Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Dec 3, 2025

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New framework to guide HDB playground designs from 2026

The framework highlights three key aspects of play: physical, social and creative.

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PM Wong, Anwar to meet on Dec 4; more collaboration on anti-drug efforts and health planned

They will meet in Singapore for the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat.

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Businesses must develop wide networks for resilience amid uncertainty: President Tharman

Singapore firms are now exploring new opportunities in Mexico in various sectors.

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COE prices down across most categories

Cat A premiums were down 3.3%, while Cat B premiums dropped 4.6%.

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Passengers left confused after EWL delay due to track fault on Dec 2

SMRT said on Dec 3 that a track point failure occurred near Aljunied at about 7.50pm on Dec 2.

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Wan Yang customers report losses of more than $904,000: CASE

Wan Yang confirmed that its three entities are now undergoing liquidation proceedings.

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Digital bank GXS cuts 82 jobs across the group

The cuts follow a strategic review in three markets, Malaysia, Singapore and India.

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Humanoid robots have a data problem. China’s ‘training centres’ hope to fix it

Billions of dollars have been poured into what is seen as a new battleground for US-China rivalry.

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Jail for woman who confined and restrained debtor with cable ties

The ordeal left the victim with marks on her limbs and facial bruises.

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How microdramas are becoming the next entertainment addiction

There is a microdrama to suit every microniche, all on an app.

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