2026-02-09

Singapore      

·       SGX flat despite posting strongest half-year performance in 26 years; Keppel, Singtel rise https://bit.ly/3MiwDKz

·       Around 350 trainees placed with organisations under programme for Singapore fresh grads https://bit.ly/4rygK1p

·       Keppel’s special dividend yet to include billion-dollar sale of M1 https://bit.ly/45UC4pL

·       Singapore Institute of Directors names ex-Ogilvy president as CEO starting May https://bit.ly/45WmPfU

·       GIC-backed Thai start-up considering IPO in Hong Kong or New York https://bit.ly/3ZIxDuJ

·       Malaysia, Japan the most popular destinations for S’pore residents in cross-border card spending: Visa https://bit.ly/3O4Qi10

·       Frasers Property logs $1.4 billion in pre-sold residential revenue, boosted by China sales https://bit.ly/4qrgqkm

·       AXS boss’ meals from hawkers come with a side dish of lessons on payment challenges https://bit.ly/3ZrF0X9

·       More investment opportunities in private markets from banks in Singapore as demand soars https://bit.ly/4r4vJ3h

·       Singaporean involved in money laundering added to US government ‘worst of worst’ site for criminals https://bit.ly/4rxQN1X

Vietnam

·       Top Jordanian legislator suggests establishing a free trade zone for Vietnamese goods in Jordan https://bit.ly/4ccWC0n

·       “Vietnamese Goods Day” promotes agricultural products in Germany https://bit.ly/3ZlQUlt

·       Foreign trade at heart of Vietnam’s growth challenge in new phase https://bit.ly/3O5h4q2

·       Vietnam looks to shape quality cocoa brand on global map https://bit.ly/3O5o1Yf

·       Vietnamese businesses seek opportunities to expand markets at Fruit Logistica 2026 https://bit.ly/4aDVqlu

·       Resolution 79 clears the way for SOEs to drive breakthrough growth https://bit.ly/4a6Pa5L

·       Public investment disbursement hit five-year high https://bit.ly/4bIkhpq

·       Philippines considers Việt Nam’s DT8 rice as new import tariff reference https://bit.ly/4r4NiAl

·       Ministry proposes 0.1 per cent tax on crypto assets trading https://bit.ly/4ajpOAd

·       Việt Nam improves plant production regulations to facilitate exports https://bit.ly/46g8dIz

·       Construction begins on more than $85 million industrial park project in Ninh Bình https://bit.ly/4ciCvhj

·       Vietnam Airlines launches new website as digital gateway in five-star strategy https://bit.ly/4ksahTw

·       South Korea’s Hyundai Ecovina to invest $335 million in Quảng Ngãi https://bit.ly/3Zs78cH

Philippines

·       ADB extends P1.75-B credit facility to help PH MSMEs https://bit.ly/4qnzCzm

·       Gov't putting in measures to boost labor force participation – DEPDev https://bit.ly/4rDPhvt

·       BCDA weighs new projects to boost Clark as aviation hub https://bit.ly/4aAXYRo

·       S&P sees steady growth in bank lending despite slowing PHL economy https://bit.ly/4tpJ8EI

·       Filinvest’s FDC Utilities to launch Misamis solar farm this month; hospitality unit eyes occupancy rebound https://bit.ly/4aDoZDN

·       GCash lending arm Fuse bullish on loan growth https://bit.ly/4bJ7oeS

·       Refrigerated-container congestion crisis seen looming at Manila port https://bit.ly/4cnihTA

·       PHL urged to fortify cybersecurity via legislation https://bit.ly/3ZWVnLr

·       Transport plan seen as key to Market! Market! renewal — BCDA https://bit.ly/4bJ7H9w

·       PLDT Enterprise expands satellite connectivity via Starlink https://bit.ly/3Oc9Bpa

·       DMCI Mining says nickel output up 33% in 2025; Long Point mine set to start operations https://bit.ly/3MvJVU0

·       Aboitiz-led consortium takes over CBK hydro complex https://bit.ly/3O1DSqN

·       Agribiz firm taps First Gen for clean energy https://bit.ly/4qpRU2T

·       New era for dairy: Philippines to raise new milking cows https://bit.ly/3MtKr4Y 

Malaysia

·       Malaysia draws first data centre protest over pollution, water https://bit.ly/4tfdiui

·       McDonald’s Malaysia to invest RM1bil over five years, open 100 restaurants https://bit.ly/4amwNZu

·       Creador Foundation, Censuria make strategic investments in local cafe chain Hock Kee Kopitiam https://bit.ly/4ksBlSD

·       Youths say no to home buying https://bit.ly/3MtKxcQ

·       Ireka unit accepts RM125mil construction job in Bintulu https://bit.ly/4rc6H2y

·       IJM says chairman probe is personal, operations unaffected https://bit.ly/4a6weEc

·       Malaysia prioritises attracting long-term, value oriented investment in critical minerals https://bit.ly/3Ot8qBM

·       Matrix Concepts charts next growth phase https://bit.ly/3ZWSIkZ

·       Nova Pharma deal to lift Southern Score Builders earnings https://bit.ly/3ZoXMyo

·       TA Securities upgrades Keyfield on vessel expansion https://bit.ly/4qpX7ro

Indonesia

·       Don’t Be Scared of US Sanctions, Iran Tells Indonesia https://bit.ly/3Zp2vQK

·       Jakarta’s 2025 GDP Growth Hits 5.21% on Strong Consumption and Tourism https://bit.ly/4bEF1OR

·       Indonesian Consumers Buy 48 Tons of Gold in 2025 Despite Record Prices https://bit.ly/4rH7YOX

·       Indonesia Sounds Alarm as Malaysia Overtakes It in Car Sales https://bit.ly/4km2K8E

·       From Biofuel to Salt, Danantara Breaks Ground on $7 Billion Downstream Projects https://bit.ly/4rgDTpi

·       Indonesia Weighs Raising Coal Domestic Market Obligation Above 30% https://bit.ly/4a6epVQ

·       Crackdown on mining permits faces legal scrutiny https://bit.ly/4rYhDAT

·       Danantara steps in as primary funder for new Krakatau Steel plant https://bit.ly/4aDOF32     

Thailand

·       Organizations to pivot to 'Zero-Trust' governance as AI data flood threatens model integrity https://bit.ly/3ZthvwS

·       DITP secures $330,000 in sales through Chinese ‘Live Commerce’ gala https://bit.ly/45Tw6VY

·       BOI: India’s 20-year 0% data centre tax cut will not dent Thai investment https://bit.ly/4r4Pfg9

·       Thailand's 4 Strengths to Attract ASML: Grand Strategy Needed https://bit.ly/4a4mNVL

·       Unverified Bitkub ‘Hack’ Claims Spark Social Media Panic as Experts Point to Phishing https://bit.ly/4bIv96B

·       Delayed government formation may cost Thailand’s GDP 90 billion https://bit.ly/4amhQGA

Cambodia

·       Cambodia to strengthen ties with IFC https://bit.ly/46sY9f7

·       NBC, ADB reaffirm partnership on financial and digital development https://bit.ly/4qsXqSd

·       Cambodia’s Autonomous Ports record $209 million revenue in 2025 https://bit.ly/45Pg2EQ

·       Cambodia and Laos bolster commitment to $700 million trade target by 2030 https://bit.ly/3ZthI38

·       Spanish tech firm Molecor eyes Cambodian plant to tackle water loss https://bit.ly/4tue5rC