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πŸ“ˆ 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 268 653 subscribers, ranking 541 in the News & Media category and 4 in the Singapore region.

πŸ“Š Audience metrics and dynamics

Since its creation on Π½Π΅Π²Ρ–Π΄ΠΎΠΌΠΎ, the project has demonstrated rapid growth, gathering an audience of 268 653 subscribers.

According to the latest data from 15 June, 2026, the channel demonstrates stable activity. Although there has been a change in the number of participants by 402 over the last 30 days and by -1 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 30.22%. Within the first 24 hours after publication, content typically collects 22.88% reactions from the total number of subscribers.
  • Post reach: On average, each post receives 81 203 views. Within the first day, a publication typically gains 61 464 views.
  • Reactions and interaction: The audience actively supports content: the average number of reactions per post is 722.
  • Thematic interests: Content is focused on key topics such as feb, know, asia, authority, haze.

πŸ“ Description and content policy

The author describes the resource as a platform for expressing subjective opinions:
β€œStay in the know with the latest news from Singapore and around the world.”

Thanks to the high frequency of updates (latest data received on 16 June, 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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β›ˆοΈ News for your morning! Singapore Some Pine Grove owners raise legality concerns as estate attempts 5th collective sale at $1.78b READ: https://str.sg/s5ch Asia New train service links Johor Bahru Sentral to Pasir Gudang and Kulai READ: https://str.sg/LnAy World Iran and US to embark on 2 months of peace talks on June 19 READ: https://str.sg/vhys Sport Kylian Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal READ: https://str.sg/Yyi8 Stay in the know: https://str.sg/wyYP

(For subscribers) πŸ‘€ Have you ever noticed a red blotch in the whites of your eye? Red eyes are commonly caused by allergic o
(For subscribers) πŸ‘€ Have you ever noticed a red blotch in the whites of your eye? Red eyes are commonly caused by allergic or viral conjunctivitis, and may last for weeks or months. However, they can also indicate infections or other serious health conditions. What you need to know: https://str.sg/N2CLf Here are 5 ways to manage red eyes: https://str.sg/q3LA

⚽ Driven by one shared goal, a group of Singaporean spent about $20,000 and travelled over 16,000km to experience the excitem
⚽ Driven by one shared goal, a group of Singaporean spent about $20,000 and travelled over 16,000km to experience the excitement of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico. Planning for the trip started about a year ago as the group of close childhood friends wanted to celebrate turning 50 together. https://str.sg/ukN7

β˜” Short, thundery showers are expected over parts of Singapore on most days of the last 2 weeks of June. The showers are like
β˜” Short, thundery showers are expected over parts of Singapore on most days of the last 2 weeks of June. The showers are likely to occur during the late mornings and afternoons, said the Meterological Service Singapore. https://str.sg/Hidq

What’s it like working as a bodyguard for celebrities and protecting jewellery? Most will think that security is a very easy,
What’s it like working as a bodyguard for celebrities and protecting jewellery? Most will think that security is a very easy, low-end job, but William Tjen who has been a bodyguard for half his life said it also requires networking skills, planning and coordination. Read more in our series, On The Job: https://str.sg/LQpM Follow Headstart's new Instagram account: https://str.sg/kjWc #stheadstart

πŸ›’ Households can soon get groceries from Sheng Siong delivered in about an hour when a new service with foodpanda starts on
πŸ›’ Households can soon get groceries from Sheng Siong delivered in about an hour when a new service with foodpanda starts on June 22. Details: https://str.sg/46dsv

119 dengue cases were reported in Singapore in the second week of June, the highest weekly total so far this year. There were
119 dengue cases were reported in Singapore in the second week of June, the highest weekly total so far this year. There were 12 active clusters reported, including high-risk ones around Lentor and Yio Chu Kang. https://str.sg/pazQ

Yet to use your SG Culture Pass credits? πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Kit Chan is set to make her highly anticipated return to the Singapore stage wi
Yet to use your SG Culture Pass credits? πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Kit Chan is set to make her highly anticipated return to the Singapore stage with a show at the Indoor Stadium on Sept 19. https://str.sg/7qt9 Singapore Chinese Orchestra is celebrating its 30th anniversary with 30% off concert tickets. https://str.sg/HwbAg

☁️ News for your morning! World Trump says Iran deal is β€˜all signed’, details remain unclear READ: https://str.sg/GkrV Singapore Circle Line train services affected by β€˜minor delay’ on evening of June 15 READ: https://str.sg/D2ow Sport Cape Verde frustrate Spain with 0-0 draw on stunning World Cup debut READ: https://str.sg/r5qJ Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game READ: https://str.sg/k9kL Saudi Arabia pin back Uruguay to cap off string of World Cup surprise draws READ: https://str.sg/LrdJj Stay in the know: https://str.sg/wyYP

A Singaporean man has been arrested in Medan, Indonesia, for allegedly leading the production and distribution of vapes wrapp
A Singaporean man has been arrested in Medan, Indonesia, for allegedly leading the production and distribution of vapes wrapped in Labubu-branded packages. The ring earned at least $723,800, said the local authorities. https://str.sg/hfq3

⛴️ Batam Fast Ferry will be the first operator to start operations from the new Singapore Cruise Centre terminal at Harbourfr
⛴️ Batam Fast Ferry will be the first operator to start operations from the new Singapore Cruise Centre terminal at Harbourfront on July 7. All other ferry operators and cruise operations are set to follow suit from July 15. https://str.sg/9FXd

Singapore will be switching to the new ERP 2 system from Jan 1, 2027. 🚘 Motorists can expect new features such as alerts bef
Singapore will be switching to the new ERP 2 system from Jan 1, 2027. 🚘 Motorists can expect new features such as alerts before an ERP charging point and roadside electronic parking payment. How these work: https://str.sg/smDa

πŸ§’πŸ»πŸŽ’ P1 registration for the 2027 cohort begins on June 30. To help you plan, check out the registration trends from the last 4 years to gauge demand and estimate your child’s chances of getting a place at your school of choice: https://str.sg/CMTp

Starbucks stores across South Korea will close for half a day on June 22 so that its employees can attend history lessons, th
Starbucks stores across South Korea will close for half a day on June 22 so that its employees can attend history lessons, the first such simultaneous closure since 1999. The coffee giant faced public backlash last month when it ran a promotion that referenced a highly sensitive 1980s massacre to sell tumblers. https://str.sg/ebLK

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Japan football fans, armed with inflated blue plastic bags, were seen picking up litter after the country's World Cup match against Netherlands in Dallas. ST’s Deepanraj Ganesan speaks to fans on the ground. https://str.sg/DgHw

More retrenchments were reported in Singapore in Q1 of 2026 as the number of job vacancies fell. 3,830 people were retrenched
More retrenchments were reported in Singapore in Q1 of 2026 as the number of job vacancies fell. 3,830 people were retrenched in the first 3 months of the year, the highest quarterly figure since Q3 of 2023. https://str.sg/KQuP

Resale condominium units are staying on the market longer, as buyers take their time and sellers hold firm on prices. Listing
Resale condominium units are staying on the market longer, as buyers take their time and sellers hold firm on prices. Listings remain online nearly twice as long as they did during the post-Covid-19 market peak. https://str.sg/8GJL

🀭 How can we add a little more whimsy to our day? In this episode of Headstart On Record, award-winning clown and actor Shan
🀭 How can we add a little more whimsy to our day? In this episode of Headstart On Record, award-winning clown and actor Shanice Stanislaus discusses whether Singaporeans are too uptight to be funny and how we can use humour to be less hard on ourselves. Listen here: https://str.sg/xRuN Follow Headstart's new Instagram account: https://str.sg/kjWc #stheadstart

β›ˆ News for your morning! Singapore Singapore's revised driving licence requirements extended to all EVs up to 3,000kg from June 15 READ: https://str.sg/JDLwa No transaction fees and third-party apps: S'pore travellers cheer expanded payment options in China READ: https://str.sg/seyL Sport Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 after early scare READ: https://str.sg/8NPi Business Oil falls over 4% after US and Iran reach peace deal, to reopen Strait of Hormuz READ: https://str.sg/usCc Stay in the know: https://str.sg/wyYP

⚽️ World Cup 2026: Japan held the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling Group F opener. https://str.sg/yDnz
⚽️ World Cup 2026: Japan held the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling Group F opener. https://str.sg/yDnz