AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTransport R&D Boost: Singapore will pour S$800 million into transport and connectivity research over five years under RIE2030, with major focus on autonomy and digital twins, as MPs push for Singapore to stay a “thought leader” beyond physical infrastructure. Cross-Border Payments for Travel: India and Indonesia agreed to integrate UPI with Indonesia’s payment system, aiming to make cross-border payments easier for tourists and businesses. Mobile Convenience for Travellers: M1 Maxx raised its S$12 SIM-only plan to 600GB and made China usable within the local data allowance—an eSIM/roaming headache reducer for Singaporeans heading to China. Airport Tech Spotlight: Changi’s near-instant 10-second border flow is being held up as a model for AI-driven passenger processing as global hubs chase higher throughput. Regional Connectivity: Jadrolinija restarted a seasonal fast catamaran route linking Zadar (Croatia) with Ancona (Italy), cutting the trip to about four hours. Travel Deals: EaseMyTrip launched a July 7–10 “Monsoon Travel Sale” with discounts across flights, hotels, buses, cabs and holiday packages. Aviation Milestone: Incheon Airport hit 1 billion cumulative passengers in 25 years and three months, the fastest among major global hubs.
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