Singapore

Singapore's Social Policy Signalling Index score stands at 52, placing it in the moderate intensity range. This score reflects a nuanced balance between recent policy changes and existing dimensions of policy signalling. The recent repeal of Section 377A, which decriminalized consensual sex between men, marks a significant shift in legal attitudes towards LGBTQ rights, albeit without extending to same-sex marriage legalization. This change, along with moderate corporate signalling and a strong focus on legislative activism, contributes to the overall assessment. Despite these advancements, strict content control and moderate DEI policy intensity keep Singapore within the moderate signalling intensity category, aligning with its current global rank and percentile.

Analyzing the dimension scores provides further insight into Singapore's policy signalling landscape. The highest dimension score is in Legislative/Regulatory Activism at 74.62, indicating strong regulatory frameworks. Conversely, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity and Media & Platform Moderation both score in the low 40s, reflecting lower emphasis in these areas. The Corporate/Investor Signalling dimension is relatively higher at 60.41, highlighting active corporate engagement in DEI initiatives. Meanwhile, Education & Curriculum Signalling and Protest & Activism Salience remain moderate, suggesting a balanced yet restrained approach to these elements. Overall, Singapore’s policy signalling intensity is characterized by selective advancements amidst conservative regulatory and societal frameworks.