Singapore

·       Economists raise their Singapore growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026: MAS survey https://bit.ly/4al7kkL

·       S’pore’s key exports set to exceed 2025 forecast, with 11.6% gain in November https://bit.ly/3YvO2Si

·       Quantum software firm in S’pore gets boost in real-world testing with its own quantum computer https://bit.ly/4pBzqNg

·       UOB hit by HK, China property loans as real estate prices sink https://bit.ly/3YxpPuZ

·       Digital banks in South-east Asia face profit pressure as rates slump and credit risks rise https://bit.ly/4pQnszG

·       Mainstream car COE premium up nearly 4% as large car category slides 7.1% https://bit.ly/4alcHAr

·       Jail for ex-directors of corporate service provider who incorporated 109 firms to launder scam funds https://bit.ly/4oVh4pj

·       Outgoing Law Society president responds to report on ongoing probe at the professional body https://bit.ly/48Kp87H

Vietnam

·       RoK company expands rare earth metal production in Vietnam https://bit.ly/3XZOmss

·       Vietnam Airlines launches first direct service linking Vietnam and Northern Europe https://bit.ly/4s3HDLJ

·       Forum discusses practical solutions to promote sustainable marine development https://bit.ly/48S8hjr

·       Trade poised for new record but sustainability concern persists: Conference https://bit.ly/4amfUjc

·       Vietnam remains strategic destination for international investment: Sputnik https://bit.ly/4qekNiU

·       SBV plans to simplify business regulations for banks https://bit.ly/44wmEao

·       Việt Nam needs to promote international cooperation to speed up energy transition: experts https://bit.ly/4anx6Vy

·       Swiss-funded initiative strengthens Việt Nam’s export competitiveness https://bit.ly/4oXNFuI

Philippines

·       Here’s how Hong Kong helps Philippine fintechs and tech startups raise capital and go global https://bit.ly/3L1TSI9

·       Senate passes CADENA Act to put budget, gov't records on blockchain https://bit.ly/3XWc74G

·       Corruption to weigh on Philippine growth until 2027 https://bit.ly/4oYMISK https://bit.ly/4oYMISK

·       Philippines still under heightened threat of money laundering https://bit.ly/4oVyJx1

·       Federal Land exits Crown Central Properties https://bit.ly/4j1vBP5

Malaysia

·       S&P Global shifts Genting companies’ outlook to negative on weaker credit quality forecasts https://bit.ly/3KCryfr

·       Farm Fresh profits to rise https://bit.ly/49j6cNq

Indonesia

·       Grab-backed Super Bank jumps in Jakarta debut after $217 million IPO https://bit.ly/4pIKhVT

·       Gojek owner GoTo’s rebound may extend after CEO vote as Grab merger eyed https://bit.ly/4aWhw3b

·       Indonesia sends first shipment of frozen durian to China https://bit.ly/48K3aBJ

·       Top Glove ramps up competitiveness https://bit.ly/44zBUmT

·       Paramount in RM114mil land acquisition https://bit.ly/4aiLM8j

·       Petrochemical industry faces historic downturn https://bit.ly/3YDO3Ug

·       Silver Ridge gets RM43mil govt contract https://bit.ly/48JhkD7

Thailand  

·       Thai Banks and BOT reserve THB164 billion for 2026 New Year holidays https://bit.ly/4pL8qeo

·       MPC cuts policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% https://bit.ly/3YwGwqn

·       Thai Airways to hold AGM on December 19 after shareholder complaint https://bit.ly/3KNKB6t

·       10 Thai Steel Associations urge government to tighten regulations https://bit.ly/3MJLjSK

Cambodia

·       Hospitality sector hit hard as border conflict dampens year-end festivities https://bit.ly/4pINyEn

·       Logistics remain functional despite border tensions, EuroCham says https://bit.ly/4s4YopR

·       Cambodia embraces inclusive digital development https://bit.ly/3Y1JnYb

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       CLMV nations strengthen regional tourism cooperation under “Four Countries, One Destination” initiative https://bit.ly/4qkoWlA