March 25, 2026 – Singapore Headlines

Story gist: APBS, brewer of Tiger Beer, plans to cut 130 roles in Singapore over two years amid a brewing scale-down.

Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning outlets covered the story, omitting worker-impact concerns from a progressive view or business-optimization praise from a conservative angle. Center outlet The Business Times reports neutrally with the factual headline, emphasizing the company’s announcement and timeline without added tone on employment effects or corporate strategy.

Story gist: Singapore warned citizens against involvement in organizations linked to the Israeli military amid the current situation. Two Singaporeans who volunteered with an Israeli military-linked group in 2016 faced no legal action.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlet emphasizes no legal action against two Singaporeans who volunteered with an Israeli military-linked group in 2016, potentially downplaying the warning’s enforcement. Center reports the government’s warning directly and neutrally. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting perspectives that might frame the advisory as necessary for national security or criticize involvement with such groups.

Story gist: Two individuals in Johor, Malaysia, were recorded pumping 71 litres of subsidized Ron95 petrol into a car, including a fuel tank in the boot. Their Budi95 subsidy was revoked hours later.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Malaysiakini frames the duo’s quick subsidy loss alongside a fugitive ex-husband’s continued eligibility, implying inconsistent enforcement. Center outlet South China Morning Post depicts Malaysia combating fuel subsidy misuse after the viral video. No right-leaning coverage, absenting perspectives on subsidy abuse, welfare reform, or personal accountability.

Story gist: Gold prices in Vietnam slid 4.2% in one day. The drop followed a sharp rise on March 24 and occurred amid record global bullion weekly losses.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets emphasize prior sharp price rises on March 24 with infographics, highlighting gains. Center outlets neutrally report the plunge in Vietnam tied to global losses. Right-leaning sources focus on buyers queuing due to ‘fear of missing out’ and a ‘bizarre situation,’ portraying irrational consumer behavior over price movements.