Popularity spike in 'twice' driven by K-pop and diverse news: Searches for 'twice' surged 1,000% in Singapore, linked mainly to the K-pop group Twice reportedly leaving JYP Entertainment, alongside unrelated news
Regional Pulse in Singapore
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Regional Pulse in Singapore
Singapore's top searches reveal diverse interests: a major spike in 'twice' linked to K-pop and other news; growing focus on lottery jackpots and racing personalities under 'toto'; public queries about community care housing age changes; health worries over hornet attacks in Redhill.
Active topics
24
Search volume
31.6K
Leading topic
Money
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Money25% (6)
Sports25% (6)
Culture13% (3)
World13% (3)
Politics8% (2)
Technology8% (2)
Life4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Why people are curious
Users show a strong intent to understand and explain current topics impacting their lives and interests, such as cultural phenomena (K-pop group news, local language phrases), financial developments (lottery jackpots, stock market events), and social policy changes (community care apartment eligibility). There is also a worrying intent reflected in health-related queries about recent hornet attacks, suggesting a desire for safety information. Meanwhile, sports-related searches demonstrate clear intentions to follow live events, transfers, and results.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Growing focus on 'toto' lottery jackpots and racing news: Interest in 'toto' rose sharply following large jackpot wins in Singapore's lottery and news about Toto Wolff's role in Mercedes racing
Public attends to revised age criteria for community care apartments: People are seeking explanations about changes in age eligibility for community care apartments in Singapore
Concerns rise over hornet attack incidents in Redhill: Surge in searches after hornet attacks in Redhill caused injuries and hospitalizations
Explaining the phrase 'চোরের দলের খেলা' and its cultural context: Curiosity about the phrase 'চোরের দলের খেলা' indicates interest in social or cultural meanings in the region
High interest in Youri Tielemans's potential transfer to Manchester United: Public follows Manchester United's efforts to sign Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Singapore
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
CultureNew
twice
The search interest for 'twice' has surged 1,000% mainly connected to various unrelated contexts including K-pop group Twice and other news mentions.
200+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
02
MoneySurging
toto
Interest in 'toto' is growing due to news about large jackpot winnings and updates related to Mercedes in racing sports.
10K+ searches · 900% growthSearch volume up 100%
singapore poolstoto singaporetoto 10 million
03
LifeSurging
community care apartments age change
Searches for 'community care apartments age change' reflect public interest in revised age eligibility criteria for community housing.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
hdb community care apartment changes
04
HealthNew
hornet attack redhill
There has been a significant spike in searches about a hornet attack in Redhill, Singapore, causing injuries and hospitalizations.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
redhill hornet attackredhill market hornet nest
05
CultureSurging
চোরের দলের খেলা কবে
There is rising curiosity about the phrase 'চোরের দলের খেলা', reflecting a cultural or social query in the region.
2K+ searches · 900% growthSearch volume up 300%
চোরের দল
06
SportsNew
tielemans
Interest is surging in Manchester United's pursuit of signing Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
youri tielemansmanchester united
07
PoliticsPeaking
court
There is significant political debate around the International Criminal Court, with prominent figures proposing actions to undermine it.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
08
WorldSurging
china
Searches focus on explaining China's current geopolitical and economic issues including trade, diplomacy, and legal controversies.
500+ searches · 700% growthSearch volume up 400%
09
SportsEmerging
spain vs france
Fans are intensely searching for live updates, broadcasts, and details about the France vs. Spain World Cup semifinal match.
500+ searches · 300% growthSearch volume down 75%
10
SportsNew
west indies vs new zealand
New Zealand recently defeated West Indies in the 2nd ODI cricket match during their 2026 series, attracting substantial search interest.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
11
SportsSurging
hornets
The NBA Summer League games featuring the Celtics and Hornets have sparked significant interest due to competitive performances and recent trades.
500+ searches · 900% growthRank improved 1 places
12
TechnologySurging
万多多
The term 万多多 has seen a large spike in searches, indicating growing public interest likely related to a product, app, or service in Chinese-speaking markets.
100+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
Money / Planning | 1 hour ago
child lifesg credits
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 200+ recent searches and 300% growth. People are searching to make a timely decision or plan.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Families to receive $500 Child LifeSG credits for kids aged 12 and below from July 14, Singapore News - AsiaOne
Eligible Singaporean children to receive S$500 in Child LifeSG credits from Jul 14 - CNA
$500 Child LifeSG credits for Singaporean kids aged 12 and below to be given out from July 14 - Stomp
‘How long to wait ah Masagos?’ — Singaporeans ask what’s the delay in disbursing Child LifeSG credits - The Independent …
Singapore rules out extension as 83% of 2025 Child LifeSG credits already used - The Online Citizen
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