Nightlife & Safety (Singapore River): Boat Quay and Clarke Quay’s extended liquor trading hours to 4am on Thu/Fri nights will be formalised on Aug 18 after a year-long pilot, alongside renewed road closures for events and pedestrian-friendly activities. Public Health (Eye research): A 2-year prospective study of 205 eyes with pachychoroid features found progression to a worse subtype in 7.3% of cases, with neovascularisation developing in 3.4%—and shallow, irregular RPE elevation flagged as a possible higher-risk marker. Healthcare Access (Singapore): Mount Elizabeth Royal Square day surgery centre has joined Prudential’s PRUPanel Connect network, expanding panel benefits for eligible policyholders. Fitness Habits (Local survey): Nearly 2 in 5 people in Singapore say they’re willing to walk for exercise, with walking framed as an easier “start” for building consistency. Seniors Wellness (India): Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi marked Independence Day with “The Freedom Walk 2026,” encouraging seniors (60–90) to stay active. Health & Society (Court case): A “religious influencer” was sentenced to 27 years and 10 months’ jail (plus caning) for sexual abuse of two brothers at mosque premises. Exports & Economy (Singapore): Non-oil domestic exports rose 24.2% in July, driven by AI-related electronics, while pharma exports fell sharply.