2025-10-14

Singapore

·       New Bill sets out formal process for workers to file workplace discrimination claims https://bit.ly/46Ri8VF

·       Singapore firms have committed over $5.5b in Johor since S’pore-Johor SEZ pact: DPM Gan https://bit.ly/4n7rWzn

·       Singapore-based pharma firms awaiting confirmation on tariff exemption https://bit.ly/4n5OFMi

·       New Singapore Opportunity Index to recognise 300 top employers for nurturing local talent https://bit.ly/42CgS6i

·       Singapore economy beats forecasts with 2.9% growth in third quarter despite US tariffs https://bit.ly/47343D9

·       Warburg Pincus executive buys $23.9 million Singapore mansion https://bit.ly/477Zpnq

Vietnam

·       Vietnam encourages TCL to transfer technology, support local enterprises https://bit.ly/4n4RYn4

·       Vietjet increases flights to Melbourne, Sydney for year-end festival season https://bit.ly/42HTuUN

·       European firms show strong optimism in Vietnam as BCI hits three-year high https://bit.ly/4nPAX1p

·       Vietnam Airlines issues urgent notice on data security incident https://bit.ly/493gIZr

·       Vietnam moves to shape future of digital payments https://bit.ly/4qbgRQJ

·       Vietnam steps into blockchain era https://bit.ly/4qhiblh

·       Honda Vietnam’s motorcycle, auto sales drop in September https://bit.ly/4h6EBkK

·       Criteria issued for evaluating effectiveness of science, technology, and digital transformation https://bit.ly/3KOVW5V

Philippines

·       Retention crisis: Philippines firms to see highest employee turnover in Southeast Asia https://bit.ly/3KPHVor

·       BSP flags risks in removing P500, P1K bills from circulation https://bit.ly/4oifLRk

·       BIR chases billions from online sellers https://bit.ly/478BEM7

·       ICTSI secures court win, keeps control of African port https://bit.ly/4765EYP

·       DLSU launches innovation ecozone in Laguna https://bit.ly/3J6480T

 Malaysia

·       Malaysia sweetens JS-SEZ package with fast-track manufacturing licence approval, multiple-entry visa https://bit.ly/4h7CxZP

·       Go Innovate seeks to go private https://bit.ly/42Dvq5v

·       MBSB Bank allocates RM1bil for solar financing to support clean energy transition https://bit.ly/4n27O1G

·       Southern Cable to raise up to RM259mil for capacity expansion https://bit.ly/490ZCeG

Indonesia

·       Indonesia finance minister expects more capital inflows, rupiah appreciation in Q4 https://bit.ly/4nSU9LI

·       Indonesia’s Danantara eyes up to US$10 billion in dividends in next five years amid SOE overhaul https://bit.ly/46RL6Vo

·       Purbaya rules out budget help in resolving Whoosh debt https://bit.ly/4qbbG34

·       Buffering the shock: IEU-CEPA for resilient trade https://bit.ly/46R80fy

·       Govt drops PIK 2 from strategic projects list https://bit.ly/4h8vn7T

·       Productivity among lowest in region, govt launches national push https://bit.ly/42E65sf

 Thailand

·       Thai Central Bank Defends Cautious Policy After Inflation Falls Below Target https://bit.ly/4nMHytl

·       Cabinet approves massive state enterprise investment budget worth 1.56 trillion baht https://bit.ly/4qoLe6u

·       Thai Book Market Value Hits 20 Billion Baht Mark Amid Creative Revival https://bit.ly/4ocWb98

·       Finance Ministry plans to overhaul income tax deductions to boost revenue efficiency https://bit.ly/4onk8eb

·       Thai car exports to drop below 1 million as Australia tightens rules, says KResearch https://bit.ly/4h7JN81

·       Thai Airways to Seek Green Light for Lease of 10 Jets in Crucial Board Vote https://bit.ly/42AoKoQ

·       New co-payment stimulus to help struggling eateries https://bit.ly/4ofiGdx

Cambodia

·       AmCham thanks GDT after ‘Tax Forum 2025’ success https://bit.ly/3JaVcYc

·       New tourist route to link Siem Reap Angkor with coastal provinces https://bit.ly/478c0XI

·       Cambodia needs stronger ties with Japan to navigate Indo-Pacific transformation, says RAC analyst https://bit.ly/47m7YfI

·       Over 10,000 electric vehicles now registered in Cambodia https://bit.ly/4he5xPN

·       Cambodia-China trade hits record $14 billion, up 27% https://bit.ly/4n7iigp

·       Cambodia, JICA discuss infra, industrial growth cooperation (VIDEO) https://bit.ly/46PU0Td