Transport Policy & Research: Singapore will invest S$800m over five years to boost transport research and innovation, with two-thirds for autonomy and digital twins, and the rest for aviation, maritime and land—aimed at keeping the city-state a global transport hub as connectivity shifts from physical infrastructure to tech. AV Transition Support: Parliament also heard about career conversion programmes and up to S$1,600 training incentives for taxi and private-hire drivers as autonomous vehicle rollout ramps up, with roles like safety and remote operators. AI Governance in Finance: MAS is consulting on guardrails for autonomous AI agents in finance, including a proposed legislative framework for a Protected Cell Company structure to expand alternative risk transfer options from 2028. Housing AML Guidance: URA told developers to apply anti-money laundering checks in a risk-proportionate way, clarifying that source-of-wealth and source-of-funds checks won’t be needed for most homebuyers. Cybercrime Victim Protection (Malaysia): Malaysia is studying stronger protections and possible tougher penalties for cybercrime offenders, including learning from Singapore’s punishment approach. Regional Tech Diplomacy: India’s UPI is set to integrate with Indonesia’s payment system, with leaders also pushing broader digital public infrastructure cooperation. Singapore–Japan Space Pact: NSAS and JAXA signed an agreement to jointly develop peaceful space uses, including quantum satellite communications. China AI Controls: Reuters reports Beijing is discussing limits on overseas access to China’s most advanced AI models, treating cutting-edge AI as a national asset. Ghana–NACOC Capacity: Ghana’s NACOC will expand beyond 66 districts as staffing and equipment shortages constrain its narcotics enforcement. IPO Watch: Foundation Healthcare’s IPO is 3.8 times subscribed and set to begin trading on SGX on Wednesday.