Workplace Safety: MOM will make four heat-stress measures mandatory for outdoor workers from 1 Dec 2026, including heat-stress training, cool drinking water, emergency cooling supplies (ice packs/water spray), and suitable protective clothing. Aviation Security: A 32-year-old Indonesian man will be charged after allegedly concealing a 19.5cm knife in his sock at Changi Airport; police say it was detected at Terminal 4 screening and found in his shoe during checks. Regional Ties: Singapore and Uzbekistan agreed a joint medium-term Strategic and Innovative Partnership programme, covering trade, investment, tech transfer, public administration modernisation, human capital, and digital banking. Tech Leadership: Meta VP Sandhya Devanathan has left after more than a decade to join OpenAI as VP for Southeast Asia and Australia, based in Singapore. Maritime Decarbonisation: Singapore and Brazil signed an MoU to set up a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor, exploring digital exchanges and zero/near-zero emission marine fuels. Business & Finance: UOB and HSBC completed live tokenised deposit transfers on Swift’s blockchain ledger in HKD, with plans to expand to SGD and USD. Health & Policy: Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act is set to take effect end-2027, creating enforceable rights and grievance channels for employees returning after serious illness.