Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Jan 3, 2026

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PM Wong, Trump reaffirm S’pore-US partnership in phone call

PM Wong also thanked Mr Trump for inviting Singapore to the Group of 20 Summit.

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9 Nominated MPs to be appointed to Parliament

All but one of them are first-timers for the role.

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Rain expected over parts of S’pore in first 2 weeks of Jan

Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 32 deg C and 34 deg C on most days.

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What’s ahead for Asia in 2026?

ST’s global correspondents examine 10 consequential questions for countries in Asia in the next 12 months and beyond.

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SIA is 4th most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific

Its score slipped slightly from 2024, when it was ranked third in the region.

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How a little green owl taught me French… up to a point

Duolingo taught the writer French, but she needed a human teacher to become more fluent in the language

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Scoot cabin crew member pocketed nearly $40k from sale of food, drinks on flights

His actions started when he lost two bags containing money from passengers who had bought food and drinks with cash.

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Jail for man who opened over 2,000 bogus accounts to receive nearly $28k in mall vouchers

He was a customer relations officer at Marina Square.

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Future-proofing malls with havens, hangouts and hubs

Global trends point to a reimagining of malls as community hubs.

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Burger chain Lotteria opening at Jewel on Feb 11

The South Korean chain has stores in countries like Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia.

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