Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Oct 16, 2025

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BTO flats in Tampines, Sembawang North to go on sale in February

In Bukit Merah and Toa Payoh, more than 1,000 flats near schools will also go on sale in each town.

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Seniors on Lease Buyback to be reimbursed with remaining lease in mind if flats undergo Vers

Vers should not factor into seniors’ decisions to join the Lease Buyback Scheme, says Minister Chee Hong Tat.

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GIC sues Chinese EV maker Nio, top execs for allegedly inflating revenues

Nio’s Singapore-listed shares plunged on the news on Oct 16, falling as much as 13.8%.

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Director of S’pore-listed firm resigns after US sanction for alleged ties to scam empire

She is one of three Singaporeans added to a US sanctions list.

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Woman dies after falling from height at Jewel Changi Airport

She died after she was taken to Changi General Hospital in an unconscious state.

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Pentagon’s Pete Hegseth declares war on US media, but new rules could backfire

The rules could prove counterproductive by inviting more scrutiny of the Department of War.

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What PSP chief Leong Mun Wai is up to now that he’s no longer in Parliament

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How will the party evolve without a Parliamentary presence, and remain relevant?

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Thundery showers expected across S’pore till end-Oct

The temperature could dip to 23 deg C on some days.

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SCDF officer, wife allegedly cheated MHA and SCDF of over $130k

The offences involved quotations relating to paintball and e-sports events.

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Perimenopause is ruining my sleep. What can I do?

Hormonal shifts during perimenopause disrupt the body’s ability to regulate temperature.

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