The Straits Times
Stay in the know with the latest news from Singapore and around the world.
Show moreπ Analytical overview of Telegram channel The Straits Times
Channel The Straits Times (@thestraitstimes) in the English language segment is an active participant. Currently, the community unites 269 050 subscribers, ranking 547 in the News & Media category and 3 in the Singapore region.
π Audience metrics and dynamics
Since its creation on Π½Π΅Π²ΡΠ΄ΠΎΠΌΠΎ, the project has demonstrated rapid growth, gathering an audience of 269 050 subscribers.
According to the latest data from 02 August, 2026, the channel demonstrates stable activity. Although there has been a change in the number of participants by 303 over the last 30 days and by -23 over the last 24 hours, overall reach remains high.
- Verification status: Verified (Officially confirmed by Telegram)
- Engagement rate (ER): The average audience engagement rate is 28.69%. Within the first 24 hours after publication, content typically collects 23.25% reactions from the total number of subscribers.
- Post reach: On average, each post receives 77 195 views. Within the first day, a publication typically gains 62 548 views.
- Reactions and interaction: The audience actively supports content: the average number of reactions per post is 721.
- Thematic interests: Content is focused on key topics such as feb, know, asia, authority, haze.
π Description and content policy
The author describes the resource as a platform for expressing subjective opinions:
βStay in the know with the latest news from Singapore and around the world.β
Thanks to the high frequency of updates (latest data received on 03 August, 2026), the channel maintains relevance and a high level of publication reach. Analytics show that the audience actively interacts with content, making it an important point of influence in the News & Media category.
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| Date | Subscriber Growth | Mentions | Channels | |
| 03 August | +4 | |||
| 02 August | +2 | |||
| 01 August | +16 |
| 2 | Middle-income households in Singapore are feeling the biggest squeeze from inflation. Whatβs driving up prices and how can you better manage your finances? https://str.sg/FHc4 | 39 948 |
| 3 | Thinking of celebrating Singaporeβs birthday with a trip to Malaysia? π«£
Motorists should expect βvery heavy trafficβ at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints over the upcoming National Day long weekend from Aug 7 to 10, said ICA. https://str.sg/DZAi | 43 583 |
| 4 | Natural hair colours have long been associated with competence and professionalism, and it appears that the view still persists in some industries.
But it's 2026, and more people are embracing bold hair as a form of self-expression. What is with the resistance to fun colours at work? https://str.sg/vhBNf
Follow Headstart's Instagram account: https://str.sg/kjWc
#stheadstart | 41 542 |
| 5 | The US has been hit by an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis, with thousands of infections so far.
What is cyclosporiasis, and could a similar outbreak happen in Singapore? Hereβs what you need to know: https://str.sg/hTpQ
Get real-time updates on our new live blog: https://str.sg/9WAf | 39 691 |
| 6 | PM Lawrence Wong's National Day Message will be broadcast on Aug 8 from 6.45pm. https://str.sg/M2Ek | 42 963 |
| 7 | 4 Singaporeans were among the 65 people arrested in Vietnam for allegedly running a Kpod trafficking ring.
The group injected etomidate into e-cigarette pods before distributing the products through local dealers, according to the police. https://str.sg/mUD4 | 46 824 |
| 8 | More people in their 20s, 30s and early 40s are being diagnosed with cancer across Singapore and worldwide.
Here's why cancer in young adults is rising, and why their needs are different. https://str.sg/a7mB | 48 894 |
| 9 | π°How long would you wait before asking a friend to repay you for their share of last night's dinner?
In this episode of Headstart On Record, we unpack how to navigate money conversations with friends β while staying true to your own financial values.
From meals to weddings to travelling together, we cover it all. Listen here: https://str.sg/xRuN
Follow Headstart's Instagram account: https://str.sg/kjWc
#stheadstart | 49 769 |
| 10 | β News for your morning!
Singapore
WP to table a motion setting out its vision for Singaporeβs economy in Parliament on Aug 4
READ:Β https://str.sg/7TQt
Aidha launches free financial education course, in-person helpdesk for domestic workers in Sβpore
READ:Β https://str.sg/B7TN
NKF pushes for more sustainable dialysis to reduce carbon footprint and ease staffβs back pain
READ:Β https://str.sg/tnFK
Sport
Shannon Tan finishes tied-sixth at Womenβs British Open for her best result at a Major
READ:Β https://str.sg/WQsr
Stay in the know: https://str.sg/wyYP | 51 560 |
| 11 | Fatal Clementi blaze: A dry rising main was not in proper working condition, hampering firefighting operations onΒ July 31.
The town council said it will conduct further checks at other blocks under its management as a precautionary measure. https://str.sg/baZz | 64 845 |
| 12 | Clarence Ching knows what it is like to grow up believing he was never quiteΒ good enough. When he was placed in the Normal stream in secondary school, he felt like a failure.
Today, heβs opening doors for students like him with his social mobility charity. Read his story: https://str.sg/jao8 | 66 309 |
| 13 | A man in Woodlands has been arrested for allegedly using a catapult to shoot marbles at a flock of birds and damaging a window in the process. https://str.sg/CWuR | 67 353 |
| 14 | βοΈπ₯΅ South Korea has set a new highest temperature record again this week.
The city of Yangsan hit 42.5 deg C today, the 5th consecutive day the mercury has exceeded 40 deg C. https://str.sg/85Bj | 71 325 |
| 15 | Whatβs a local noodle dish often eaten with only a spoon? If you answered KATONG LAKSA, you're a step closer to solving todayβs puzzle!
Play ST and NLBβs weekly crossword that comes with a local twist: https://str.sg/hEr2 | 73 781 |
| 16 | π’ Police have closed access to areas near the National Stadium due to crowding at the NDP 2026 Preview.
The public are advised to avoid these places: https://str.sg/nvoJU | 79 285 |
| 17 | One person has died and 2 firefighters were taken to hospital with burn injuries after a fire broke out in a Clementi flat.
The person was believed to have been living alone, and was found trapped in the kitchen when the firefighters arrived. https://str.sg/wKzAr | 80 688 |
| 18 | Workers over 40 in Singapore are laying bare their feelings on social media after losing their jobs.
In these videos, they share the raw emotion of being stripped of something vital to their identity at an age when many of their peers are at the peak of their careers. https://str.sg/JovTi | 74 154 |
| 19 | Strict security measures will be in place around the National Stadium for NDP 2026.
All people and vehicles entering or within the zone will be checked, and police may refuse entry or remove individuals. https://str.sg/hDgL | 69 236 |
| 20 | This week's trending stories:
πΈπ¬ NDP 2026: Performers turn up the energy to bring parade's mascots to life: https://str.sg/JmyiV
π FairPrice Finest at Hougang Mall, kids concepts at NEX: Heartland mall revamps to look forward to: https://str.sg/86hQ
πͺ From failing O levels to a PhD in public health: How this NUS grad redefined success for himself: https://str.sg/MKmj | 65 202 |
