Local Finance & Markets: SGX called FY2026 “exceptional”, with adjusted net profit up nearly 25% and net revenue up 13.9%, plus 21 new listings raising $4.1b as MAS liquidity efforts start to bite. AI Regulation: MAS says its upcoming AI risk management guidelines and supervisory expectations will cover autonomous AI agents in financial systems, keeping a principles-based approach as rules catch up with fast-moving tech. Cross-Border Payments: Maybank Singapore joins MAS’s BLOOM initiative for tokenised cross-border payments using regulated stablecoins, aiming for more interoperable settlement rails. Crypto Event Watch: TOKEN2049 returns to Marina Bay Sands on 7–8 Oct with 25,000 attendees and 1,000 side events, signalling Singapore’s continued pull for global digital-asset players. Healthcare Access: NHG will open the SPARk Clinic for adults with disabilities at Khatib Polyclinic by end-2026, expanding a pilot that targets communication and follow-up barriers. Sports & Youth: SIYBO 2026 brings 50 teams from 10 countries to Singapore from 14–16 Aug at ActiveSG Bukit Canberra. Food Safety: A study using samples collected in Singapore found antimicrobial residues in poultry meat from Bangladesh, India and Vietnam sometimes exceed safety limits. Business/Innovation: Chemelex standardises procurement across eight markets with Ivalua’s source-to-contract and supplier performance tools, including Singapore.