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Meet Ayaan, first orang utan conceived by artificial insemination, delivered via C-section at Mandai

He is the only repository of genes of a 48-year-old Sumatran orang utan named Charlie.

Students stand to win rewards, lucky draw prizes when activating ST accounts, reading

From May 20 to 31, The Straits Times is running the first of a multi-part rewards campaign for polytechnic and ITE students.

World’s largest nuclear fusion firm partners A*STAR to develop commercial power plant tech

Collaborations to develop nuclear energy were announced at Ecosperity and its partner summits.

H&M asks Singapore staff to reapply for jobs around Asia as part of restructuring

In a restructuring exercise that involves moving its Southeast Asia headquarters from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, the clothing retailer has asked staff to reapply for 178 available roles, including four in Singapore.

Snow City is closing. Here are 5 other attractions gone forever

A look back at theme parks and attractions that have come and gone in Singapore, all part of the childhood memories of people from different generations.

Work on AI missions has begun, starting with aviation sector: Josephine Teo

Together, these sectors involved in the National AI missions contributed 40 per cent to Singapore’s GDP in 2025.

Air New Zealand launches new direct flights between Singapore and Christchurch

The new service will operate three days a week starting from Oct 28.

Singapore pledges US$12 million to global health partnership to support pandemic preparedness

Singapore’s pledge of US$12 million (S$15.4 million) is a continuation of its earlier US$15 million contribution made in 2022.

IAEA experts to assess Singapore's nuclear infrastructure readiness starting 2027: PM Wong

The entire preparatory process and actual infrastructure development can take "well over 15 years" based on the experience of others, said PM Wong.

Singapore steps up health measures after Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda

Health advisories are now in place at all points of entry to Singapore for arriving and departing travellers.

SG Culture Pass expands access to Sing Lit with over 1,100 new titles and six additional bookstores

Singaporeans will now have access to over 2,600 eligible Sing Lit titles across 15 participating bookstores with 46 outlets islandwide.

Not an art installation: School uses CDs to minimise bird collisions

Kingfishers had been flying into the third-floor windows at Commonwealth Secondary School.

Lease for S’pore’s largest used-car hub set to be renewed till 2040 after owners pay $68m

The owners of Automobile Megamart still need to submit land survey reports and pay stamp duty.

3 shuttle buses to be rolled out during period of late opening along TEL

Services along the line will start later at 8.30am on Saturdays during the adjustment period.

Eight start-ups compete for funding awards totalling up to $4m at sustainability challenge final

The companies will pitch solutions for tackling carbon emissions and climate adaptation.

Three online retailers caught using misleading website features to pressure shoppers

The websites of Boarding Gate, Origin Sleep and Light in the box were found to have displayed features such as fake visitor counts and fabricated countdown timers to create artificial urgency.

A radiologist who spotted tumours on her own scan now dances competitively after surviving ovarian cancer

When Dr Anne Tan Kendrick spotted tumours during an ultrasound she performed on herself, she knew it was cancer. Years after surviving Stage 3 ovarian cancer, the mother of four has started dancing competitively – and…

Singapore gym starts inclusive fitness programme for visually impaired persons

Visually impaired individuals can attend free two-hour sessions every Saturday at Fire City Gym.

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NUS study finds photosynthesis could treat dry eye disease

The team engineered particles producing compounds which tackle dry eye disease when exposed to ambient light sources.

Opposition parties not in the House are still on the ground

PSP and RDU said they gather feedback from residents on bread-and-butter issues.