Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Jan 26, 2026

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Some property agents using bait-style listings to lure buyers

ST reviewed over 100 listings across major portals and found many fake and misleading ones.

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Patients must be notified, give consent for sharing of health info with insurers

Sharing is limited to data that is relevant to insurance claims or underwriting purposes.

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MSF alerted about suspicious baby ‘supply’ by adoption agent in 2024

Three Singaporean agents are allegedly involved in the trafficking ring, said Indonesian police.

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Ultra-low telco prices may hurt service quality, security: StarHub CEO

Market consolidation will lead to price adjustments, he added.

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AI-powered headset helps people with vision loss commute, shop

The device, developed by NUS researchers, allows users to ask questions and get answers immediately.

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Why S’pore needs a Leader of the Opposition

The role should come with clearer rules about appointment and removal, but also more resources.

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Global visibility for Taiwan with Taipei 101 climb, but were risks justified?

Taiwanese authorities had hoped to leverage the event as a soft-power win.

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The vigilant cyclist: Fuelled by love for nature, he pedals on to raise awareness

Issues he has flagged include bird collisions at bus stop, lapses at construction site.

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8 sweet and savoury CNY treats worth chomping on

Several goodies honour the Year of the Horse, including a horse-shaped chocolate sculpture.

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Man who sued software firm for $5m over dismissal gets $1k in damages

The judge said the man was the author of his own misfortunes with his “self-righteous and unyielding behaviour”.

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