December 16, 2025 – Singapore Headlines

Story gist: On the final day of swimming at the 2025 SEA Games, Singapore’s Gan Ching Hwee achieved a triple-triple. This capped off Singapore’s five-gold medal haul.

Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning outlets covered the story. Center-leaning SwimSwam frames it neutrally by emphasizing Singapore women setting three new SEA Games records on day 5, focusing on athletic milestones. Left perspective absent, potentially highlighting gender breakthroughs; right absent, possibly stressing national triumph or rivalry dominance.

Story gist: Singapore and China signed 27 agreements to deepen bilateral ties. DBS was appointed as Singapore’s second renminbi clearing bank.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, leaving progressive and conservative perspectives absent. Center outlets like Reuters factually reported the DBS appointment as a key financial agreement, focusing on its technical details without emphasis on geopolitical implications or the full scope of 27 deals.

Story gist: A shooting occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. The alleged shooter told family members he was going fishing before the incident.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Sydney Morning Herald highlight the alleged shooter’s statement to family about fishing, emphasizing personal context. Center outlets like Straits Times provide practical visitor safety information. Right-leaning coverage is absent, missing potential focus on security, crime rates, or policy responses.