Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 22, 2025

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Inside Singapore’s education ‘arms race’: Stress, inequality and the push for change

Political leaders have said Singapore has to move from a narrow meritocracy to a broader and more inclusive one.

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Residents in Kovan estate upset after private owner seals off shortcut

More than 100 households have historically used the path to get to a bus stop.

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185 hit by gastroenteritis symptoms at 6 E-Bridge pre-schools

SFA has suspended the food business operations of Middleton International School in Tampines.

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Independence key to ageing well: SUSS study

The meaning of work does not diminish but evolves as people get older, found the study.

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Career model for nurses in S’pore to be reviewed

The existing supervisory frameworks for nurse leaders will be enhanced.

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More customer-centric communications needed during rail disruption: Expert

This will help passengers make better informed decisions during service disruptions.

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Why Japan will not yield, even as dispute with China escalates over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

Japan is choosing short-term economic pain to reinforce its long-term strategic position, notes ST’s Walter Sim.

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One of 3 dogs removed from Seletar West farm dies

Two dogs remain in AVS’ care and are observed to be well.

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A golden opportunity in a silver Singapore

If Singapore plays its cards right, its ageing population can actually be an asset it can tap, say the writers.

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‘Byte-sized’ plants: Singapore Herbarium goes online

A behind-the-scenes look at how the specimens are being digitised. 

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