Shangri-La Dialogue Security: Deputy PM Chan Chun Sing and Defence Minister K Shanmugam met Qatar’s defence leadership on the sidelines of the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, as Singapore hosts talks amid Iran and wider Asia-Pacific tensions. US-Iran Pressure: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran it could face US military action if it rejects a nuclear deal, while a potential US-Iran ceasefire framework is said to await final approval in Washington and Tehran. Maritime Flashpoints: China’s foreign ministry condemned Japan-Philippines maritime delimitation talks as “illegal, null and void,” escalating disputes over regional waters. Regional Defence Procurement: Malaysia’s defence minister said the US will consider selling it Naval Strike Missile options after Norway revoked export licences, with discussions raised at Shangri-La. Local Culture & Social Norms: A Singapore “auntie” etiquette debate went viral after an international student asked when the term is respectful versus offensive. Payments & Fintech: Visa is partnering with PingPong to let businesses use Visa commercial credit cards to pay suppliers even when suppliers don’t accept cards. Digital Currency Watch: India’s RBI plans to expand the digital rupee into welfare payments and test cross-border use, including discussions with Singapore. Ebola Screening: The US updated arrival restrictions and enhanced Ebola screening for travellers from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan via designated airports. Trade/Logistics: Vietnam’s Saigon Port-SSA welcomed an LNG-powered mega container ship on a new trans-Pacific route linking Vietnam to the US East Coast.