This week’s top reads from The Straits Times, Jan 3, 2026

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Supermarket chains announce promotions to help people stretch their CDC vouchers

A $6 return voucher will be given with $60 spent using CDC vouchers at FairPrice and Giant.

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How to make the most of 6 public holiday long weekends in 2026

There are 11 public holidays in 2026, starting with New Year’s Day.

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Durian prices plunge, Musang King sales surge in Singapore

Prices are at their lowest since 2018, said one durian seller.

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5-year-old boy trapped in Hokkaido ski resort walkway died of suffocation

He died as a result of his clothing tightening around his neck.

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What a 99-year lease means for homeowners in S’pore

Some worry about falling prices, while others simply treasure what they have.

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How a man’s $250k debt ballooned to $21m due to high interest and penalties

The High Court ordered a retrial because it “shocked the conscience” that a $250,000 debt can turn into millions.

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NUS professor dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations denies wrongdoing, plans to appeal

NUS had carried out an internal probe that started on June 30 and ended on Dec 19.

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Singer Taufik Batisah on his new landed property: I’m okay to downgrade and retire at 50

He has lived in rented flats, shared homes, and owned a HDB flat and condo.

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