Singapore’s Marina Bay New Year fireworks 2026
Singapore ushered in the new year in dazzling style as crowds at Marina Bay watched a crescendo of fireworks light up the night sky.
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A look at Hanoi’s AI traffic camera system
Since the AI Traffic Control Centre began operating, traffic flow at key intersections in Hanoi has improved, and more than 1,000 traffic violations have been detected in just one…
Singapore siblings supported teenage sister through 4 bouts of cancer
Sara Grace Kueh is a 4-time cancer survivor and a teen dancer. Her siblings, Isabelle Joy Kueh and Gabriel Anthony Kueh, share how they supported their little sister through the…
Paying more for green travel: Are levies and carbon taxes enough?
From October 2026, travellers departing Singapore will contribute to the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. But is this levy enough to tackle aviation’s carbon problem?
All aboard! Vietnam’s Long Thanh International Airport is ready for operation
Commercial test flights were held successfully on Monday, marking an important step towards its readiness for operation. The airport will officially welcome its first passengers…
100-year-old Singaporean ‘Batik Uncle’ still crushing it on the sewing machine
Ang Kum Siong, the founder of Wellie Batik, still goes to work every day, using his vintage sewing machine to make clothing and accessories. On Dec 13, a party was held in his…
Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
Edited by Susan Sim, the book "The Albatross File: Inside Separation" is a 488-page volume co-published by Straits Times Press and the National Archives of Singapore. It was…
Hanoi’s path to sustainable farming
The capital is working to ensure stable food production, protect natural resources, and build a resilient, eco-friendly agricultural sector.
Why did the Hong Kong fire spread so quickly?
The use of bamboo scaffolding has been a talking point after Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in over 60 years. While the cause is still under investigation, experts say materials…
Still waters, drowned lands: Hydroelectric dam devastates wildlife, livelihoods in Indonesia
The Indonesian government has rallied its forces to wage war against coal, forging a path toward green energy. However, there are concerns regarding the potential negative impacts…