandalous questions

A man who stalked a former coworker for five years continued harassing her even during his trial, where he represented himself and asked her irrelevant questions over seven days of cross-examination.

3 mins

Mentors to guide ITE students to pursue work-study diplomas

JumpStart is ITE's first such scheme for its Work-Study Diploma programme

3 mins

From Film An Ode To

Photography has come a long way since its inception in the 1800s, from images made on metal and later glass plates, to shooting on film and today's instant digital snaps. Its power to capture fleeting moments and preserve memories has stood the test of time. To mark World Photography Day in August, photojournalists from The Straits Times' Picture Desk share some of their favourite images, shot using different photography styles and formats.

1 mins

To Digital Photography

Pedestrians reflected in a wet surface as they walk past Raffles City on July 9. This photo was taken by Gin Tay with a disposable film camera.

1 mins

STI slips despite upgrade in Singapore's 2025 growth outlook

Gainers outpace losers 276 to 241 in broader market DFI Retail tops STI; Keppel at bottom on news of MI sale S. Korea's Kospi falls, most other regional bourses rise

1 mins

China Urges Local Firms Not To Use Nvidia H20 Chips In New Guidance

Notices Strongly Advise Against Using Processors For Govt-Related Work: Sources

4 mins

xAI to Take Legal Action Against Apple Over App Store Rankings

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Aug 11 that his artificial intelligence start-up xAI would take legal action against Apple, accusing the iPhone maker of breaching antitrust regulations in managing its App Store rankings.

1 mins

US Bid for Cut of Nvidia, AMD Chip Revenue Risks 'Dangerous World'

The revenue-for-exports deal between the US government and two of the world's biggest chipmakers opens a new front in a trading regime turned upside down by US President Donald Trump.

3 mins

Australia Cuts Interest Rates, Signals Further Policy Easing

Australia's central bank cut interest rates on Aug 12 for a third time in 2025 and signaled further policy easing might be needed to meet its inflation and employment goals as the economy lost some momentum.

2 mins

UK rate quandary as hiring falls amid high wage growth

Britain's job market has weakened again, data showed, with payrolls falling for a sixth month and vacancies dropping further, but wage growth stayed strong, underscoring why the Bank of England (BOE) is so cautious about cutting interest rates.

2 mins

BT Celebrates Movers and Shakers Behind Singapore's Economic Prosperity

Over 400 Attend Gala Dinner to Recognize Nation's Vibrant Business Community

3 mins

Trump Says No Tariffs on Gold, After Earlier Confusion

US President Donald Trump on Aug. 11 said gold imports will not face extra tariffs, days after confusion over whether recent hikes applied to certain gold bars — threatening to upend global trade of the precious metal.

1 mins

US inflation report shows deepening impact of tariffs

It provides a clear sign that businesses are more readily passing on costs to customers

3 mins

Terraform co-founder Do Kwon may plead guilty in US fraud case

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon may plead guilty in a US criminal fraud case tied to the US$40 billion (S$51.4 billion) collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin in 2022.

1 mins

Goh Cheng Liang, Nippon Paint Billionaire and Richest S'porean, Dies at 98

Founder of Wuthelam Holdings Grew Up in Poverty and Later Became a Philanthropist

3 mins

China's AI Race Runs Headlong Into a Fragile Job Market

With youth joblessness high and layoffs looming, Beijing has to balance its AI ambitions and shielding workers.

5 mins

How AI Could Create the First One-Person Unicorn

The technology is allowing entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses on their own.

4 mins

The whole world is switching to EVs faster than we realise

And this rapid electrification is not expected to let up, especially in oil-importing countries.

3 mins

Singapore's Lifelong Learning Efforts Need an AI-Centred Overhaul

Continuing education must evolve quickly to equip learners with judgment, agility and AI fluency.

5 mins

The Lost Art of Admitting What You Don't Know

Even large language models are starting to show this worrying human unwillingness to admit we don't know the answer to something.

3 mins

Dating and Singpass: Beyond the swipe

What Coffee Meets Bagel's embrace of government verification reveals about our search for authentic connection.

6 mins

Condos: Issue of ageing estates needs resident-focused solutions

I thank The Straits Times for its article on the challenges facing ageing condominiums in Singapore (Some ageing condos in Singapore struggle with failing infrastructure, inadequate sinking funds, Aug 7).

1 mins

Education » Students guided to use AI purposefully for learning

We agree with Avishi Gurnani that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education should be age-appropriate and fit-for-purpose to enhance learning (Is it still learning if I use ChatGPT, Aug 5).

1 mins

Letter of the day Glass children are still overlooked in adulthood

As a glass child myself and a mental health advocate, I was heartened to see this often-overlooked group receive attention in the article \"Overlooked 'glass child', the sibling of a special-needs kid\" (July 6).

1 mins

The Us Of A looks all set to bring up three in a row

Aug 13 South Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis

5 mins

Private Eye Melbourne-Bound After Missile Stakes Scrapped

With Sydney feature axed, trainer Pride enters Group 1 winner in PB Lawrence Stakes

3 mins

Heritage Sixty-One Can Get Off The Mark In M'sia

Trainer Abdullah's 3YO colt ready to go one better with good workout in Kuala Lumpur

3 mins

Flashing mouthguard era begins at World Cup

Mouthguards that light up to indicate a player has suffered a significant head impact will be used at the Women's Rugby World Cup, officials announced on Aug 11.

2 mins

Mo'unga's Return Pleases NZ Coach

Robertson confident Barrett and McKenzie can handle added competition for No. 10 jersey

2 mins

New safety measures for 'zero accidents' after boxers' deaths

Japanese boxing officials will introduce urine tests, stricter rules on weight loss to prevent dehydration and improve medical cover at bouts following the deaths of two fighters.

3 mins

India Has High Host Hopes

'Strong, competent' candidate upbeat about 2030 C'wealth Games after delegation visit

2 mins

Olympic Champs Charged With Ski Suit Tampering

Norway's Olympic ski jumping gold medalists Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang, plus three team officials, have been charged with ethics and competition violations, following allegations of tampering with ski suits, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) said on Aug 11.

2 mins

Swim prodigy Yu would've felt 'opposite of nervous'

Sharron Davies will never forget the thrill of swimming at the Olympics as a 13-year-old and is sure Chinese sensation Yu Zidi will have felt similar excitement as the youngest world championship medallist at 12.

3 mins

Finale Place Safe, Straka Picks Family Over BMW

Austrian Sepp Straka has withdrawn from this week's BMW Championship for family reasons, but will take part in next week's Tour Championship, the PGA Tour announced on Aug 11.

2 mins

Mixed doubles changes poorly communicated: Pegula

World No. 4 Jessica Pegula said the controversial mixed doubles event at the US Open could generate strong spectator interest, but urged organisers to improve communication with players before making major format changes.

2 mins

Simeone's caution versus Atletico's ambitions

Diego Simeone's once-untouchable reign at Atletico Madrid faces its biggest crisis, as the club great starts his 14th full season amid mounting pressure after four trophy-less campaigns and a growing disconnect between his measured ambitions and the board's aims.

2 mins

Arsenal Look The Real Deal

Arteta happy with big spending to boost the squad depth that derailed earlier campaigns

3 mins

Leeds, Burnley favourites to buck relegation trend

Leeds United, Burnley and Sunderland all return to the English Premier League this season with the primary objective of avoiding the fate that has befallen their immediate predecessors.

2 mins

New Mark 'A Relief' For Quek

Bettering national 400m hurdles record a breakthrough after period of stagnation

3 mins

Is It Hard Reading The Fine Print?

Do not delay treating presbyopia, say doctors

4 mins

Do 'sleep hacks' work?

Dr. Sujay Kansagra spends enough time on social media to have opinions about even the most obscure sleep hacks.

4 mins

How the risks of drinking increase in older age

Drinking is harmful to your health at any age. But as you get older, the risks become greater—even with the same amount of drinks.

3 mins

How to avoid racquet sport injuries

The first game of tennis after a long break can feel like a revelation.

4 mins

DEMENTIA AID

AI companions can help keep the brain active and alleviate loneliness in patients with dementia

4 mins

Rapper-singer MGK does not want to be cool any more

Before American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan delivered him an out-of-the-blue stamp of approval earlier in 2025, American rapper and singer MGK was on unsteady ground.

6 mins

Anime Slays Box-Office Records in Japan

Director of new Demon Slayer anime film Haruo Sotozaki faithfully adapted popular manga, down to the thickness of the lines

3 mins

Eric Moo to stage Singapore concert on Oct 26

Walk down memory lane with Malaysian singer Eric Moo when he returns to Singapore to perform at Resorts World Ballroom on Oct 26.

1 mins

Taylor Swift Announces 12th Album, The Life Of A Showgirl

American singer Taylor Swift relishes announcing her albums in dramatic fashion.

2 mins

Adidas and designer say sorry for Oaxacan-inspired shoe

American fashion designer Willy Chavarria said he wanted to honor Mexican-American culture when he created the Adidas Oaxaca Slip-On.

2 mins

KPop Demon Hunters' Golden Tops Music Charts in US, Britain

The hype around Netflix's animated film KPop Demon Hunters (2025) shows no sign of abating, with a song from its soundtrack emerging as the summer's biggest pop hit since its release in June.

2 mins

Jisoo filmed new music video in Rainforest Wild Asia and Singapore Zoo

South Korean singer and actress Jisoo from K-pop girl group Blackpink shot the music video for her new song Your Love in Singapore's Mandai Wildlife Reserve, as part of a collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

2 mins

Many hands behind Singapore's success story

The Republic's achievements over the last six decades have been the collective effort of government agencies, multinationals, home-grown companies, financial institutions and SMEs. By Lilian Ang

1 mins

The future of Singapore's economy

As Singapore stands on the threshold of a new economic era, the central question is: What must we do today to thrive tomorrow?

5 mins

Singapore at 60 — A Sustainability Journey and the Way Forward

The Republic's commitment to net zero by 2050 is more than a climate responsibility. It is a strategic national priority to safeguard our economy, energy security, public health and long-term resilience. By Amy Khor

6 mins

Running Singapore on innovation: Brains, bytes and billion-dollar growth engines

A key theme that can be found across different industries is the push to innovate and conduct research and development. By Claire Huang

6 mins

Designing progress, the Singapore way

Design is the Republic's foundation and is a national advantage for the future. By Dawn Lim

4 mins

A*Star Banks on Deep Tech Ecosystem in Innovation Drive

Through open innovation, the agency collaborates with partners to shape the next frontier of scientific and technological capabilities to power Singapore's future economy. By Melvin Yong

4 mins

Evolving with Singapore in a lower carbon future

More than 130 years ago, ExxonMobil brought kerosene to Singapore through Vacuum Oil for lighting. Today, the city-state is home to the energy major's integrated refining and petrochemical manufacturing complex, powering far more than lamps as it lights the way to a lower carbon future.

3 mins

A Nation by Design

From public housing to healthcare, design has shaped Singapore's development for 60 years, and will drive the solutions needed for the future

4 mins

From Singapore to the world:Homegrown leaders in emerging fields

Three Singaporean leaders blaze trails in global MNCs, from chasing biopharma breakthroughs to redefining construction, and charging ahead with AI innovation.

7 mins

UOB aims to further grow and serve in Singapore and Asean

CEO Wee Ee Cheong advocates perseverance and humility as the bank looks beyond its 90th anniversary

7 mins

How Singapore's SMEs Are Shaping a Sustainable Future for Asean

They can catalyse responsible action locally and in the region, especially with better tools and stronger support.

4 mins

Singapore's role in South-east Asia's AI future

The Republic is actively working with multinational companies to position itself as the region's AI hub.

5 mins

From AI to quantum — can Singapore lead the next era of financial innovation?

Just as it has in digital banking and cross-border payments, the Republic now has the opportunity to lead in quantum-powered finance. By Tancy Tan

6 mins

OCBC Group: Greater than the sum of its parts

How Singapore's oldest bank is leveraging its diversified franchise and Asean-Greater China positioning

6 mins

Building a 100-year family enterprise

Beyond just succession, this demands institutionalisation, governance, and a global mindset. By Young Jin Yee

5 mins

Asia's financial super-connector

Standard Chartered is growing its affluent and international banking regionally, from Singapore

6 mins

Why Ageing Needs a New Narrative in Singapore

It is not about just living longer, but also about having a healthier, happier and better life. By Karen Ngui

5 mins

Same mission, new millennium

From financing rubber traders to propelling new economy businesses: 148 years on, international connectivity remains at the core for HSBC as it supports Singapore's remarkable growth as a global financial hub

4 mins

Together Makes Progress, Creating Positive Impact

For nearly 60 years, Deloitte has grown alongside Singapore—delivering quality and lasting impact across business, technology, education, sports and climate initiatives, driven by innovation, excellence and a relentless focus on the future

3 mins

A Shared Purpose: ABS and Member Banks Give Back to Society

Uniting banks for a greater social purpose

2 mins

DBS: A purpose-driven and innovation-led bank for Asia

In 1968, as Singapore was just finding its feet as an independent republic, a bank was established to finance the future of a young nation.

4 mins

Singapore Transformed

Over 60 years, Singapore's real estate landscape has developed in ways and forms that document the nation's growth. In these pages, we feature home-grown developers, builders and property agencies that shaped the nation's stories.

1 mins

Shaping the next phase of Marina Bay

IOI Properties Group is setting new benchmarks in next-generation workplaces and urban living through two landmark developments in Marina Bay: IOI Central Boulevard Towers and W Residences Marina View - Singapore

5 mins

How IOI is reimagining Marina Bay

W Residences Marina View is Singapore's first branded residence fully integrated with a five-star hotel.

1 mins

Growing value across markets

Mapletree's strategy has powered its rise from a local enterprise to a global real estate player

8 mins

Property Valuation Amid Growing Real Estate Sophistication

Training, nous, judgment, and affiliation with SISV enable licensed property valuers to extend their role beyond the layman's approach of interpolating or extrapolating publicly available data on property prices.

7 mins

From surge to stability: Tracking Singapore's property market cooling measures from 1995 to 2025

Over the last three decades, the Singapore government rolled out more than 10 rounds of measures to cool the property market, each time aiming to tame rapidly rising housing prices and calm fevered buying. Various levers were pushed and pulled, making both supply and demand-side adjustments. The Business Times tracks these interventions for a closer look at what prompted the government to act, and how the market moved in response. By Michelle Low

6 mins

Reading between the lines of the Draft Master Plan 2025

A quiet recalibration of Singapore's planning ethos reflects a society in flux, a nation learning and adapting.

5 mins

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