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Straits Times Marks 180th Anniversary With Digital Refresh and Community Drive

Government funding underwrites ST’s push for a faster, personalized digital experience alongside strengthened community ties.

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Overview

  • ST celebrated its 180th anniversary at a gala dinner in Jewel Changi Airport, unveiling a refreshed web and app interface alongside a free exhibition on Singapore’s milestones.
  • Prime Minister Lawrence Wong affirmed the government’s full support for The Straits Times through S$900 million in SPH Media Trust funding over five years with up to S$180 million annually, warning against partisan or billionaire control.
  • Editor Jaime Ho said ST will deepen community-driven journalism via new Conversations forums and a quiz competition engaging 6,000 students.
  • The redesigned digital platform features a cleaner interface, faster performance, AI-driven tools and personalized news feeds to enhance reader engagement.
  • Wong also said the print edition will evolve in style, tone and length over the next decade to remain relevant and useful to future readers.