Winnie Lee taxi emergency raises safety concerns: A taxi emergency on Singapore's ECP involving Winnie Lee sparked a worried public response.
Regional Pulse in Singapore
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Regional Pulse in Singapore
Singaporeans are highly engaged with recent safety-related news about a taxi driver emergency and aviation incidents, financial concerns over record-high COE prices, and preparations for the 2026 Primary 1 school registration.
Active topics
11
Search volume
22.3K
Leading topic
World
Attention mix
What the country is searching
11
World27% (3)
Life18% (2)
Sports18% (2)
Money9% (1)
Culture9% (1)
Politics9% (1)
Weather9% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Singapore are curious about these topics due to a mix of worrying and planning intents. The taxi emergency and aviation incidents prompt concern for safety and well-being, leading people to search for updates and reassurance. High COE prices trigger explaining intent as residents seek to understand and prepare for financial implications of car ownership. The rising interest in Primary 1 registration stems from parents planning their children's education and aiming to secure favorable school placements. Cultural searches about lips combine explaining intent for trending beauty products and following sensational news stories.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Sharp interest in soaring 2026 COE prices in Singapore: Record-high COE prices for 2026, especially Category A, drive searches on vehicle ownership costs.
Growing attention on Primary 1 registration process for 2026: Parents actively seek guidance on the 2026 Primary 1 registration, emphasizing early school enrollment planning.
Surge in curiosity about lips covering beauty and unusual news: Interest in lips focuses on beauty trends, sensational news stories, and parenting debates.
Increased searches remembering economist Gao Shanwen: Gao Shanwen's death leads to remembrance of his critiques of China's official GDP figures.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Singapore
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
LifeNew
winnie lee taxi emergency
People are searching about a taxi emergency involving Winnie Lee after the driver lost consciousness on the ECP in Singapore.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
02
MoneyNew
coe price
Searches about COE prices in Singapore rose sharply due to record-high premiums and bidding results for 2026.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
coecoe resultscoe bidding
03
LifeNew
p1 registration 2026
There is growing interest in the Primary 1 registration process for 2026 as parents prepare to enroll their children in schools in Singapore.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
04
CultureSurging
lips
Searches about lips surged, focusing on beauty trends and unusual news involving lips.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
05
WorldNew
gao shanwen
Searches for Gao Shanwen increased as people sought information about the late economist who questioned China's GDP data.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
06
SportsPeaking
france vs morocco
Interest in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals has grown as fans seek schedules and team insights, including the France vs Morocco match.
1K+ searches · 400% growthSearch volume up 900%
world cup quarter finals 2026world cup quarter finals
07
SportsNew
state of origin
The State of Origin Game 3 was highly dramatic, featuring a decisive win by the NSW Blues over Queensland amid major events including a player injury and controversial decisions.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
state of origin game 3
08
WorldNew
boeing 737
There is urgent search activity following the disappearance of a Boeing 737 cargo plane off Pakistan's coast, triggering significant concern and media coverage.
200+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
09
WorldNew
cathay pacific
Cathay Pacific confirmed a London-bound flight briefly lost contact, triggering a NATO alert and resulting in fighter jets intercepting the flight over Romanian airspace.
200+ searches · 300% growthFirst recent appearance
10
PoliticsEmerging
joshua wong
Joshua Wong, a notable Hong Kong activist, faces sentencing in September related to a second national security case.
200+ searches · 800% growthRank fell 4 places
11
WeatherNew
singapore weather
Singapore is experiencing unusually cool weather, with temperatures dropping to a low of 20.1 degrees Celsius in 2026.
200+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 1K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to revisit a person, event, or shared memory.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Renowned economist Gao Shanwen dies at 55 after battle with cancer - South China Morning Post
Outspoken Chinese economist Gao Shanwen dies at 55, state media reports - Reuters
Gao, Top China Economist Who Questioned Official GDP Data, Dies - Bloomberg.com
Gao Shanwen, economist who questioned China's GDP data, dies - Nikkei Asia
Top China economist who questioned official GDP data dies at age 54 - The Straits Times
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.