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

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.

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Biden to get his delayed presidential transition aid: Trump

This is Trump's closest statement yet to finally conceding he lost the US election.

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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.

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Singapore consumers express concern over 'complicated' tourism voucher redemption process

The SingapoRediscovers Vouchers can be redeemed online through five authorised booking partners.

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$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.

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Woman sues PUB for $5 million after falling into manhole, says accident caused schizophrenia

Madam Chan Hui Peng, a chartered accountant, initially sought $20 million in damages over the accident.

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Five-room BTO flats in Toa Payoh 6 times oversubscribed; Bishan four-room flats by 5 times

Prices for the 5-room flats in Toa Payoh (Bidadari) range from $627,000 to $726,000, excluding grants.

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Family of murdered Malaysian student to sue Taiwan govt for alleged negligence: Lawyer

Irene Chung, 24, was found dead in Taiwan and an arrested suspect had confessed to killing her.

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Rude language against Thai monarchy? People are just venting, says young key protest leader

"These are not vulgarities. They are expressions of people who have long been oppressed."

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2020's best smartphone camera

Artificial intelligence is the new battleground for smartphone cameras.

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