Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Jan 2, 2026

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Water in Sin Ming condo units turns brown after pipe leak; PUB investigating

The agency sent a water wagon and distributed water bags to affected residents.

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Bangkok air quality slips into orange zone, exceeding safety standard

Stronger winds are forecast between today and Jan 6, which could improve ventilation.

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S’pore banks still face net interest margin pressure, say analysts

DBS can better withstand the pressure than OCBC and UOB with its unexpired hedges, deposit growth.

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National canoeist’s passion endures despite dad’s death during O-level exams

His teammates, a close-knit group, rallied around him.

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JJ Lin addresses smear campaigns after going public with Chinese influencer

Lin surprised fans on Dec 29 when he posted a photo of himself with Annalisa and his parents.

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New Year party at Swiss ski resort turned into deadly fire disaster zone

Those who had managed to escape the burning building were plunged into the freezing night air.

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Japan’s young-at-heart ‘kidults’ boost toy market despite baby bust

Its toy market grew 7.9 per cent year on year to hit $9.1b in the year ending March 2025.

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Inclusive job fair helps dialysis patients return to the workforce

At least 14 patients on dialysis secured job opportunities in the F&B and security sectors.

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Dr Chatbot is patient and kind. Should doctors fear this rival?

Instead of treating AI like a rival, doctors should use it as an aid.

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Man linked to hit-and-run accidents in Kallang area helping with probe

The van he was allegedly driving collided into four cars, two vans and two lorries.

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