This week's top reads from The Straits Times, Nov 29, 2025

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MOH moves to curb rising premiums

IP riders sold from April 2026 won’t cover minimum deductibles. 

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Massive HK blaze triggers wave of support from community

“Hong Kong’s community spirit has been revived by this tragedy,” says a journalism lecturer.

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S’pore tops global ranking for growing, attracting and retaining talent

Workers here have a strong ecosystem to grow, thrive and adapt.

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Six things to know about Lions coach Gavin Lee

He once played against Zinedine Zidane in a charity match.

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As S’pore school canteens evolve, stallholders find ways to cope

Vendors say they will miss students when they give up their stalls.

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Person with arm stuck in kitchen drain pipe freed after 2-hour rescue operation

A medical team was on site to assess and provide medical support.

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Why a man who earned over $88k a month had total savings of only $13k

To support his extravagant lifestyle, he owed about $500k after borrowing to cover his expenses.

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Miss Singapore ‘shocked’ Miss Mexico won Miss Universe

But she says Miss Mexico did not deserve to be booed.

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