Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 21, 2025

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Budget 2025 calculator: What you can get in vouchers and more

PM Lawrence Wong unveiled a bumper Budget that included support for S’poreans from all walks of life.

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Generous 2025 Budget seen to shield S’pore economy from Trump’s war on global trade

Consumption-boosting measures such as the CDC and SG60 vouchers will help the GDP outlook.

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NEA to remind recycling facilities to reduce fire risks after 4th blaze at Kranji address since 2018

The previous fires at 11 Kranji Crescent occurred in March 2018, June 2023 and March 2024.

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China faces talent shortage amid DeepSeek-fuelled AI jobs surge

Some firms are dangling large sums of money to entice the existing talent or expanding their search abroad.

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S’porean Audrey Fang killed in Spain: Suspect should be charged with murder, says prosecution

The defence, however, urged for the dismissal and called for new proceedings.

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Changi Airport airside workers to get expanded rest areas, second cafe

This will remove the need for workers to travel far to find an area where they can relax during breaks.

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Airport worker who opened her home to stranded passengers wins annual award

She had faced a similar situation before and wanted to pay it forward.

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TikTok live streamer did sex act at HDB void deck while husband was a lookout; both jailed

The husband asked for a gag order on his and his wife’s identities but was denied.

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Hawkers must operate stalls personally to prevent subletting, says NEA after hawker’s complaint goes viral

The hawker complained online about his pregnant wife having to man their stall.

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Singapore’s LeVeL33 is world’s highest micro-brewery: Guinness World Records

The bar-restaurant, on the 33rd floor of Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, will have its record authenticated on March 12.

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