Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 18, 2025

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Spotting signs of financial abuse among the elderly in Singapore; why are they so hard to detect?

The abuse could be taking place for years already, or the culprit could be a trusted family member or friend.

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How a Lasting Power of Attorney can guard against financial abuse

The LPA allows a donor who is 21 years old and above to voluntarily appoint up to two donees to make decisions and act on his or her behalf.

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MP Jeffrey Siow being considered for new Cabinet line-up

He did not reveal which office he is being considered for, saying matters have yet to be finalised.

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Injuries found on stray cat in Punggol likely caused by vehicular accident: NParks

Shere Khan the cat was found dying in Sumang Walk and taken to the vet on May 12.

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Big dreams in snow country: Singaporean investor is betting big on Japan’s tourism future

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Ken Chan is the former head of GIC Japan. His private equity firm, Patience Capital Group, has been buying up land in two ski mountains in central Japan. His goal? To develop them into world-class skiing and all-season holiday destinations.

Mr Ken Chan’s Patience Capital Group wants to revitalise the traditional ski region of Myoko in Japan to become a year-round attraction.

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Tiong Bahru residents to vote on colour scheme after complaints over purple makeover

Two options are confirmed: the purple theme and a variant of the current colour scheme.

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Can Singapore be your retirement haven? Here are its plus points

Pavements and toilets are priorities as you age.

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Students, travellers from S-E Asia souring on US amid immigration crackdown

Put off by reports of students and tourists being detained or turned away, they are looking at options elsewhere.

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Tastemakers: How Aston Soon went from being a hawker to owner of 37 restaurants

While Astons is known for well-priced, good-quality steaks, the group also runs Japanese and Chinese restaurants.

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Feeling the pinch? How to cut $100 from your monthly bills

Here are nine hacks for cutting costs without compromising on quality of life.

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