Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Feb 03, 2026

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S’pore to fully switch to new ERP system from 2027; OBU will be compulsory

The ERP 2 system allows the authorities to add toll points without installing large physical gantries.

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Pritam Singh moved to new seat in Parliament after removal as LO

Deputy Speaker Christopher de Souza will now occupy the seat across the aisle from PM Wong.

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Hovercraft-like AirFish set to ply S’pore-Batam route from 2H 2026

Ferry operator BatamFast will run the service.

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Firms rolling out physical gold-backed insurance in S’pore

Other options include gold exchange-traded funds, gold unit trusts or buying physical gold.

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US-India trade deal may repair commerce but not strategic rupture

US tariffs on Indian goods will be cut from 50% to 18%, while India will reportedly reduce its tariffs to zero.

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59 large-scale vape smuggling cases detected in 2025; 230k vapes seized

Around 99% of vaping sites taken down were linked to overseas hosts.

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S’porean among 2 nabbed in Johor raids on syndicate peddling drug-laced vapes

One acted as a distributor, while the second was believed to manage the syndicate’s finances.

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Jail for man who bribed 4 Certis officers over $9k in cigarette smuggling operation

He was behind one of the most extensive corruption schemes targeting S’pore’s border security in recent years.

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Japanese dance group Avantgardey spotted breaking out dance moves in Orchard Rd

Avantgardey will perform its first solo show in S’pore on March 11 and 12.

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7 tips to stress less and wow your guests this festive season

Party planners and mental health professionals explain how to focus on making memories, not mishaps.

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