2025-12-04

Singapore

·       Digital bank GXS cuts 82 jobs across the group, about 10% of its workforce https://bit.ly/4ostaWV

·       Budget 2026: SMEs need help with costs and competitiveness as outlook weakens, says SCCCI https://bit.ly/3XwQ700

·       New programme arms SMEs with M&A and joint venture tools to help plug knowledge gaps https://bit.ly/3Xxer1L

·       UltraGreen.ai shares jump as much as 11.7% over IPO price in SGX trading debut https://bit.ly/44yCNMs

·       Cordlife faces civil claims of at least $5.45 million over improperly stored cord blood https://bit.ly/3Xx8iTe

·       OCBC shares hit record as wealth unit shines https://bit.ly/48fW2wD

·       Singapore tourism industry must create unique experiences to survive: veteran hotelier Arthur Kiong https://bit.ly/4rHuUOT

·       Large-car COE premium down almost 5% at S$123,900; most categories dip https://bit.ly/48OremP

·       IMDA launches S$200 million Talent Accelerator Programme for Singapore’s media industry https://bit.ly/444jIld

·       Manulife Investment Management launches Singapore all-cap fund strategy under MAS’ EQDP https://bit.ly/4rvYRBr

Vietnam

·       Vietnam’s stock-market rally has one name behind it https://bit.ly/4pzka3H

·       Vietnamese, Lao PMs co-chair investment promotion conference https://bit.ly/4ph6V7y

·       HCM City expands international cooperation on smart urban development https://bit.ly/3MDrdJG

·       Vietnam, EU explore new paths for stronger cooperation https://bit.ly/4p9mjme

·       Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports race past 2024 record in first 11 months https://bit.ly/4pJLyLR

·       Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria proactively explores market, expands cooperation opportunities https://bit.ly/4rAzM8i

·       Vietnam, Italy’s northwestern region explore opportunities to strengthen supply chain connectivity https://bit.ly/4pjC6PB

·       HaÌ€ NôÌ£i expands room for supporting industry growth https://bit.ly/44B3sYY

Philippines

·       DOE exec cites consumer empowerment’s role on energy transition https://bit.ly/4iK7jsD

·       Financial services firm execs eye strong growth of mobile app users https://bit.ly/3Xtcd3z

·       PCC OKs Prime Infrastructure-First Gen joint venture https://bit.ly/44B3Ma8

·       Tatak Pinoy to help shield PH from global slowdown – DEPDev exec https://bit.ly/48epzH4

·       Factory gate price growth slows in October https://bit.ly/44470Tr

·       Gokongwei-led firms, Megaworld join Fortune list of best SEA employers https://bit.ly/48h5xvF

·       Maharlika looking to invest in IPOs https://bit.ly/48y2Kx1

·       Philippines equities market at a crossroad https://bit.ly/4pznbkx

·       MPTC raises P20 billion, eyes further debt reduction https://bit.ly/4rHxTa3

·       Industry groups oppose tax on single-use plastics https://bit.ly/3MAnlsW

Malaysia

·       Rex Industry changes name to ETA Group, effective Dec 8 https://bit.ly/4rxBkjm

·       Wasco bags three-year procurement and construction job https://bit.ly/4pG2gM4

·       MBL disposes of lands in Johor for RM9.5mil https://bit.ly/48PKMY0

·       Tafi disposes of Johor land for RM24mil https://bit.ly/3KcGD7b

·       Malaysia well-positioned to retain top spot in Asean for IPO listings, fund raising in 2026 https://bit.ly/49U9W8Y

·       Gabungan AQRS to jointly develop Bangi land for project worth RM600mil https://bit.ly/48eriw2

·       IHG brings Vignette Collection to Malaysia with Mangala Estate tie-up https://bit.ly/48BodoF

·       Advancecon subsidiary wins ECRL dispute against Chinese firm https://bit.ly/4prv6zW

·       Malaysia ranks among Asia's cheapest year-end getaways: Agoda https://bit.ly/4aqzGK7

Indonesia

·       Grab-GoTo merger could be ‘colossal’ for Indonesia’s fintech hopefuls, say analysts https://bit.ly/44G2fj9

·       Indonesia to Keep Eye on Sumatra Floods Before Revising GDP Target https://bit.ly/4pM12ii

·       Customs Chief Pledges Sweeping Reform After Minister Issues One-Year Ultimatum https://bit.ly/4iEjU0D

·       Kargo Technologies to Electrify 500 Trucks in Indonesia Next Year https://bit.ly/4pbOTn3

·       Plan for new Jakarta-Bandung fast train raises questions over Whoosh https://bit.ly/3Xy5ci0

·       Huawei Cloud to expand data centers in Indonesia next year https://bit.ly/3KvsfXIA

Thailand

·       Thai Economy Faces Severe Slump in 2026 as China Overcapacity and Floods Bite https://bit.ly/4oydoK8

·       Finance Ministry updates liquor production laws to boost small business access https://bit.ly/48QriCv

·       Ekniti outlines four strategies to reset Thailand's economy https://bit.ly/4oCyU0i

·       Suphajee champions ‘3 builds, 4 policies’ to navigate global geopolitics https://bit.ly/4owgrCs

Cambodia

·       Cambodia experiences slow growth due to U.S. tariff imposition and border tensions https://bit.ly/4pkR4EW

·       US-ABC to set up permanent office in Cambodia https://bit.ly/48Q467q

·       Kingdom announces 4-month visa-free trial for Chinese nationals https://bit.ly/49PwPKG

·       PPMA, Fujian agree to establish trade office in Phnom Penh https://bit.ly/4oAySpM

·       Digital shift, rising awareness drive Cambodia’s travel insurance sector https://bit.ly/3XBbgGn