Data Centres Expansion: Singapore has allocated 200MW of power to four data centre developers on Jurong Island—Digital Realty, Equinix, Keppel Data Centres and ST Telemedia Global Data Centers—under DC-CFA2, with half the capacity required to come from low-carbon energy and liquid cooling planned. Singapore-India Push: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Singapore PM Lawrence Wong and took part in the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable and business forum, signing an MoU and pushing deeper cooperation in fintech, agri-exports, sustainable infrastructure and GCC commercial parks. Singapore-Vietnam Governance Dialogue: Singapore and Vietnam will hold their inaugural strategic dialogue on Aug 25, co-chaired by Chan Chun Sing and Tran Cam Tu, focusing on future-ready talent and technology capacity-building for public services. Power Training for AI Infrastructure: Eaton and Singapore Polytechnic signed an MoU to expand education and training around next-gen power infrastructure, including 800VDC systems for AI-ready data centres. Tech & Trust Online: TikTok is facing scrutiny after AI-cloned ads using Singapore influencers’ likenesses and voices, raising concerns about consent and misleading promotions. Family-Friendly F&B: Chagee opened three stores in a day, including a family-focused outlet in Pasir Ris Mall with kid play features and Nutri-Grade drink options. Regional Business Links: Maybank and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation signed an MoU to expand access to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, supporting ESG supply-chain practices and cross-border financing.