Singapore Telecommunications Ltd executed an approximately $1 billion equity divestment in Bharti Airtel, marking the largest block transaction in India this year. The move occurred amid global economic uncertainties and tariff pressures linked to the Trump era, enhancing market liquidity on Indian exchanges.

Singtel has published a detailed Human Rights Statement outlining its commitment to protecting human rights, promoting anti-discrimination, ensuring fair employment practices, respecting freedom of association, and enforcing ethical supply chain standards. The statement applies to Singtel and its subsidiaries, such as NCS and Optus, and is guided by international human rights principles including those from the UN and ILO.

Singtel has released its Responsible Procurement Policy, which sets stringent sustainability, ethical sourcing, and human rights standards for its suppliers. The document outlines mandatory requirements including adherence to environmental policies, conflict minerals regulations, and measures to prevent modern slavery, forced labor, and discrimination, positioning the company as a leader in ethical business practices.

In June 2024, Singtel detected a breach on its network attributed to a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Volt Typhoon. The company confirmed the presence of malware on a core back-end router, reported the incident to authorities, and emphasized its commitment to network resilience by routinely reviewing and enhancing its cybersecurity measures in collaboration with leading security partners.

On August 2, 2023, Singtel reclaimed its top ranking in the Singapore Governance and Transparency Index (SGTI), reflecting significant improvements in its corporate governance practices, including enhanced board diversity, greater transparency in financial disclosures, and stronger stakeholder engagement.