Singapore
· Singapore bets on high-end tourism as demand rises, luxury hotel supply grows https://bit.ly/3YEjr55
· Seatrium, Maersk resolve contract dispute, with giant line to pay $465 million upon vessel delivery https://bit.ly/3KYm4f2
· Higher CPF monthly salary ceilings, CPF contribution rates and other changes from 2026 https://bit.ly/4s8UVqr
· Can Singapore family-owned property empires last far beyond three generations? https://bit.ly/4p5UNVS
· Creditors of Autobahn Rent A Car, Shariot group claim S$38 million more, contrary to group’s own estimates https://bit.ly/4p0YZ9j
· Trans-Cab, Geolah receive full ride-hail licences from LTA https://bit.ly/4qedYO8
Vietnam
· Vinh Long, Singaporean company eye cooperation in renewable energy, eco-industrial parks https://bit.ly/4pdCtdz
· “Vietnam Wood” certification mark launched as symbol of validation https://bit.ly/3L9tBaK
· MoIT to roll out product traceability system on December 23 https://bit.ly/4pqPzo5
· Insurance sector assets projected to reach VNĐ1.1 quadrillion by year-end https://bit.ly/494SGeT
· Official describes VIFTA as new driving force for Việt Nam – Israel trade https://bit.ly/3YCs14q
· Designing Việt Nam's digital asset exchanges for a 24/7 global market https://bit.ly/3MX4ubL
Philippines
· DTI extends voluntary Trustmark registration until end-2026 https://bit.ly/451emaX
· BSP: Exchange of ‘unfit’ banknotes free of charge https://bit.ly/4pMDvOF
· NTC defends move to block unregistered online trading platforms https://bit.ly/4pa6ET4
· PAL tightens hold on long-haul market with new A350-1000 https://bit.ly/48W1GD2
· ALH to elevate Filipino hospitality to world stage https://bit.ly/3Y3YmRz
· House approves amendments to bank secrecy law on third reading https://bit.ly/4pb1Ix4
· Approved building permits fall 22.6% in Oct. https://bit.ly/3MKOoCd
· Structural weaknesses weigh on Manila’s green finance standing https://bit.ly/49m4YB0
· Chowking expands reach, modernizes operations to meet evolving market demand https://bit.ly/3LfJsEO
· Kaltimex, Tawi-Tawi electric co-op ink debt restructuring deal https://bit.ly/4saT8kA
Malaysia
· Malaysia equities in 2026: Five themes to watch, from infrastructure to IPOs https://bit.ly/4jd2xnK
· George Kent wins RM34.5mil LRT contract https://bit.ly/4sc7Bg4
· Apex Healthcare takeover becomes unconditional https://bit.ly/4p8IQio
· Stable prospects forecast for REITs https://bit.ly/3Y5yMvt
· Transition of MASwings operations to AirBorneo starts on Jan 1 https://bit.ly/45gFLFJ
· MN Holdings part of consortium awarded RM177.36mil TNB contract https://bit.ly/4pS0Ezu
· Malaysia set to revive cross-strait bridge project with feasibility study in 2026 https://bit.ly/3Y94Oqs
Indonesia
· Danantara, PLN Sign Deal to Accelerate Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Push https://bit.ly/4aw85Yk
· Indonesian Exporters Burdened By US Tariff Cost-Sharing and Now Wage Hikes https://bit.ly/3MNPnl2
· BUMA International Secures $490 Million Blackwater Contract Extension in Australia https://bit.ly/4b3KAWB
· Another year lost in the energy transition https://bit.ly/4s6Erzf
· West Java development moratorium prompts industry scrutiny https://bit.ly/48QStNF
Thailand
· National Housing Authority Unveils Eight-Point Roadmap for 2026 https://bit.ly/3N0pazH
· Thailand Scraps Tax Exemption on Low-Value Imports to Level Playing Field https://bit.ly/4pPd7ng
· Thai EV Production Skyrockets by 1,974% as Offset Deadlines Loom https://bit.ly/4qHJowX
Cambodia
· Fashion sector, a key driving force behind Cambodia’s booming e-commerce https://bit.ly/4pcuFsH
· Thailand cracks down on Cambodian migrant workers https://bit.ly/3Y5UwaD
· CRF says rice exports to reach record high in 2025, despite falling global prices https://bit.ly/4qs9EeC
· Digital platform registers over 250K informal workers in one year https://bit.ly/3Y8ISf2
· CBC, LCIC sign MoU to strengthen cross-border credit cooperation https://bit.ly/3LfNbCj
· MoC selects 10 rural SMEs to boost e-commerce participation https://bit.ly/492ZD03
