2025-12-26

Singapore

·       Singapore port ready for demand uptick should Red Sea routes reopen in 2026 https://bit.ly/4ss2vg6

·       Has Singapore’s stablecoin surge peaked, or is 2026 just the start? https://bit.ly/4s86OwJ

·       Singapore F&B players see stronger festive demand, but retailers report uneven spending https://bit.ly/4pV0wPN

·       Customers can get insured at banks and more as insurers in S’pore expand distribution channels https://bit.ly/3YKiKas

·       Japan’s Eneos leads bids for Chevron’s Singapore oil refinery stake: Sources https://bit.ly/4jwu6J3

·       Open for business, closed in our hearts? Immigration and the future of Singapore identity https://bit.ly/4qv77jL

·       Mapletree acquires logistics facility in the Netherlands for 32.3 million euros https://bit.ly/4pWji9k

·       Singapore’s biotech strategy will benefit from collective, not competitive, thinking https://bit.ly/4b6yufp

·       Pet food business Bossipaws under police probe over alleged SkillsFuture scam https://bit.ly/49a601N

·       Man jailed for syndicated theft targeting business class passengers on Singapore Airlines flight https://bit.ly/4s3RoJU

Vietnam

·       Hanoi seeks to boost investment, business in hi-tech parks, IZs https://bit.ly/4aC8bh7

·       The aviation ecosystem game: Can Sun Group Win? https://bit.ly/4b6XEuh

·       Green consumption on the rise, int’l tourists increasingly favour Vietnamese products https://bit.ly/4qn7SuS

·       Germany’s EVIPA ratification marks strong vote of confidence in Vietnam https://bit.ly/4jfZZVW

·       New decree sets roadmap for nuclear infrastructure and workforce development https://bit.ly/3Y6UoaR

·       Vietnam, Russia explore cooperation opportunities in digital era https://bit.ly/4p6nmT7

·       New policy regulates bond trading abroad of banks in IFC https://bit.ly/3MP3DKo

·       Global investors’ take on how to make HCM City a regional innovation hub https://bit.ly/4qoEbK0

·       Vietnam’s trade turnover tops 900 billion USD for first time https://bit.ly/4pbE3g8

·       Vingroup withdraws bid for North–South high-speed railway project https://bit.ly/4jdxlVr

·       Vietjet commences Boeing 737-8 operations in Thailand, marking new milestone in global fleet strategy https://bit.ly/4b1IVAU

·       Beyond assembly: Vietnam’s electronics industry poised for deeper value chain integration https://bit.ly/4qoM1n1

·       E-commerce charts new runway for Vietnam’s digital exports https://bit.ly/4552rcb

·       Việt Nam steps up anti-money laundering vigilance amid rising digital assets https://bit.ly/4jd3zQL

·       MoIT steps in as nearly 500 containers of Vietnamese tea stranded at Pakistan port https://bit.ly/45kCu8f

Philippines

·       Kaspersky warns Filipinos of rising holiday scams https://bit.ly/3YbKsgk

·       DBM piloting AI, blockchain amid corruption scandal https://bit.ly/3L7xMUH

·       Homestyle, holiday decor sector upbeat on 2026 exports https://bit.ly/48TwQMN

·       IMF: Philippines must sustain fiscal consolidation https://bit.ly/3LdFCMx

·       Analysts urge caution on blockchain bill as costly tech risks draining public funds https://bit.ly/45pAmMu

·       Clark garment firm to shut down, lay off 500 https://bit.ly/3Ldg41U

·       Busiest port in PHL hits volume milestone https://bit.ly/3Y8NXEf

·       Davao Light opens applications in new franchise areas https://bit.ly/3KKOXve

·       Monde Nissin pushes clear food rules https://bit.ly/495f5ZG

Malaysia

·       Three years on, Malaysia’s growth buys time for PM Anwar as reforms drag https://bit.ly/45izSI7

·       Nexgram to focus on core operations https://bit.ly/4jgEiFh

·       NuEnergy disposes of 50% stake in warehousing firm for RM24.5mil https://bit.ly/48TpjO3

·       MARC Ratings affirms Malaysia’s sovereign rating at AAA https://bit.ly/4jaeZo9

·       PETRONAS seals long-term LNG supply deal with CNOOC https://bit.ly/48QD4go

·       Bursa poised to perform better next year https://bit.ly/3MQIwY1

·       Cahya Mata’s phosphate plant gradually ramping up https://bit.ly/4atAz4V

Indonesia

·       Indonesia Extends Tax Holiday to 2026 https://bit.ly/4awBHoo

·       Govt Offers $119 Million Export Financing to Support Furniture Exports https://bit.ly/3YaZliN

·       Pupuk Indonesia’s New Fertilizer Plant to Cut Imports by $60m https://bit.ly/4sb6JZl

·       Indonesia Targets 15.6 Billion Liters of Biodiesel to Save $8B in Diesel Imports https://bit.ly/45r6Xl9

·       Indonesia Targets $8.5 Billion in Fines from Palm Oil and Mining Firms https://bit.ly/4jgW1fK

·       Bekasi Sets Indonesia’s Highest Minimum Wage at Nearly Rp 6 Million for 2026 https://bit.ly/4jjCz26

·       Govt mandates private fuel stations to buy diesel from Pertamina https://bit.ly/4jdXjrH

·       Indosat forms Rp 14.6t fiber optic venture with Arsari, Northstar https://bit.ly/3MQJ0xj

Thailand

·       Thai November exports rise 7.1pct, less than forecast https://bit.ly/4pQwWdZ

·       SEC accuses JKN’s Anne Jakkaphong, 11 others; DSI complaint filed https://bit.ly/4axJaDI

·       Foreign investment hits 331bn baht in 11 months; Japan leads by projects https://bit.ly/3NgBko5

·       Economic slowdown drags new business registrations down 22% in November https://bit.ly/4jdOvCp

·       Thai Airways asks court to lift injunction blocking registration of new board https://bit.ly/4axfqXr

Cambodia

·       Major tax incentives expected to boost Cambodia’s EV manufacturing ecosystem https://bit.ly/498U4gN

·       Over 5.17M foreign tourists visit Cambodia in Jan-Nov https://bit.ly/4pc9AOW

·       PFMRSC reviews reform progress to strengthen Cambodia’s economic governance https://bit.ly/3NfBTyu

·       Cambodia and Japan pledge to further expand cooperation in labour sector https://bit.ly/494OiNa

·       Cambodia strengthens measures to prevent origin fraud in exports to the US market https://bit.ly/44I5Tco

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       No more lost or late goods if Maersk can get hot items shipped on time, says Asia-Pacific president https://bit.ly/4qrkzoJ