This week’s top reads from The Straits Times, April 20, 2024

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7 things to know about Singapore’s next prime minister Lawrence Wong

The Finance Minister, who delivered three Budgets, grew up in Marine Parade and plays the guitar.

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PM Lee’s 20 years in office: The man behind the prime minister

Even when the cost was high, PM Lee would put duty over personal or family preference.

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All HDB households can now use $300 in vouchers for eco-friendly home appliances

Updated scheme widened to include all HDB households from the previous one- to three-room flats.

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Why sitting is the new smoking: My sudden diabetes diagnosis

The writer was passionate about her work and led a sedentary lifestyle. She was jolted by a shock diagnosis.

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Fixed deposit scam claims 12 victims; losses amount to $650,000

Victims gave scammers their personal information, believing that they were opening bank accounts.

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Does Singapore have what it takes to look after the elderly?

The demand for suitable care solutions for seniors has become more pressing as the Singapore population ages.

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Waterfront dream: Sentosa Cove condo prices hit $1,648 psf – is it too good to miss?

In the past decade, 63% of resale Sentosa Cove condo transactions were unprofitable, a study found.

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Podcast: TMI - Has social media made us oversharers?

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The Usual Place’s host Natasha Ann Zachariah sits down with TikTokers Candice Gallagher and Shaun Elias Chua, and Twitch streamer Jacey Vong, to find out why they started sharing personal details of their lives online.

How much is too much when sharing details of your life online?

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