Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Aug 14, 2025

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More seniors stay employed after retirement, re-employment ages raised: MOM study

The findings suggest that the policy helps shift expectations around when retirement should happen.

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Public may get to bid for assets seized in $3b money laundering case

The assets, which include luxury cars and watches, could also be sold to a private buyer.

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TB screenings at two pre-schools after staff diagnosed in July

The individual had worked at MindChamps PreSchool’s East Coast branch and MapleBear Toa Payoh.

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2 dead after fire in Jalan Bukit Merah flat, about 60 evacuated

Another two people from neighbouring units were also taken to hospital.

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India, S’pore discuss deeper tie-ups in digitalisation, skills and industrial parks

DPM Gan led the Singapore delegation at the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable.

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ST Explains: How the SAF’s drone push for recruits reflects new battlefield realities

The Russia-Ukraine war has shown the lethality and effectiveness of simple, low-cost civilian drones.

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Haidilao to close Clarke Quay outlet on Aug 31; exit follows 3 earlier outlet closures

This comes against the backdrop of softer demand for retail space in the central region.

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The 30s are heavy: Understanding suicide among S’pore’s young adults

Adults aged 30 to 39 now make up almost a quarter of all suicides here.

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Actress Rebecca Lim says husband brought her peace, security she’s never had

She also spoke about image insecurity and finding the balance between motherhood and work.

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Jail, caning for man who provided illegal loans despite having a legal loan company

He gave three debtors illegal loans as he knew they would be blacklisted by legal moneylenders.

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