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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Jan 3

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Jan 3. Malls and restaurants buzzing on first weekend of Singapore's phase 3 reopening Strong winds and wet weather did not deter Singaporeans from making the most of the long weekend. READ MORE HERE Rainfall on Saturday among highest in Singapore in past 39 years The amount of 210.6mm is more than half of Singapore's average monthly rainfall in January. READ MORE HERE Malaysia's high-speed rail project without Singapore stop is redundant: Transport experts It will likely end up a white elephant if it is built, analysts said. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Time for Singapore to do more to stub out smoking? The Jan 1 raising of the minimum age limit for smoking to 21 is the latest step to manage the harm of tobacco. But some feel more needs to be done. READ MORE HERE Covid-19 testing tightened for shore-based staff in Singapore's maritime sector They will be tested every 7 days in the light of 2 cases in which a marine surveyor and a harbour pilot tested positive for Covid-19. READ MORE HERE Police probing group of 44 who were drinking, smoking, singing in...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Jan 2

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Jan 2. KL-Singapore High Speed Rail cancellation will have little impact on other plans for Jurong: Experts Jurong's status as the economic and social centre in the west predated the HSR and will survive it. READ MORE HERE How Covid-19 killed the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR project Cancellation a necessary move to shore up Malaysia's economy against the more immediate onslaught of the pandemic. READ MORE HERE 2nd RGS student tests positive for Covid-19; Mandarin Orchard hotel to reopen The 14-year-old is a friend of Case 58,843, who is a family member of a marine surveyor who was also a confirmed case. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Existing measures in Singapore can contain fast-spreading Covid-19 strain: Experts However, things may change if the UK variant starts transmitting in ways that could not be nipped in the bud through contact tracing and testing. READ MORE HERE Hopes and challenges: What to expect in 2021 Joe Biden becomes US president. Vaccines and Covid-19's long shadow. Revised PSLE. ST looks ahead to the new year and new uncertainties. REA...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 29

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, Dec 29. SIA steward who works as part-time Grab driver is Singapore's sole Covid-19 community case The 48-year-old man is asymptomatic, and was detected through proactive testing arranged by the CAAS. READ MORE HERE Bosses in S'pore unlikely to mandate Covid-19 vaccination for staff: Experts Companies may offer incentives for staff to get the shots, such as giving them time off. READ MORE HERE US House approves US$2,000 coronavirus aid cheques sought by Trump It is not clear how the measure to increase aid checks will fare in the Senate. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Dance troupe withdraws from Chingay 2021 after criticism over tap dance segment The withdrawal "is in consideration of the young dancers affected by cyber bullying", the troupe said. READ MORE HERE Storing up Covid-19 memories: Project helps future generations of S'poreans understand 2020 Submissions explore life here from many perspectives, including photos of panic buying in supermarkets. READ MORE HERE Downtown Line hit by signalling fault during evening peak hour: SBS Transit The journe...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 27

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Dec 27. S'pore's sea cargo one bright spot amid pandemic but reviving air travel remains a challenge Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said ridership on public transport has bounced back. READ MORE HERE What happened to the McDonald's boys and other S'pore missing persons cases still unsolved? For cold cases, the police said they regularly review missing person reports. READ MORE HERE Malaysia records highest daily Covid-19 case count; KL most affected The capital city Kuala Lumpur made up one-third of country's total number of cases on Saturday. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Roller coaster of emotions for S'poreans spending year-end in UK amid tight lockdown "This has been the most challenging Christmas I've had in my life," said a Singaporean student. READ MORE HERE Covid-19 pandemic will not be the last: WHO chief Tedros Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was time to learn the lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE HERE Lebanese man who stayed at Mandarin Orchard among new Covid-19 cases in S'pore Saturday's cases also include two Singaporeans ...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 26

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Dec 26. S'pore PR tests positive for Covid-19 after completing SHN served partly at Mandarin Orchard The 47-year-old man was one of the 14 new Covid-19 cases announced by MOH on Friday. READ MORE HERE 2 S'poreans sentenced to death in China for drug trafficking; MFA has provided consular assistance Singapore's MFA said that the consulate-general provided regular assistance to Siti Aslina Junaidi and Mohd Yusri Mohd Yussof. READ MORE HERE Yoozoo Games CEO Lin Qi dies at 39 amid poisoning probe A 39-year-old male colleague surnamed Xu has been detained. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news 24 suspected secret society members nabbed in lead-up to Christmas They were arrested at various "congregation hot spots" and shopping malls. READ MORE HERE South Africa rejects claim its Covid-19 variant more dangerous than UK strain Britain said that the variant there was highly concerning, because it is "more transmissible". READ MORE HERE Hong Kong extends Covid-19 quarantine for visitors to 21 days The latest moves mark stepped-up efforts to prevent a new variant of the ...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 25

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Friday, Dec 25. 'The deal is done': EU and Britain clinch narrow Brexit accord Deal is clinched just seven days before it exits one of the world's biggest trading blocs. READ MORE HERE More S'poreans may have to be vaccinated as more contagious Covid-19 strains detected: Public health school dean "This is the only way we can continue to ensure the community as a whole is protected," Prof Teo Yik Ying said. READ MORE HERE Around 1 in 4 Singapore residents surveyed believe false claim that Covid-19 vaccine alters DNA Older respondents were more likely to believe the false claim that Covid-19 vaccines alter DNA. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Zam Zam Restaurant fined a second time for flouting Covid-19 measures; S'poreans reminded to stay vigilant Over the weekend, 16 food and beverage outlets and 36 individuals were fined for breaching safe management measures. READ MORE HERE All set for Christmas in the heartland in Singapore From Sembawang to Clementi and Pasir Ris, locals are adding their own lights and tinsel to decorations put up in HDB estates. READ MORE HERE...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 22

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, Dec 22. First shipment of Covid-19 vaccine arrives in S'pore on SIA flight from Brussels It is the first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to arrive in Asia. READ MORE HERE S'pore's sole Covid-19 case on Monday was tested before cruise trip, visited Southern Islands in group of 12 Raffles City, Ngee Ann City and Anchorpoint were also added to the list of places visited by Covid-19 cases. READ MORE HERE Eyes to the sky to witness 'Christmas Star' - a close encounter between Jupiter and Saturn The event, also known as the Great Conjunction or Christmas Star, fell coincidentally on the winter solstice. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news WHO says no need for major alarm over new coronavirus strain WHO expects more detail on new coronavirus strain in coming days, weeks WHO said new tools to track the virus were working, even as a slew of countries imposed travel restrictions on Britain and South Africa. READ MORE HERE Lighting up a downturn: A look back at 4 Orchard Road Christmas light-ups in recession years The Orchard Road Christmas light-up has remained...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 20

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Dec 20. Coronavirus cases at Mandarin Orchard: Experts look at possible factors behind infections If they did not encounter each other during their stay, then it could be hotel staff or fomites (objects) that formed the transmission chain, said one expert. READ MORE HERE Britain says new coronavirus variant up to 70% more transmissible The new variant is thought to have first occurred in mid-September in London or Kent. READ MORE HERE Silent nights: How some countries are coping with Covid-19 amid surge during Christmas season Some countries, including Britain, will be placed under new restrictions over the Christmas period. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Interactive: A-Z inventions of Covid-19 The pandemic may have brought the world to its knees, but the side effects are not all negative. The Straits Times locks down the upsides of the coronavirus. READ MORE HERE Born with HIV, Nurafiqah is telling her story to fight stigma against people living with the virus Her father and late mother, both HIV-positive, did not tell her about her condition. READ MORE ...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 19

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Dec 19. Taxi drivers to get extra $300 a month in rental relief from Singapore taxi firms Including the separate payouts that the Government has announced, they will receive a total of almost $5,000 in the first half of next year. READ MORE HERE Over 400 attend biggest live concert since circuit breaker Everyone in the audience had to have a negative Covid-19 test result before they were allowed into the venue. READ MORE HERE 30 and under: Young Singaporeans to watch The Straits Times celebrates 30 young change-makers from diverse backgrounds who are making a difference in their respective fields. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news 30 and under: Young Asians to watch The Straits Times highlights 30 go-getters in Asia who have a gamut of achievements under their belt. READ MORE HERE Porsche Taycan is The Straits Times Car of the Year 2020 The first electric car from the German marque was voted best in seven out of nine categories. READ MORE HERE Man charged with murder of S'porean teen Felicia Teo: 4 other missing persons cases Here are four other unsolved m...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 15

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, Dec 15. 7 things to know about phase 3: Dining out in larger groups, free Covid-19 vaccinations Priority for the vaccines will be given to those at greatest risk, such as healthcare workers and the elderly. READ MORE HERE Answers to key questions on Singapore's Covid-19 vaccination strategy Why is the vaccination programme voluntary and not mandatory? Is there a target take-up rate? READ MORE HERE Singapore to enter phase 3 on Dec 28: Groups of 8 to be allowed for social gatherings Capacity limits in public places such as malls, attractions and places of worship will be increased. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Singapore to get first vaccines by end-Dec: The risk and reward of rushing to get a jab Getting vaccinated is not just about safety. There are other important considerations as well, says senior health correspondent Salma Khalik. READ MORE HERE WHO says authorities investigating new Covid-19 variant in England Over 1,000 cases of the variant have been identified in the past few days. READ MORE HERE Stage 2 of Thomson-East Coast Line to be delayed ...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 13

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Dec 13. Hawker heritage: Passing on a legacy As Singapore awaits the Unesco decision on inscribing hawker culture on the intangible heritage list, three hawkers share why they are passing on their love of the trade to others through an apprenticeship scheme. READ MORE HERE Lonely elderly deaths that go undetected uncommon in S'pore For 39 men and nine women, none of their loved ones may have known - or cared - about their deaths this year. READ MORE HERE Unwinding in Ubin: Marooned in S'pore amid Covid-19, locals flock to island for kampung vibes and nature trails With international travel restricted, the island has drawn Singaporeans in droves especially with the school holidays now in full swing. READ MORE HERE Lunch With Sumiko: Daren Tang, Singapore's IP Man in Geneva, on his to-do list Lawyer Daren Tang made history when he became the first Singaporean to head a United Nations agency. READ MORE HERE Couple, son die in suspected electrocution incident: What to do when trying to help victims It is dangerous to touch someone who has been electrocuted, say experts. READ MORE HERE Former drug abuser in S'pore shares ...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 12

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Dec 12. Covid-19 vaccine: Will you take it? 8 in 10 say yes in ST poll But one in 10 will not consider getting the vaccination, citing safety as their top concern. READ MORE HERE Wuhan one year on: A city of resilience, a city of scars in wake of Covid-19 outbreak China correspondent Elizabeth Law reports after a third trip to the central Chinese city. READ MORE HERE Travellers from HK to serve 14-day SHN in S'pore from Dec 14 All travellers from Hong Kong, except Singapore residents, must also take a Covid-19 PCR test within 72 hours before departure. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to overturn election results in 4 key states The four states told the court that the lawsuit had no factual or legal grounds. READ MORE HERE $2.2 b over next 5 years to go towards grooming S'pore's future researchers and scientists Increased funding in the area underscores Singapore's efforts to remain competitive in the wake of Covid-19. READ MORE HERE Faulty KTPH test: What is the HER2 test and the breast cancer type linked to it? The tes...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 9

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, Dec 9. Suspected Covid-19 case on Royal Caribbean cruise to nowhere, ship returns to Singapore mid-sail Guests have been told to remain in their rooms for the journey back. READ MORE HERE 3 bars and pubs to reopen for 2 months under nightlife sector pilot Strict measures will be in place, such as no live music and dancing. READ MORE HERE Singapore and China lay groundwork towards post-Covid-19 world with new agreements DPM Heng Swee Keat identified connectivity, digitalisation and sustainable development as increasingly critical areas for collaboration. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Body of missing 41-year-old snorkeller found near Sisters' Island The man's wife said he had planned to snorkel for 30 minutes. READ MORE HERE Hosting WEF 'a feather in the cap' for Singapore: Experts The tourism and events sectors are expected to get a boost from the meeting. READ MORE HERE Children of divorced parents earn less than peers from intact families, more likely to be divorced: MSF study The study of more than 100,000 S'poreans found that their parents' divorce...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 7

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, Dec 7. Phase 3 unlikely by end of year unless more use TraceTogether, experts say The uptake of TraceTogether is 50.8 per cent, a far cry from the 70 per cent target. READ MORE HERE S'pore continuing to seek new travel bubble partners despite HK setback: Ong Ye Kung Countries that the Republic has unilaterally opened its borders to make natural partners, said Mr Ong. READ MORE HERE Choosing Singapore's Covid-19 vaccines An expert committee has reviewed more than 40 vaccine candidates over the past seven months. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests positive for coronavirus The 76-year-old is the latest in a long string of people close to the White House who have been infected. READ MORE HERE Indonesia regional elections: Covid-19's impact on polls Indonesians will cast their ballots in regional elections on Wednesday amid a surging coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE HERE S'poreans flock to attractions, hotels on first weekend after launch of tourism voucher scheme Many used their SingapoRediscovers vouchers at Gardens by the Bay, Un...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 6

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Dec 6. SIA, other firms look to build on existing vaccine handling capabilities Significant volumes of Covid-19 vaccines are set to pass through Changi Airport. READ MORE HERE Bangladeshi worker who beat Covid-19 after 5-month battle in S'pore longs to go home Mr Raju Sarker, who was case 42, has yet to hold his son Safun, who was born in March. READ MORE HERE Condo builds around Geylang terraced houses as owners refuse to sell The condo developer worked closely with the architects to design three distinct blocks around the unusual site. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Walking through history: Top 5 heritage trails in Singapore Four Life reporters road-tested 19 heritage trails, and these are their picks of the best routes – and must-sees – to check out. READ MORE HERE All I want for Christmas this year... is a tree Demand for real trees is outstripping supply amid Covid-19 travel curbs and shipment delays. READ MORE HERE Ensure estates like Toa Payoh or Marine Parade are not beyond the reach of the low-income Inequity crops up when owners of subsidised fl...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 5

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Dec 5. 6 heroes in fight to end Covid-19 pandemic named ST Asians of the Year The recipients of the award capture the entire trajectory of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE HERE Singapore’s first digital banks: What services can you expect How will Singaporeans benefit? Here's what you need to know about the new digital banks. READ MORE HERE Malaysia frets over foreign worker housing as Covid-19 infections surge Labour activists say the Top Glove dorms in Selangor linked to infection clusters are the tip of the iceberg. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Parti Liyani case: SCs Davinder, Jason Chan to represent two DPPs in disciplinary proceedings Lawyers Peter Low and Choo Zheng Xi are representing Parti Liyani in the disciplinary proceedings. READ MORE HERE Sneaker enthusiasts crowd Orchard Rd shoe retailer in breach of Covid-19 rules Foot Locker stores have continued to hold events that draw large crowds, despite repeated advisories. READ MORE HERE Are we ready to talk about race? The past few months have seen an uptick in conversations on ...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 30

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, Nov 30. Jewel struggling to keep its shine with business still slow; retail sales at Changi terminals plunge 74% Some businesses have left Jewel in the last few months but it has also been able to attract new tenants. READ MORE HERE Diversification of food sources cannot be only strategy in the face of global disruptions Efforts have sped up to help local farms ramp up production over the next six to 24 month. READ MORE HERE Republicans turn to Biden transition as Trump's legal options dwindle However, Donald Trump said he will continue to fight the results of the election. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Maid-less in Singapore: Fewer FDW entry approvals, travel restrictions, fee hikes among woes faced by would-be employers MOM approved only 630 entry requests for maids out of about 4,100 applications and appeals received. READ MORE HERE Time to allow foreign workers out of dorms? Health experts weigh in MOM said it will further ease the restrictions if infection rates are "sustained at low levels". READ MORE HERE 876 tested in Tekka Centre community scree...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 29

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Nov 29. More new business entities set up in Singapore despite Covid-19 recession Some 5,500 to 6,400 new businesses were formed monthly between June and October. READ MORE HERE Infected after holiday to Europe, pregnant mum gives birth to baby with Covid-19 antibodies Celine Ng-Chan is one of a few women in Singapore who were infected with the coronavirus during their pregnancies to have given birth so far. READ MORE HERE 68-year-old S'porean man dies of Covid-19 complications, 29th such death in S'pore The man returned from work in Indonesia on Nov 17, and had a history of hypertension and heart disease. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Why is stacking of $100 tourism vouchers not allowed: STB Some consumers have lamented that the vouchers cannot be combined with those of their family and friends within the same redemption. READ MORE HERE Lunch With Sumiko: Chair man of the gaming world When he was 22, Ian Ang set out to build the perfect chair for gamers. Secretlab, which he co-founded, has since sold more than one million chairs, the 28-year-old CEO tel...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 24

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, Nov 24. No Covid-19 cases in community and dorms for 13 days in S'pore, but complacency must not set in: Experts Experts cautioned that local, undetected cases may still be lurking. READ MORE HERE Biden to get his delayed presidential transition aid: Trump This is Trump's closest statement yet to finally conceding he lost the US election. READ MORE HERE Long-time Joe Biden adviser Antony Blinken set to be US secretary of state Biden's choices signal a return to professionalism and experience, analysts said. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Singapore consumers express concern over 'complicated' tourism voucher redemption process The SingapoRediscovers Vouchers can be redeemed online through five authorised booking partners. READ MORE HERE $100 tourism vouchers: More choices with multiple redemption platforms, say observers A single platform to redeem the vouchers would be ideal, but having options has its draws too, they say. READ MORE HERE Woman sues PUB for $5 million after falling into manhole, says accident caused schizophrenia Madam Chan Hui Peng, a ch...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 22

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Nov 22. Passengers disappointed, frustrated over deferment of S'pore-HK air travel bubble Some say it may be tough to secure a seat again when the bubble begins. READ MORE HERE G-20 summit: PM Lee calls for fair access to Covid-19 vaccine, stronger disease surveillance He said the group is well-placed to drive the global response required to tackle the crisis. READ MORE HERE Would you take virus test to go clubbing? Sunday Times poll finds out Most polled won’t patronise karaoke outlets and nightclubs in pilot if they have to take a test. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Mark Lee misses out on Best Leading Actor trophy but local film Number 1 still wins at Golden Horse Local musical comedy Number 1 won the award for Best Makeup and Costume Design. READ MORE HERE Cabbies, private-hire drivers find the going tough even with easing of Covid-19 restrictions Demand for rides weak with little nightlife, many working from home and no tourists. READ MORE HERE Staying in, burning out: Covid-19 casts spotlight on mental health at work The blurring of lines between th...