SINGAPORE – DeepSeek, Charlie Kirk, and mortgages weighed heavy on the minds of internet users in Singapore this year, coming in top for keywords searched on Google in 2025.

Health was also of concern, such as treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and osteoporosis, joining the Chinese AI start-up and

slain US right-wing activist Kirk

This is according to Google’s Year In Search list released by the internet giant on Dec 5.

Topping the category of Singapore news were money matters, with “mortgage quote” at first place, followed by “SG60 voucher” and “CDC voucher 2025” in third and fourth.

In second place was the iPhone 17, the only tech gadget featured in the list. It also held its spot in the top 10 across two other categories (No. 7 in trending searches and No. 2 in international news).

Placing fifth was “Ian Fang”, the former actor who was handed a

40-month jail term for sex offences

American pop star Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball concert in May made its mark in the list, with keyword “Lady Gaga Concert” ranked sixth. Mother Monster herself was ranked No. 2 in international personalities.

The most searched for international personality was US President Donald Trump (also No. 9 in trending searches), with related keywords making appearances in others. The term “Trump tariffs” was No. 3 in international news, and No. 8 in Singapore news, while “OFFICIAL TRUMP&rd...