Daily Digest — 2026-10-21
English sources · Asia-Pacific
Singapore witnessed a mix of news today, ranging from the tragic case of Baby Trevor's fatal abuse to the economic outlook of South-east Asia's digital economy. Additionally, there were updates on the National University of Singapore's leadership transition, the impact of haze on construction projects, and the introduction of internships for tertiary students amid AI disruptions.
Neo Jia Ming and Chloe Gan Ci Xuan were jailed for fatally abusing their 8-month-old son Trevor, who died after months of abuse. The couple shook, smothered, and hit Trevor, and both pleaded guilty on October 12. The case has left Trevor's family in shock.
📰 Read original →South-east Asia’s digital economy is forecast to reach US$368 billion in 2026, up 17% from 2025, driven by AI growth in sectors like e-commerce, travel, online media, transport, and food delivery. The region's digital economy is expected to grow despite geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges.
📰 Read original →The National University of Singapore has begun the search for its next president as Tan Eng Chye steps down in December 2027. The search committee, chaired by board deputy chairman Leo Yip, will look for candidates in Singapore and overseas. Tan expressed gratitude for his 40 years at NUS.
📰 Read original →Singapore builders are taking steps to protect workers from haze, including slowing outdoor work and using safety measures. Some projects face delays due to haze, which has cut productivity. Builders are preparing to claim for haze-related work delays.
📰 Read original →Over the next three years, more than 3,000 year-long internship opportunities will be offered to eligible Information and Digital Technologies (IDT) students across Singapore’s ITEs, Polytechnics, and Autonomous Universities. These internships are part of initiatives designed to equip IDT students with practical skills.
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