Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 18, 2025

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Bird netting to ward off pigeons on air-con ledge to be trialled at 2 HDB blocks

HDB will get feedback from residents and town councils before and after the study.

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Man fined for posting vape content on social media, possession of vapes

He made nine social media posts of himself holding or using vapes in public and at home.

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PCOS linked to longer reproductive lifespans in S’pore: Study

A majority of the women here who have polycystic ovary syndrome have a milder form of it.

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New book pays tribute to hawker centres and their stallholders

It traces the evolution of local hawker culture and spotlights some hawkers and their journeys.

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S’pore reclaim SEA Games gold in mixed doubles, retain men’s doubles title

The Republic had earlier won the table tennis men’s event, with the singles events up next.

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Anwar rules out possibility of general election in 2026, says ‘long way to go’

He said his priority is to implement reforms and address the rising cost of living.

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S’pore community in HK raises over $304k to support victims of Tai Po fire

The blaze claimed the lives of 160 people and left thousands homeless.

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S-E Asia had a decent 2025. So why does no one feel like celebrating?

Home-grown dysfunction is clouding the region’s genuine gains and next year will be less forgiving.

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S. Koreans hunt for old LG air-cons logos turn out to be pure gold

Pieces of the logo were offered an appraisal value of about $625.

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The Christmas hunt challenge

Can you spot all 25 hidden festive treasures in this interactive special?

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