Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted

KATHMANDU, Aug 30 - Three months before a wall of water, mud and rock killed hundreds when it hurtled down a Himalayan valley bordering Nepal and China, experts and officials from both countries met in Kathmandu to discuss the risk of such disasters.

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Mega projects in Singapore’s road map could unlock multi-decade investment story: OCBC

The new initiatives are set to lift infrastructure, construction, power and tourism sectors.

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STI at 60: The index that grew with Singapore

The Straits Times Index reflects how the Republic has grown from a local trading hub into a regional powerhouse.

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Investing is risky, but staying out of the market is a sure way to lose money to inflation: Syfe CEO

Dhruv Arora pointed to the steady erosion inflation inflicts on the real value of savings.

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How Singapore turns billion-dollar science research into real-world success

The Straits Times recaps some of the success stories that emerged from Singapore’s RIE efforts.

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How one woman gives children from low-income families a space to be themselves

The Tak Takut Kids Club gives children a place where they can play, express themselves and talk to adults they trust.

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New private not-for-profit hospital to be located in the east due to high occupancy rates: MOH

The new private hospital, first announced in 2024, will have 300 to 400 beds.

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Self-claimed wealth gurus who drove Lamborghinis now made bankrupt; investors worry about their $5m

Both men declared bankrupt; investors worry about funds they placed in various property deals.

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More than 300 cooling centres to open if S’pore faces heatwave: New heat office

The new office is also looking at heat thresholds for vulnerable groups and heat's impact on critical infrastructure.

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Keeping the ghost festival alive



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What’s behind the school violence haunting the Philippines – and what can be done?

The Philippines has more than 45,000 schools nationwide but fewer than 1,000 counsellors.

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Singing, dancing, banter: The ones who keep the show going



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The old, the young, the MPs: The ones who attend the festivities



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Nepali rescue workers test aid delivery by drone

They now plan to take their findings to authorities, who can assess whether this method could accelerate humanitarian relief.

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News as it happens: Aug 31-Sept 4, 2026

Follow the latest updates on ST.

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Bessent says yen moves ‘pretty contained’ and not disorderly

Bessent expects BOJ’s Ueda to 'do right thing' on rates.

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Oil jumps at week’s open as US military hits Iranian launchers

The US military struck Iranian rocket launchers preparing to send mines into the waterway on Aug 30.

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Pilgrims to flood-stricken Nepal sought the divine at sacred mountain

Mount Kailash is a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs, and Bon followers.

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N. Sumatra tourism sites closed as Mount Sinabung volcanic activity increases

Those within a 3km radius of the volcano's summit are advised to avoid conducting activities.

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