AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS–Singapore trade shock: The US imposed a new 12.5% forced-labour tariff on selected Singapore exports, after a Section 301 probe found Singapore failed to effectively enforce a ban; MTI says Singapore is responding. Local economy watch: Singapore’s salary claims rose in 2025 (2.84 per 1,000 employees), with foreign workers driving most of the increase. Aviation update: Changi handled 17.2m passenger movements in Q2 2026, down 1.5% y/y, though H1 traffic still edged up 0.4%. Markets: STI ended Friday slightly higher (+0.1%) as investors weighed oil above $100 and renewed US–Iran tensions. AI security angle: ESET warns AI agents’ “skills” are being targeted fast, with thousands blocked and tens of thousands flagged as suspicious since March. Sports & culture: Singapore musicians keep finding overseas fans; and Commonwealth Games 3x3 basketball is stealing attention. Business/finance: GIC plans further hedge-fund investing, while HSBC agreed to sell its Singapore life and health unit to Allianz.
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