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70% 
Page quality
61% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
25% 
Server
58% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
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File size
1,421.30 kB
Words
2018
Media files
74
Number of links
164 internal / 24 external

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Title
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The Straits Times - Breaking news, Singapore news, Asia and world news & multimedia
The page title should be shorter than 580 pixels. It is 781 pixels long. Optimize title
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Meta description
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The Straits Times - Get breaking news, exclusive stories, in-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content about Singapore, Asia and the world.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (935 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
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There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
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https://www.straitstimes.com/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
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Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: Germany
The following language is defined by HTML: en
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Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
This page contains 2018 words. That's ok.
34.4% of the text are stop words.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
25 paragraphs were found on this page.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 18.98 words is good.
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Mobile optimization
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A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1" is provided.
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Govt will provide help for as long as needed: PM Wong at launch of latest tranche of CDC vouchers
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Headings
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The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.
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H1 Govt will provide help for as long as needed: PM Wong at launch of latest tranche of CDC vouchers
H2 Top Stories
H2 Singapore News
H2 Videos
H2 Asia News
H2 Discover
H2 OPINION
H2 Insight
H2 LIFE
H2 PODCASTS
H2 INVEST
H2 SMART PARENTING
H2 Photos
H2 Most Popular
H2 BRANDED CONTENT
H3 Every S’porean household can claim $500 CDC vouchers from May 13
H3 Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen on S’pore’s place in the world, SAF’s evolution and 24 years in politics
H3 SAF looking to AI to reduce training risks, says Ng Eng Hen
H3 Changi’s T5 key to Singapore’s aviation hub status in the region, says regional industry chief
H3 Man, 40, arrested for attempted armed robbery in Tampines that injured 2 women
H3 NParks investigating another brutal cat death – this time in Punggol
H3 High Court orders Ng Yu Zhi’s bankruptcy trustees to accept $12m claim by defrauded investor
H3 S’pore monitoring rise in Covid-19 cases; no indication variants are more transmissible or severe
H3 NTU to launch new honours college in August with 500 students in first intake
H3 Supermarkets roll out promotion deals for those spending CDC vouchers
H3 E-bike rider taken to hospital after collision with car in Punggol
H3 Singapore’s economic outlook brightens on US-China de-escalation, but tariff uncertainty remains
H3 Some Tiong Bahru residents upset about HDB blocks being repainted a ‘gaudy’ purple without vote
H3 Monkey nuisance at Mandai Columbarium: Visitors asked not to leave food offerings unattended
H3 Walk through 1950s history at the newly reopened Chinatown Heritage Centre
H3 ‘Work from Hague’: Detained ex-Philippine leader Duterte wins mayor’s race, but can he govern?
H3 Trump blinked in trade war with China. Can South-east Asia get a break, too?
H3 Chinese exporters to US tread warily as tariff uncertainties linger
H3 Marcos’ grip on power shaken as Duterte allies, opposition surge in Philippines midterm polls
H3 The Week in Pictures: Vesak Day celebrations, new Pope Leo XIV
H3 GE2025: Vibes and victories of the S’pore election in visuals
H3 The Week in Pictures: Singapore general election, Vietnam War celebrations
H3 Singapore election: Full results for GE2025
H3 GE2025 surprises and new faces: Who are the election candidates you will be voting for
H3 GE2025: Where to catch election rallies and events
H3 GE2025 battle lines drawn: Who’s standing where in Singapore election
H3 All you need to know about Singapore’s general election
H3 Which are the seats to watch in GE2025, and how did the parties fare in past elections?
H3 GE2025: Which constituency are you in?
H3 What does Trump want from his Middle East tour?
H3 Doing good is good business. Here’s how to convince Singapore companies
H3 Why it’s important to read aloud to your kids – even after they can read themselves
H3 Athletes are often wanderers in search of adventure, just like Alexander-Arnold
H3 With a more discerning electorate, smaller opposition parties face an uncertain future
H3 Some 200 political families rule the Philippines. They are set to tighten their grip further
H3 How Malaysia’s looming fish trawling ban could affect your dining options
H3 Life coaching: Help, hype or hustle?
H3 This fitness trend will drive you up the wall
H3 Kim Kardashian tells Paris court she thought she was going to die in 2016 jewel heist
H3 French court finds actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexual assault on film set
H3 Taiwanese comedian-host Nono sentenced to 2½ years’ jail for attempted rape
H3 Feeling stuck in your career? Join the conversation on how to level up with ST Podcasts on June 3
H3 Podcast: Building up your adulting skill for mental health
H3 Podcast: In your 20s? Why it’s never too early to prepare for retirement
H3 Podcast: A view of the cemetery - why house-hunting in Jakarta is a challenge
H3 When sudden unemployment hits, it helps to have a financial plan in place
H3 When a friend borrows over $500k but refuses to pay it back
H3 The risk of giving personal loans to others
H3 Me and My Money: Venture builder ran a thriving business selling to his secondary schoolmates
H3 Inventor builds lightsabers, web-shooters in bedroom; sells movie gadgets to over 1,000 customers
H3 Hear Me Out: ChatGPT is not my friend, but it lends a late-night listening ear
H3 5-figure salaries, brand trips and yapping: Meet the regular S’pore folks turned live stream stars
H3 Lack of talent could put a damper on Singapore’s growing carbon services sector
H3 askST Jobs: Does your job prepare you to lead?
H3 Home renovation tips to help save money – and heartache
H3 More women in Singapore taking the leap into investing
H3 New AI chatbot by ST’s Headstart to answer your career-related questions
H3 More students applying to neighbourhood schools for DSA
H3 Fun With Kids: Museum of Ice Cream reopens, Tom and Jerry collectibles, Be@rbrick cartoon series
H3 Minor Issues: What I learnt from sending my son to national service
H3 Who says mum can’t... raise 3 kids and run 100km ultramarathons?
H3 In Pictures: Vesak Day celebrations
H3 Over $50k in gold coins, cash stolen from veteran artist Koeh Sia Yong’s home while he was in Bali
H3 Every S’porean household can claim $500 CDC vouchers from May 13 Duplicate text
H3 Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat and Ng Chee Meng ask Facebook user to withdraw Su Haijin allegations
H3 Woman sues mother for evicting her; judge dismisses her claim of right to stay indefinitely
H3 PAP to set up branches in at least 6 locations, including Punggol, Tampines and Tengah
H3 S’pore monitoring rise in Covid-19 cases; no indication variants are more transmissible or severe Duplicate text
H3 McDonald’s to launch first McSpicy Museum at Bugis Junction on May 13
H3 Supermarkets roll out promotion deals for those spending CDC vouchers Duplicate text
H3 3 weeks’ jail for man who tricked Tampines Town Council into paying extra $233,000 for water pumps
H3 Man taken to hospital after fire at Jalan Kayu HDB block; power disrupted for some
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The number of internal links is ok.
There are 24 external links on this page.

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