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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 29

12/29/2019

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Dec 29. 

Number of highly indebted borrowers falls by 40%


Credit card debt is largely under control and credit quality has improved since the Monetary Authority of Singapore started capping borrowing limits in June 2015. PHOTO: ST FILE

Credit card debt is largely under control and credit quality has improved since the Monetary Authority of Singapore started capping borrowing limits in June 2015.

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19 figures who made the news in 2019

From politics and protests, to planes having to be grounded, Insight looks at newsmakers who were in the spotlight this year.

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Lunch with Sumiko: From one spa, Cynthia Chua now has a $100m lifestyle empire


Entrepreneur Cynthia Chua has 16 beauty and F&B brands under her. Waxing salon chain Strip, as well as Browhaus, which does eyebrows, have more than 90 outlets in 13 cities. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Cynthia Chua has always been able to smell The Next Big Thing, whether it’s Brazilian waxing, Tiong Bahru or farm-to-table dining.

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All abuzz over orb ‘floating’ off MBS


The dome-like structure in the prime waterfront location comes at a hefty price tag. Design experts said it is likely using the existing foundation of mega nightclub Avalon, which occupied the space from 2011 until it closed in 2016.ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

The mysterious orb-like structure sitting in the waters off Marina Bay Sands adds vibrancy to area, say observers, with some believing it may be new Apple store.

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Hong Kong protesters demand mainland Chinese traders leave, at least 15 arrested in clashes at mall near border


Protesters march through a shopping mall in Sheung Shui, near Hong Kong’s boundary with the mainland, on Dec 28, 2019. PHOTO: AP

The protest in Sheung Shui, near Hong Kong’s boundary with the mainland, was part of efforts to pressure the government by disrupting economic activity.

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Pilot scheme to deal with drink drivers raises concern


Under the pilot scheme, a letter informs a first-time offender arrested on a drink-driving charge, without injury or damage to property, of the sentencing framework prosecutors will adopt should the offender plead guilty. LIANHE ZAOBAO FILE PHOTO

The scheme by the Attorney-General’s Chambers to inform accused persons of the prosecution’s sentencing position before their cases go to court has raised eyebrows among lawyers.

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Woman who lost lawsuit over master’s degree faces $178,000 legal cost bill from NUS insurers


The former master’s degree candidate had lost her lawsuit against the National University of Singapore last year. PHOTO: ST FILE

Ms Jeanne-Marie Ten alleged, among other things, that the university and various officers colluded against her and as a result, she failed to be conferred the degree in 2006.

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Ex-NTU valedictorian under probe for allegedly cheating 73 friends of $800k for breast enhancement treatments


The sum involved more than $800,000 borrowed from around 70 individuals under various pretexts. PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS

Over 10 police reports were filed by victims, who said she gave various reasons to them for needing a loan.

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Huy Fong Sriracha sauce recalled: 5 things to know about the popular sauce


Huy Fong Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce was created by Vietnamese refugee David Tran, who arrived in Los Angeles in 1979. PHOTOS: HUY FONG FOODS, INC./FACEBOOK, AFP

Made from ingredients like red jalapeno peppers, sugar, salt and garlic, it is a must-have sauce in many Thai and Vietnamese restaurants.

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A resolute new year: Tips for 2020 on how to get fitter, eat better and learn a new skill


PHOTOS: ISTOCKPHOTO, DESMOND FOO, SATURDAY KIDS, ROXANNE GAN

Learn a new skill, volunteer, spend more time with your family. What’s your new year resolution?

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