Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 31, 2025

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Woodlands to become first town to customise health activities for residents

HPB said it wants to make healthy living the easy and natural choice for residents.

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Babies with high screen time may become anxious teens with slower decision-making

Parents reading to kids at age three can reduce negative effects of screen time on the brain, earlier study finds.

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Durian lovers in S’pore shell out for Musang King after prices plunge up north

Prices are at their lowest since 2018, said one durian seller.

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2026 outlook: What’s next for property

Between 2026 and 2027, around 35,300 BTO flats are slated to be launched.

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Govt schemes: Which ones expire soon, which ones don’t?

Today is the last day to use $500 worth of SkillsFuture credits from a 2020 top-up.

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SkillsFuture looking into issue affecting portal access ahead of Dec 31 credit expiry

It is also working closely with affected training providers to guide users.

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Key events of 2025, as captured in ST front-page headlines

From a trade war to turbulence in the region and stock markets, here are some major highlights.

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Tariff cuts, rate cuts and market turmoil on the cards in 2026

The yen could surge in 2026, while AI-related stocks may come under pressure, drag down the US stock market.

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NUS professor dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations plans to appeal

NUS had carried out an internal probe that started on June 30 and ended on Dec 19.

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S’pore athletes announce their engagement

Badminton star Yeo Jia Min and ex-national swimmer Pang Sheng Jun have been dating for five years.

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