Cross-border Nuclear Cooperation: Singapore and China signed an MOU on peaceful nuclear technology, aimed at building Singapore’s capability to assess nuclear energy deployment ahead of an IAEA review mission in 2027. Regional Security Diplomacy: South Korea’s presidential office said it expects US-North Korea leader “friendship” to help drive peace talks after Trump ordered the Pentagon to “substantially” reduce joint exercises with Seoul—sparking debate over readiness versus de-escalation. Singapore–Malaysia Environment: Singapore will halt exports of construction and demolition waste to Malaysia immediately after allegations of illegal disposal in Pontian, with investigations opened into Singapore-linked parties. Nightlife & Tourism Policy: After a year-long trial, Singapore will formalise extended liquor trading hours to 4am on Thu/Fri nights and related event measures around Boat Quay and Clarke Quay. Johor RTS Link Traffic Planning: Malaysia’s cabinet committee is coordinating road-safety and congestion plans for the RTS Link launch on Jan 1, expecting major shifts in Johor Bahru city-centre travel patterns. Energy Costs Watch: Fuel prices are set to rise in the Philippines—diesel up ₱3.84/L and gasoline up ₱2.49/L—ending a two-week rollback streak amid regional supply and geopolitical pressures.