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A US Navy amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli, believed to be ferrying about 2,200 Marines from the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East, was tracked near Singapore as it transited toward the region. Officials did not disclose exact deployment details, and such ships often have AIS transponders off in busy waterways like the Malacca Strait.
Bryson DeChambeau won LIV Golf's Singapore event after a dramatic playoff against Richard T Lee at Sentosa, securing his fourth LIV title; after DeChambeau hit a water hazard off the 18th in the first playoff hole, Lee briefly led with a late surge but missed a short par putt, handing DeChambeau the win; Lee earned $2.25m as runner-up, while DeChambeau took $4m and Lee Westwood finished third on 12 under.
Disney is expanding its cruise operation in Asia by basing the Disney Adventure in Singapore, its largest ship (6,700 passengers; 2,500 crew) for three- and four-night itineraries with no port calls. The expansion is part of a plan to add six ships by 2031, leveraging regionally tailored entertainment, dining and multigenerational experiences to attract Asian travelers as U.S. international tourism trends soften and Asia becomes a key growth market.
Hannah Green clinched her second LPGA win in Singapore, finishing 14-under to beat Auston Kim by one stroke as her husband, pro golfer Jarryd Felton, filled in as caddie while her regular caddie could not travel due to a green-card delay. Green birdied early and eagled the eighth, then added more birdies on the back nine amid a nervous finish, marking her seventh tour victory and second win at this event.
A citywide randomized trial in Singapore found releasing Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes drastically reduced dengue transmission by about 71% and lowered local mosquito counts, providing robust evidence that IIT-SIT can control dengue.
A record wave of ultra-high-net-worth individuals is relocating abroad, driven by tax efficiency, geopolitical stability, and quality of life. Dubai leads inflows to the UAE, with Portugal, Singapore, Italy, and Australia also rising as popular bases thanks to favorable visa regimes and business-friendly environments. Migration among the global rich surged from about 108,000 in 2018 to around 134,000 in 2024, with over 142,000 expected by the end of 2025, as many pursue second residencies or citizenships as hedges against future policy shifts.
Singapore has introduced its first-ever levy on sustainable aviation fuel to raise funds for SAF development and supply, as the Southeast Asian fuel industry grows and efforts to decarbonize aviation accelerate.
Micron announced a roughly $24 billion expansion in Singapore to boost NAND supply, adding 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space and aiming for NAND production by late 2028, as AI-driven demand tightens memory markets; the plan includes a $7 billion high-bandwidth memory plant at the same site, with around 1,600 new jobs and a stronger Singapore role in the global semiconductor supply chain amid shortages through 2027.
Micron Technology plans to invest about $24 billion to construct a memory-chip fabrication plant in Singapore, marking a major expansion of its manufacturing footprint in Asia.
Micron announced a US$24 billion, 10-year investment to build an advanced wafer fabrication facility at its Singapore NAND complex, aiming to begin wafer output in H2 2028 and expanding to 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space. The project will create about 1,600 new jobs at the fab, adding to roughly 1,400 from an adjacent high-bandwidth memory packaging facility for a total of around 3,000 roles, and strengthens Singapore’s semiconductor ecosystem through co-located R&D, sustainability commitments, and potential NAND/DRAM synergies with AI-driven demand.
Singapore's economy grew by 5.7% in Q4 2025, driven by a 15% surge in manufacturing, especially in biomedical and electronics sectors, leading to a full-year GDP growth of 4.8%, surpassing expectations despite global trade tensions.
A Singapore study links heavy screen time before age two to brain development changes associated with slower decision-making and increased anxiety in teenagers, highlighting concerns about early digital exposure and its long-term effects.
A wedding in Singapore was called off after the mother-in-law insisted on keeping all cash gifts from 300 guests, totaling around SG$50,000, and demanding full repayment of a SG$23,000 loan, leading to a dispute that caused the couple to postpone their wedding plans until 2027.
Authorities at Changi Airport in Singapore seized a record 35.7 kg of smuggled white rhino horns hidden in furniture fittings, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species like rhinos.
Singapore will implement mandatory caning of up to 24 strokes for scammers starting December 30, as part of new laws aimed at deterring the rising number of fraud cases, which constitute a significant portion of crime in the country.