Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 11, 2025

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Divided US Fed makes third rate cut in 2025, sees just one reduction in 2026

The quarter percentage point cut brings rates to between 3.5% and 3.75%, the lowest in around 3 years.

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US plans social media checks for ESTA applicants, including visitors from S’pore

It is the latest in a series of measures from the Trump administration aimed at restricting entry.

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S’pore workers say their jobs fall short of expectations: Poll

Talent experts urge more conversations between bosses and teams to bridge gap.

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Reality check for S’pore SEA Games swim team despite golds

The Republic failed to retain titles in three events they have long dominated.

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Welding at work sites must be kept away from screening nets for fire safety: SCDF, MOM

The authorities also said they are studying lessons from the deadly fire in Hong Kong.

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Long-awaited ETS service linking KL, JB makes its debut in preview run

It will cut travel time between both Malaysian cities to around 4.5 hours.

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Animal Lovers League working out plan to pay up rent and scale back activities

Its two founders said they were unable to raise the funds to pay $500,000 in rent arrears.

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Court gives mm2 time to work out plan to repay its creditors

The former Cathay cinema operator intends to distribute $12m among its creditors after restructuring.

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FJ Benjamin founder dies at 90

He helmed the retailer for 63 years and retired as founder and chairman in Dec 2022.

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S’pore’s green levy on flights is a world first. Will others follow?

Can an air hub stay competitive while making flying greener?

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