SGNews
01

Long Island reclamation preparatory works to begin

Preparatory works for Singapore's Long Island reclamation project off East Coast are being planned. Work includes removing seabed obstacles before formal reclamation begins. Public and nature groups have raised concerns, urging the government to publish full plans. Beach activities are expected to be unaffected, but some waters off East Coast Park will be restricted.

Sources (3) STZBBH
  • ST — “Preparatory works for Long Island to start; timeline being worked out”
  • ZB — “长岛填海项目正计划开展前期准备工作 (Long Island reclamation preparatory works being planned)”
  • BH — “Pemerintah rancang mula kerja persediaan bagi Long Island (Government plans preparatory works for Long Island)”
02

App stores must screen for under-18 Singapore users via Singpass from April 1

From April 1, app stores operating in Singapore must prevent users under 18 from downloading age-inappropriate apps, using Singpass and other verification measures.

Sources (1) ST
  • ST — “App stores to screen for Singapore users below 18 via Singpass and other measures”
03

Mega mixed-use Bayshore site for 1,280 homes could draw bids up to $2 billion

A sprawling mixed-use commercial and residential site at Bayshore Drive has been launched for tender. Analysts expect the large and complex site to attract consortium bids, with prices potentially reaching $2 billion.

Sources (3) BTZBBH
  • BT — “Mega mixed-use Bayshore site for 1,280 homes could draw bids of up to S$2b”
  • ZB — “碧湾通道商住地段招标 分析师：标价或达20亿元 (Bayshore Drive mixed-use site tender; analysts: bids could reach $2 billion)”
  • BH — “Tender tapak luas pelbagai guna Bayshore Drive dijangka tarik bidaan lebih $1b (Bayshore Drive tender expected to attract bids over $1 billion)”
04

MAS faces tough Singdollar decision in April amid inflation-growth dilemma

Analysts expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to face a difficult monetary policy decision at its April review, balancing risks of higher inflation from the energy crisis against slowing economic growth.

Sources (1) ST
  • ST — “MAS faces tough Singdollar decision in April, given risks of higher inflation, slower growth”
05

Taiwan opposition KMT leader accepts Xi Jinping's invitation to visit China

KMT chairperson Zheng Liwen announced she will visit Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Beijing from April 7 to 12, calling it the first step in cross-strait peace efforts. She stressed that opposing Taiwan independence and the 1992 Consensus remain the shared political foundation.

Sources (2) STZB
  • ST — “Taiwan's opposition leader accepts Xi's invite to visit China”
  • ZB — “郑丽文：九二共识反台独是共同政治基础 (Zheng Liwen: 1992 Consensus and opposing Taiwan independence are shared political foundation)”
06

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes civilian presidency

Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing, who led the 2021 coup, has stepped down as armed forces commander to stand as a presidential candidate. The move signals an attempt to rebrand as a "civilian president" while retaining power in the war-torn country.

Sources (2) STZB
  • ST — “Myanmar military chief steps down with eye on presidency”
  • ZB — “敏昂莱获提名缅副总统 转任'文官总统'无悬念 (Min Aung Hlaing nominated as Myanmar VP, transition to "civilian president" a foregone conclusion)”
07

MOE appoints 4 operators to replace Little Professors student care centres

Four student care operators have been appointed to take over services at 8 schools affected by Little Professors' sudden closure. MOE will cover fees for affected students for April and May.

Sources (3) STZBBH
  • ST — “MOE appoints 4 student care operators to replace Little Professors”
  • ZB — “受托管中心突关闭影响 八校服务由四业者接手 (8 schools' services taken over by 4 operators after sudden closure)”
  • BH — “MOE lantik 4 pengendali pusat jagaan pelajar ganti Little Professors mulai 6 Apr (MOE appoints 4 operators starting April 6)”
08

Ex-Shell employee jailed 21 years for leading role in $100 million fuel heist

A former Shell employee was sentenced to 21 years' jail for his leadership role in Singapore's largest-ever refinery fuel theft, netting at least $1.5 million in proceeds over three and a half years.

Sources (2) STZB
  • ST — “21 years' jail for ex-Shell employee who played leading role in $100m fuel heist”
  • ZB — “里应外合共谋偷油 壳牌前职员监21年 (Inside-outside conspiracy to steal fuel; ex-Shell employee jailed 21 years)”
09

Beverage container return scheme launches April 1 with 10-cent deposit

Singapore's beverage container deposit-refund scheme goes live on Wednesday. Reverse vending machines have been installed at 14 hawker centres, with more to follow. Most hawker stall operators plan to raise canned/bottled drink prices by 10 cents.

Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB — “14小贩中心设瓶罐回收机 饮料售价含押金拟涨1角 (14 hawker centres get bottle/can return machines; drink prices to rise 10 cents for deposit)”
10

Pinery Residences in Tampines sells over 92% of units at launch

The Tampines condo project by Hoi Hup Realty and Sunway MCL sold 544 of 588 units (92.5%) at its launch weekend, one of the strongest showings this year.

Sources (2) STBH
  • ST — “Pinery Residences sells over 90% of units at launch”
  • BH — “Pinery Residences di Tampines catat jualan 92.5% (Pinery Residences records 92.5% sales)”

Follow-ups

Iran war escalation: Trump threatens to "take the oil" (first covered: 2026-03-26)

Iran war escalation: Trump threatens to "take the oil" (first covered: 2026-03-26)

Trump said he wants to "take the oil in Iran" and could seize export hub Kharg Island. He threatened to obliterate all power plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island if Iran doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz. US special forces deployed, troops in the Middle East now at 50,000. Iran struck a Saudi airbase injuring 12 US troops. Iran also attacked Kuwait water and energy facilities, killing 1. Zelensky visited Gulf states, signing defense deals using Ukrainian military tech to court new allies.

Sources (5) BTSTZBBH
  • BT — “Donald Trump says US could 'take the oil in Iran'”
  • ST — “Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's energy sources if deal not made soon”
  • ZB — “特朗普：想夺伊朗石油 拿下哈尔克岛轻而易举 (Trump: wants Iran's oil, taking Kharg Island would be easy)”
  • BH — “Trump mahu 'ambil alih minyak Iran', rampas hab eksport (Trump wants to take Iran's oil, seize export hub)”
  • BH — “AS kerah pasukan khas, tentera cecah 50,000 di Timur Tengah (US deploys special forces, troops reach 50,000)”

Energy crisis and inflation in Singapore (first covered: 2026-03-26)

Energy crisis and inflation in Singapore (first covered: 2026-03-26)

Three more fuel companies (Esso, Caltex, SPC) followed Shell in raising diesel prices, now past $4/litre. Economists warn Singapore inflation could rise back to 3% as upstream supply chain costs are passed to consumers. Food manufacturers fretting over surging diesel, logistics and packaging costs. Australia announced halving fuel excise tax. Philippines buying Russian oil in desperation. WTO failed to extend the e-commerce tariff ban at its ministerial conference.

Sources (3) ZBBT
  • ZB — “本地再三家油商 跟进上调柴油价 (Three more fuel companies follow suit, raise diesel prices)”
  • ZB — “高油价对生产成本冲击渐扩大 我国通胀或回升至3% (High oil prices' impact on production costs widening; Singapore inflation may return to 3%)”
  • BT — “Australia to halve tax on fuel, underwrite spot cargoes”

Gold market dynamics (first covered: 2026-03-28)

Gold market dynamics (first covered: 2026-03-28)

Despite the global gold sell-off driven by liquidity needs, Singapore investors are buying the dip. Strong retail participation suggests gold's long-term role as a portfolio hedge continues, with rising interest in physical gold.

Sources (1) BT
  • BT — “Singapore investors buy the dip, bucking global gold sell-off”

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