Markets & AI-linked growth: Singapore’s stock rally stays on track as a “Goldilocks” mix of steady growth, tech export strength and productivity keeps inflation in check, with fund managers pointing to wealth management and AI infrastructure as further inflow drivers. Shipping & logistics: Drewry’s intra-Asia container rates rose 6% to a six-week high, with Middle East tensions and China congestion (including typhoon disruptions) lifting lanes such as Shanghai–Singapore. Trade connectivity: China–ASEAN freight links are running daily again, and ASEAN trade hit a record first-seven-month total, underscoring the region’s push to deepen intermediate-goods supply chains. Port tech demo: A Singapore drone logistics firm flew a full terminal-to-mainland cargo drone route in a demonstration over Singapore waters, aiming to show safe handling for dangerous-goods samples. Digital government ties: Singapore and Vietnam plan deeper cooperation on digital government, smart cities, national data centres and potential links between VNeID and Singpass. Cyber/fintech: Airwallex and Affirm expand BNPL at checkout across 35 countries, while Singapore also warned of fake crypto job scams after $11.8m losses. Corporate finance: Davis Commodities said Nasdaq declined review and will proceed with delisting steps. Sports & consumer impact: FAS and People’s Association urged fans to use official watch parties for the Singapore–Thailand Asean Championship semis and warned against ticket scalping.