Singapore–Malaysia Economic Link: Maybank and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation signed an MoU to expand access to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, pairing SMF’s manufacturer ecosystem with Maybank’s regional banking and cross-border financing. Singapore–Vietnam Public Service Dialogue: Singapore and Vietnam will hold their inaugural strategic dialogue on Aug 25, co-chaired by Chan Chun Sing and Vietnam’s CPV Secretariat member Tran Cam Tu, focusing on governance, future-ready talent and technology cooperation for public services. Data Centres, But Greener: Singapore allocated 200MW of power on Jurong Island to four data-centre firms (Digital Realty, Equinix, Keppel Data Centres, ST Telemedia Global Data Centers), with commitments to low-carbon power and sustainability requirements. ASEAN Power Grid Pitch: DBS’ Han Kwee Juan said the Asean Power Grid is about shared prosperity and resilience, arguing cross-border clean power trade can help meet rising AI and data-centre demand. India–Singapore Economic Push: Piyush Goyal met Singapore PM Lawrence Wong and took part in the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial and Business Roundtables, with MoUs and focus on fintech, agri-exports and sustainable infrastructure. Regional Security Watch: US allies in Asia are uneasy as Washington shifts assets for the Middle East, including moving USS George Washington away from the Asia-Pacific. Local Governance & Housing Tension: A backlash is growing over Singapore’s plan to clear forest for housing, with debate centring on how decisions are made and who bears the trade-offs.