Singapore's Changi Airport will commence construction on the new Terminal 5 in the first half of 2025, as announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The terminal, first proposed over a decade ago, will add capacity for an additional 50 million passengers annually, raising the airport's total capacity to 140 million. This project aims to enhance Singapore's connectivity by increasing the number of destinations from nearly 150 to over 200 by the mid-2030s. The development comes amid intensifying regional competition and significant investments in airport infrastructure by neighboring countries. Wong emphasized the necessity of maintaining Singapore's competitive edge to avoid being bypassed for direct routes. The terminal is expected to support the broader aviation industry and create new jobs.