Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on July 18, 2025

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30% of aviation jobs could be redesigned due to AI, automation

CAAS will set aside $200m for a manpower fund to help workers and employers deal with these changes.

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Global fintech firms expanding in Singapore with larger offices, APAC hubs

Ripple, Wise and Juspay are among those that have recently deepened their presence here.

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Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences

He was detained during a sting operation in Bishan.

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5 foreigners charged over scheme to deliberately get arrested in S’pore to sell sex drugs

Their plan was to get special passes and sell illegal sex enhancement medications while out on bail, CPIB said.

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UOB awarded $17.7m in civil suit against Lippo Marina Collection over inflated housing loans

UOB had sought to recover $92m in losses. It plans to appeal over the reduced claim.

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Appointment of Malaysia’s new chief justice eases controversy over vacant top judge seats for now

But more can be done to restore confidence in the judiciary, say analysts.

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Misbehaving monks: Sex scandal shakes Thai Buddhist faithful

The monks are said to have paid nearly S$15.4m to a woman who has been arrested.

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Kinokuniya opens third bookstore in Raffles City, weeks ahead of schedule

The store offers exclusive stationery, like cat-themed items and Pickles the Frog.

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Tech company CEO deletes social media account amid affair allegations after Coldplay concert

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin even said: “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy.”

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Going the distance in a plug-in hybrid on a Malaysian road trip

The Sealion 6 DM-i is an SUV equipped with a petrol engine and an electric motor. 

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