Singapore Economy & Jobs: MOM says Singapore’s labour market kept expanding in 2Q 2026, adding 10,700 jobs (19th straight quarter of growth), while retrenchments rose to 4,500 and unemployment stayed low at 2.0%. Regional Payments: Cambodia is expanding ASEAN cross-border QR payments via Bakong/KHQR, linking with Singapore and four other ASEAN partners to push instant, local-currency retail transactions. Healthcare Automation: A Beijing hospital trial shows robotic arms compounding intravenous meds, aiming to cut repetitive work and human error for pharmacists. Manufacturing Precision: Blum-Novotest’s LC54-DIGILOG laser system targets micro-machining tool measurement from 5µm to 16mm, promising faster, high-accuracy monitoring. Aviation & Routes: STARLUX launched direct Prague–Taipei service, its first Europe route, with A350 aircraft and plans to ramp up frequencies from October. Logistics & Learning: Filipino students will bring AI-powered autonomous warehouse drone concepts to finals in Singapore, reflecting growing interest in warehouse automation for faster fulfilment. Food Tech Watch: Cultivated meat faces a “yuck” perception hurdle, with many consumers reluctant to even try it despite limited market availability.