2026-01-02

Singapore

·       Keppel prioritises asset monetisation and digitalisation for growth https://bit.ly/4qx0vBl

·       Mandarin Oriental to distribute One Causeway Bay sale proceeds in special dividend on Jan 22 https://bit.ly/4qCwa4s

·       How Miniso taps into the business of joy and emotional connections https://bit.ly/4phPcfi

·       Temasek, GIC investments flat at US$31 billion even as global peers’ activity rises: report https://bit.ly/4pd56aF

Vietnam

·       Viet Nam’s economic performance in 2025 is remarkable: ADB Country Director https://bit.ly/493ilpO

·       Viet Nam’s e-commerce expected to hit US$50 billion by 2030 https://bit.ly/4pkw5Bh

·       Vietnam targets double-digit growth in 2026 with massive investment push https://bit.ly/3MYzuZ8

·       Phu Quoc Int’l Airport starts New Year with flight from RoK https://bit.ly/4pkZafQ

·       VinFast factory rolls out its 200,000th electric car in 2025 https://bit.ly/4qyq055

·       Quảng Ninh welcomes the first imported shipment in 2026 https://bit.ly/44Q4PTQ

Philippines

·       Philippines to spotlight renewable energy, minerals, semicon during Asean hosting https://bit.ly/4snh987

·       SEC revokes registration of Seek Explore https://bit.ly/4aBexx6

·       Batanes ports get P1.4 billion upgrade https://bit.ly/45Aftyj

·       Royal Air suspends flights as demand slows in China https://bit.ly/44PNJ8F

·       BSP rate-cutting cycle seen continuing in 2026 https://bit.ly/3LfDyn6

·       Philippine economy faces make-or-break year in 2026 https://bit.ly/44TltC6

·       IT-BPM industry in the Philippines outpaced global growth in 2025 https://bit.ly/4pd7P3T

·       PPP projects rack up P2.81-trillion pipeline https://bit.ly/4jpcdM2

Malaysia

·       China+1 strategy momentum on track https://bit.ly/3N5SIfh

·       KKR bid to take Yomeishu private is derailed by top shareholder https://bit.ly/4qa3Si0

·       Johor data centre water demand to accelerate https://bit.ly/4qDmney

·       Stronger outlook for card payments until 2029 https://bit.ly/49mzdql

·       Sarawak completes acquisition of MASwings https://bit.ly/4b9Orl2

·       Malaysia enters fourth phase of e-invoicing to strengthen tax system, ease SME compliance https://bit.ly/3Yk8tSh

·       MAHB bolsters airport network to manage Visit Malaysia 2026 arrivals https://bit.ly/4pkzcsX

Indonesia

·       Fini boss forecasts huge increase in nickel demand https://bit.ly/3MYPPNq

·       Chandra Asri Finalizes Purchase of Esso Gas Stations in Singapore https://bit.ly/4q1YI7x

·       Textile industry presses govt to seek US tariff relief https://bit.ly/497UwM4

Thailand

·       Khon La Khreung Plus ends with Bt84bn spent, lifting GDP by 0.2% https://bit.ly/3YkaVbu

·       Thai–Belgian venture to stage Tomorrowland in Pattaya in December 2026 https://bit.ly/4pl1EuG

·       Next govt urged to roll out urgent measures to boost market https://bit.ly/49zFDUh

·       CAAT to raise passenger entry-exit fee to 25 baht from February 1, 2026 https://bit.ly/4sDoyR9

·       Co-payment scheme ends, injecting B84bn into Thai economy https://bit.ly/490WoHQ

Cambodia

·       ITC seminar focuses on industry interface for students https://bit.ly/49jiWlY

·       Siem Reap sees dip in New Year visitor numbers https://bit.ly/3Yky3qg

·       Naron calls for stronger Riel use to reinforce national identity, reduce dollar reliance https://bit.ly/3Lakhni

·       Cambodia spends nearly $1 billion importing passenger cars, up nearly 60% https://bit.ly/4pi04cU

·       Cambodia navigates trade growth despite imbalances, risks https://bit.ly/4jFsTPH