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Singapore

Asia
SGP

Current Score

49.65

Global Rank

30th

Percentile

84%

Last Updated

May 25, 2026

Ranking Trend

Singapore's rank movement over the last 30 days

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Score Analysis

Analysis of Singapore's policy signalling profile

Singapore's Social Policy Signalling Index score is assessed at 51, positioning it in the moderate intensity range. This reflects a balanced approach to policy signalling, influenced by recent legislative changes such as the repeal of Section 377A, which decriminalized consensual same-sex relations. However, Singapore has not moved towards legalizing same-sex marriage, which moderates the overall signalling intensity. The country's strict content control, while contributing to its moderate score, is tempered by relatively high corporate/investor signalling and speech & expression climate scores, which indicate some progressive tendencies in these areas.

Analyzing the dimension scores, Singapore shows the highest policy signalling intensity in Legislative/Regulatory Activism at 82.92, highlighting a strong focus on legislative measures. Meanwhile, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity scored the lowest at 29.85, indicating less emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion within institutions. Education & Curriculum Signalling and Media & Platform Moderation scores are both in the low 30s, suggesting moderate attention to these areas. Corporate/Investor Signalling and Speech & Expression Climate scores are higher, pointing to some progressive corporate practices and a relatively open environment for speech and expression. The Protest & Activism Salience score of 46.08 reflects noticeable but not predominant activism within the country. Overall, these dimensions collectively contribute to a moderate signalling intensity for Singapore.

Score Breakdown by Dimension

Weighted components of the composite score

Speech & Expression Climate(18% weight)
62.69
Institutional DEI Policy Intensity(18% weight)
29.85
Education & Curriculum Signalling(14% weight)
33.35
Media & Platform Moderation(14% weight)
34.61
Legislative/Regulatory Activism(14% weight)
82.92
Corporate/Investor Signalling(12% weight)
60.49
Protest & Activism Salience(10% weight)
46.08

Recent Events

Events that influenced this country's score

14 nabbed in crackdown on illegal cross-border transport services

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+2.0

The islandwide enforcement operations are "part of our continued efforts to safeguard commuter safety and protect the livelihoods of our local point-to-point drivers", said Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling.

May 25, 2026Source

Singapore aims to speed up private bank account opening for wealthy clients

Speech & Expression Climate
-1.0

Private banking account opening times for the wealthy will be reduced to within one month by the end of 2026, down from the current duration of about six weeks or longer.

May 25, 2026Source

Napoli confirm Conte departure in brief statement after manager and president trade barbs

Corporate/Investor Signalling
+1.0
May 25, 2026Source

Inside the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: What it’s like attending the Oscars of anime

Speech & Expression Climate
-1.0

The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place on Saturday (May 23) and CNA Lifestyle’s Hazeeq Sukri was one of the few international journalists at the event. Here’s everything that went down.

May 24, 2026Source

Blast targeting train carrying military personnel kills dozens in southwest Pakistan

Corporate/Investor Signalling
+1.0

An explosive-laden car hit one of the train carriages that resulted in a big blast, an official said.

May 24, 2026Source

Free morning off-peak train rides in northeast Singapore reduced crowding by 9%: Jeffrey Siow

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
-1.0

“We have been able to shift 9 per cent of commuters off the peak hour, which means that it’s a win-win situation for the northeast commuters,” says the acting transport minister.

May 24, 2026Source

Bangladesh central bank unveils $4.9 billion in stimulus as growth slows

Speech & Expression Climate
+2.0
Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+2.0
May 24, 2026Source

I thought leaders' silence during hard times protects morale. Now I see it only fuels anxiety

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+1.0

Founder Kelvin Kao warns that staying silent during difficult times will only create more fear and uncertainty among employees – and they deserve enough truth to make informed decisions about their lives.

May 23, 2026Source

Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh

Speech & Expression Climate
+2.0
May 23, 2026Source

Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds

Protest & Activism Salience
-1.0
Legislative/Regulatory Activism
-1.0
Speech & Expression Climate
-1.0

The Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending.

May 23, 2026Source