Latest news in Singapore? September 18th, 2026
18-09-2026
Key developments in Singapore for September 18, 2026:
Autonomous Vehicle Expansion: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that Waymo will become Singapore’s newest autonomous vehicle operator, joining ComfortDelGro and Grab as part of broader initiatives to scale autonomous mobility services.
Bilateral Defense Exercise: The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) concluded the 23rd edition of Exercise Singaroo, held at Fleet Base East in Sydney, focusing on conventional warfare tactics and maritime cooperation.
Sustainable Finance Collaboration: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the People’s Bank of China convened the 4th Singapore-China Green Finance Taskforce meeting to deepen cooperation on transition and adaptation financing.
Infrastructure Updates: The Land Transport Authority confirmed that final additional costs associated with delays on the North-South Corridor project will be finalized and assessed following full completion.
Domestic Enforcement: The Singapore Police Force and Central Narcotics Bureau reported ongoing enforcement actions, including arrests in a high-profile cross-border cannabis smuggling attempt and sentencing handed down in a major multi-million-dollar tax evasion and money laundering case.