AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHaze Emergency: Western Singapore’s 24-hour PSI hit 208, a season high, while PM2.5 readings were elevated islandwide. N95 masks are being distributed, some ActiveSG outdoor facilities are closed, and the Government is weighing possible legal action against companies linked to the fires. Maritime Security: Two Singapore-registered ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz; one sank after catching fire. All 21 crew were evacuated safely, and the second vessel reached shelter with its crew unharmed. Economy: Singapore’s GDP grew 5.4% in the third quarter, but S&P Global expects growth to moderate to 4.6% in 2027 as AI activity normalises and external demand softens. Jobs and Technology: Ubisoft plans to cut 70 jobs at its Singapore studio as part of a wider restructuring. Separately, Google DeepMind and GovTech have introduced an on-device scam detector that analyses suspicious messages without sending conversations to a server.
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