Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Aug 6, 2025

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Delays on EWL between Boon Lay, Buona Vista due to track point fault

Some travellers also reported having to wait longer at stations on the North-South Line.

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More train rides in H1 2025, but overall public transport use still below 2019 levels

Experts said the data is consistent with a structural change in travel patterns and shift from buses towards rail.

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Finding hidden vapes: Inside ICA’s mission to uncover contraband at land checkpoints

ICA detected 308 cases involving vapes at Singapore’s checkpoints in 2024.

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Cambodia-Thailand border clash a setback for Asean: Vivian Balakrishnan

Singapore’s Foreign Minister said the dispute raised questions about Asean’s ability to prevent and manage crises.

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BlueSG needs time to develop software and refresh fleet, say former insiders

Its promised 2026 relaunch will see boosted tech and more features for users.

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‘Drive-through’ air cargo centre near Changi Airport cuts processing time

Described by Sats to be first of its kind, the new centre can handle 600 units daily.

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Sorting recyclables by material could boost low domestic recycling rate: Observers

It was the second year in a row that the domestic recycling rate set a new all-time low.

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Trump’s sharp India criticism on tariffs, Russia oil corner Modi as rift deepens

Strain in US-India ties a challenge for Indian PM, who faces domestic pressure.

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CDL sets new benchmark for EC land with $782 psf ppr bid for Woodlands plot

Prices of EC projects have trended upwards over the last few years, due to limited supply and strong demand.

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Doctor hounded ex-girlfriend, threatened to share her intimate photos, abducted her off street

Chua Cheng Yu, an aesthetic doctor, was diagnosed with major depressive disorder.

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