Singapore Trade & AI Demand: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports rose 24.2% in July, driven by a surge in electronics and AI-related products, with electronic NODX up 112% year on year. Green Data Centres (Cross-Border): STT GDC secured up to US$1.37bn green financing for its STT Johor data centre campus, backed by UOB and other major lenders, as renewable power and efficiency targets are highlighted. Job Market Pressure for Graduates: About 1 in 5 fresh university graduates in Singapore were still job-seeking as of June, even as overall unemployment stayed at 2% in Q1—signalling cautious hiring amid AI adoption. Workplace & Relocation Reality: A new wave of APAC office relocations is pushing firms to manage disruption better, with clearer internal communication becoming a key differentiator. Travel Tech & Partnerships: Agoda launched an updated Partner Portal for property operations and renewed a three-year MOU with Singapore Tourism Board, expanding data, tech and AI-powered travel innovation. Energy & Shipping Risk: Oil held near recent highs as Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic slowed after attacks and US-Iran peace hopes dimmed. Regional Security Signals: Trump ordered the Pentagon to “substantially” reduce South Korea-U.S. military exercises, a move seen as aimed at North Korea. Health Tech Trial: Shuwen Biotech started an international PRE-CERCA study evaluating its CercaTest RED urine test for predicting preeclampsia, including Singapore hospitals.