Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Dec 23, 2025

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S’pore core inflation stays at year’s high of 1.2% in November

Forecasts for core inflation remain unchanged, at 0.5% in 2025 and 0.5% to 1.5% in 2026.

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S’poreans visiting S. Korea can use auto-gate immigration system

Registration is currently available only at Incheon International Airport.

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Seatrium says no change to Maersk vessel delivery after Trump halts US wind projects

It also said this is an ongoing development and it continues to closely monitor the situation.

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Malaysia’s PM Anwar calls for respect, patience after Najib’s house arrest bid denied

Mr Anwar expressed respect for the judge’s decision, grounded in the principle of the sovereignty of the law.

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Global passenger processing system at Malaysia airports restored after temporary disruptions

The system is used by multiple airlines worldwide.

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Elderly man killed, driver arrested after accident in Bukit Batok

A 61-year-old man was arrested for driving without due care and attention, causing death.

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Thai authorities rescue two lions, three bears found caged at Cambodian casino near border

The male and female lions, the two bears and a sun bear were all in critical condition.

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HDB launches exec condo site in Miltonia Close for sale

The site is located in Yishun and can yield about 430 residential units.

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James Dyson reworks $21b family office empire with fund transfers to S’pore firm

The family’s investment firm has transferred at least $1.08b to its S’pore holding company.

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How to train for Hyrox safely and prevent injuries

As Hyrox grows in popularity here, so have injuries. Follow this expert guide to train safely.

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