Work Pass Update: MOM has refreshed COMPASS C1 salary benchmarks for Employment Pass applications—new rules kick in for new EPs from 1 Jan 2027 and renewals expiring from 1 Jul 2027, with points tied to sector-specific PMET wage percentiles and age bands. Dental AI Deal: Medi Lifestyle will buy a 60% stake in Q&M Dental’s EM2AI, valuing the dental AI platform at about S$11.3m, aiming to expand tech-enabled diagnostics across Singapore and parts of Southeast Asia. Maternal Health Testing: Shuwen Biotech starts the PRE-CERCA international study of CercaTest RED urine testing to predict preeclampsia, enrolling about 1,300 pregnant women across 13 obstetric centres in Asia. Haze Readiness: MOH and major retailers say N95 stocks are sufficient if haze worsens, though some shoppers report limited shelf availability at select outlets. Antimicrobial Resistance (Dentistry): A forum response pushes back on a recent NUS study headline, stressing dentists’ antibiotic prescribing is guided by evolving clinical guidelines and continuous education. Exports & Health Tech Demand: Singapore’s key exports and non-oil domestic exports rose 24.2% in July, driven by AI-related electronics—while pharma exports dipped, highlighting uneven demand across sectors. Rare Cancer Story: A Singapore entrepreneur’s journey with gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) underscores the value of early detection and specialist care at NCCS.