ASEAN-India Diplomacy: Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong marked ASEAN Day by illuminating the ASEAN flag at Delhi’s Qutub Minar, underscoring deepening India-Singapore ties ahead of the 19th round of Foreign Office Consultations. Diaspora Talent Strategy: Malaysia’s TalentCorp launched MyHeart Global Connect, a global advisory council of 15 Malaysians across 10 countries, to mentor overseas talent and strengthen local industry capability—Singapore hosted the networking event. Energy & Trade Risks: With Strait of Hormuz tensions still shaping markets, reports point to possible diesel and gasoline pump rollbacks next week in the Philippines, while LNG buyers in the Middle East are reportedly seeking Canadian cargoes to diversify supply. Shipping & Sanctions: The US announced fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting Iran’s banking system and firms, while separate coverage highlights “dark” tanker transits through Hormuz since mid-July. Singapore Industry Watch: Tiger Beer’s Singapore brewing wind-down by end-2027 is set to reshape local jobs as production shifts to Malaysia and Vietnam. AI & Governance: Singapore Management University and Stanford-linked work is cited in Polymarket’s plan to change settlement pricing after manipulation complaints.