AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefence Diplomacy: The Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence conference kicks off Monday at Victoria Conference Centre, with senior leaders from 32 countries including Singapore, focusing on collective security and public-safety arrangements. Education Reform: South Korea is easing rules for select universities under a new reform plan aimed at boosting autonomy and competitiveness. Sports Focus: Team Singapore will attend the Asian Games in September without a public medal target, with chef de mission Goh Kee Nguan urging athletes to peak and compete. Housing Update: HDB will build more BTO flats with shorter waiting times in Sin Ming and Toa Payoh, with completion targeted for mid-2030 and sales potentially as early as mid-2027. Local Culture & Food: Singapore’s foraging debate heats up as some residents push for ethical rules for intertidal harvesting, while others warn biodiversity and heritage are at stake. Business & Travel: Temasek says it supports Singapore Airlines’ long-term Air India bet amid funding scrutiny, and Disney Cruise Line adds Langkawi as a new port of call from Singapore starting Dec 31, 2026.
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