AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTransport & Connectivity: Singapore will invest S$800m over five years in transport research and innovation under RIE2030, backing ideas like autonomous MRT depots and AI-enabled air traffic management, as MPs push for Singapore to stay a “thought leader” beyond physical infrastructure. Local Governance & Standards: Enterprise Singapore launches a campaign to shift how firms see standards—positioning them as a growth enabler under the Standards & Conformance 2035 Roadmap. Finance & Risk Management: MAS proposes a Protected Cell Company (PCC) framework, targeted to take effect in 2028, to support alternative risk transfer and deepen Singapore’s role as a risk hub. Energy & Regional Links: Singapore and Indonesia move to deepen cooperation on low-carbon electricity, with analysts saying it could become a practical test case for a regional power grid. Tech & Policy: Reuters reports China is discussing possible restrictions on overseas access to advanced AI models, including new ones, and tougher penalties for AI theft. Markets: Singapore stocks closed higher, led by gains in the banking trio. Culture & Lifestyle: A new Japanese tea and wagashi concept opens in Joo Chiat, adding to Singapore’s retail-and-community café scene.
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