2025-10-23

Singapore

·       Projected doubling of S’pore GDP by 2040 could see S$ on a par with US dollar, STI hit 10,000: DBS https://bit.ly/4o3OWRl

·       Breaching AI policy could be a sackable offence at Singapore law firms https://bit.ly/3L43GRB

·       Singapore is top IPO market in South-east Asia in Q3: EY report https://bit.ly/475qjha

·       NUS to sell $649 million in private equity, real estate funds, sources say https://bit.ly/47fXDkk

·       Seatrium rejects termination notice of $616m contract, receives notice of arbitration https://bit.ly/4oyns6f

·       Mandarin Oriental shares jump 36% after privatisation offer from Jardine Matheson https://bit.ly/3IXWtC3

·       Coca-Cola recognised for its automation efforts in Singapore https://bit.ly/4ntTq2I

Vietnam

·       Vietnamese banks tighten coordination to curb digital financial fraud https://bit.ly/4o5aflC

·       Vietnam - Singapore trade maintains upward momentum https://bit.ly/3L34h67

·       Digital transformation - A lever for expanding market reach https://bit.ly/49fgIpd

·       Vietnamese firms seek cooperation opportunities in African markets https://bit.ly/3JqJZTs

·       Digital solutions strengthened to combat e-commerce fraud, counterfeit goods https://bit.ly/4hsuebk

·       Vietnam, Japan boost green agriculture investment in Mekong Delta https://bit.ly/3JqKIUG

·       Vietnam’s coffee exports hit record high of 8.4 billion USD in 2024–2025 crop year https://bit.ly/43xflyu

·       New decree to unlock billion-dollar IPO wave on stock market https://bit.ly/3WgtJaH

·       Vietjet partners with Airways Aviation to strengthen global aviation workforce development https://bit.ly/4o23SPI

·       Việt Nam to boost for socialising aviation infrastructure https://bit.ly/4hsusPI

Philippines

·       LGUs’ revenue share from gencos tripled https://bit.ly/4qCTYWK

·       IMSI catchers, AI SCAMS: BPI tags latest threats to digital banking security https://bit.ly/47mkmv0

·       ‘NSCR bidders must have at least P114 B net worth’ https://bit.ly/3WPycB8

·       Online gambling’s huge social costs outweigh ‘minimal’ economic contribution, DEPDev says https://bit.ly/4oyqzLt

·       ACPC pilots online lending for farmers https://bit.ly/477l6W0

·       Philippine data center capacity may hit 1.5 GW by 2028 — DICT https://bit.ly/4njap7K

·       Batangas tourism thrives in the shadow of Taal Volcano https://bit.ly/4neyX1v

·       Voltai launches motorcycle battery swap network https://bit.ly/3L18GGB

·       PHL flexible workspace market expands as firms seek adaptability https://bit.ly/3WfBTA5

·       Meralco partners with US firm Itron for smart meter rollout https://bit.ly/3L1jhBq

·       Tourism hospitality with a twist https://bit.ly/3JmloPD

Malaysia

·       PPB likely to endure minor hit from Wilmar case https://bit.ly/4oy4wV8

·       Brighter 2026 horizon ahead for banking sector https://bit.ly/3L5kiIE

·       CapitaLand sees stronger income from properties https://bit.ly/42Vx82l

·       Velesto Energy eyes higher dividend payout https://bit.ly/4hkXTDa

·       Warehousing continues to be bright spot for Tasco https://bit.ly/3IXYHBp

·       BWYS unit buys Kuala Langat industrial land for RM95mil https://bit.ly/4qnRvz3

·       Polymer Link, HLIB ink underwriting agreement ahead of ACE Market debut https://bit.ly/4hrRxSA

Indonesia

·       Wilmar’s Indonesia unit general manager charged over sugar imports https://bit.ly/47n9IUW

·       Indonesian minister urges investors to keep faith in startup ecosystem https://bit.ly/47DmsrG

·       Govt prepares 1 million hectares for ethanol feedstock https://bit.ly/4nYFrTr

·       Govt lowers airfares by up to 14 percent for year-end holidays https://bit.ly/3WfRmjA

·       Doubts over Bali’s readiness to become a financial hub https://bit.ly/47BkCHL

·       Indonesia to build ‘national car’ within three years: Prabowo https://bit.ly/47CeXBo

Thailand

·       BOT forecasts 1.6% growth in 2026 amid export slump and strong baht pressure https://bit.ly/4nideWm

·       CPF defends integrity in court over false blackchin tilapia allegations https://bit.ly/3WRzETG

·       Cohesity pushes cyber resilience for Thailand and Asia-Pacific businesses https://bit.ly/4oBWISs

·       Bangkok land prices remain red-hot despite economic slowdown, Colliers reports record highs in prime CBD areas https://bit.ly/4onoQsR

·       Thai Auto Production Jumps 14% on EV and PPV Demand, But Pickup Sales Slump Amid Economic Woes https://bit.ly/3KW6h01

·       Thai Banks Maintain Profitability through Strategic Pivot as Economic Headwinds Persist https://bit.ly/4ho9yRL

Cambodia

·       Cambodia’s imports of diesel, gasoline, and combustion gas drop 12.3 pct in the first 9 months https://bit.ly/3WDPjpP

·       Call to promote local goods, reduce imports https://bit.ly/3L1XF7Y

·       CGCC boosts SME financing with over $420 million in guaranteed loans https://bit.ly/3WjhIRK

·       Private sector urged to link tourism with trade to reap mutual benefits https://bit.ly/43peRdO