Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Oct 12, 2025

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S’pore constantly looks to improve external ties, takes upgraded partnerships seriously: PM Wong

Its partnerships with Australia and New Zealand will enhance cooperation in areas such as economy, trade and defence.

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‘I need him to apologise,’ says mum whose son attacked her while high on Kpods

She said her son’s Kpod addiction has also taken a toll on her mental health.

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‘I was a Kpod addict’: Journey through addiction and back

Ben, who was a smoker, first started vaping to save money.

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Twins, triplets, quadruplets or even sextuplets: How common are multiple births in S’pore?

From 2015 to 2024, 86 sets of triplets were born.

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Their sun, moon and star: S’pore triplets who were conceived naturally

Today, the triplets – a boy and two girls – are three years old.

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As cashless-only stores continue to pop up across Singapore, some teens and seniors feel left out

Experts said the shift is expected as going cashless has become a lot cheaper, thanks to increased competition.

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South Korean celeb chef Choi Hyun-seok leads the global rise of Korean cuisine

He has seen his popularity grow worldwide, thanks to his appearances on Netflix.

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Title inflation: The job vacancy said ‘senior manager’, but the reality fell short

Data suggests title inflation may be happening more often in an era of cost-cutting and career anxiety.

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China ready to walk away from Xi-Trump summit amid erosion of US credibility, say analysts

Washington’s credibility with Beijing is on shaky ground, writes Yew Lun Tian.

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How a property investor was conned in a $2.4m overseas home scam

The case highlights the importance of conducting checks instead of solely relying on the seller's claims.

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