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Spain Spain · Madrid Completed: Apr 15, 2026 23:04 UTC
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Desktop 1440 × 900

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C73

Site Health

Score: 73 / 100

Based on 8 categories, 0 sections

Room to improve — your 45.0s load time is above Google's 2.5s 'Good' threshold.

Good foundation, but a few gaps could be exploited.

Major barriers for users with disabilities — up to 15% of your audience.

Well-optimized for search — your content is discoverable.

Solid infrastructure — fast server responses across the board.

Mostly compliant — a few items need attention.

Rich content metadata — your pages look great everywhere.

High page weight means excess energy use and carbon emissions per visit.

How is this calculated?

The overall score is a weighted average of individual category scores. Categories with more impact on user experience and security carry more weight.

Performance 25%Security 25%Accessibility 15%SEO 10%Infrastructure 10%Compliance 8%Content 5%Sustainability 2%

Weights reflect general web best practices. Individual needs may differ.

How the composite score is calculated

How you compare

Drupal sites average 75
At average
Better than 13% of Drupal sites See full Drupal benchmark →
Amazon Route 53 sites average 72
At average
Better than 50% of Amazon Route 53 sites See full Amazon Route 53 benchmark →

Top Priorities (5)

1

Page weighs 43.2 MB (7.1 MB transferred)

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Performance › Page Weight Budget
2

5 control(s) without accessible label

Accessibility issues exclude users with disabilities — up to 15% of your potential audience.

Accessibility › Form Accessibility
3

Soft 404: server returns HTTP 200 for non-existent pages

Accessibility issues exclude users with disabilities — up to 15% of your potential audience.

Accessibility › 404 Error Page
4

503 third-party resources (100% of weight)

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Performance › Page Weight Inventory
5

504 HTTP requests — consider bundling or reducing

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Performance › Page Weight Budget
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Fix Priority Matrix

5 findings

Quick Wins

0

High impact, low effort — start here.

Nothing in this quadrant — good news.

Strategic

5

High impact, requires investment.

Easy Improvements

0

Small gains, minimal effort.

Nothing in this quadrant — good news.

Deprioritize

0

Low impact, high effort — do last.

Nothing in this quadrant — good news.

← Low effort High effort →
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What fixing these means

Your site performs reasonably well, but a few targeted fixes could meaningfully improve results. Your LCP of 45.0s exceeds Google's 2.5s 'Good' threshold and the 3 performance issues below directly contribute to it. Accessibility issues exclude users who rely on assistive technology — an estimated 15% of your potential audience. Addressing the critical issues below would have the most immediate impact on your conversion rate.

Your LCP is 45.0s — fixing the 3 performance criticals could bring it under Google's 2.5s 'Good' threshold.
2 accessibility issues exclude users who rely on assistive technology.

Return on Investment

€765 investment → €1.65/month returns + EUR 120,500,000 risk avoided

Payback period: > 2 years First-year ROI: -97%

Investment

€765

9h · 5 findings

Monthly returns

€1.65 /mo

~€20 / year

  • Bandwidth savings €1.65

Regulatory risk avoided

EUR 120,500,000

if kept compliant

  • ePrivacy Directive EUR 100,000,000
  • GDPR EUR 20,000,000
  • EAA EUR 500,000

Figures combine localized regulatory fine ceilings, search/conversion value priced against local CPC, and bandwidth waste estimates. Results depend on implementation quality and audience composition. Not legal or financial advice.

Full methodology & sources

Estimated Remediation Cost

€765

9.0 developer hours at €85/hr

Based on European Union rates (€85/hr)

Cost by category

Cost by effort level

Adjust assumptions
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Rates reflect fully-loaded developer cost including overhead

How developer rates are sourced

What Inaction Is Costing You

€10,041,668 / month at risk

~€120,500,020 / year if left unfixed

Compliance Risk

€120,500,000

ePrivacy DirectiveGDPREAA
  • No privacy policy link detected
    GDPR: EUR 10,000 – EUR 20,000,000
  • 5 advertising/retargeting trackers detected
    GDPR: EUR 10,000 – EUR 20,000,000
  • Trackers detected but no cookie policy found
    GDPR: EUR 5,000 – EUR 10,000,000

+19 more

Bandwidth Waste

€1.65 /mo

22221.9 MB/mo × 0.074 EUR/GB

  • Optimize transfer: save ~2.2 MB per page load
    Saves €1.65/mo

Compliance figures represent the statutory maximum fine for the most severe triggered category, capped per regulation — not the sum of per-finding penalties. Based on published regulatory fine ranges. This is not legal advice.

Compliance methodology · SEO assumptions · Bandwidth model

Your performance is already good — improvements may show diminishing returns

Unique monthly visitors from your analytics

Purchases, signups, or key actions

Optional — for revenue estimation

additional conversions/month

more engaged visitors from reduced bounce

potential monthly revenue
Current bounce (est.)
After fixes (est.)
Estimated bounce reduction

Fix 3 critical issues to capture this value

How this is calculated

Based on Google/Deloitte research ("Milliseconds Make Millions") showing a ~7% bounce rate increase per additional second of LCP above the 2.5s "Good" threshold.

Your site's LCP: → estimated after fixes.

These are estimates based on industry research — actual results vary

Bounce-rate model & assumptions

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Lighthouse Scores

Industry-standard audits powered by Google Lighthouse.

25
Performance Overall performance score (0–100) based on Core Web Vitals and other metrics. 90+ is good.
95
Accessibility Measures how accessible the page is for users with disabilities. Checks color contrast, ARIA labels, and semantic HTML.
77
Best Practices Checks for modern web development best practices including HTTPS, no console errors, and secure JavaScript.
100
SEO Measures basic SEO optimizations: meta tags, crawlability, link text, and mobile friendliness.

Core Web Vitals

Key metrics that affect user experience.

First Contentful Paint First Contentful Paint — how long until the browser renders the first piece of content. Under 1.8s is good.

17.94 s

Largest Contentful Paint Largest Contentful Paint — how long until the largest visible element loads. Under 2.5s is good.

45.04 s

Total Blocking Time Total Blocking Time — total time the main thread was blocked, preventing user input. Under 200ms is good.

3.67 s

Cumulative Layout Shift Cumulative Layout Shift — measures visual stability. How much the page layout shifts during loading. Under 0.1 is good.

0.044

Speed Index Speed Index — how quickly content is visually displayed during load. Under 3.4s is good.

17.94 s

Time to Interactive Time to Interactive — how long until the page is fully interactive and responds to user input. Under 3.8s is good.

52.10 s

Detailed Report

Audit breakdown by category with detailed findings.

25

Performance

Insights

Remove large, duplicate JavaScript modules from bundles to reduce unnecessary bytes consumed by network activity.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Polyfills and transforms enable older browsers to use new JavaScript features. However, many aren't necessary for modern browsers. Consider modifying your JavaScript build process to not transpile Baseline features, unless you know you must support older browsers. Learn why most sites can deploy ES6+ code without transpiling

Why this matters

Shipping ES5 transpiled code to modern browsers wastes bytes — every user with an evergreen browser pays for compatibility you don't need.

Learn more

Most users today run browsers that natively support ES6+, async/await, optional chaining, and the rest of modern JavaScript. Transpiling to ES5 'just in case' adds 20-40% to your bundle for no benefit. Configure your build to target a modern browserslist, or ship a differential bundle pair (modern + legacy) with the module/nomodule pattern.

Source: Google web.dev / Lighthouse

3rd party code can significantly impact load performance. Reduce and defer loading of 3rd party code to prioritize your page's content.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Consider setting font-display to swap or optional to ensure text is consistently visible. swap can be further optimized to mitigate layout shifts with font metric overrides.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

A forced reflow occurs when JavaScript queries geometric properties (such as offsetWidth) after styles have been invalidated by a change to the DOM state. This can result in poor performance. Learn more about forced reflows and possible mitigations.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

headings: [map[key:source label:Source valueType:source-location] map[granularity:1 key:reflowTime label:Total reflow time valueType:ms]]
items: [map[reflowTime:16.947 source:map[type:text value:[unattributed]]] map[reflowTime:6.131 source:map[column:449 line:19 type:source-location url:/_/mss/boq-content-ads-contributor/_/js/k=boq-content-ads-contributor.ContributorServingResponseClientJs.en_US.WQSjKtkEYiM.es5.O/d=1/exm=kernel_loader,loader_js_executable/ed=1/rs=AJlcJMwIx8fty2eKv_YgAn45g2tx1JaJ2w/m=web_iab_tcf_v2_wall_executable urlProvider:network]] map[reflowTime:1.402 source:map[column:20647 line:2 type:source-location url:https://cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/unip/1009627/tfa.js urlProvider:network]]]

Optimize LCP by making the LCP image discoverable from the HTML immediately, and avoiding lazy-loading

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

lhId: page-0-IMG
nodeLabel: Vehicles on a road in the Bukit Bintang business area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
path: 1,HTML,1,BODY,7,DIV,6,MAIN,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,A,0,DIV,1,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,PICTURE,3,IMG
selector: div > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
snippet: <img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b48a69135db36b297be5…" alt="Vehicles on a road in the Bukit Bintang business area in Kuala Lumpur, Mal…" class="aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover" data-testid="image-test-id" loading="eager">

Avoid chaining critical requests by reducing the length of chains, reducing the download size of resources, or deferring the download of unnecessary resources to improve page load.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

description: [preconnect](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/performance/uses-rel-preconnect/) hints help the browser establish a connection earlier in the page load, saving time when the first request for that origin is made. The following are the origins that the page preconnected to.
title: Preconnected origins
value: no origins were preconnected
description: Add [preconnect](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/performance/uses-rel-preconnect/) hints to your most important origins, but try to use no more than 4.
title: Preconnect candidates
value: No additional origins are good candidates for preconnecting

Requests are blocking the page's initial render, which may delay LCP. Deferring or inlining can move these network requests out of the critical path.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

A long cache lifetime can speed up repeat visits to your page. Learn more about caching.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

RequestCache TTLTransfer Size
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/1070961/trc/3/json?tim=1776294143381&data=%7B%22id%22%3A...0.0 ms1.5 KiB
/collect?v=2&fmt=js&pid=4509449&time=1776294141853&url=ht...0.0 ms547 B
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/apm-init.js0.0 ms544 B
/tr/?id=482635362449466&ev=PageView&dl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww....0.0 ms16 B
/tr/?id=3863165310419999&ev=PageView&dl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww...0.0 ms16 B
/tr/?id=482635362449466&ev=ViewContent&dl=https%3A%2F%2Fw...0.0 ms16 B
/tr/?id=3863165310419999&ev=ViewContent&dl=https%3A%2F%2F...0.0 ms16 B
/5f876161-9740-4cc8-9b64-4585990b2690-web.js900.0 s0 B
/signals/config/482635362449466?v=2.9.298&r=stable&domain...1200.0 s0 B
connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js1200.0 s0 B
widgets.outbrain.com/outbrain.js14500.0 s0 B
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/prebid.js0.0 ms0 B
sg-config.sensic.net/s2s-web.js1209600.0 s0 B
/signals/config/3863165310419999?v=2.9.298&r=stable&domai...1200.0 s0 B
cdn.binsiad.com/ins-ag/ins-ag.min.js?e=13600.0 s0 B
static.chartbeat.com/js/chartbeat_video.js86400.0 s0 B
cdp.sph.com.sg/activation/activation.js60.0 s0 B
/public/client_js/capiParamBuilder/clientParamBuilder.bun...0.0 ms0 B
amplify.outbrain.com/cp/obtp.js1200.0 s0 B
snap.licdn.com/li.lms-analytics/insight.min.js86400.0 s0 B
www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js7200.0 s0 B
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/apm-runtime.js0.0 ms0 B
static.chartbeat.com/js/chartbeat_mab.js86400.0 s0 B
sb.scorecardresearch.com/internal-cs/default/beacon-and.js86400.0 s0 B
s.yimg.com/wi/ytc.js0.0 ms0 B
cdn.browsiprod.com/web-vitals/web-vitals-4.2.3.js0.0 ms0 B
widgets.outbrain.com/keystone/injections/ob_extra_injections.js?e=114400.0 s0 B
pm-widget.taboola.com/sphmedia-straitstimes/load.js3600.0 s0 B
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/api2/logo_48.png604800.0 s0 B
cdn.sphlabs.com/suid/suid.min.js0.0 ms0 B
static.chartbeat.com/js/chartbeat_brightcove_plugin.js86400.0 s0 B
widget-pixels.outbrain.com/widget/detect/px.gif?ch=114400.0 s0 B

Reducing the download time of images can improve the perceived load time of the page and LCP. Learn more about optimizing image size

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

URLResource SizeEst Savings
image-alt div.flex > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/64fa395b26bd44db2d617ce69f380b555f5f3...54.8 KiB49.6 KiB

These insights are also available in the Chrome DevTools Performance Panel - record a trace to view more detailed information.

Time to Interactive is the amount of time it takes for the page to become fully interactive. Learn more about the Time to Interactive metric.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

TTI

Redirects introduce additional delays before the page can be loaded. Learn how to avoid page redirects.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

The maximum potential First Input Delay that your users could experience is the duration of the longest task. Learn more about the Maximum Potential First Input Delay metric.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Diagnostics

Minifying JavaScript files can reduce payload sizes and script parse time. Learn how to minify JavaScript.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Reduce unused JavaScript and defer loading scripts until they are required to decrease bytes consumed by network activity. Learn how to reduce unused JavaScript.

Why this matters

Multi-megabyte JavaScript bundles delay every interactive feature on the page.

Learn more

This is the Lighthouse audit fired when too much JS is shipped relative to what executes. The fix isn't a config flag — it requires bundle analysis (webpack-bundle-analyzer, rollup-plugin-visualizer), splitting routes into chunks, lazy-loading off-screen components, and removing unused dependencies. Fundamentally different from minification: minifying reduces byte count, this reduces what's downloaded at all.

Source: Google web.dev / Lighthouse

Estimated savings: 17.5 s 3.9 MiB
URLTransfer SizeEst Savings
cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/sphmedia-straitstimes/loader.js317.9 KiB230.2 KiB
cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/sphmedia-straitstimes/loader.js317.9 KiB202.7 KiB
cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/sphmedia-straitstimes/loader.js317.9 KiB201.1 KiB
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/gTpTIWhbKpxADzTzkcabhXN4/recaptcha__en.js361.8 KiB189.0 KiB
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/gTpTIWhbKpxADzTzkcabhXN4/recaptcha__en.js361.8 KiB176.8 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604100101/pubads_impl.js186.4 KiB139.9 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604100101/pubads_impl.js186.4 KiB129.8 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604100101/pubads_impl.js186.4 KiB129.4 KiB
/5f876161-9740-4cc8-9b64-4585990b2690-web.js135.6 KiB126.8 KiB
/5f876161-9740-4cc8-9b64-4585990b2690-web.js135.6 KiB126.8 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/mySPH.js200.9 KiB111.7 KiB
widgets.outbrain.com/outbrain.js109.3 KiB87.4 KiB
widgets.outbrain.com/outbrain.js109.3 KiB87.0 KiB
accounts.google.com/gsi/client?hl=en95.3 KiB80.1 KiB
accounts.google.com/gsi/client?hl=en95.3 KiB79.4 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/mySPH.js200.9 KiB78.9 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/mySPH.js200.9 KiB78.9 KiB
/gtm.js?id=GTM-W22QHZ9&gtm_auth=&gtm_preview=&gtm_cookies...164.9 KiB78.0 KiB
/gtag/destination?id=G-MQEMTJBF6J&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1&bs=ctrl2171.9 KiB70.6 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-5Q7WW3V154.0 KiB67.8 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-5Q7WW3V154.0 KiB66.7 KiB
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/prebid.js86.6 KiB66.2 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-MSJW4DM126.2 KiB63.4 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-MQEMTJBF6J&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1&bs=ctrl171.9 KiB63.2 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-MSJW4DM126.2 KiB62.5 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-MSJW4DM126.2 KiB61.3 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-MQEMTJBF6J&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1171.8 KiB61.0 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=AW-11182457166&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1&bs=ctrl147.0 KiB60.1 KiB
/gtm.js?id=GTM-W22QHZ9&gtm_auth=&gtm_preview=&gtm_cookies...164.9 KiB59.3 KiB
/gtm.js?id=GTM-W22QHZ9&gtm_auth=&gtm_preview=&gtm_cookies...164.9 KiB59.0 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=AW-11182457166&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1146.9 KiB58.9 KiB
www.straitstimes.com/assets/Header-DAHl8Ww9.js93.7 KiB47.3 KiB
www.straitstimes.com/assets/Header-DAHl8Ww9.js93.7 KiB47.3 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/slo-DqbJY3hR.js54.8 KiB45.8 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/slo-DqbJY3hR.js54.8 KiB45.8 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/slo-DqbJY3hR.js54.8 KiB45.8 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/shared-DZldSxg-.js54.6 KiB42.6 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/shared-DZldSxg-.js54.6 KiB41.7 KiB
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/prebid.js86.6 KiB38.8 KiB
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/prebid.js86.6 KiB38.7 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/shared-DZldSxg-.js54.6 KiB38.3 KiB
/signals/config/482635362449466?v=2.9.298&r=stable&domain...128.6 KiB36.8 KiB
/signals/config/482635362449466?v=2.9.298&r=stable&domain...128.6 KiB36.8 KiB
fundingchoicesmessages.google.com/i/5908?ers=368.8 KiB36.7 KiB
fundingchoicesmessages.google.com/i/5908?ers=368.8 KiB36.1 KiB
connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js96.3 KiB32.0 KiB
connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js96.3 KiB31.9 KiB
www.straitstimes.com/assets/chunk-LFPYN7LY-DCc6lfyo.js41.5 KiB28.4 KiB
www.straitstimes.com/assets/chunk-LFPYN7LY-DCc6lfyo.js41.5 KiB27.3 KiB
www.straitstimes.com/assets/chunk-LFPYN7LY-DCc6lfyo.js41.5 KiB27.1 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/vendor-T5xokiH6.js40.2 KiB25.5 KiB
/public/client_js/capiParamBuilder/clientParamBuilder.bun...62.8 KiB25.5 KiB
/public/client_js/capiParamBuilder/clientParamBuilder.bun...62.8 KiB25.5 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/vendor-T5xokiH6.js40.2 KiB24.4 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/vendor-T5xokiH6.js40.2 KiB24.4 KiB
www.straitstimes.com/assets/entry.client-CE5Ar-Qq.js57.7 KiB21.8 KiB

Consider reducing the time spent parsing, compiling, and executing JS. You may find delivering smaller JS payloads helps with this. Learn how to reduce Javascript execution time.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

URLTotal CPU TimeScript EvaluationScript Parse
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www.straitstimes.com/assets/entry.client-CE5Ar-Qq.js3.4 s3.2 s31 ms
Unattributable3.4 s754 ms0.0 ms
cdn.sphlabs.com/suid/suid.min.js2.2 s2.2 s2.0 ms
www.straitstimes.com/global2.0 s282 ms47 ms
cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/sphmedia-straitstimes/loader.js1.3 s728 ms390 ms
/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604100101/pubads_impl.js1.1 s701 ms279 ms
/gtm.js?id=GTM-W22QHZ9&gtm_auth=&gtm_preview=&gtm_cookies...743 ms520 ms202 ms
cdp.sph.com.sg/activation/activation.js636 ms612 ms19 ms
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/gTpTIWhbKpxADzTzkcabhXN4/recaptcha__en.js633 ms349 ms265 ms
/signals/config/482635362449466?v=2.9.298&r=stable&domain...627 ms508 ms113 ms
pm-widget.taboola.com/sphmedia-straitstimes/pmk-20220605.1.js540 ms507 ms28 ms
/signals/config/3863165310419999?v=2.9.298&r=stable&domai...487 ms424 ms26 ms
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-5Q7WW3V478 ms332 ms144 ms
fundingchoicesmessages.google.com/i/5908?ers=3472 ms430 ms33 ms
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-MQEMTJBF6J&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1393 ms343 ms46 ms
connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js384 ms241 ms86 ms
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www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-MSJW4DM361 ms212 ms148 ms
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widgets.outbrain.com/outbrain.js302 ms192 ms93 ms
/gtag/destination?id=G-MQEMTJBF6J&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1&bs=ctrl2260 ms207 ms52 ms
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/mySPH.js258 ms168 ms70 ms
static.chartbeat.com/js/chartbeat_video.js203 ms174 ms25 ms
securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/tag/js/gpt.js202 ms152 ms49 ms
sg-config.sensic.net/s2s-web.js191 ms152 ms33 ms
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adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/apm-runtime.js162 ms152 ms8.9 ms
js-agent.newrelic.com/nr-spa-1.290.1.min.js138 ms126 ms9.4 ms
static.chartbeat.com/js/chartbeat_mab.js130 ms107 ms18 ms
accounts.google.com/gsi/client?hl=en122 ms52 ms68 ms
www.straitstimes.com/assets/root-CrwsbqOS.css122 ms0.0 ms0.0 ms
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www.straitstimes.com/assets/root-HqCk4fmC.js110 ms39 ms29 ms
www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js93 ms70 ms23 ms
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/shared-DZldSxg-.js87 ms57 ms24 ms
cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/unip/1070961/tfa.js75 ms67 ms7.5 ms
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Consider reducing the time spent parsing, compiling and executing JS. You may find delivering smaller JS payloads helps with this. Learn how to minimize main-thread work

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

CategoryTime Spent
Script Evaluation20.7 s
Other3.9 s
Script Parsing & Compilation3.2 s
Style & Layout961 ms
Garbage Collection656 ms
Parse HTML & CSS438 ms
Rendering340 ms

Many navigations are performed by going back to a previous page, or forwards again. The back/forward cache (bfcache) can speed up these return navigations. Learn more about the bfcache

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failure reasonFailure type
The page has an unload handler in the main frame.Actionable

Minifying CSS files can reduce network payload sizes. Learn how to minify CSS.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Reduce unused rules from stylesheets and defer CSS not used for above-the-fold content to decrease bytes consumed by network activity. Learn how to reduce unused CSS.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Set an explicit width and height on image elements to reduce layout shifts and improve CLS. Learn how to set image dimensions

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

URL
Subscribe Placeholder div#footer-body > div.text-left > a.flex > img.footer-subscribe-image
www.straitstimes.com/assets/subscribe-placeholder-CAZVQ3f8.png
Straitstimes.com header logo div.flex > div.flex > a.flex > img.h-48
www.straitstimes.com/assets/ST-logo-default-aoeSLh4S.png
Vehicles on a road in the Bukit Bintang business area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. div > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/b48a69135db36b297be503e70b6c460dc22cf...
div > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape div > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/64fa395b26bd44db2d617ce69f380b555f5f3...
About 275 departing flights were screened during between midnight and 3pm on Ap… div > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/ebc747dd786c245d8baa9d6d862947205858f...
image-alt a.select-none > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/43f0bbe562a4abc7cc59fa3b0fabf8c370c32...
image-alt a.select-none > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/24fcd5d1e3dbedae519d66411b2e858889b30...
image-alt div.flex > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/64fa395b26bd44db2d617ce69f380b555f5f3...
image-alt div.flex-grow > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-square
/image/straitstimes/b15cb3bb49d4fbe75b4840bb82abfcc709326...
image-alt div.flex-grow > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-square
/image/straitstimes/83c09fd907ad80cef5d9abeac0df23974e8f9...
image-alt div.flex-grow > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-square
/image/straitstimes/d34a7d80c8c91819f6f42ac9943d7b026c4d5...
image-alt div.flex-grow > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-square
/image/straitstimes/cf9f2b4d178605f00f3a1869f35be64d9c107...

More information about the performance of your application. These numbers don't directly affect the Performance score.

Layout shift culprits
Document request latency
Optimize DOM size
LCP breakdown
Modern HTTP
Optimize viewport for mobile
User Timing marks and measures 50 user timings
Avoid long main-thread tasks 20 long tasks found
Network Requests
Network Round Trip Times 400 ms
Server Backend Latencies 520 ms
Tasks
Diagnostics
Metrics
Screenshot Thumbnails
Final Screenshot
Script Treemap Data
Resources Summary
Initial server response time was short Root document took 80 ms
Avoid large layout shifts 4 layout shifts found
INP breakdown
Avoid non-composited animations
95

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Learn more div.fc-dialog-content > div.fc-dialog-scrollable-content > button.fc-faq-header > span.fc-faq-label
Manage options div.fc-dialog > div.fc-footer-buttons-container > button.fc-button > p.fc-manage-options-third-button-label

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Chinese producers braced for tough times as Middle East crisis hikes costs, squ… div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > h4.font-header-sm-semibold
Latest headlines div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold
Singaporeans can now buy record amount of yen per Singdollar div.row-wrapper > a.flex > div.flex > h4.font-header-sm-semibold
Asia div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold
Opinion div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold
Visual stories div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold
Podcasts div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold
Maritime foundation boss says more fresh grads needed to buoy Singapore’s key i… div.right-col > a.flex > div.flex > h4.font-header-sm-semibold
Most popular div.container > div.flex > div.flex > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold
Branded content div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Field Notes from Kuala Lumpur Can cheaper latte and starting the day early sol… div.left-col > div.flex > div.flex > a.flex
Chinese producers braced for tough times as Middle East crisis hikes costs, squ… div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.select-none
US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.select-none
US says 10 vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.select-none
Bloomberg journalist omitted info from own source about GCB transactions: Minis… div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.select-none
Support of trusted regional partners key to securing energy needs: PM Wong div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.flex
News analysis The US wants blanket access to Indonesian skies. Jakarta is now … div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.flex
Premium or budget travellers? Hong Kong’s tourism chief wants both div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.flex
Latest headlines div > div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none
2 mins ago Not just a granny’s craft: Why teens are getting hooked on crocheti… div.right-col > div > div.latest-headline-block > a.flex
17 mins ago Pakistani mediators arrive in Iran in bid to keep peace talks alive div.right-col > div > div.latest-headline-block > a.flex
18 mins ago Grateful Arteta says Champions League semifinal place is a big boo… div.right-col > div > div.latest-headline-block > a.flex
21 mins ago While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 16… div.right-col > div > div.latest-headline-block > a.flex
33 mins ago Bayern showed belief in brave comeback win over Real, Kompany says div.right-col > div > div.latest-headline-block > a.flex
1:16 div.block-container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.select-none
0:34 div.block-container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.select-none
0:42 div.block-container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.select-none
0:23 div.block-container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.select-none
0:20 div.block-container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.select-none
0:30 div.block-container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.select-none
0:30 div.block-container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.select-none
0:28 div.block-container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.select-none
0:22 div.block-container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.select-none
Singapore div.block-container > div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none
15 power banks taken from travellers flying out of Changi Airport as new two-de… div.block-container > div.flex > div.left-col > a.flex
Singaporeans can now buy record amount of yen per Singdollar div.flex > div.right-col > div.row-wrapper > a.flex
Hello, goodbye: BG Tampines Rovers coach Katsuhito Kinoshi resigns just 12 days… div.flex > div.right-col > div.row-wrapper > a.flex
In official filing to US, S’pore denies trade surplus, rejects claims exports d… div.flex > div.right-col > div.row-wrapper > a.flex
Asia div.container > div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none
The US wants blanket access to Indonesian skies. Jakarta is now in a dilemma div.container > div.flex > div.py-08 > a.select-none
Premium or budget travellers? Hong Kong’s tourism chief wants both div.container > div.flex > div.py-08 > a.select-none
HK’s Symphony of Lights will be reborn. Guess where? div.container > div.flex > div.py-08 > a.select-none
China, Vietnam leaders sign cooperation deals div.container > div.flex > div.py-08 > a.select-none
Opinion div.container > div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none
Arab Gulf states consider Plan B as Iran war batters US-based security strategy div.card > div.flex > div.opinion-card-body > a.flex
Jonathan Eyal div.opinion-card-body > div.items-center > div.gap-16 > a.select-none
When Singapore starts to worry about Washington div.card > div.flex > div.opinion-card-body > a.flex
General Munir’s kite takes flight and could soar even higher div.card > div.flex > div.opinion-card-body > a.flex
Ravi Velloor div.opinion-card-body > div.items-center > div.gap-16 > a.select-none
The ever-shrinking J.D. Vance div.card > div.flex > div.opinion-card-body > a.flex
Visual stories div.container > div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none
AI chatbots know more about you than you realise div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
The Week in Pictures: Military conscription in Bangkok; Katseye in California div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
So near, yet so far: China eyes Taiwanese island as reunification model div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
It’s not just you: What 1,000 people said about their dating struggles div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
Singapore’s first 24-hour emergency medicine unit finds a new home div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
Sumiko at 62: Four simple exercises from a physiotherapist for stronger knees div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
Singapore taps digital payments everywhere, but cash still lingers div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
The Week in Pictures: Displaced people in Beirut; Good Friday service in Sydney div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
Track your path to 2026 World Cup glory with The Straits Times’ results simulat… div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
Too fast, too colourful: Are your kids’ favourite shows good for them? div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
Podcasts div.block-container > div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none
In Your Opinion Podcast Fewer babies, slower boom? The future of Singapore’s r… div.block-container > div.py-08 > div.card > a.select-none
Asian Insider Podcast Crisis creates openings: Why Asia will stand out after a… div.block-container > div.py-08 > div.card > a.select-none
The Usual Place Podcast Have we hit the panic button over the Iran war? div.block-container > div.py-08 > div.card > a.select-none
ST Podcasts Discover The Straits Times’ award-winning podcasts div.block-container > div.py-08 > div.card > a.select-none
Headstart div.container > div.flex > div.w-full > a.select-none
It’s not just you: What 1,000 people said about their dating struggles Swipe, … div.container > div.flex > div.left-col > a.flex
CEO Insights Maritime foundation boss says more fresh grads needed to buoy Sin… div.container > div.flex > div.right-col > a.flex
With my own desk at work comes a sense of belonging div.container > div.flex > div.right-col > a.flex
AI literacy mandatory for all NTU students from August as school rolls out free… div.container > div.flex > div.right-col > a.flex
askST Jobs: My company offered me a more junior title with the same salary. Is … div.container > div.flex > div.feature-bundled-card-wrapper > a.flex
Me and My Money: Growing up in a tea plantation taught him about money div.container > div.flex > div.feature-bundled-card-wrapper > a.flex
Video: Are we going to run out of food and fuel due to the Middle East conflict? div.container > div.flex > div.feature-bundled-card-wrapper > a.flex
Headstart On Record Podcast Should I buy silver? div.container > div.flex > div.feature-bundled-card-wrapper > a.flex
1 Malaysia Airlines jet entered Changi Airport runway without clearance in 2025… div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
2 Man charged in Australia with sexually assaulting woman on Scoot flight from … div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
3 Jail for second man who was part of Grab driver group linked to 5,540 fraudul… div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
4 New hope of forever home, new name for Kuala Lumpur’s loyal ‘traffic dog’ Jon div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
5 Former Malaysian PM Mahathir says he has lost control of his leg after a fall div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
6 Energy shock from Iran war to hit S’pore sectors like property and F&B; bunke… div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
7 1 in 5 S’pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by cho… div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
8 Caning, suspension among standard disciplinary measures in all schools by 202… div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
9 Woman allegedly raped twice by two different men in Rochor; one attacker hand… div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
10 More tanker arrivals, shipping fuel sold through Singapore port in March div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
Branded content div.container > div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none
Playing the beautiful game: How this family raises resilient kids through footb… div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
That persistent itch might not be an allergy – here's why div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
How the team behind this Tengah condo gets homes ready sooner div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
Plug-and-play solutions: AI made easy for S'pore SMEs div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
Why Hong Kong wants to attract the world's top talent div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
Ahead of the global curve: How 8 in 10 SEA firms are scaling AI div.container > div.w-full > div.flex > a.flex
Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Document has a `<title>` element
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links have a discernible name
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Form elements have associated labels
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
77

Best Practices

General

Deprecated APIs will eventually be removed from the browser. Learn more about deprecated APIs.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Deprecation / WarningSource
Synchronous XMLHttpRequest on the main thread is deprecated because of its detrimental effects to the end user's experience. For more help, check https://xhr.spec.whatwg.org/.
Topics
AttributionReporting
Unload event listeners are deprecated and will be removed.
Synchronous XMLHttpRequest on the main thread is deprecated because of its detrimental effects to the end user's experience. For more help, check https://xhr.spec.whatwg.org/.
Unload event listeners are deprecated and will be removed.
Synchronous XMLHttpRequest on the main thread is deprecated because of its detrimental effects to the end user's experience. For more help, check https://xhr.spec.whatwg.org/.
Unload event listeners are deprecated and will be removed.
AttributionReporting
Topics

Errors logged to the console indicate unresolved problems. They can come from network request failures and other browser concerns. Learn more about this errors in console diagnostic audit

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

SourceDescription
Access to XMLHttpRequest at 'https://ib.adnxs.com/getuidj' from origin 'https://www.straitstimes.com' has been blocked by CORS policy: No 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header is present on the requested resource.
Failed to fetch segments: TypeError: Failed to fetch at https://www.straitstimes.com/assets/nr-loader-spa-1.290.1.min-CWmC8H94.js:2425:25 at Lo.run (https://www.straitstimes.com/assets/root-HqCk4fmC.js:11:78925) at async On._processTasks (https://www.straitstimes.com/assets/root-HqCk4fmC.js:11:6781)
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_FAILED
Uncaught TypeError: TRC.getRTUS is not a function
Uses HTTPS
Avoids third-party cookies
Allows users to paste into input fields
Avoids requesting the geolocation permission on page load
Avoids requesting the notification permission on page load
Displays images with correct aspect ratio
Serves images with appropriate resolution
Page has the HTML doctype
Properly defines charset
No issues in the `Issues` panel in Chrome Devtools
Ensure CSP is effective against XSS attacks
Ensure proper origin isolation with COOP
Mitigate clickjacking with XFO or CSP
Mitigate DOM-based XSS with Trusted Types
Detected JavaScript libraries
Page has valid source maps
Redirects HTTP traffic to HTTPS
Use a strong HSTS policy
100

SEO

These checks ensure that your page is following basic search engine optimization advice. There are many additional factors Lighthouse does not score here that may affect your search ranking, including performance on Core Web Vitals. Learn more about Google Search Essentials.

Structured data is valid
Page isn’t blocked from indexing
Document has a `<title>` element
Document has a meta description
Page has successful HTTP status code
Links have descriptive text
Links are crawlable
robots.txt is valid
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
Document has a valid `hreflang`
Document has a valid `rel=canonical`

Lighthouse Scores

Industry-standard audits powered by Google Lighthouse. — Desktop

49
Performance Overall performance score (0–100) based on Core Web Vitals and other metrics. 90+ is good.
91
Accessibility Measures how accessible the page is for users with disabilities. Checks color contrast, ARIA labels, and semantic HTML.
77
Best Practices Checks for modern web development best practices including HTTPS, no console errors, and secure JavaScript.
100
SEO Measures basic SEO optimizations: meta tags, crawlability, link text, and mobile friendliness.

Core Web Vitals

Key metrics that affect user experience. — Desktop

First Contentful Paint First Contentful Paint — how long until the browser renders the first piece of content. Under 1.8s is good.

4.13 s

Largest Contentful Paint Largest Contentful Paint — how long until the largest visible element loads. Under 2.5s is good.

9.49 s

Total Blocking Time Total Blocking Time — total time the main thread was blocked, preventing user input. Under 200ms is good.

204 ms

Cumulative Layout Shift Cumulative Layout Shift — measures visual stability. How much the page layout shifts during loading. Under 0.1 is good.

0.025

Speed Index Speed Index — how quickly content is visually displayed during load. Under 3.4s is good.

4.45 s

Time to Interactive Time to Interactive — how long until the page is fully interactive and responds to user input. Under 3.8s is good.

10.37 s

Detailed Report

Audit breakdown by category with detailed findings.

49

Performance

Insights

Remove large, duplicate JavaScript modules from bundles to reduce unnecessary bytes consumed by network activity.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Polyfills and transforms enable older browsers to use new JavaScript features. However, many aren't necessary for modern browsers. Consider modifying your JavaScript build process to not transpile Baseline features, unless you know you must support older browsers. Learn why most sites can deploy ES6+ code without transpiling

Why this matters

Shipping ES5 transpiled code to modern browsers wastes bytes — every user with an evergreen browser pays for compatibility you don't need.

Learn more

Most users today run browsers that natively support ES6+, async/await, optional chaining, and the rest of modern JavaScript. Transpiling to ES5 'just in case' adds 20-40% to your bundle for no benefit. Configure your build to target a modern browserslist, or ship a differential bundle pair (modern + legacy) with the module/nomodule pattern.

Source: Google web.dev / Lighthouse

3rd party code can significantly impact load performance. Reduce and defer loading of 3rd party code to prioritize your page's content.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Consider setting font-display to swap or optional to ensure text is consistently visible. swap can be further optimized to mitigate layout shifts with font metric overrides.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Optimize LCP by making the LCP image discoverable from the HTML immediately, and avoiding lazy-loading

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

lhId: page-0-IMG
nodeLabel: Vehicles on a road in the Bukit Bintang business area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
path: 1,HTML,1,BODY,7,DIV,6,MAIN,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,A,0,DIV,1,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,PICTURE,3,IMG
selector: div > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
snippet: <img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b48a69135db36b297be5…" alt="Vehicles on a road in the Bukit Bintang business area in Kuala Lumpur, Mal…" class="aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover" data-testid="image-test-id" loading="eager">

Avoid chaining critical requests by reducing the length of chains, reducing the download size of resources, or deferring the download of unnecessary resources to improve page load.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

description: [preconnect](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/performance/uses-rel-preconnect/) hints help the browser establish a connection earlier in the page load, saving time when the first request for that origin is made. The following are the origins that the page preconnected to.
title: Preconnected origins
value: no origins were preconnected
description: Add [preconnect](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/performance/uses-rel-preconnect/) hints to your most important origins, but try to use no more than 4.
title: Preconnect candidates
value: No additional origins are good candidates for preconnecting

Requests are blocking the page's initial render, which may delay LCP. Deferring or inlining can move these network requests out of the critical path.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

A long cache lifetime can speed up repeat visits to your page. Learn more about caching.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

RequestCache TTLTransfer Size
/1009627/trc/3/json?tim=1776294186318&data=%7B%22id%22%3A...0.0 ms1.7 KiB
/1070961/trc/3/json?tim=1776294186385&data=%7B%22id%22%3A...0.0 ms1.6 KiB
/collect?v=2&fmt=js&pid=4509449&time=1776294185030&url=ht...0.0 ms568 B
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/apm-init.js0.0 ms544 B
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/api2/logo_48.png604800.0 s2.3 KiB
/tr/?id=482635362449466&ev=PageView&dl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww....0.0 ms16 B
/tr/?id=3863165310419999&ev=PageView&dl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww...0.0 ms16 B
/tr/?id=482635362449466&ev=ViewContent&dl=https%3A%2F%2Fw...0.0 ms16 B
/tr/?id=3863165310419999&ev=ViewContent&dl=https%3A%2F%2F...0.0 ms16 B
/5f876161-9740-4cc8-9b64-4585990b2690-web.js900.0 s0 B
/signals/config/482635362449466?v=2.9.298&r=stable&domain...1200.0 s0 B
connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js1200.0 s0 B
widgets.outbrain.com/outbrain.js14500.0 s0 B
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/prebid.js0.0 ms0 B
sg-config.sensic.net/s2s-web.js1209600.0 s0 B
/signals/config/3863165310419999?v=2.9.298&r=stable&domai...1200.0 s0 B
cdn.binsiad.com/ins-ag/ins-ag.min.js?e=13600.0 s0 B
static.chartbeat.com/js/chartbeat_video.js86400.0 s0 B
cdp.sph.com.sg/activation/activation.js60.0 s0 B
/public/client_js/capiParamBuilder/clientParamBuilder.bun...0.0 ms0 B
amplify.outbrain.com/cp/obtp.js1200.0 s0 B
snap.licdn.com/li.lms-analytics/insight.min.js86400.0 s0 B
www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js7200.0 s0 B
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/apm-runtime.js0.0 ms0 B
static.chartbeat.com/js/chartbeat_mab.js86400.0 s0 B
sb.scorecardresearch.com/internal-cs/default/beacon.js86400.0 s0 B
s.yimg.com/wi/ytc.js0.0 ms0 B
cdn.browsiprod.com/web-vitals/web-vitals-4.2.3.js0.0 ms0 B
widgets.outbrain.com/keystone/injections/ob_extra_injections.js?e=114400.0 s0 B
pm-widget.taboola.com/sphmedia-straitstimes/load.js3600.0 s0 B
cdn.sphlabs.com/suid/suid.min.js0.0 ms0 B
static.chartbeat.com/js/chartbeat_brightcove_plugin.js86400.0 s0 B
widget-pixels.outbrain.com/widget/detect/px.gif?ch=114400.0 s0 B

These insights are also available in the Chrome DevTools Performance Panel - record a trace to view more detailed information.

Redirects introduce additional delays before the page can be loaded. Learn how to avoid page redirects.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Time to Interactive is the amount of time it takes for the page to become fully interactive. Learn more about the Time to Interactive metric.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

TTI

The maximum potential First Input Delay that your users could experience is the duration of the longest task. Learn more about the Maximum Potential First Input Delay metric.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Diagnostics

Minifying JavaScript files can reduce payload sizes and script parse time. Learn how to minify JavaScript.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Reduce unused JavaScript and defer loading scripts until they are required to decrease bytes consumed by network activity. Learn how to reduce unused JavaScript.

Why this matters

Multi-megabyte JavaScript bundles delay every interactive feature on the page.

Learn more

This is the Lighthouse audit fired when too much JS is shipped relative to what executes. The fix isn't a config flag — it requires bundle analysis (webpack-bundle-analyzer, rollup-plugin-visualizer), splitting routes into chunks, lazy-loading off-screen components, and removing unused dependencies. Fundamentally different from minification: minifying reduces byte count, this reduces what's downloaded at all.

Source: Google web.dev / Lighthouse

Estimated savings: 2.6 s 3.9 MiB
URLTransfer SizeEst Savings
cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/sphmedia-straitstimes/loader.js315.6 KiB229.6 KiB
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/gTpTIWhbKpxADzTzkcabhXN4/recaptcha__en.js361.8 KiB221.1 KiB
cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/sphmedia-straitstimes/loader.js315.6 KiB202.3 KiB
cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/sphmedia-straitstimes/loader.js315.6 KiB201.9 KiB
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/gTpTIWhbKpxADzTzkcabhXN4/recaptcha__en.js361.8 KiB177.0 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604130101/pubads_impl.js?cb=31...187.5 KiB139.2 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604130101/pubads_impl.js?cb=31...187.5 KiB129.1 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604130101/pubads_impl.js?cb=31...187.5 KiB128.3 KiB
/5f876161-9740-4cc8-9b64-4585990b2690-web.js135.6 KiB126.8 KiB
/5f876161-9740-4cc8-9b64-4585990b2690-web.js135.6 KiB126.8 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/mySPH.js200.9 KiB111.7 KiB
widgets.outbrain.com/outbrain.js109.3 KiB87.4 KiB
widgets.outbrain.com/outbrain.js109.3 KiB87.0 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/mySPH.js200.9 KiB78.8 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/mySPH.js200.9 KiB78.2 KiB
/gtm.js?id=GTM-W22QHZ9&gtm_auth=&gtm_preview=&gtm_cookies...164.9 KiB78.0 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/destination?id=G-MQEMTJBF6J&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1171.9 KiB70.6 KiB
accounts.google.com/gsi/client?hl=en95.3 KiB68.3 KiB
accounts.google.com/gsi/client?hl=en95.3 KiB67.9 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-5Q7WW3V154.0 KiB67.7 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-5Q7WW3V154.0 KiB66.8 KiB
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/prebid.js86.6 KiB66.3 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-MSJW4DM126.2 KiB63.4 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-MQEMTJBF6J&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1171.8 KiB63.2 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-MSJW4DM126.2 KiB62.5 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-MSJW4DM126.2 KiB61.3 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-MQEMTJBF6J&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1171.8 KiB61.3 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=AW-11182457166&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1146.9 KiB59.6 KiB
/gtm.js?id=GTM-W22QHZ9&gtm_auth=&gtm_preview=&gtm_cookies...164.9 KiB59.3 KiB
/gtm.js?id=GTM-W22QHZ9&gtm_auth=&gtm_preview=&gtm_cookies...164.9 KiB59.1 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=AW-11182457166&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1146.9 KiB58.9 KiB
www.straitstimes.com/assets/Header-DAHl8Ww9.js93.7 KiB47.3 KiB
www.straitstimes.com/assets/Header-DAHl8Ww9.js93.7 KiB47.3 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/slo-DqbJY3hR.js54.8 KiB45.8 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/slo-DqbJY3hR.js54.8 KiB45.8 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/slo-DqbJY3hR.js54.8 KiB45.8 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/shared-DZldSxg-.js54.6 KiB42.6 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/shared-DZldSxg-.js54.6 KiB41.7 KiB
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/prebid.js86.6 KiB39.3 KiB
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/prebid.js86.6 KiB38.8 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/shared-DZldSxg-.js54.6 KiB38.3 KiB
/signals/config/482635362449466?v=2.9.298&r=stable&domain...128.6 KiB37.1 KiB
/signals/config/482635362449466?v=2.9.298&r=stable&domain...128.6 KiB37.0 KiB
fundingchoicesmessages.google.com/i/5908?ers=368.8 KiB36.8 KiB
fundingchoicesmessages.google.com/i/5908?ers=368.8 KiB36.2 KiB
connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js96.3 KiB32.1 KiB
connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js96.3 KiB32.0 KiB
www.straitstimes.com/assets/chunk-LFPYN7LY-DCc6lfyo.js41.5 KiB28.4 KiB
www.straitstimes.com/assets/chunk-LFPYN7LY-DCc6lfyo.js41.5 KiB27.3 KiB
www.straitstimes.com/assets/chunk-LFPYN7LY-DCc6lfyo.js41.5 KiB27.1 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/vendor-T5xokiH6.js40.2 KiB25.5 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/vendor-T5xokiH6.js40.2 KiB24.4 KiB
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/chunks/vendor-T5xokiH6.js40.2 KiB24.4 KiB
www.straitstimes.com/assets/entry.client-CE5Ar-Qq.js57.7 KiB21.8 KiB

Consider reducing the time spent parsing, compiling, and executing JS. You may find delivering smaller JS payloads helps with this. Learn how to reduce Javascript execution time.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

URLTotal CPU TimeScript EvaluationScript Parse
www.straitstimes.com/assets/nr-loader-spa-1.290.1.min-CWmC8H94.js1.1 s934 ms18 ms
www.straitstimes.com/assets/entry.client-CE5Ar-Qq.js924 ms825 ms8.8 ms
Unattributable808 ms159 ms0.0 ms
www.straitstimes.com/global555 ms66 ms9.8 ms
cdn.sphlabs.com/suid/suid.min.js515 ms512 ms0.5 ms
cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/sphmedia-straitstimes/loader.js277 ms163 ms101 ms
/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604130101/pubads_impl.js?cb=31...251 ms184 ms64 ms
/signals/config/482635362449466?v=2.9.298&r=stable&domain...239 ms188 ms32 ms
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-MQEMTJBF6J&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1228 ms180 ms43 ms
/gtm.js?id=GTM-W22QHZ9&gtm_auth=&gtm_preview=&gtm_cookies...217 ms140 ms54 ms
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=AW-11182457166&cx=c&gtm=4e64e1213 ms177 ms35 ms
cdp.sph.com.sg/activation/activation.js193 ms186 ms5.5 ms
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/gTpTIWhbKpxADzTzkcabhXN4/recaptcha__en.js172 ms93 ms74 ms
pm-widget.taboola.com/sphmedia-straitstimes/pmk-20220605.1.js128 ms106 ms5.1 ms
/signals/config/3863165310419999?v=2.9.298&r=stable&domai...120 ms102 ms5.9 ms
fundingchoicesmessages.google.com/i/5908?ers=3114 ms103 ms8.6 ms
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-5Q7WW3V99 ms64 ms35 ms
static.idp.sph.com.sg/mySPH-lightbox/4.x.x/js/mySPH.js96 ms68 ms18 ms
adtag.sphdigital.com/pub/st/prebid.js95 ms58 ms34 ms
www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-MSJW4DM89 ms50 ms38 ms
connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js85 ms59 ms25 ms
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/destination?id=G-MQEMTJBF6J&cx=c&gtm=4e64e185 ms68 ms17 ms
widgets.outbrain.com/outbrain.js80 ms50 ms25 ms
/f/AGSKWxU8_uh_dr2GX6VU7G6esrBtxi6pp-5aG9x3OVbcRcdWVcae_E...77 ms49 ms9.9 ms
/5f876161-9740-4cc8-9b64-4585990b2690-web.js70 ms19 ms37 ms

Consider reducing the time spent parsing, compiling and executing JS. You may find delivering smaller JS payloads helps with this. Learn how to minimize main-thread work

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

CategoryTime Spent
Script Evaluation5.1 s
Other948 ms
Script Parsing & Compilation885 ms
Style & Layout335 ms
Garbage Collection181 ms
Rendering107 ms
Parse HTML & CSS106 ms

Many navigations are performed by going back to a previous page, or forwards again. The back/forward cache (bfcache) can speed up these return navigations. Learn more about the bfcache

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failure reasonFailure type
The page has an unload handler in the main frame.Actionable

Minifying CSS files can reduce network payload sizes. Learn how to minify CSS.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Reduce unused rules from stylesheets and defer CSS not used for above-the-fold content to decrease bytes consumed by network activity. Learn how to reduce unused CSS.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Set an explicit width and height on image elements to reduce layout shifts and improve CLS. Learn how to set image dimensions

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

URL
Subscribe Placeholder div#footer-body > div.text-left > a.flex > img.footer-subscribe-image
www.straitstimes.com/assets/subscribe-placeholder-CAZVQ3f8.png
About 275 departing flights were screened during between midnight and 3pm on Ap… div > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/ebc747dd786c245d8baa9d6d862947205858f...
div > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape div > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/64fa395b26bd44db2d617ce69f380b555f5f3...
Vehicles on a road in the Bukit Bintang business area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. div > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/b48a69135db36b297be503e70b6c460dc22cf...
Straitstimes.com header logo div.flex > div.flex > a.flex > img.h-48
www.straitstimes.com/assets/ST-logo-default-aoeSLh4S.png
image-alt a.select-none > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/43f0bbe562a4abc7cc59fa3b0fabf8c370c32...
image-alt a.select-none > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/24fcd5d1e3dbedae519d66411b2e858889b30...
image-alt a.select-none > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/cf63b635ba788036fb1b414a080b90e13ce36...
image-alt a.select-none > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/13eaee418ab6ac0f5d0bb9236d53e49966130...
image-alt a.select-none > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/5d842d79433b6eb6216837d310a6ce6e8eca8...
image-alt a.select-none > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/e6ed8055763f0a30a7ddfa901ffb3545786b8...
image-alt a.select-none > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/53e717c72d66392ddbdc7ad96bd7f79b0c2bd...
image-alt a.select-none > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/5b94b4348512ea286a783e80604d8f71c892f...
image-alt div.flex > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/e111e5e84493c93aa0dee33c3c6ad2289e6ee...
image-alt div.flex > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/fc9dffde57e82a7003192c9dcc1f9a21a7f8d...
image-alt div.flex > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/3dc6778a359f74ebad4b7cd79e7198338d58e...
image-alt div.flex > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/64fa395b26bd44db2d617ce69f380b555f5f3...
image-alt div.flex > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/84b15a04640589d29422e57970165c69cbc98...
image-alt div.flex > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/e111e5e84493c93aa0dee33c3c6ad2289e6ee...
image-alt div.flex > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/fc9dffde57e82a7003192c9dcc1f9a21a7f8d...
image-alt div.flex > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/3dc6778a359f74ebad4b7cd79e7198338d58e...
image-alt div.flex > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/64fa395b26bd44db2d617ce69f380b555f5f3...
image-alt div.flex > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-landscape
/image/straitstimes/84b15a04640589d29422e57970165c69cbc98...
image-alt div.flex-grow > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-square
/image/straitstimes/b15cb3bb49d4fbe75b4840bb82abfcc709326...
image-alt div.flex-grow > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-square
/image/straitstimes/83c09fd907ad80cef5d9abeac0df23974e8f9...
image-alt div.flex-grow > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-square
/image/straitstimes/d34a7d80c8c91819f6f42ac9943d7b026c4d5...
image-alt div.flex-grow > div.flex > picture > img.aspect-square
/image/straitstimes/cf9f2b4d178605f00f3a1869f35be64d9c107...

More information about the performance of your application. These numbers don't directly affect the Performance score.

Layout shift culprits
Document request latency
Optimize DOM size
Forced reflow
Improve image delivery
LCP breakdown
Modern HTTP
Optimize viewport for mobile
User Timing marks and measures 35 user timings
Avoid long main-thread tasks 20 long tasks found
Network Requests
Network Round Trip Times 200 ms
Server Backend Latencies 760 ms
Tasks
Diagnostics
Metrics
Screenshot Thumbnails
Final Screenshot
Script Treemap Data
Resources Summary
Initial server response time was short Root document took 70 ms
Avoid large layout shifts 6 layout shifts found
INP breakdown
Avoid non-composited animations
91

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Learn more div.fc-dialog-content > div.fc-dialog-scrollable-content > button.fc-faq-header > span.fc-faq-label
List of partners. div.fc-dialog-scrollable-content > div.fc-footer > p > a.fc-vendors-list-dialog
Manage options div.fc-dialog > div.fc-footer-buttons-container > button.fc-button > p.fc-manage-options-third-button-label

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Chinese producers braced for tough times as Middle East crisis hikes costs, squ… div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > h4.font-header-sm-semibold
Latest headlines div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold
Singaporeans can now buy record amount of yen per Singdollar div.row-wrapper > a.flex > div.flex > h4.font-header-sm-semibold
Asia div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold
Opinion div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold
Visual stories div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold
Podcasts div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold
Maritime foundation boss says more fresh grads needed to buoy Singapore’s key i… div.right-col > a.flex > div.flex > h4.font-header-sm-semibold
Most popular div.container > div.flex > div.flex > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold
Branded content div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none > h6.font-header-xxsalt-bold

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
International div.flex > div.p-08 > div.block > div
International div.p-08 > div.block > div > button.bg-none

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Field Notes from Kuala Lumpur Can cheaper latte and starting the day early sol… div.left-col > div.flex > div.flex > a.flex
Chinese producers braced for tough times as Middle East crisis hikes costs, squ… div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.select-none
US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.select-none
US says 10 vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.select-none
Bloomberg journalist omitted info from own source about GCB transactions: Minis… div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.select-none
Support of trusted regional partners key to securing energy needs: PM Wong div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.flex
News analysis The US wants blanket access to Indonesian skies. Jakarta is now … div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.flex
Premium or budget travellers? Hong Kong’s tourism chief wants both div.left-col > div.flex > div.row-wrapper > a.flex
Latest headlines div > div.flex > div.flex > a.select-none
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The Week in Pictures: Military conscription in Bangkok; Katseye in California div.slick-track > div.slick-slide > div > a.flex
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Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Document has a `<title>` element
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links have a discernible name
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Form elements have associated labels
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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Deprecated APIs will eventually be removed from the browser. Learn more about deprecated APIs.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Deprecation / WarningSource
Synchronous XMLHttpRequest on the main thread is deprecated because of its detrimental effects to the end user's experience. For more help, check https://xhr.spec.whatwg.org/.
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Unload event listeners are deprecated and will be removed.
Synchronous XMLHttpRequest on the main thread is deprecated because of its detrimental effects to the end user's experience. For more help, check https://xhr.spec.whatwg.org/.
Unload event listeners are deprecated and will be removed.
Synchronous XMLHttpRequest on the main thread is deprecated because of its detrimental effects to the end user's experience. For more help, check https://xhr.spec.whatwg.org/.
Unload event listeners are deprecated and will be removed.
AttributionReporting
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Errors logged to the console indicate unresolved problems. They can come from network request failures and other browser concerns. Learn more about this errors in console diagnostic audit

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

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[GSI_LOGGER]: FedCM get() rejects with NetworkError: Error retrieving a token.
Access to XMLHttpRequest at 'https://ib.adnxs.com/getuidj' from origin 'https://www.straitstimes.com' has been blocked by CORS policy: No 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header is present on the requested resource.
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_FAILED
Not signed in with the identity provider.
Not signed in with the identity provider.
Uncaught TypeError: TRC.getRTUS is not a function
Uses HTTPS
Avoids third-party cookies
Allows users to paste into input fields
Avoids requesting the geolocation permission on page load
Avoids requesting the notification permission on page load
Displays images with correct aspect ratio
Serves images with appropriate resolution
Page has the HTML doctype
Properly defines charset
No issues in the `Issues` panel in Chrome Devtools
Ensure CSP is effective against XSS attacks
Ensure proper origin isolation with COOP
Mitigate clickjacking with XFO or CSP
Mitigate DOM-based XSS with Trusted Types
Detected JavaScript libraries
Page has valid source maps
Redirects HTTP traffic to HTTPS
Use a strong HSTS policy
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SEO

These checks ensure that your page is following basic search engine optimization advice. There are many additional factors Lighthouse does not score here that may affect your search ranking, including performance on Core Web Vitals. Learn more about Google Search Essentials.

Structured data is valid
Page isn’t blocked from indexing
Document has a `<title>` element
Document has a meta description
Page has successful HTTP status code
Links have descriptive text
Links are crawlable
robots.txt is valid
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
Document has a valid `hreflang`
Document has a valid `rel=canonical`

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