March 13, 2026 – Singapore Headlines

Story gist: Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated in his first public message that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN frames the story via live updates on the new leader’s ‘purported’ statement, emphasizing the closure vow with implied skepticism. Center Financial Times stresses economic impacts, noting oil above $100 and ‘crisis intensifies’ in Middle East war context. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential focus on security threats or U.S. response.

Story gist: Some condominiums state that co-funding is important for replacing ageing lifts. The statement appears in a CNA report.

Bias summary: Only center-leaning CNA covers the story with a neutral headline emphasizing condominiums’ view on co-funding needs for lift replacements. Left- and right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, omitting any progressive emphasis on affordability or conservative focus on fiscal responsibility, leaving those perspectives absent.

Story gist: Two Malaysian men suspected of acting as money mules for scammers in a government impersonation scheme were taken back to crime scenes in Singapore. The arrests occurred recently.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Online Citizen frame the story around three Malaysians arrested within a week for broader scam roles, emphasizing pattern and volume. Center outlets like The Straits Times focus on one Malaysian slated for charges, highlighting specific legal proceedings. Right-leaning coverage is absent, leaving no perspective on enforcement, cross-border implications, or victim impacts.

Story gist: The US launched a trade probe into economies including Singapore, China, the EU, and India. The action occurs amid efforts to revive tariffs from the Trump administration.

Bias summary: No left-leaning headlines provided, omitting potential criticism of US protectionism or focus on global trade tensions. Center outlets like BBC frame the story neutrally, emphasizing the US probe into trading partners such as the EU, China, and India without partisan context. No right-leaning coverage, absenting emphasis on reviving Trump tariffs as economic defense.

Story gist: During China’s Two Sessions, officials used economic jargon outlining 2026 targets. Media outlets analyzed the terminology.

Bias summary: Left-leaning China Daily Global frames with a ‘perspective’ on Two Sessions, implying supportive tone toward Beijing’s plans. Center CNA neutrally decodes jargon and stresses its relevance without judgment. Right-leaning outlets absent, lacking coverage that might emphasize skepticism or economic risks in China’s announcements.