Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 13, 2025

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Trump says Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to stop border clashes

The latest fighting between the South-east Asian neighbours has killed at least 20 people this week.

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Creative Technology downsizing space, to move out of Jurong HQ in 2026

It will relocate to the Alexandra Retail Centre in March 2026.

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Class 3, 3A licence holders allowed to drive 4 heavier EV models from Dec 15

These electric light goods vehicles and electric small buses have an unladen weight of up to 3,000kg.

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The tariffs that stole Christmas: How Trump’s trade war is remaking America’s toy aisles

The US tariff war is reconfiguring global trade flows and inflating costs.

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SEA Games 2025: Gan Ching Hwee wins women’s 400m freestyle, one step away from rare triple-triple

If the 22-year-old wins the 800m freestyle next, she will complete a treble for three consecutive Games.

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SEA Games 2025: Loh Kean Yew knocked out in badminton men’s singles q-finals

Singapore's only badminton medals from Thailand are the joint-bronzes from the men's and women's team events.

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Frank Benjamin, founder of FJ Benjamin, is remembered as a tough but caring leader

He had retired as founder and chairman of the Singapore-listed retailer in December 2022.

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Tiong Bahru and the vote on upgrading: An old estate, a new divide

A recent failed ballot raises the question: Should you consider your neighbours' needs when you vote, asks ST’s Tan Dawn Wei.

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Ringgit hits highest in 4 years on growth optimism

Against the Singapore dollar, the ringgit gained 0.3 per cent overnight to 3.1709 per Singdollar.

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ST Car of the Year 2025: 8 Chinese cars in Top 10 list

The award is now into its 23rd year and 51 new models were considered.

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