SGNews
01

HDB resale prices fall for 3rd straight quarter

  • Private home prices up 1.4%, led by landed homes
  • 7,528 HDB resale transactions, up 5.2% year on year
  • No significant rise in downgraders’ purchases observed
Sources (5) STBTBHZBTM
  • ST ST Front Page — “HDB Q3 resale prices dip despite lifting of 15-month wait-out period”
  • BT Top Stories — “Private home prices accelerate with 1.4% rise while HDB resale values dip further in Q3: flash data”
  • BH Front Page — “Harga flat jualan semula HDB susut lagi suku ketiga meski tempoh tunggu 15 bulan ditarik balik (HDB resale prices fall again in Q3 despite removal of the 15-month wait)”
  • ZB Local News — “组屋转售价连降三季度 第三季环比预估跌0.2% (HDB resale prices fall for a third quarter, with a preliminary 0.2% decline)”
  • TM Front Page — “வீவக மறுவிற்பனை வீட்டு விலை தொடர்ந்து சரிவு (HDB resale home prices continue to decline)”
02

Canberra EC land tender sets S$825 record

  • Santarli-led consortium’s top offer: S$163.9 million
  • 13 bidders for site expected to yield 185 homes
  • First tender under tighter executive condo rules
Sources (2) BTZB
  • BT REAL ESTATE — “Canberra Drive EC site draws crowd of 13 bids; top offer of S$825 psf ppr from Santarli-led JV sets record”
  • ZB News Front Page — “坎贝拉通道EC地段13方竞标　825元尺价写新高 (Canberra Drive EC site attracts 13 bids, with record S$825 land rate)”
03

Singapore seeks a role in nuclear fusion supply

  • Research and manufacturing opportunities before power generation
  • Existing A*STAR partnerships with US fusion firms
  • Materials, coatings and software among potential strengths
Sources (5) STBTBHZBTM
  • ST Big Story — “Nuclear fusion can create economic opportunities for S’pore: Minister”
  • BT Top Stories — “Singapore explores nuclear fusion as clean energy option under new METI”
  • BH Berita — “See Leng: Lakuran nuklear boleh cipta peluang ekon bagi S’pura (Tan See Leng: Nuclear fusion can create economic opportunities for Singapore)”
  • ZB News Focus — “陈诗龙：我国可凭借人才科研等参与全球核聚变经济 (Singapore can join the global fusion economy through talent and research)”
  • TM Local News — “அணுக்கருப் பிணைப்பால் பொருளியல் வாய்ப்பு (Economic opportunities from nuclear fusion)”
04

Prabowo reshuffles 15 Indonesian government posts

  • Career diplomat Arrmanatha Nasir becomes foreign minister
  • Sugiono moves to human development coordinating ministry
  • Industry minister and national police chief also replaced
Sources (4) STBTBHZB
  • ST ST Front Page — “Prabowo replaces foreign minister in Cabinet reshuffle”
  • BT Top Stories — “Indonesia’s Prabowo appoints new foreign minister”
  • BH Dunia — “Prabowo rombak Kabinet, lantik Menteri Luar dan Perindustrian baru (Prabowo reshuffles Cabinet and appoints new foreign and industry ministers)”
  • ZB News Focus — “印尼内阁大改组　外长警察总长换人 (Indonesia reshuffles Cabinet, replacing foreign minister and police chief)”
05

84% want children, but fertility knowledge lags

  • 1,035 Singapore adults aged 18 to 39 surveyed
  • Only 10% answered all 5 basic questions correctly
  • Researchers seek earlier education and clearer care options
Sources (4) STBTZBTM
  • ST Big Story — “Most young adults in S’pore want kids, but many lack fertility knowledge: Study”
  • BT Lifestyle — “Why 1 in 2 young Singaporeans who said ‘no kids’ now say ‘yes, please’: new study”
  • ZB Local News — “调查：逾八成年轻国人想生至少一孩 (Survey: More than eight in ten young Singaporeans want at least one child)”
  • TM Front Page — “இளம் பெரியோர் பெரும்பாலோருக்கு கருவுறுதல் பற்றி தெரிவதில்லை: ஆய்வு (Most young adults lack fertility knowledge, study finds)”
06

Chan Yeng Kit takes over as SPH Media chairman

  • Khaw Boon Wan retires after 5 years
  • Kuek Yu Chuang becomes managing director
  • Board refresh adds technology and community expertise
Sources (6) STBTBHTMZBTB
  • ST Big Story — “SPH Media announces changes to leadership and board”
  • BT COMPANIES & MARKETS — “SPH Media in leadership and board changes”
  • BH Berita — “SPH Media umum barisan lembaga pengarah, pasukan pimpinan baru mulai 1 Okt (SPH Media announces new board and leadership team from October 1)”
  • TM Local News — “எஸ்பிஎச் மீடியா தலைமைத்துவத்தில் மாற்றம் (Changes in SPH Media leadership)”
  • ZB News Focus — “新报业媒体高层更迭　陈英杰任执行主席 (SPH Media leadership changes, with Chan Yeng Kit becoming executive chairman)”
  • TB Singapore — “SPH Media announces changes to leadership”
07

Singapore and Malaysia strengthen supply planning

  • Workgroup terms endorsed at October 1 ministerial dialogue
  • Information sharing and joint crisis coordination
  • Focus on essential goods and personnel crossing borders
Sources (2) ZBTM
  • ZB Local News — “贸易环境与供应链存变数 新马拟加强合作应对危机 (Singapore and Malaysia strengthen cooperation amid uncertainty in trade and supply chains)”
  • TM Front Page — “விநியோகத் தொடர் மீள்திறனை வலுப்படுத்தும் சிங்கப்பூர், மலேசியா (Singapore and Malaysia strengthen supply-chain resilience)”
08

Greener building research gets over S$30 million

  • 7 projects running until March 2029
  • Low-carbon concrete and structural steel reuse
  • Woh Hup, SIT, A*STAR and industry partners involved
Sources (2) STTM
  • ST Front Page Singapore — “Over $30m for research to develop greener building methods”
  • TM Local News — “கட்டுமானத் துறையின் பசுமைத் திட்டத்துக்கு $30 மி. நிதி ஒதுக்கீடு (S$30 million allocated to greener construction research)”
09

Japan tightens permanent residency requirements

  • Application fees rise 20-fold from October 1
  • Above-average income and conversational Japanese criteria
  • New requirements introduced in stages
Sources (3) STTMZB
  • ST World — “Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency”
  • TM World News — “நிரந்தரவாசத் தகுதி: விதிமுறைகளைக் கடுமையாக்கிய ஜப்பான் (Japan tightens rules for permanent residency)”
  • ZB World News — “日本收紧外国人居留政策　严查经济条件大涨手续费 (Japan tightens foreign residency policy and sharply raises fees)”
10

India’s monsoon rainfall falls to an 11-year low

  • 759.4mm, or 12.6% below the long-term average
  • Southern and eastern regions face larger shortfalls
  • Reservoir levels and some crop prospects under pressure
Sources (1) TM
  • TM India News — “இந்தியாவில் தென்மேற்குப் பருவமழை ஓய்ந்தது; 2015க்குப்பின் ஆகக் குறைவு (India’s southwest monsoon ends with the lowest rainfall since 2015)”

Follow-ups

Beverage Container Return Scheme

Bottle-return scheme launches simpler refund claims

  • Pilot at SG Recycle machines in north and west
  • Verified claims expected within 10 working days
  • Over 48 million containers collected by September 27
Sources (3) STBHZB
  • ST Big Story — “Smooth official start to beverage container return scheme”
  • BH Berita — “Skim pulangkan bekas minuman bermula sepenuhnya 1 Okt; proses kitar semula lancar (Beverage container return scheme takes full effect on October 1)”
  • ZB News Front Page — “瓶罐退款申请程序简化　10工作日内到账 (Bottle and can refund claims simplified, with payment within 10 working days)”

Transboundary haze 2026

Singapore air returns to moderate PSI range

  • 24-hour index at 60 to 74 on October 1 evening
  • Regional smoke still poses renewed haze risk
  • Drier fortnight forecast, with some days above 35°C
Sources (2) ZBTM
  • ZB Local News — “空气持续受烟霾影响 未来两周天气更干燥 (Haze continues to affect air as the next two weeks turn drier)”
  • TM Local News — “அக்டோபர் மாதத்தில் வறண்ட வானிலை (Drier weather expected in October)”

Iran/Hormuz war and ceasefire

US and Iran dispute UN delegation’s departure

  • Axios reports Rubio issued an immediate departure order
  • Tehran says exit followed a previously notified itinerary
  • Indirect talks remain divided over concessions
Sources (1) BH
  • BH Dunia — “Delegasi Iran diarah keluar Amerika selepas rundingan temui jalan buntu (Iranian delegation ordered out of the US after talks reach an impasse)”

Bangkok floods

Thailand sends air force to clear airport bags

  • About 8,000 bags stranded at Suvarnabhumi
  • 100 personnel assigned to lifting and moving luggage
  • Thai Airways cargo handling suspended through October 6
Sources (1) BH
  • BH Dunia — “Tentera Udara Thailand dikerah urus 8,000 bagasi terkandas di Suvarnabhumi (Thai air force deployed to handle 8,000 stranded bags at Suvarnabhumi)”

China-Philippines South China Sea tensions

Philippines challenges Chinese research vessel

  • Largest coast guard ship and aircraft deployed
  • Manila alleges unauthorised surveying near Itbayat
  • Beijing rejects account and alleges harassment
Sources (3) STTMZB
  • ST Front Page World News — “Philippines sends largest ship, aircraft to drive away Chinese vessel in waters near Taiwan”
  • TM World News — “தைவான் அருகே சீனக் கப்பல்: எதிர்ப்பு நடவடிக்கையில் இறங்கிய பிலிப்பீன்ஸ் (Philippines acts against Chinese vessel near Taiwan)”
  • ZB China News — “菲称出动飞机及最大型巡逻船　南中国海水域驱离中国科考船　 (Philippines deploys aircraft and largest patrol ship to drive away Chinese research vessel)”

Java Sea ferry disaster

Indonesia arrests captain in Java Sea sinking

  • Suspected breach of shipping law over unseaworthy vessel
  • 78 confirmed dead, 57 still missing
  • Expanded search involves over 1,000 personnel
Sources (2) TMZB
  • TM World News — “ஜாவாவில் 78 உயிர்களைப் பறித்த படகு விபத்து: மாலுமி கைது (Java Sea ferry disaster kills 78, captain arrested)”
  • ZB World News — “爪哇海客轮倾覆致78死事故　船长涉违法航行被捕 (Captain arrested over unlawful sailing after Java Sea ferry capsizing kills 78)”

India UPI merchant payment fees

Tamil Nadu traders call for cash-only protest

  • October 2 boycott appeal over UPI merchant fees
  • Shops asked to display notices for customers
  • Further demonstration planned for October 7
Sources (1) TM
  • TM India News — “மத்திய அரசைக் கண்டித்து யுபிஐ பரிவர்த்தனைகள் நிறுத்தம் (UPI transactions to be halted in protest against the central government)”

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