Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on June 10, 2025

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S’pore carbon tax revenue projected to have tripled in 2024

The amount collected is lower than expected after big jump in the tax rate last year.

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Early detection of ‘bubble boy disease’ helps save lives of newborns

Born without a functioning immune system, Mannat Singh is now a healthy 19-month-old after a stem cell transplant.

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WeRide, Causeway Link among firms bidding to run driverless public buses in S’pore

LTA earlier said it will deploy six autonomous buses from mid-2026 to test the technology.

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Ministry to propose laws targeting consultancy firms that exploit debt repayment scheme

The offence will be punishable with a $10,000 fine or three years’ jail, or both.

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Interest in listing on SGX returns ahead of $5b capital injection

A corporate financier expects to help list at least four Singapore firms in next 18 months.

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US State Dept resumes processing Harvard student visas after judge’s ruling

The department said the fresh directive was “in accordance with” the temporary restraining order.

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On the edge of hope: Life on Philippines’ quiet front line in the South China Sea

A small but resilient Filipino community has been living on Thitu Island since 2002.

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Burning forests are fuelling a dangerous new cycle for a hotter world

Deforestation and fires are fanning the flames of climate change, and in the end, everyone suffers, writes David Fogarty.

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The Snackpacker’s Guide: 9 things to buy from S. Korean chain Lotte Mart

Pick up items like flavoured popcorn, matcha brownies and sugar-free candy from South Korea.

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Newly married man jailed for taking upskirt photos at Tampines MRT

Lai Zi Yang was often tempted to take upskirt photos of women in short skirts within his proximity.

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