Cybersecurity & AI: Horizon3.ai raised a $250m Series E at a $2b+ valuation, expanding its NodeZero autonomous pentesting platform that runs safe, continuous tests on live production systems—aimed at the “AI vs AI” era of faster attacks. AI Agents Security: Zenity also secured $125m for agent-focused protection, monitoring AI agents’ real-time actions inside corporate systems to block drift from intended tasks. Aviation Aftermarket: ORIX Aviation agreed to acquire AerFin, adding aircraft/engine/component trading and repair capabilities with AerFin’s sites including Singapore, targeting a broader aftermarket footprint by end-2026. Port Safety in Singapore: A worker died after scaffolding collapsed onto a lorry at Jurong Port’s construction hub; investigations are ongoing. Regional Connectivity (Johor–Singapore): KTMB will extend its Paloh–JB Sentral Southern Shuttle from Aug 8, adding seven stations and 10 daily trips to support commuters heading toward Singapore via the RTS corridor. ASEAN Manufacturing: S&P Global’s PMI showed ASEAN factories improving in July, with faster new orders and output growth.