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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
64
GRADE
D
FIX
3
REVIEW
8
PASS
2
INFO
0
Checks
13
2 PASS 8 REVIEW 3 FIX
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
4 landmarks
REVIEW
4 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) landmark
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "header-nav-left" MAIN CONTENTINFO (missing!)

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

B
Heading Hierarchy
41 headings, 1 skip(s)
REVIEW
41 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
1 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H1 (empty)
  • H3 As ‘margin for error’ narrows, strategic decisiveness is key for businesses in fragmented world: DPM Gan skipped
  • H3 Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks
  • H3 As MSCI review looms, Indonesia’s stock market reforms test investor confidence
  • H3 Decarbonisation is making a comeback thanks to the Iran war. The test is whether it can be sustained
  • H3 In IHH’s hospitals, leadership starts with the people no one sees
  • H4 Tan Ai Leng
  • H3 Unemployment spikes for key Chinese age group as AI use spreads
  • H2 BT Plus
  • H3 Why Asean has yet to step on the gas in regional energy cooperation
  • H3 Evergrande’s Hui Ka Yan: From rags to empire to prison
  • H3 China plans to care for 400 million seniors by 2035, and Singapore has a stake
  • H2 Opinion
  • H3 Why Asean needs to pay more attention to supply chain integrity
  • H4 Chris Humphrey
  • H3 Singapore’s resilience and ‘unnatural resourcefulness’ amid global shocks
  • H4 Simon Tay
  • H3 Instead of reducing the need for humans, Grab’s AI push might result in the opposite
  • H4 Benjamin Cher
  • H2 Singapore
  • H3 Singaporeans expect inflation to rise in 2026 from global trade policies and rising fuel prices: survey
  • H3 Three directors linked to CDL boardroom tussle quit hotel unit’s board
  • H3 PwC launches S$4 million Trade Advisory Hub to sharpen Singapore’s edge, create quality jobs
  • H3 What’s behind the Singdollar’s strength amid the Iran war – and how long will it last?
  • H3 SGX RegCo proposes tighter disclosures on pay, dividends and investor relations to lift valuations
  • H2 The Leadership Playbook
  • H3 From intern to C-suite: JPMorgan’s Teresa Heitsenrether on building a fully AI-powered ‘megabank’
  • H3 ‘We’ve seen the worst-case scenario’: How Indonesia’s Cinema XXI navigated crisis and change
  • H3 Big believer in ‘profit and purpose’: CEO of Ayala’s healthcare arm builds ‘ecosystem’ in Philippines
  • H3 Beyond manufacturing: Vietnam’s ‘Doi Moi 2.0’ opens up new investment options and challenges
  • H2 Asean
  • H3 VinFast eyes EV sales jump of five times in overseas market; taxi arm seen as key growth lever
  • H3 Strengthening Asean’s economic resilience through RCEP’s 2027 review
  • H3 Johor delays JS-SEZ blueprint roll-out for further refinements, targets launch in H1
  • H4 Read more
  • H2 International
  • H3 Fed chair nominee Warsh calls for ‘regime change’ and new approach to inflation
  • H3 Prolonged energy disruption to widen India trade deficit, strain fiscal account: Moody’s
  • H3 DHL CEO warns of ‘tipping point’ risk if oil shortage persists
  • H3 Consumer watchdog group files suit alleging Meta profited on ads for scams
  • H3 Who is John Ternus, the 50-year-old Apple hardware chief who has just been named CEO?

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
4 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
4 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
B
Web Manifest
Valid manifest
REVIEW
Valid manifest
Info::
Name present: The Business Times
Warning::
No 192x192 icon
A 192px icon is required for PWA installation.
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name The Business Times ✓192×192 icon ✗512×512 icon ✗Start URL / ✓Display Mode standalone ✓
Name The Business Times Display Mode standalone Theme Color #2b2b2b Background Color #2b2b2b Icons 2 icon(s)
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 13 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

7 pass 13 fail WCAG AA 1 pass AA only
title Global Edition - The Business Times
1.21:1
#000000
on
#1A1A1A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
p Search
1.21:1
#000000
on
#1A1A1A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Economy & Policy
1.21:1
#000000
on
#1A1A1A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Companies
1.21:1
#000000
on
#1A1A1A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a International
3.18:1
#000000
on
#185BB2
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Asean
3.24:1
#000000
on
#1A5DB1
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Singapore
3.51:1
#000000
on
#2062B9
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Opinion
3.60:1
#000000
on
#2064BB
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Tech
2.36:1
#000000
on
#253FA8
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a BT Luxe
1.96:1
#000000
on
#2D3A73
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Newsletters
2.24:1
#000000
on
#39427C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Singapore
1.21:1
#000000
on
#1A1A1A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Global
1.21:1
#000000
on
#1A1A1A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 BT Plus21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Opinion21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Singapore21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 The Leadership Playb…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Asean21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 International21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title Global Edition - The…1.21:14.5:1
#000000
#1A1A1A
Fail
p Search1.21:14.5:1
#000000
#1A1A1A
Fail
a Economy & Policy1.21:14.5:1
#000000
#1A1A1A
Fail
a Companies1.21:14.5:1
#000000
#1A1A1A
Fail
a International3.18:14.5:1
#000000
#185BB2
Fail
a Asean3.24:14.5:1
#000000
#1A5DB1
Fail
a Singapore3.51:14.5:1
#000000
#2062B9
Fail
a Opinion3.60:14.5:1
#000000
#2064BB
Fail
a Tech2.36:14.5:1
#000000
#253FA8
Fail
a BT Luxe1.96:14.5:1
#000000
#2D3A73
Fail
a Newsletters2.24:14.5:1
#000000
#39427C
Fail
a Epaper6.42:14.5:1
#000000
#858CB6
Pass
a Singapore1.21:14.5:1
#000000
#1A1A1A
Fail
a Global1.21:14.5:1
#000000
#1A1A1A
Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 87/100 — 3 failing, 24 passed
REVIEW
87

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.

Names and labels

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.flex > div#my-account-anon-trigger > div.relative > button.transition-colors div.flex > div#my-account-anon-trigger > div.relative > button.transition-colors

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.mt-6 > div.mx-auto > div.mx-auto > a.!text-gray-850 div.mt-6 > div.mx-auto > div.mx-auto > a.!text-gray-850
div.mt-6 > div.mx-auto > div.mx-auto > a.!text-gray-850 div.mt-6 > div.mx-auto > div.mx-auto > a.!text-gray-850
div.mt-6 > div.mx-auto > div.mx-auto > a.!text-gray-850 div.mt-6 > div.mx-auto > div.mx-auto > a.!text-gray-850
div.mt-6 > div.mx-auto > div.mx-auto > a.!text-gray-850 div.mt-6 > div.mx-auto > div.mx-auto > a.!text-gray-850
div.mt-6 > div.mx-auto > div.mx-auto > a.!text-gray-850 div.mt-6 > div.mx-auto > div.mx-auto > a.!text-gray-850
div.mt-6 > div.mx-auto > div.mx-auto > a.!text-gray-850 div.mt-6 > div.mx-auto > div.mx-auto > a.!text-gray-850

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

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
The best insights across SPH Media div.container > div.mb-16 > p.mb-8 > em
Inside Asean div.-mx-5 > div.relative > div.flex-grow > div.break-words
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.

○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
●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.
●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
●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.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○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.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○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.
A
Alt Text Quality
All 33 images OK
PASS
All 33 images OK
Info::
18 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
2 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
13 image(s) with good alt text
33 images 13 good alt text 2 decorative
IssueCount
too long18 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
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