December 2, 2025 – Singapore Headlines

1Singapore to open embassy in Mexico City in 2026 as part of deepening ties

Story gist: Singapore plans to open an embassy in Mexico City in 2026 to deepen ties with Mexico. The Mexican president hosted a welcome ceremony for the visiting Singaporean president.
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Mexican president hosts welcome ceremony for visiting Singaporean president
— Xinhua
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Singapore to open embassy in Mexico City in 2026 as part of deepening ties
— The Straits Times
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Xinhua emphasize the Mexican president’s hosting of a welcome ceremony, highlighting bilateral hospitality. Center outlets like The Straits Times report neutrally on Singapore’s embassy opening plans and deepening ties. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting conservative perspectives on the diplomatic expansion.

2More than 800 Singaporeans safely return from flood-stricken Hat Yai

Story gist: More than 800 Singaporeans safely returned from flood-stricken Hat Yai in Thailand.
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No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
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More than 800 Singaporeans safely return from flood-stricken Hat Yai
— CNA
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting the story entirely and leaving those perspectives absent. Center outlets like CNA framed it neutrally with a factual headline emphasizing the safe return of over 800 Singaporeans, focusing on positive resolution without added drama, criticism, or speculation about the floods.

3Indonesians pick up the pieces after floods ravage Sumatra; death toll hits 502

Story gist: Floods in Sumatra, Indonesia, resulted in 502 deaths. Residents began recovery efforts afterward.
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How cyclones and monsoon rains converged to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide
— The Guardian
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Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 500
— BBC
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian frame the story broadly across Asia with a visual guide explaining cyclones and monsoon convergence, emphasizing explanatory weather patterns. Center outlets like BBC focus neutrally on the Indonesia death toll exceeding 500. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential emphasis on local government response or individual impacts.