Singapore

New cat ownership rules require pet cats to be microchipped and licensed, with limits on the number of cats allowed per household; After a two-year transition period, owners must comply or face penalties, while licences will become chargeable

Singapore retained its position as the world's most powerful passport, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 destinations according to the latest Henley Passport Index, underscoring Singapore's strong international mobility

Authorities uncovered Singapore’s largest seizure of illegally imported vape pods; Four suspects are charged for the illegal importation of vaping products, as the country continues its enforcement against e-cigarette trafficking

Quantum-resistant encryption technology, designed to withstand future attacks from quantum computers, is being developed by Singapore-based startup MQDCrypt, founded by two former finance professionals

The bus arrival timing system was damaged by drilling works, with failure affecting real-time arrival displays and app updates across parts of the network; the Land Transport Authority launched an investigation

A charity plans to launch a new Social Capital Index in 2027 to measure trust and community support, amid increasing social gaps; The index aims to track how relationships and access to opportunities influence inequality or social mobility

Restrictions on social media features such as direct messaging and auto-play, particularly for younger users, are being studied; The move aims to curb excessive screen time, reduce exposure to harmful content and strengthen online safety safeguards

University of Technology and Design launched design and AI training tailored to Malay/Muslim community, addressing underrepresentation in tech; The program uses culturally relevant outreach, community networks and possibly English and Malay instruction

With an ageing population and rising hospital demand, Singapore is strengthening its blood reserves through targeted donor drives, mobile collection units and digital appointment systems, expanding outreach to younger donors to ensure stable stocks

Rail task force has proposed a long-term overhaul of the MRT system, including front-loading asset renewal, replacing ageing components before failure, tightening maintenance standards and strengthening engineering capabilities

Singapore Institute of Technology has launched an Energy Audit Training Centre to support decarbonization;The centre will train professionals to assess and improve energy efficiency in buildings and industry, to cut emissions and help meet climate targets

A fake bomb threat circulated online claiming an attack on Paya Lebar Air Base is being investigated; Ministry of Defence said no threat was found, the post specified time, locations and commanders, raising concerns over public alarm and security breaches