Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 17, 2025

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Scam, fraud claims against digital banks in S’pore on the rise

Compromised credentials and impersonation scams are the most common.

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2 arrested for suspected links to S’porean-led, Cambodia-based scam ring

The group targeted Singapore victims and is believed to be responsible for losses of at least $41 million.

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HDB dragon boat team member dies after race at S’pore Regatta Waterfest

The man had reported feeling unwell after yesterday’s morning race.

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Should you still get a Covid-19 vaccine shot?

Updated versions of the Moderna/Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty vaccines are available.

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Man arrested in India over deadly Delhi car bomb attack

Authorities said the car used in the attack was registered in his name.

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First S’porean to serve as UN under-sec-gen lauded at ceremony

Dr Noeleen Heyzer was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal yesterday.

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Succession challenge looms for Asia’s rich families

Over a third of family business founders are reluctant to let go of the reins, a report has found.

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‘Reasonable force’ used to catch dogs at Seletar West farm after 4 biting incidents: NParks

Victims had scratches and puncture wounds requiring medical attention

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When gamblers in S’pore get younger and the stakes get higher

Online gambling is not easy to address, targets the young and sees debts getting racked up faster.

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Over 8 months’ jail for man who drove dangerously to evade arrest

The unlicensed driver beat four red lights and went against the flow of traffic in Bukit Panjang.

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