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

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PSP elects new leadership; 6 new faces in top decision-making body

The election saw 24 candidates vying for 12 elected seats on the central executive committee.

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Super Rich In Korea’s David Yong allegedly sought Grenada passport; remains a ‘serious flight risk’

WhatsApp messages showed Yong had explored a US$220,000 investment to obtain a Grenada passport.

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High Court dismisses tycoon Peter Kwee’s claim over properties in bankrupt daughter’s name

The judge said Mr Kwee had intended to gift the five properties to his daughter.

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Creditors file over $198m in claims against Qoo10, but only $34,650 recovered

Singapore’s High Court approved the winding up of Qoo10 in November 2024.

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Kirsty Coventry enjoys ‘extraordinary moment’ as she becomes IOC’s first woman leader

At 41, she is also the youngest president of the Olympic organisation.

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Hong Kong Airlines flight makes emergency landing after cabin fire, possibly from power bank

None of the 168 passengers and crew on board were reported injured.

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S’pore AI start-ups can draw funding by developing real-world solutions: Industry players

They can woo investors with AI tools for sectors like fintech, healthcare and analytics.

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The workplace hierarchy that still haunts South Korea

Workplace bullying has its roots in the country’s history of hierarchical oppression, writes Wendy Teo.

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Man claims trial for driving while on drugs, causing death of S’porean boy in JB accident

He is also charged with injuring two others while on drugs and behind the wheel.

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‘Bro, your living room’s on lane 3’: Photo of pre-cast BTO concrete block on road in Tuas goes viral

The trailer driver is assisting in police investigations.

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