Defence Diplomacy: The Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence conference kicks off Monday at Victoria Conference Centre, with senior leaders from 32 countries including Singapore, aiming to strengthen collective security amid wider US–South Korea tensions. Aviation & Liability: A British widow whose husband died in Singapore Airlines SQ321 turbulence in 2024 has started High Court proceedings in the UK, joining a wider wave of passenger claims. Housing Supply: HDB will launch Built-To-Order flats with shorter waiting times in Sin Ming and Toa Payoh, with construction underway and completion targeted for mid-2030. Demography Policy: Singapore is overhauling its baby bonus scheme as births and fertility hit record lows, with the new SG Child Support Package designed to make support more sustained and family-focused. AI Governance & Education: Singapore universities are shifting assessment away from grading essays to evaluating thinking, while Singapore also signals interest in coalitions for safer AI use. Regional Politics: Taiwan’s nuclear referendum will return alongside local elections, highlighting how direct polls are being used to shape domestic power struggles. Transport & Security: UN guidance urges merchant ships to avoid arming crews against piracy, warning firearms could escalate violence. Business Scrutiny: Temasek says it supports SIA’s long-term Air India bet, as Singapore lawmakers question whether public-linked funds should be used to shore up the loss-making carrier.