AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Pay & Transport: Starting Jan 1, 2027, the government will fund a S$450 monthly rise in starting pay and a S$2,000 sign-on bonus for new bus captains, aiming to build a stronger pipeline and lift first-year earnings by about S$600. Regional Security: Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean said the Shangri-La Dialogue this year felt more “constructive” and aligned on a stable relationship, while noting Middle East war spillovers could linger via higher food prices. Diplomacy Flashpoint: China sharply criticised Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr’s remarks at Shangri-La, accusing him of undermining trust over South China Sea disputes. Culture & Lifestyle: Dua Lipa named Singapore’s Maxwell Food Centre among her favourite global hawker spots. Sports & Pride: Satwik-Chirag won the Singapore Open, ending a title drought, while Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew advanced to a maiden final. World Cup in Singapore: McDonald’s rolls out FIFA World Cup-themed meals, collectibles and watch parties, with free-flow McNuggets and fries at events.
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