AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSingapore-Indonesia Ties: PM Lawrence Wong heads to Jakarta on Jul 6 for the second Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat with President Prabowo, with talks expected to cover green economy, cross-border electricity, carbon capture and storage, AI and digital connectivity. Heritage & Water Infrastructure: NHB will commission new studies to assess the national significance and condition of the 135-year-old Bukit Timah Waterworks, weighing options like a potential water museum against long-term land-use sustainability. Cruise & Travel Ops: Singapore Cruise Centre at HarbourFront will open in stages from Jul 7 (ferries) and Jul 15 (other operators/cruises), adding self check-in kiosks, biometric clearance and more passenger amenities while keeping routes and schedules unchanged. Regional Investment Signals: Vietnam reported realised FDI of $13.03b in H1 2026, up 11.2% YoY, with Singapore the top investor by newly registered capital. Tech & Platform Safety: TikTok confirmed layoffs in Singapore on Jul 1, mainly in Trust and Safety, as it centralises roles and reorganises across multiple markets. Energy Transition Reality Check: A regional push to monetise organic waste for renewable power is being challenged by the need for better feedstock handling, purification and energy recovery—not just bigger digesters. Business Expansion Watch: Korean street-food brand Reddog set up a Singapore entity as it widens its ASEAN push, reporting strong revenue growth and high operating margins.
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