AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSingapore-India Diplomacy: PM Wong and other world leaders sent congratulations after Narendra Modi became India’s longest-serving elected PM, with Modi publicly thanking Wong and pledging deeper ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Globalisation Debate: Singapore’s Ong Ye Kung argued that pulling back from globalization would weaken resilience, urging more integration to diversify supply chains and ease public anxiety. Regional Governance & Economy: Singapore SMEs are the least optimistic globally about overseas expansion, citing geopolitical risk, supply-chain disruption and tariff costs. Digital & Public Policy: Singapore launched a data festival focused on AI, privacy and data governance, while Japan moved to regulate crypto like stocks to expand access. Court & Social Sensitivities: A Singapore judge issued detailed reasons for acquitting a man and his lover in a ritual shower sex case; prosecution plans to appeal. Energy & Trade Disruption: Fresh US-Iran strikes and Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure threat pushed oil higher and saw more LNG tankers exit the strait. Local Living Costs: DPM Gan said all Singapore households can claim S$500 CDC vouchers from June 11, with the government ready to do more if needed. Business & Investment: Bank of Singapore appointed Lim Leong Guan to lead its Dubai private banking push; DBS initiated coverage on Centurion Corp with a “buy” call.
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