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01

Big data centres to be licensed, fined up to $1m for lapses

  • Bill would licence major data centres, cloud providers
  • Fines up to $1m for missing resilience standards
  • Open for public feedback; targets digital resilience
Sources (5) STBTZBTMBH
  • ST ST Front Page — “Major data centres could be fined up to $1m for failing to meet standards under proposed law”
  • BT Top Stories — “Singapore seeks feedback on Bill to regulate major data centres, cloud service providers”
  • ZB News Front Page — “数据中心与云服务业者将须申请执照 (Data centres and cloud service providers will need to apply for licences)”
  • TM Front Page — “விதிமீறும் தரவு மையங்களுக்கு $1 மில்லியன் வரை அபராதம் விதிக்கப்படக்கூடும் (Data centres that break the rules could be fined up to $1 million)”
  • BH Berita — “Denda $1j bagi pusat data, khidmat awan gagal patuhi syarat keselamatan siber ($1m fine for data centres, cloud services that fail cybersecurity conditions)”
02

No credible defence, no dealings with S'pore: Chan Chun Sing

  • Chan: weak defence means no partner takes S'pore seriously
  • SAF credibility underpins global confidence in Republic
  • Officials: no room for error for a small state
Sources (4) STZBTMBH
  • ST ST Front Page — “World won't deal with S'pore if it lacks a credible defence: Chan Chun Sing”
  • ZB Local News — “唯有防卫能力坚实可信 才能获得他国认真看待 (Only a solid, credible defence earns other countries' serious regard)”
  • TM Front Page — “நாட்டின் வளர்ச்சிக்கு நம்பகமான தற்காப்பு அவசியம்: சான் (A credible defence is essential for the nation's progress: Chan)”
  • BH Berita — “Kewibawaan SAF asas keyakinan dunia terhadap S'pura (The SAF's credibility is the basis of the world's confidence in Singapore)”
03

HDB resale prices dip again in Q2; private growth slows

  • HDB resale prices down 0.3%, a second straight fall
  • Private home prices up just 0.5%, slower than Q1
  • Weaker jobs outlook, softer demand weigh on volumes
Sources (5) STBTZBTMBH
  • ST Big Story — “HDB resale prices dip for second straight quarter, private-home price growth eases”
  • BT Front Page — “Private home prices inch up 0.5% while HDB resale prices slip further by 0.3% in Q2”
  • ZB News Front Page — “预估组屋转售价 连续两个季度下滑 (Estimated HDB resale prices fall for a second straight quarter)”
  • TM Local News — “வீவக மறுவிற்பனை வீட்டு விலை தொடர்ந்து சரிவு (HDB resale flat prices continue to fall)”
  • BH Front Page — “Harga flat jualan semula HDB jatuh buat suku tahun kedua berturut-turut (HDB resale flat prices fall for a second straight quarter)”
04

PM Wong makes first-ever S'pore PM visit to Timor-Leste

  • Two-day visit on July 2 and 3, a first for a S'pore PM
  • Wong to receive Timor-Leste's highest honour
  • Deepens ties with ASEAN's newest member
Sources (5) STBTZBTMBH
  • ST Big Story — “PM Wong to make first-ever visit by a S'pore PM to Timor-Leste”
  • BT Top Stories — “PM Wong to visit Timor-Leste in a first for a Singapore prime minister”
  • ZB News Focus — “黄总理出访东帝汶　将获颁最高级别勋章 (PM Wong visits Timor-Leste, to be awarded its highest honour)”
  • TM Front Page — “பிரதமர் லாரன்ஸ் வோங் திமோர் லெஸ்டேவுக்குப் பயணம் (PM Lawrence Wong travels to Timor-Leste)”
  • BH Berita — “PM Wong lawat Timor-Leste buat kali pertama dari 2-3 Jul (PM Wong visits Timor-Leste for the first time on July 2-3)”
05

OCBC rolls out AI-avatar banking app, to hire 600 advisers

  • New app features AI virtual-human avatars
  • 600 relationship managers to be hired over 3 years
  • Part of a push to win wealth-management clients
Sources (3) STBTZB
  • ST Business — “OCBC rolls out banking app with AI avatars amid wealth push”
  • BT Front Page — “OCBC rolls out AI-native banking, to hire 600 relationship managers in wealth push”
  • ZB Business News — “华侨银行推AI虚拟人服务 三年内增聘600客服经理 (OCBC launches AI virtual-human service, to hire 600 relationship managers in three years)”
06

Xi demands loyalty as Communist Party turns 105

  • Xi warns party to brace for 'high winds and rough waves'
  • Vows to purge the 'virus' eroding the party from within
  • Loyalty, discipline stressed amid economic strain
Sources (2) STZB
  • ST Big Story — “Communist Party of China marks 105 years with stress on loyalty”
  • ZB News Focus — “习近平：准备经受“惊涛骇浪”考验　誓除“侵蚀党肌体病毒” (Xi: prepare to withstand 'stormy seas', vows to remove the 'virus eroding the party's body')”
07

Vietnam adds 'baby bonus' as births fall, two-child rule ends

  • Cash incentives to encourage larger families
  • Follows the scrapping of the two-child policy
  • Aims to counter a falling birth rate
Sources (2) STZB
  • ST World — “Vietnam unveils 'baby bonus' after scrapping two-child policy”
  • ZB World News — “越南立法大力鼓励生育 应对“未富先老”风险 (Vietnam legislates to strongly encourage childbirth, countering the risk of growing old before growing rich)”
08

Myanmar civil war death toll passes 100,000

  • Toll since the 2021 coup tops 100,000
  • War pits the junta against resistance forces
  • Millions uprooted; families describe total loss
Sources (2) STBH
  • ST World — “'Nothing left except death': Myanmar families grieve toll of years-long war”
  • BH Dunia — “Perang saudara Myanmar ragut lebih 100,000 nyawa (Myanmar's civil war claims more than 100,000 lives)”
09

Philippine school attack tied to online youth-radicalisation network

  • Shooting linked to a global online extremist network
  • Networks groom, radicalise minors into violence
  • Reach youth via gaming and messaging platforms
Sources (1) ST
  • ST Big Story — “Philippine school shooting shines light on global online extremist network targeting youth”
10

Temasek-backed Foundation Healthcare seeks S$242m in SGX IPO

  • Mainboard listing priced at $0.76 a share
  • Aims to raise about S$242 million
  • Among several hopefuls reviving SGX listings
Sources (3) BTZB
  • BT Companies & Markets — “Temasek-backed Foundation Healthcare seeks to raise S$242m in mainboard IPO”
  • BT Companies & Markets — “New IPO aspirants signal renewed listing activity on SGX”
  • ZB Business News — “每股售价0.76元　FHH上市集资2.42亿元 (Priced at $0.76 a share, FHH raises $242m in its listing)”

Follow-ups

Iran/Hormuz war and ceasefire

US, Iran hold indirect Doha talks; Oman floats Hormuz fees

  • Technical talks aim to restart shipping, secure peace
  • No face-to-face meeting; Trump cites good progress
  • Oman proposes voluntary payments for Hormuz transit
Sources (4) STZBTMBH
  • ST Big Story — “US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shipping”
  • ZB News Focus — “阿曼向美提案船只使用海峡“自愿付费” (Oman proposes to the US a 'voluntary payment' for ships using the strait)”
  • TM India News — “மீண்டும் வளைகுடா செல்ல அஞ்சும் இந்தியக் கடலோடிகள் (Indian seafarers afraid to return to the Gulf)”
  • BH Dunia — “Iran enggan semuka utusan AS di Doha, prospek damai temui jalan buntu (Iran declines to meet US envoy in Doha, peace prospects hit a dead end)”

Venezuela earthquakes

Boy, 3, saved six days on as Venezuela faces food crisis

  • Toddler pulled alive from rubble after six days
  • Survivors face worsening food, shelter shortages
  • Rescuers dig on as live-rescue hopes fade
Sources (4) STZBTMBH
  • ST World — “Between silence and shouts, rescuers dig for survivors of Venezuela's twin quakes”
  • ZB News Focus — “委内瑞拉强震六天后　3岁男童废墟中奇迹获救 (Six days after Venezuela's strong quakes, a 3-year-old boy is miraculously rescued from the rubble)”
  • TM World News — “வெனிசுவேலா நிலநடுக்கம்: 6 நாள்களுக்குப்பின் சிறுவன் மீட்பு (Venezuela earthquake: boy rescued after six days)”
  • BH Dunia — “Venezuela berdepan krisis makanan, perlindungan ketika korban gempa cecah 2,000 (Venezuela faces food and shelter crisis as quake toll reaches 2,000)”

World Cup 2026

Mexico end 40-year drought; France, Norway reach last 16

  • Mexico beat Ecuador for first knockout win in 40 years
  • France rout Sweden 3-0 on a Mbappe brace
  • Norway edge Ivory Coast via a late Haaland goal
Sources (5) STZBTMBH
  • ST Sport — “Mexico coach credits fans as the driving force”
  • ST Sport — “Norway coach won't swop Haaland for anyone”
  • ZB Sports — “打破40年淘汰赛不胜魔咒　墨西哥挫厄瓜多尔闯16强 (Breaking a 40-year knockout curse, Mexico beat Ecuador to reach the last 16)”
  • TM World News — “உலகக் கிண்ணக் காற்பந்து: நார்வே, பிரான்ஸ், மெக்சிகோ வெற்றிமுகம் (World Cup football: Norway, France, Mexico on the path to victory)”
  • BH Front Page Sukan — “Perancis lepas ke pusingan 16 terbaik, namun perlu perbaiki prestasi (France reach the last 16 but need to improve their performance)”

Europe heatwave 2026

Spain logs 1,000+ June heat deaths; oceans set heat record

  • Spain reports over 1,000 heat-related deaths in June
  • EU monitor: world's oceans broke a June heat record
  • Warns temperatures may rise further in coming months
Sources (3) STZB
  • ST World — “Spain records more than 1,000 heat-related deaths in June”
  • ST World — “World's oceans have broken June heat record: EU monitor”
  • ZB World News — “欧盟：全球海洋经历最热6月　未来几月温度或再创新高 (EU: world's oceans saw their hottest June, temperatures may hit new highs in coming months)”

Malaysia Bersama and snap polls

Johor campaign builds as parties chase cross-racial votes

  • Anwar's camp touts support across racial lines
  • Bersama urges a moderate, civil campaign
  • Candidates pitch local plans on tourism, farming
Sources (3) BH
  • BH Malaysia — “Maszlee: Kepimpinan Anwar tarik sokongan rentas kaum (Maszlee: Anwar's leadership draws cross-racial support)”
  • BH Malaysia — “PRN Johor: Bersama gesa budaya kempen sederhana (Johor state election: Bersama urges a moderate campaign culture)”
  • BH Malaysia — “Calon PH mahu ketengah potensi Tanjung Belungkor (PH candidate wants to highlight Tanjung Belungkor's potential)”

Russia-Ukraine war

Reports: half of North Korea's 15,000 troops in Russia are casualties

  • About 15,000 North Korean soldiers sent to Russia
  • Nearly half reported killed or wounded
  • Signals Pyongyang's deepening role in the war
Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB World News — “朝鲜派兵援俄打乌 传1.5万人有近半伤亡 (North Korea sends troops to help Russia fight Ukraine; reportedly about half of 15,000 are casualties)”

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