2026-01-04

Singapore

·       How CPF changes from 2026 can give you more to spend in retirement https://bit.ly/49n5Vbh

·       Retirees should consider CPF LIFE first to avoid investing in unsuitable products https://bit.ly/4pmpPc6

·       The Assembly Place gears up for Catalist IPO; Hong Kong’s CNE eyes secondary listing https://bit.ly/4pjmWsF

·       S’pore banks still face net interest margin pressure in 2026, but DBS is better hedged, analysts say https://bit.ly/4q5ZsbT

·       Propnex says lawsuit against unit for alleged salesperson misconduct withdrawn https://bit.ly/45wxjCf

·       Tighter approval process proposed for M&As in Singapore’s media sector https://bit.ly/4aDwM53

·       Firms can now obtain licences for outdoor advertising ‘almost immediately’: MND https://bit.ly/4jqOF9E

·       Singapore PMI edges higher in December on firmer orders and output https://bit.ly/4qAoTC3

·       Singapore’s economy up 4.8% in 2025; Q4 GDP comes in at 5.7% https://bit.ly/49kjkkl

Vietnam

·       HCM City posts 100-million-USD tourism revenue during New Year holiday https://bit.ly/49khnnL

·       VN manufacturing sector remains firmly inside growth territory in final month of 2025 https://bit.ly/44Rw3JR

·       Tay Ninh leverages border-gate advantages to accelerate sustainable growth https://bit.ly/4pgPWRL

·       Toyota Vietnam posts 58% hybrid car sales gain in 2025 on high demand https://bit.ly/4prqKbB

·       Huu Nghi International Border Gate bustles with cross-border travel at year’s start https://bit.ly/4jzJRyH

·       Digital technology industry surpasses 2025 targets https://bit.ly/3MWPdrL

·       HCM City attracts over 5.3 billion USD into industrial parks in 2025 https://bit.ly/4qcl2vo

·       Vietnamese goods expand presence in French retail https://bit.ly/3N5pH3t

·       Việt Nam, China push to deepen trade, finance ties https://bit.ly/3YXke1a

·       US delays tariff increases on finished wood products until 2027 https://bit.ly/4prm0Ct

Philippines

·       ‘GenAI reshaping IT-BPM industry’ https://bit.ly/4qF8OuV

·       Digital payments gaining ground as PhilPaSSplus transactions climb https://bit.ly/4bfCB8W

·       New generation of farmers, agri innovators take spotlight https://bit.ly/4sjO6SV

·       Clear terms drive borrowers to cheaper digital loans – BSP https://bit.ly/4jlVnO2

·       Del Monte to sell more shares in Sundrop Brands https://bit.ly/4jpC6et

·       ICTSI takes control of South African port https://bit.ly/4qHZRkF

·       Vivant bags 15-year deal to supply power to Siquijor https://bit.ly/45t9pHT

·       Megaworld unloads P1.48 billion shares in Suntrust Resort https://bit.ly/49ggwEM

·       Philippine PMI rebounds in December https://bit.ly/3LjlicH

·       Easing bank secrecy law likely to boost Philippines’ efforts vs financial crimes https://bit.ly/3LjrqSe

·       Flexible workspaces may sustain growth in 2026 https://bit.ly/49E5dHK

·       SEC warns investors against Adscent International https://bit.ly/4pmqPgm

Malaysia

·       Landed property owners beware https://bit.ly/4qIylUd

·       Nomura’s GMT headed for Malaysia https://bit.ly/3Ljlrgf

·       Industrial properties – the new frontier https://bit.ly/49qbbe5

·       Green by design, profitable by nature https://bit.ly/4ppjqx1

·       The long game of urban regeneration https://bit.ly/4qGhn8Y

·       Enra inks JVs to develop RM101.26mil GDV of residential homes in Kulai https://bit.ly/4qGhph6

·       World's first AI residential tower: The world's first homes built for AI living https://bit.ly/496UB4a

·       Tech sector outlook remains positive for 2026 https://bit.ly/3KZtO0t

Indonesia

·       Rupiah risks to shape Bank Indonesia’s cautious easing path in 2026 https://bit.ly/4sgwaZo

·       Prabowo, Danantara CEO Review $6 Billion Investment Pipeline https://bit.ly/4pjC9Kt

·       Indonesia to Cover Income Tax for Labor-Intensive Workers in 2026 https://bit.ly/4plBxDO

·       $4.5 Billion Injection Reversal Won’t Affect Economy, Purbaya Says https://bit.ly/4psDcYz

·       No Rice or Sugar Imports in 2026 as Food Stocks Remain Ample: Bapanas https://bit.ly/4sq8MJ4

·       Purbaya Targets JCI at 10,000 as Index Kicks Off 2026 in the Green https://bit.ly/4q2lhJ9

·       New Indonesian FTA Opens Path to $2.56 Trillion Eurasian Trade Bloc https://bit.ly/4bj1xfR

·       IDX sets ‘ambitious’ 2026 IPO target after slower year  https://bit.ly/4jpeWFf

·       Start-up scandals in 2025 force investors to raise the bar, change playbooks https://bit.ly/4spkL9D

Thailand

·       TPSO urges Thailand to chase supply-chain roles over 0% tariff deals https://bit.ly/4qxgijr

·       Thailand set to break record China trade deficit, with 11-month gap at Bt2tn https://bit.ly/3YnCa56

·       EU CBAM carbon levy may hit Thai steel exports by 28bn baht in 2026 https://bit.ly/3YjMATf

·       Digital Payments Fuel Sustainable Growth as Thai Tourism Revenue Hits 1.7 Trillion Baht https://bit.ly/3YVxi7f

·       Scaling Success: Can Thailand’s Fintech Ecosystem Outpace Regional Fragmentation? https://bit.ly/3N0axwt

·       Commerce Ministry urges Thai retailers to shift to omnichannel https://bit.ly/4qEqFCh

Cambodia

·       Cambodia extends pilot implementation of digital visitor-pass for foreign travellers https://bit.ly/4jsw0Kw

·       Cambodia ready to welcome Indian tourists, says Huot Hak https://bit.ly/44VhIfz

·       Cambodia makes $1.5 bln from exports of raw cashew nuts in 2025 https://bit.ly/3Z1xgL3

·       New garment workers receive training in soft skills https://bit.ly/49lzR7E