Heat Stress Rules: From 1 Dec 2026, MOM will make four heat-stress protections for outdoor workers mandatory: heat training, cool drinking water, emergency cooling supplies (ice packs/water spray), and suitable protective clothing, with a three-month grace period for employers to comply. Climate Disaster Link: Researchers warn that Nepal–Tibet glacier melt and warming can make landslides and floods more frequent, stressing the need for early warning systems as hundreds are reported dead and missing. Workplace Fairness: Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act is set to take effect end-2027, strengthening anti-discrimination protections across hiring to dismissals and requiring confidential grievance channels. Maritime Decarbonisation: Singapore and Brazil signed an MoU to launch a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor, exploring low-emissions marine fuels and digital exchanges to improve port and shipping operations. Urban Wildlife Conflict: Singapore is culling “nuisance” birds at Sungei Tengah Lodge, drawing criticism from ecologists and animal groups who question long-term effectiveness amid rapid urbanisation. Data Centre Cooling: IMDA unveiled a tropical liquid-cooling standard for data centres, aiming to tackle humidity and heat challenges for liquid-cooled systems. Regional Haze Pressure: Indonesia’s wildfire smoke continues to affect Singapore and Malaysia, with officials reporting millions exposed and more respiratory cases treated.