Latest news in Singapore? September 17th, 2026
17-09-2026
Finance & Commodities
DBS Expands Vault Capacity for Gold Hub Ambitions: DBS Group announced an expansion of its bullion storage space to meet surging demand from institutional and private wealth clients. The move supports Singapore’s broader initiative to establish a localized gold clearing and settlement system, positioning the city-state as a premier global precious metals hub.
The Edge Singapore+ 1
Technology & Innovation
Autonomous Heavy Equipment Trial Launched: JTC Corporation and Kajima Corporation launched Singapore’s first pilot for autonomous heavy construction machinery at the Jurong Innovation District. Starting with excavators and compactors, the sandbox trial aims to reduce onsite operator requirements by 50% while improving worksite safety.
Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)+ 1Tech Week Singapore 2026 Programme Unveiled: Organizers released the full agenda for the upcoming summit at Marina Bay Sands, focusing on critical AI and quantum infrastructure, alongside cyber defense demonstrations such as live vehicle hacking tests.
Taiwan News
Legal & Bilateral Affairs
Judicial Cooperation Agreement with South Korea: The Supreme Court of Singapore and the Supreme Court of Korea established two new legal instrumentsa Memorandum of Guidance on the enforcement of monetary judgments and an MOU on foreign law cooperationto streamline cross-border dispute resolution.
PR Newswire