2026-01-27

Singapore

·       More Singaporeans to receive matching government grants to boost retirement and healthcare savings https://bit.ly/3Z2Lmfr

·       Over 8,000 internships, industry attachments created to support fast-growing data centre capabilities https://bit.ly/45tDcAu

·       Singapore dollar hits highest against US dollar in over 11 years https://bit.ly/49JbF0p

·       Analysts cautious on outlook as Singapore factory output sees fourth straight month of growth https://bit.ly/49QUf21

·       MAS focus turns to inflation risk amid Singapore’s strong growth trajectory https://bit.ly/49YMFks

·       What's keeping private-hire drivers away from EVs? https://bit.ly/3NIspfy

·       Singapore needs to do more with integration so it can do more immigration: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/4rcYz10

Vietnam

·       Rolex to runways: Vietnam’s luxury retail king leads a family empire built on discipline https://bit.ly/4rkRpbn

·       Vietnam becomes RoK’s key export market in ASEAN https://bit.ly/4t1R6ni

·        Electronics enterprises urged to embed ESG into core strategy amid global shifts https://bit.ly/4ae3rxf

·       Bac Ninh ranks second nationwide in foreign investment attraction in 2025 https://bit.ly/4kktab7

·       Vietnam intensifies business networking with US chambers, associations https://bit.ly/4k32UBQ

·       Resolution 79: State economic sector to lead, catalyse private sector development https://bit.ly/3O7grfu

·       Vietnamese, Korean firms seek to enhance connectivity in new context https://bit.ly/3Z190c8

·       Vietnam adopts solutions to improve business climate, boost national competitiveness in 2026 https://bit.ly/3YWEMai

·       New legal framework paves way for real estate market in 2026 https://bit.ly/4t2ycg3

·       PVI marks 30 years of growth from oil industry roots to billion-dollar insurer https://bit.ly/3LLFSTj

·       Việt Nam finalises legal foundation for domestic carbon market https://bit.ly/49IEvOu

·       Biometric surge powers digital banking overhaul https://bit.ly/49IVyjq

·       ​​​​​​​Việt Nam targets $18–19 billion wood exports amid industry recovery https://bit.ly/4t0dpK7

·       VinFast teams up with Autobrains to develop low-cost self-driving tech https://bit.ly/4bjJaHR

·       Vietnamese cashew exports surpass US$5bil for the first time https://bit.ly/4blpljg

Philippines

·       Philippines sets deadline for importing 300,000 tonnes of rice https://bit.ly/4t1Rn9O

·       IPOPHL, DICT ink pact to enhance intellectual property system https://bit.ly/45tAECj

·       ERC chief says power sector hedging needs thorough study https://bit.ly/4t2iTUJ

·       Alternergy gets DOE approval for 5 green energy projects https://bit.ly/3YWHrRk

·       Moody's sees PH Q4 GDP at 5.3%, full year at 5.1% https://bit.ly/4t1U37m

·       ADB sees PHL returning to 6% growth by 2027 https://bit.ly/4sSaUtg

·       BSP may complete review of digital bank license applications in 1st quarter https://bit.ly/4rA3idJ

·       Spending slump likely dragged 2025 GDP growth to 4.7% https://bit.ly/3LXWG9z

·       AC Logistics to acquire majority stake in Glacier Megafridge https://bit.ly/4bjLSgv

·       Manila office vacancy seen easing to 19.6% — CBRE https://bit.ly/3M7oEQj

·       SM Prime sees expansion opportunities despite headwinds https://bit.ly/49I3EIZ

·       Ali now world’s largest green building developer https://bit.ly/4rkauum

·       Megaworld taps Samsung to build AI-powered homes https://bit.ly/4q2wkkT

Malaysia

·       EcoCeres opens Malaysia’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant in Johor https://bit.ly/3LLJdSl

·       How long can the ringgit keep rising? https://bit.ly/4kb6cD1

·       Kee Ming to expand beyond Perak after IPO https://bit.ly/4k3C0tp

·       IOI Properties REIT IPO plans catalyst for gains https://bit.ly/3NPHrA6

·       Arbitration gap widens for IJM shares on volatility https://bit.ly/49GlbkO

·       QL Resources growth intact amid expansion https://bit.ly/4bmgE8w

·       MTT Shipping gets nod for Main Board IPO https://bit.ly/4rhDDWR

·       Perodua’s strong sales to lift Pecca’s revenue https://bit.ly/4t2sPO6

·       Telenor could sell CelcomDigi stake by 2027 https://bit.ly/3O7koAQ

·       AWC, TwinMatrix partner on digital transformation https://bit.ly/4q6p4V7

·       KJTS Group, Chinese firm to pursue data centre, infra projects in Malaysia and abroad https://bit.ly/3Z2Q9NX

·       Ekovest scraps RM1.15bil Credence acquisition https://bit.ly/3LLJPr7

Indonesia

·       Thomas Djiwandono secures BI deputy governor post https://bit.ly/4q2x7lR

·       IKN Authority, UAE firm ink Rp 4t deal for new project in new capital https://bit.ly/4k46Bak

·        Ultra Milk spends Rp 1t in new facility to meet free meal demands https://bit.ly/4blMphR

·       Energi Mega Persada Strikes Oil in Malacca Strait Block https://bit.ly/4qHP2zp

·       Private Sector Key to Achieving 6–8% Growth, Deputy Finance Minister Says https://bit.ly/4qBEmCg

Thailand

·       Thai gold shops face closures as prices top 70,000 baht https://bit.ly/4jYAc4R

·       Thai Chamber sees 2026 export growth at 5%+ if reforms bite; DFT warns of price wars https://bit.ly/3ZuZIFw

·       Commerce minister outlines trade strategy amid global uncertainty https://bit.ly/3YWwKhH

·       Thai corporate defaults, deferrals hit 25-year high: TRIS https://bit.ly/49ZiWbg

·       Data centres drive BOI surge as 2025 investment value hits Bt1.876trn https://bit.ly/4aeF42u

·       Thai telecom enters new era as Arise takes Telenor’s TRUE stake, AI and data centres in focus https://bit.ly/49Gmdxc

Cambodia

·       Ministry urged to revisit tourism strategies amid border challenges https://bit.ly/3ZzjQ9u

·       Kingdom earns $3.7 billion from tourism in 2025 https://bit.ly/4jWF3U8

·       Cambodia, Japan advance master plan for Sihanoukville port development https://bit.ly/4bU2bkd

·       Cambodia’s trade with Singapore surges 56% https://bit.ly/3Z0H9Je

·       Samal sets priorities to transform S’ville into national economic corridor https://bit.ly/3NS3QNf

·       La Plantation turns Kampot pepper farm into agritourism hotspot https://bit.ly/4qBES3a