All schools will adopt standardised disciplinary actions for bullying and serious misconduct by 2027, including caning and suspension as consistent measures. MOE will also fund additional support staff and deploy tech tools to improve case handling. Teachers will receive training to better identify and respond to bullying cases. The move follows concerns about inconsistency in how schools deal with bullying.

With a potential blood supply shortfall looming by 2033 and youth donor numbers trending downward, the Health Sciences Authority will integrate blood donation into the Healthy 365 app's Healthpoint rewards system. Additional measures include mobile blood drives targeting younger demographics and workplace campaigns. A donor who has given 347 units over 40+ years was highlighted as an example of sustained commitment.

Singapore developers sold 1,300 private homes in March, more than five times February's figure and up 78.3% year-on-year, driven by near sell-out launches. The rebound marks the highest monthly tally in five months, though analysts caution that geopolitical uncertainty from the Iran war could weigh on demand going forward.

The Ministry of Trade and Industry filed two written submissions to the US Trade Representative, denying that Singapore enjoys a trade surplus with the US or that its exports benefit from excess capacity or forced labour. The rebuttal is notable for its directness, coming during DPM Gan's US visit and amid broader US scrutiny of trading partners.

Changi Airport has begun redeveloping its former Commercially Important Persons terminal, replacing it with a premium private terminal and expanded lifestyle amenities at Terminal 2. The project targets completion by 2027 and aims to attract high-end travellers and strengthen Changi's competitive position against Gulf and Asian hub airports.

Southeast Asia's cruise industry generated US$12.7 billion in economic value in 2024, with Singapore capturing nearly half of the region's 3.9 million cruise passenger visits. The figures underscore Singapore's dominance as the region's cruise hub, supported by its port infrastructure and tourism ecosystem.

Japan announced US$10 billion in financial support for Southeast Asian nations to help them manage soaring crude oil prices caused by the Iran war. The aid aims to stabilise energy supply chains in the region and strengthen Japan's strategic ties with ASEAN at a time of intense resource competition.

Scoot was named the world's most emissions-efficient airline in Cirium's 2025 rankings, while parent company SIA ranked second in Southeast Asia. Separately, the SIA Group carried a record 42.4 million passengers in FY2026, with March traffic up 14.7% year-on-year, despite the Middle East conflict's drag on long-haul routes.

Major courier and delivery companies in Singapore and across Asia are accelerating adoption of electric vehicles and AI-powered route optimisation to reduce reliance on petrol amid the energy crisis. The shift, driven by soaring fuel costs from the Iran war, is reshaping last-mile logistics strategy across the region.

Around 250 people, including children, are feared missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi migrants capsized in the Andaman Sea. The UN reported the incident as one of the deadliest Rohingya boat disasters in recent years, underscoring the continued desperation of those fleeing Myanmar and Bangladesh.