AI & Real Estate Tokenisation: Integra and SettleMint signed an MoU to develop AI and blockchain-compliant real estate tokenisation across the UAE and US, pairing agentic AI asset management with a regulated digital asset lifecycle platform. Physical AI for Logistics: Grab plans a pilot of its first delivery AI robot, Carri, in Punggol in late 2026 to handle the first/last 100 metres and cut repetitive handoff time amid Singapore’s labour crunch. Quantum Energy Research: NTU and QUT researchers reported a way to control the nonlinear Hall effect, pointing to battery-free electronics that harvest energy from alternating signals. Insurance Clarity: Etiqa Singapore clarified that its investment-linked policies are not “capital guaranteed” and are different from CPF LIFE, warning against misleading comparisons and unauthorised sales materials. Sustainable Finance Push: HSBC said it’s “more ambitious” on net-zero by shifting focus to commercialising sustainable financing, not just setting targets. Food & Commodities Pressure: Dry weather and an expected severe El Niño are disrupting crop planting across Asia, while iron ore prices slid on weaker China demand fears. Shipping/Port Tech: ABB won an order for electric harbour tugs under India’s Green Tug Transition Programme, targeting cleaner port operations. Payments & Fintech Leadership: Visa appointed new Asia Pacific leaders to scale value-added services, with Singapore positioned as a regional hub. Trade Risk Watch: The US proposed 12.5% tariffs on forced-labour-linked imports, with Singapore named among affected economies.