Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 24, 2025

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Car leasing firm boss held as probe into scam ring widens

Arrest comes amid S’pore police probe into Cambodian national Chen Zhi and firms linked to him.

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Doctor left promising career track to plug healthcare gap

Dr Chen Shiling persevered despite having no money, no connections and no support.

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Small fire breaks out on Scoot flight after passenger’s power bank overheats

Airport emergency services were on standby upon the plane’s arrival here from Hong Kong.

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Address concerns over AI’s impact on jobs and livelihoods: PM Wong

Govts must help workers adjust and ensure responsible use of AI, he added.

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Free tool to counter deepfake content to launch in 2026

People should not rely on telltale signs they have been taught in the past to spot deepfakes.

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Shady shades: Voyeurs and scammers can weaponise smart glasses

Growing unease over the use of these glasses has come amid their rising popularity.

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S’pore has world’s toughest fast-food scene: Jollibee international chief

Over the next three to five years, Jollibee sees enough demand here to open four to five new stores each year.

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China’s study of ‘ghost particles’ yields first results

The project is part of country’s long-term goal of becoming a science and tech giant.

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No-cane parenting: How to hold boundaries

There is a harder but better way to raise your children.

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Disney+ to increase monthly prices for S’pore subscribers by up to $4 from Dec 17

The service carries titles from Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars and National Geographic.

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