January 1, 2026 – Singapore Headlines

1Singapore’s economy beats forecasts with 4.8% growth in 2025, but PM Wong warns pace will be hard to sustain

Story gist: Singapore’s economy grew 4.8% in 2025, exceeding forecasts. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated the pace will be hard to sustain.
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No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
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Singapore’s economy beats forecasts with 4.8% growth in 2025, but PM Wong warns pace will be hard to sustain
— CNA
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omitted coverage, absenting progressive or conservative perspectives on Singapore’s growth amid global uncertainties. Center outlet CNA framed neutrally, emphasizing both forecast-beating 4.8% expansion and PM Wong’s sustainability warning, balancing optimism with caution without tonal bias or omissions.

2Japan says China’s military drills around Taiwan ‘increase tensions’

Story gist: Japan stated that China’s military drills around Taiwan increase tensions.
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Key dates in Taiwan’s history: A contested island’s evolution
— AP News
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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 of the story. Center outlets like AP News framed it indirectly via historical context in ‘Key dates in Taiwan’s history: A contested island’s evolution,’ emphasizing Taiwan’s contested status and timeline without addressing Japan’s statement, offering neutral background on the island’s geopolitical evolution.