AI Governance: Singapore reaffirmed its risk-based approach to AI, including how agentic AI should be governed with clear accountability and risk controls, while still assessing whether AI-generated content needs mandatory labelling. Financial Crime Compliance: Aspire tapped Flagright to tighten AML and financial crime controls across its business finance platform, betting on more integrated, AI-assisted compliance workflows. Singapore-Indonesia Legal Update: Authorities said no offence was committed in Singapore (or by Singapore-based agents) in an Indonesian baby trafficking adoption case, following convictions in West Java. National Day in Korea: Singapore marked its 61st National Day in Seoul with a “Made in Singapore” showcase and highlighted the Strategic Partnership with South Korea. Regional Diplomacy: India and Singapore held the 19th round of Foreign Office Consultations, reviewing progress under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership roadmap. Trade & Markets: Singapore said US tariff changes affect about S$7.4b of exports, as policymakers weigh trade-offs before seeking tariff relief. Shipping & Finance: Seaspan issued a RMB 1.5b Panda Bond in China, diversifying funding for its fleet. Public Events: NDP 2026 fireworks move to Kallang Basin (Aug 9), with the main show slated around 8:10–8:30pm.