Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Aug 17, 2026

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More S’pore investors using brokerage AI tools to gain insights

AI-powered features range from in-app assistants to integrations with external AI services.

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S’pore upgrades 2026 growth forecast to reflect economy’s better performance

S’pore’s 2026 economic growth forecast was revised upwards to 4.5% and 5.5%.

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2 Thailand-bound SIA flights delayed on same day after technical issue

The affected flights were bound for Bangkok and Phuket.

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Life After... gastrointestinal stromal tumour

Battle with cancer helps entrepreneur get to the gist of life.

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Japan wants to protect its matcha and more

Japan has lost billions to foreign agricultural counterfeits.

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Trump’s H-1B crackdown is starting to drive tech talent back to India, China

The H-1B is seen as a stepping stone to permanent residency in the US.

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Working with a colleague who is competing for the same opportunity

Employees should avoid undermining colleagues to get ahead.

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How family support inspires Lions defender Nur Adam to give his all

His mother and grandmother rarely miss his matches in S’pore.

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Pedestrian dies in hospital after accident with car

The accident happened at the junction of Grange Road and Paterson Road.

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5 pet-friendly things to do with your fur kid in Aug

Bring your dog for your tea run, learn how to be your pet’s first responder.

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