AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCity Skylines Watch: Radical Storage’s 2026 ranking puts Shenzhen top, with Dubai second and Hong Kong third—China dominates the list, while Singapore retains the top spot in the competitiveness-style table mentioned alongside Portugal’s mixed results. Strait of Hormuz Disruption: Iran insists it controls shipping and warns against “unauthorised” routes after an attack near Oman; the UN’s IMO temporarily paused its Strait evacuation/escort efforts, with a Singapore-flagged ship (Ever Lovely) reportedly involved. Singapore Travel & Leisure: El Chido at Pullman Singapore Hill Street reopens with a new all-weather rooftop cover and becomes the first Singapore venue to serve Barnes & Brown premium RTD non-alcoholic cocktails; Sentosa launches Disney Cruise Line’s “A Magical Island Adventure” running 24 Jun–20 Sep; and LTA invites the public to preview Circle Line Stage 6 stations on 4 Jul ahead of opening 12 Jul. Tourism Demand & Payments: Euromonitor says SEA travel recovery is pushing “experiential” spending and shifting payments toward cards for higher-value trips and digital wallets for mass-market travel. Local People & Jobs: NTUC will start job placement for 400+ migrant workers next week after alleged unpaid wages, with lodging relocation and dispute support underway. Aviation Links: Oman Air adds a daily Muscat–Abu Dhabi direct from 9 Jul, boosting GCC connectivity. Food Buzz: Singapore chilli crab lands at No. 9 (or No. 8 on the website) in TasteAtlas’ global best crab dishes list, keeping the national dish in the spotlight.
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