AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJewel Changi LEGO takeover: 800,000 Lego flowers and giant brick botanicals are set to bloom at Jewel Changi Airport, with the Southeast Asia’s largest Lego Botanicals showcase running until Aug 30, 2026—plus a stamp rally and fashion show. Digital payments for travellers: DBS rolled out “tap-to-phone” via the DBS MAX app, letting merchants accept contactless card payments on Android smartphones—another step toward a cash-light visitor economy. Tourism spending push: UnionPay International and the Singapore Tourism Board renewed a three-year partnership to boost Singapore tourism and improve payment experiences for international visitors, including China-focused campaigns and merchant promotions. Transit and travel friction: Australians heading to Europe were warned of possible 4–6 hour delays at some airports due to the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES). Singapore dining buzz: Two Singapore burger spots—Smash Street and Meatsmith—were named in a new global “101 Best Burger Places” ranking for 2026.
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