Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Feb 25, 2026

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Top 5% of households in S’pore hold one-third of wealth: Jeffrey Siow

Mr Siow said that the data on wealth concentration should be interpreted with caution.

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S’pore scam losses fall in 2025; new trend of victims handing over gold bars to syndicates

Pokemon trading cards were the most common item in e-commerce scams.

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Deliveroo to wind down operations in S’pore

The platform will remain live until March 4.

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Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech: Key takeaways

His speech comes amid rising tensions with Iran and voter frustration with the high cost of living.

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RSAF airlifts vessel crew member out at sea to SGH in medical emergency

The rescued crew member is reported to be conscious and in a stable condition.

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GroGrace co-founder on struggles of farming in S’pore

Selling vegetables in S’pore is harder than selling a Rolls-Royce, she said.

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Driver, passenger arrested after driving recklessly at Tuas Checkpoint

Heroin, methamphetamine, and Erimin-5 tablets were found in the car.

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Jail for man who came to S’pore and tried to deposit fake $10k note in bank account

The Indonesian man had received the counterfeit money from his girlfriend.

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Actor Elvin Ng undergoes emergency retinal surgery

He said the operation had to be done immediately to avoid permanent blindness.

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6 shows to catch for 2026 S’pore theatre season

Almost all are eligible for SG Culture Pass credits.

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