Singapore Infrastructure & Islands: Studies are under way on undersea tunnels linking mainland Singapore to Pulau Tekong, with PM Lawrence Wong also flagging more reclamation at the island’s southern end to expand SAF training space and free up about 500ha for civilian use. Local Culture & Heritage: Singapore will set up a Singapore Chinese Heritage Gallery by 2031 and stage an exhibition of rare editions of China’s four classic novels, to deepen appreciation of Chinese heritage. Hotel & Travel Business: IHG and Harilela Group are expanding luxury offerings via Vignette Collection, including a conversion of Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre into The Hari Singapore. Travel Tech & Attractions: DMC Quote launches a booking and ticketing system for attractions, tours and activities, letting operators sell via their own pages, counters and the DMC Quote agent network with QR e-tickets. Air Travel & Comfort: A new look at premium economy vs lie-flat seats argues the “sleep need” matters more than flight duration, with Singapore Airlines’ ultra-long-haul setup cited as a key lesson. Regional Tourism: Tourism Malaysia ramps up B2B links in Davao to support more Mindanao-to-Malaysia travel and lay groundwork for direct Davao–Malaysia flights. Singapore Travel Market: Condo rentals hit record highs in July, with prices rising 1.6% month-on-month and activity picking up after a quieter June. Passport Reminder: Travellers are being warned to check passport issue dates and validity rules to avoid being turned away at airports.