2025-09-08

Singapore

·       Some online brokers in S’pore cut commissions to zero for US trades amid growing competition https://bit.ly/3HMxykl

·       Robinhood, AppLovin and Emcor to join S&P 500 in rebalancing of benchmark https://bit.ly/4parGSz

·       S’pore retail sales rise 4.8%, exceeding expectations https://bit.ly/4nmo1Q0

·       Singapore Exchange moves to ease ETF market-maker rules to match global norms https://bit.ly/4m7QAjd

·       Higher interest bank accounts are top choice for young employees in Singapore https://bit.ly/46fvwBl

·       Would Singapore's culture of competitiveness stand in the way of a 'we first' society? https://bit.ly/4mUY2zk

·       Despite cinemas closing, this Singaporean debut director is defying the odds with a new indie sci-fi comedy https://bit.ly/4pckzsM

·       Meet Reif Othman, the Michelin-awarded Singaporean chef who made it big in Dubai https://bit.ly/4m7wntL

Vietnam

·       VinFast launches made-in-India electric SUVs VF 6 and VF 7 https://bit.ly/4nfQ1EH

·       VNPT required to pioneer in researching, mastering core technologies https://bit.ly/46e3aax

·       FDI disbursement hits 15.4 billion USD in eight months, highest level in five years https://bit.ly/4mRAuLu

·       Vietnam’s sugar productivity maintains top regional spot https://bit.ly/3HM005R

·       Vietnam – a highlight of Lego’s global prospects https://bit.ly/46aNEfw

·       Việt Nam's stock market moves closer to global upgrade: MoF https://bit.ly/41HHsdB

·       Rice under pressure as Việt Nam tackles Philippine pause https://bit.ly/45QM8jS

Philippines

·       5 Alternergy bids included in DOE’s green energy auction https://bit.ly/41GASnK

·       Amended Investors Lease Act to boost employment opportunities https://bit.ly/4879ROb

·       Banks' non-performing loans ratio at 3.40% in July https://bit.ly/47PnbXB

·       DTI chief cites creative industry as growth driver of PH GDP https://bit.ly/3I7Ry0N

·       DA, World Bank map out $70 million farm insurance fund https://bit.ly/3JJD5su

·       SM opening 9th mall in China next month https://bit.ly/4mTcgAI

·       Marcos: Takeover of Siquijor power firm necessary amid poor service https://bit.ly/41JRtai

·       Tech-driven perils reshape Philippine banking landscape https://bit.ly/4m37dfO

·       PEZA obtains Taiwan investment pledges https://bit.ly/3V5VeDg

Malaysia

·       Malaysia’s RM100 cash handout sparks frenzy after disbursement, but may deliver boost to economy https://bit.ly/4nfPJO7

·       Entermind’s AI-mazing solutions https://bit.ly/4pcHX9u

·       Kuching included in Malaysia Airlines bonus side trip programme https://bit.ly/46mAduh

·       AirAsia commences Kuala Lumpur-Semarang service https://bit.ly/3V5GiF1

·       Condos versus landed homes: The new preference https://bit.ly/469TJZw

·       Johor, KL, Port Dickson lead RM69bil data centre-driven construction pipeline https://bit.ly/46rb2Xq

Indonesia

·       Bank Indonesia to raise interest paid on government deposits under ‘burden sharing’ deal https://bit.ly/3I5jT7Z

·       More Chinese companies looking to manufacture in Indonesia: OCBC https://bit.ly/42kmFgl

·       Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim named as suspect in Indonesia’s laptop graft case https://bit.ly/4pqwDaa

·       JPMorgan Says Indonesian Market Remains Attractive Despite Unrest https://bit.ly/4noyevo

·       Indonesian Businesses Say They Are Open to Paid Internship https://bit.ly/47sQoY0

·       Gov't Told to Be Transparent with Economic Data https://bit.ly/465Nar2

Thailand

·       Thailand elects Anutin Charnvirakul as new PM: From tycoon to top leader https://bit.ly/4mUGHXc

·       Thailand's AOT Reports Record Growth as Airport Expansion Plans Accelerate https://bit.ly/41GTwvK

·       Baht rise abnormal, says ttb CEO, calls for tighter controls https://bit.ly/4mQWGW3

·       Thai restaurant operators urge new PM to revive co-payment scheme https://bit.ly/4mLhe2g

·       Consumers Council tackles EV complaints, proposes policies to restore confidence https://bit.ly/4nhZ1Jx

·       Industry titans look for continuity https://bit.ly/45TGBZZ

Cambodia

·       US aims to further boost economic ties with Cambodia https://bit.ly/46bB1Rw

·       Authorities crack down on illegal lending practices https://bit.ly/3VDsVMw

·       Cambodia, Philippines to ink major economic deals https://bit.ly/3VBbSdV

·       MEF pushes digital compliance to boost biz competitiveness https://bit.ly/4mfhXIc

·       Cambodia, Vietnam to beef up tourism ties with new MoU https://bit.ly/3JJW9qy

·       Cambodia quietly restructuring its renewable energy goals https://bit.ly/3VDsUYY