2025-09-09 Morning Edition

1. 🚭 5,000 Officers Enforce Vaping Laws

Significant increase in officers as 232 fined under new regulations. CNA | ST

2. 👜 Lawsuit and Layoffs Hit Singapore Handbag Brand

Aupen issues layoffs amid a trademark lawsuit with Target. CNA | Reddit

3. 🏆 Singapore Startup Wins US$1 Million Prize

Edtech startup Stick ‘Em secures top award at 2025 Hult Prize. CNA

4. 🤖 National AI Task Force Push

Report outlines strategies for elevating Singapore’s global AI presence. ST

5. 💼 Unpaid Salary Awarded in Wrongful Termination

Employee gets S$82,000 after dating boss; court rules in favor. CNA | Reddit