Singapore-Linked Maritime & Trade Moves: India says IFSC entities at GIFT City no longer need licences to charter foreign vessels for export-import cargo, aiming to make the maritime-finance hub more business-friendly. Regional Security Watch: A Reuters report says China’s submarine-fired ballistic missile test in the Pacific was meant to stress-test command-and-control for its evolving nuclear deterrent, with analysts in Singapore pointing to possible targeting reach. Singapore-Adjacent Policy & Governance: Singapore’s own policy debate echoes in a separate piece on arbitration delays in India, where the CJI flags slow creation of an arbitration council and hopes a bill reaches Parliament. Tech, Law & Cross-Border Risk: Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI alleges trade-secret poaching and security breaches, while another report highlights how AI model sales to blacklisted Chinese firms can route through Singapore-linked units. Public Service & Digital Recognition: Philippines’ BIR wins a GovMedia award in Singapore for its 2026 interactive digital tax calendar, underscoring the region’s push toward citizen-facing digital government. Energy & Infrastructure: Pakistan’s maritime minister touts progress on the “Energy City” oil storage plan, pitching duty-free re-export storage to attract investment amid regional tensions.