2026-01-14

Singapore

·       Govt close to finalising low-cost retirement investment scheme details: Tan See Leng https://bit.ly/4pEGUhM

·       HSBC considers selling Singapore insurance business: Sources https://bit.ly/4qO8hqv

·       MPA offers more LNG bunkering licences to address growing demand for cleaner marine fuels https://bit.ly/4qjzm4Z

·       CNMC Goldmine shares shine amid soaring gold prices https://bit.ly/49zBcHV

·       Cordlife shares jump 18% after renewal of restricted licence https://bit.ly/3Niio8J

·       Singapore farmers head across the border to Johor for cheaper land and energy https://bit.ly/3YAnzDr

·       Government rejects call for shorter COE renewal tenures https://bit.ly/45wNGz5

·       Singapore real estate pay gains beat US, Europe with 14% jump: report https://bit.ly/45EwDLi

·       Private-hire drivers hit by Autobahn repossessions may lose rental deposits https://bit.ly/4qlYmso

·       Hour Glass co-founder Jannie Chan’s S$18.9 million debt dispute sent to trial https://bit.ly/4qQpOhP

·       New factory helps 133-year-old sauce maker Kwong Cheong Thye ramp up exports, sell more at home https://bit.ly/4qnopzC

Vietnam

·       Vietjet to transport apricot, peach blossoms on Lunar New Year occasion https://bit.ly/3YEtlUA

·       Vietnam's auto market posts double-digit growth in 2025 https://bit.ly/4btjqss

·       Quang Ninh removes bottlenecks to attract 3 billion USD in FDI https://bit.ly/3Zcktpj

·       Vietnam seeks to boost cooperation with Singaporean financial, banking associations https://bit.ly/45UxsQa

·       Vietnam – India trade sets new record at nearly 16.5 billion USD https://bit.ly/4jISjvE

·       Venture capital falls for fifth straight year in 2025 https://bit.ly/3Zb63pl

Philippines

·       Philippines likely to be East Asia and Pacific region’s third fastest-growing economy until 2027 https://bit.ly/4jErSHn

·       Vietnam expects to sign deal to export 2.5 million tons of rice to Philippines https://bit.ly/3LCGtGF

·       Jollibee CFO says growth supports 2027 US listing of international arm https://bit.ly/3YHkkKn

·       NIA launches Swiss challenge for First Gen’s 120-MW Nueva Ecija pumped-storage project https://bit.ly/3YF2Ga4

·       Former Navy officer set to lead Sun Life https://bit.ly/4pIbeb7

Malaysia

·       Malaysia promotes Sabah, expands tourism cooperation with Việt Nam https://bit.ly/4jPJT5F

·       WEF flags economic downturn, inflation, asset bubbles as key risks for Malaysia https://bit.ly/45LFCKH

·       Focus Point joins Bursa Malaysia Quality indices https://bit.ly/3NiJP29

·       Capital A disposes of 17 million AirAsia X shares for RM28.05mil https://bit.ly/4qsOJZg

·       BHIC partners with French DCI to explore defence collaboration https://bit.ly/4qTQxu6

·       AirAsia X says no decision yet on renaming to AirAsia on Jan 19 https://bit.ly/4aZhQOU

·       TNB signs Energy Wheeling Agreement https://bit.ly/4pIstcC

·       Debate highlights growing complexity of Malaysia's e-commerce sector https://bit.ly/45UFEzV

·       Maybank Asset's CIO-powered franchise tops RM1bil milestone https://bit.ly/4qmca6t

·       Rexit rebrands as OpenMove AI to capitalise on Malaysia's AI digital push https://bit.ly/3Lu8pww

·       MyNews targets 100 new stores in FY26 to boost profitability, market reach https://bit.ly/49UbM9h

Indonesia

·       Indonesia tech funding down 38% in 2025 as investors turn selective: report https://bit.ly/4qKWdGG

·       Indonesian ride-hailing industry set for shake-up under draft presidential decree https://bit.ly/4qlnzDk

·       Bank Indonesia Cites Geopolitics, Fed Uncertainty Behind Rupiah Decline https://bit.ly/3NqfrTt

·       AEI Economists: Middle Class Holds Key to Indonesia’s 2026 Growth https://bit.ly/4jIVFPg

·       Finance Ministry to Inspect Major Steel Firms After VAT Evasion Findings https://bit.ly/3NgpieJ

·       Indonesia Slams Trade Weaponization, But Shies Away from Criticizing Trump https://bit.ly/3NcZekJ

·       Price gap, limited materials cloud biodiesel push https://bit.ly/4pAbV6j

Textile firms push for cheaper loans, tighter imports after $6b support pledge https://bit.ly/4pD1u1S

Thailand

·       Bangkok Bank outlines 5 key trends defining ASEAN’s future in 2026 https://bit.ly/4qgnNf3

·       Foreign dining boom: Thai giants ramp up restaurant investments https://bit.ly/49VspS0

·       JKN18 digital TV ends broadcast, ceases operations on January 26 https://bit.ly/49nbnw2

·       Thailand's economic challenges: Soaring private debt, low productivity and rising inequality https://bit.ly/45GsaaW

Cambodia

·       Cambodia, Vietnam pledge to further strengthen trade ties https://bit.ly/3NtxAQh

·       Tourism Minister emphasises unity and harmony to boost institutional performance https://bit.ly/4sFSADF

·       TR hosts annual review, sets priorities to develop trust sector https://bit.ly/3Zd75Bi

·       $355 Million Investment Projects Reviewed for Kratie, Ratanakiri https://bit.ly/49x2lLC

·       Cambodia needs 2% growth to achieve 2050 economic vision, WB says https://bit.ly/4pDmzcI