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Regional Pulse in Singapore
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Regional Pulse in Singapore
Recent trends in Singapore reveal strong interest in sports events like Spain's World Cup win over France and debate about high-profile figures like Gianni Infantino and Kylian Mbappé. Technology issues such as Samsung Galaxy S26 screen defects and tunnel construction projects draw curiosity.
Active topics
24
Search volume
61.8K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports38% (9)
Politics17% (4)
Technology13% (3)
Money13% (3)
Life8% (2)
World8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Singapore exhibit curiosity driven by a desire to understand unfolding events and controversies, including ongoing follow-up on legal and political issues like the Rosmah Mansor lawsuit and Auditor-General report. There's explanatory intent in learning about technological developments such as tunnel construction and AI investment bubble concerns. Audience engagement is also shaped by watching and debating major sports events, including World Cup matches and player performances. Additionally, some trends indicate worrying intent as users seek information on device defects and stock price declines.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Fountain of Wealth Car Crash Incident Draws Attention: People are closely following news of a Singaporean man who crashed a car into Suntec City’s Fountain of Wealth after drinking beer, resulting in legal
Rosmah Mansor Harith Iskander Lawsuit Garners Coverage: Widespread public interest surrounds the lawsuit filed by Rosmah Mansor against comedian Harith Iskander over a stand-up joke, sparking ongoing follow
Auditor-General’s Report Uncovers Government Lapses: The Auditor-General's report highlighted lapses in season parking eligibility and contract management within Singapore government agencies, attracting
Recent Police Incidents and Investigations Attract Attention: Multiple police-related incidents worldwide have drawn public attention, including investigations and high-profile events, engaging curiosity about
AI Investment Bubble Concerns Rise: Growing concerns among investors and analysts point to a potential AI investment bubble burst impacting chip stocks and broader financial markets.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Singapore
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
TechnologySurging
tunnel
Searches about tunnels have surged due to notable tunnel construction projects and incidents involving underground tunnels.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
02
LifeEmerging
fountain of wealth
People are following news about a Singaporean man who crashed a car into Suntec City’s Fountain of Wealth after drinking beer, resulting in legal consequences.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
03
PoliticsSurging
rosmah mansor harith iskander lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by Rosmah Mansor against comedian Harith Iskander over a stand-up joke has generated widespread public interest and follow-up.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
04
PoliticsNew
ago report
The auditor-general's report has identified lapses related to HDB season parking and contract management in Singapore government agencies.
1K+ searches · 900% growthFirst recent appearance
ago report hdb parking lapseshdb
05
WorldNew
police
Multiple recent police-related incidents have drawn public attention, including high-profile events and criminal investigations in different locations.
500+ searches · 900% growthFirst recent appearance
06
MoneyNew
ai bubble
There is growing concern among investors and analysts about a potential burst of the AI investment bubble affecting chip stocks and broader markets.
100+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
07
SportsSurging
france spain
The World Cup match where Spain defeated France has attracted significant attention, especially following Spain's shock 2-0 win advancing them to the final.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 19900%
world cuppedro porrolamine yamal
08
TechnologySurging
samsung galaxy s26
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra users report screen defects, including screens turning red, raising concerns about device quality.
500+ searches · 400% growthSearch volume up 150%
09
SportsSurging
gianni infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces controversies including allegations of breaching political neutrality and calls for investigations into his role in World Cup-related.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
fifa
10
SportsSurging
england vs argentina prediction
England vs Argentina match prediction is trending amid World Cup discussions and Thomas Tuchel’s leadership insights.
2K+ searches · 500% growthSearch volume up 900%
world cup 2026 schedulethomas tuchel
11
SportsSurging
法国 - 西班牙
Live scores and lineups for French and Spanish football fixtures are highly searched in Singapore.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
12
SportsNew
kylian mbappé
Kylian Mbappé is in the spotlight following France's World Cup exit, with public discussions on his performance and legacy.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
mbappe
Politics / Explaining | 1 hour ago
ago report
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 1K+ recent searches and 900% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
HDB Financial to issue 5-year bonds, bankers say - TradingView
Education spending tops 2.5% of GDP, remittances near $40bn: HDB CEO - Dailynewsegypt
Lapses in HDB season parking eligibility checks, MOH contracts among issues flagged in Auditor-General report - CNA
HDFC Bank Limited $HDB Shares Acquired by Principal Financial Group Inc. - MarketBeat
Public accounts watchdog flags lapses by government agencies over management of contracts, revenue - The Straits Times
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.