AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Environment & Waste: Singapore launched TREASURES, its first national research centre for residue and toxic industrial waste management, with S$35m funding to help extend Semakau landfill life as recycling rates slip. Cybersecurity: Singapore’s PDPC and CSA are investigating a cyberattack on the Global Schools Foundation, with reports of large-scale data theft including student details. AI & Economy: Microsoft says Singapore leads Southeast Asia in AI-driven work output gains, while Vietnam’s AI adoption is rising fast (26.5%), though still behind Singapore. Culture & Community: Singapore’s Dragon Boat Festival sees zongzi demand spike, while the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre debuts a children’s festival and Working Title’s “Pygmalion: Mural of Singapore” puts the spotlight on education pressures. Arts & Pride: Pride Month guides and events include He.She.They’s Singapore debut at MDLR. Trade & Shipping: Oil prices ease on hopes around the US-Iran framework and Strait of Hormuz reopening; a major LNG-powered container ship transits Suez after arriving from Singapore.
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