Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on July 11, 2025

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Surge in piracy, armed robbery in Malacca and S’pore straits

In Asia as a whole, there was an 83 per cent rise in such incidents.

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KTPH trials ‘smart diapers’ for adult patients

The device can prevent skin conditions and relieve burden on nurses.

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CPF Board uses AI to improve call centre services, prioritise help for less tech-savvy users

In 2024, the Central Provident Fund call centre managed 622,000 calls.

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Tariffs overshadow diplomacy as Asean foreign ministers press on with meetings

Eight of the 10 bloc nations have received formal notifications in the past two days on revised US tariff rates.

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DBS joins UOB and OCBC with green home loan offering

DBS’ green home loan is available only to borrowers with uncompleted private properties.

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Up to 90% of air-con units can be recycled, including greenhouse gas refrigerant

Singapore generates about 60,000 tonnes of e-waste annually – equivalent to 73 cellphones discarded per person.

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Panellists at SkillsFuture Forum talk culture, systems, mindsets

Industry leaders say it involves rethinking how skills are measured, work is structured and success is defined.

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Whisper it softly, there’s a new Japan rising

Change is afoot in Japan and lots of immigrants, investors and MNCs are being drawn to it, writes Ravi Velloor.

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ECDA issues warning to Little Paddington Preschool for sudden closure of branch

Its centre in Bishan ceased operations on June 13, giving parents only a week’s notice.

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Jail for woman who obtained information about her then husband’s theft case from cop

Tran Thi Tien also entered a sexual relationship with Chan Zhiyao, a senior investigation officer.

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