AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegional Data Centres: Batam residents are protesting amid water shortages as data centres expand near Singapore. Drought and an electrical fault contributed to outages, but the dispute highlights pressure on water and power as the AI infrastructure boom spreads across the region. Trade Links: A 54-company Singapore delegation is using China’s import expo to build partnerships and reach markets beyond China. The Singapore Business Federation says exhibitors have generated S$533 million in cumulative trade through the event since 2018. Aviation: Singapore Airlines has unveiled a more than S$2 billion cabin overhaul across 72 long-haul aircraft, with new first-, business-, premium-economy and economy cabins due from the second half of 2027. Green Infrastructure: Singapore’s first data centre under stricter green rules has opened, as the country weighs how to support digital growth while managing energy demand. Workforce: Singapore is adding eight occupations to its work-permit list, with salary and hiring conditions attached.
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