Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Feb 16, 2026

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PM Wong visits public transport workers ahead of CNY

He met over 180 workers and thanked them for working during Chinese New Year.

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AI can narrow inequality, if rolled out well: Indranee

Asked if the Govt has a sense of how many jobs will be cut or redesigned, she said it is too early to tell.

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New private home sales rose in January

Sales were largely driven by the launch of three projects with over 1,500 homes.

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Some wet weather in second half of Feb before drier conditions return

Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 32 deg C and 33 deg C on most days.

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S’pore investors lead return of Asian capital to Australian real estate

It highlights a revival of offshore capital inflows, led by S’porean investors taking advantage of repriced assets.

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S’pore second-most searched destination for Chinese travellers during CNY

Businesses are using platforms like Xiaohongshu and Douyin to capture the Chinese travel market.

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Woman accused of throwing human waste on HDB block parapet granted discharge

She can still be prosecuted for the same crimes if relevant information or evidence emerges.

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Man dies after car skids at Bukit Batok HDB block

The driver was unconscious when taken to hospital where he later died.

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Man jailed for molesting woman after claiming he was her father’s workmate

He kissed the back of the victim’s hand twice before grabbing her breast.

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More in S’pore booking staycations during CNY

Bookings for local hotel stays during the festive period more than doubled year on year.

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