Philippines-Singapore Diplomacy: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Singapore from July 14 to 16, with talks expected to cover trade and investment, environment, health and regional cooperation. Malaysia-Singapore Ties: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam begins a three-day state visit to Malaysia, with leaders highlighting strong bilateral trade and the upcoming RTS Link. Food Security Watch: Indonesia’s Bulog is in talks with Malaysia and Singapore on proposed rice export deals, including pricing and delivery terms. Transport & Infrastructure: Singapore’s URA is rolling out a new way to manage underground utilities, aiming to cut road closures by coordinating shared ducts and better mapping. Court Update: A French teen’s “straw-licking” case in Singapore is adjourned to July 30 as prosecutors check whether his student pass could be revoked. Markets & Energy: Oil prices jump more than 4% as renewed U.S.-Iran strikes raise fears for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Public Sector Digitalisation: Philippines’ BIR commissioner says “digital right” means making government easier to understand, access and deal with, sharing citizen-centric service ideas at a Singapore conference.