US Tariff Talks: Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong says Singapore will weigh “wider trade-offs” before seeking lower US forced-labour tariffs, noting about S$9.5b of domestic exports are affected and urging careful engagement with the USTR. SME vs MNC Growth Debate: In Parliament, WP pushed for SME-led growth and a NTU-linked “innovation zone” with lower land returns; PAP countered that local firms and multinationals must reinforce each other. FPDA Defence Ties: MINDEF reports FPDA members reaffirmed the coalition’s strategic value at the 63rd Consultative Council in Kota Kinabalu, with Singapore and Malaysia also running professional exchanges. Regional Diplomacy: Vietnam’s CPV Secretariat member Tran Cam Tu hosted Singapore’s ambassador, stressing deeper party-to-party dialogue and cooperation. Crypto Court Fight: Binance affiliates sued RedotPay’s founders in Hong Kong, alleging diversion of 470,000+ users and seeking about $473m in damages. Singapore Business Support for AI/SMEs: Chee Hong Tat told SMEICC 2026 that government help will focus on overseas expansion, sustainability, AI adoption and pro-enterprise rules. Legal/Policy Pressure Points: Singapore’s anti-scam and anti-scam powers plus AI governance and board guidance continue to feature in the week’s policy chatter.