Singapore      

·       New growth capital work group set up in Singapore to support firms from start-up to IPO https://bit.ly/4qHobmn

·       Singapore retailer Mustafa said to be facing challenges in opening Johor Bahru store https://bit.ly/4rjYj0T

·       Singapore firms cheer Budget 2026’s AI and globalisation push https://bit.ly/4cv5Jtq

·       NTUC members to receive up to 50% subsidy on AI tools, training tailored to their skill levels https://bit.ly/4bR6Svf

·       Workgroup convened to enhance Singapore’s ecosystem for Growth Capital https://bit.ly/4aQLCVk

·       Ong Beng Seng’s HPL to report net loss for FY2025 as finance costs remain high https://bit.ly/3ZDSlf3

·       Ajisen Ramen operator Japan Foods’ lead independent director investigated by CAD https://bit.ly/4kAS0nb

·       When the Arctic opens, what happens to Singapore? https://bit.ly/3OaehvZ

Vietnam

·       Another Israeli airline announces direct service to Hanoi https://bit.ly/3OhX9Va

·       Agricultural exports reliant on securing raw material supply https://bit.ly/4c60ct5

·       Vietnam ranks fourth in the world for pork consumption https://bit.ly/4tEwAcE

·       Spring Fair 2026: Vietnam, Algeria seek to boost bilateral trade https://bit.ly/4rSrmZg

·       Online programme promotes Vietnamese products in Canada https://bit.ly/46PKZsI

·       Nine Vietnamese firms enter TIME’s Asia–Pacific’s 500 Best Companies list https://bit.ly/4cqIZuI

·       Banks offer diverse solutions to support SMEs https://bit.ly/40dlVIu

·       Việt Nam - Canada ties gain fresh momentum https://bit.ly/3OapgFI

·       HCM City tightens grip on e-commerce as year-end shopping risks mount https://bit.ly/4kESCIq

·       Viettel Post plans to issue over 51 million shares https://bit.ly/4kASXMh

·       Ministry drafts new criteria for national brand products to encourage innovation https://bit.ly/4rjFLO7

·       Vietnam licenses Musk's satellite internet firm Starlink https://bit.ly/4bRzBA5

Philippines

·       Jorge Araneta: Still breaking new ground at 90 https://bit.ly/4tVsSfd

·       From lab to leaf: CLSU boosts Philippine war chest vs banana, cacao pests https://bit.ly/4rgaCet

·       Bangko Sentral seen to cut interest rate by 25 basis points on Feb. 19 https://bit.ly/4kFACNV

·       EU-ABC urges Philippines to spearhead battle vs illicit trade https://bit.ly/4qCkgHm

·       Philippines-EU free trade seen to unlock $12B export potential https://bit.ly/4aPejSC

·       2025 foreign investments fall 50% https://bit.ly/4rcWCCi

·       Prices of construction materials rise at faster pace in January https://bit.ly/4qEEuA6

·       PNB, Mastercard roll out tokenized e-wallet payments https://bit.ly/46JEmrZ

·       Raslag, Verdant take over 16-MW wind farm in Mindoro https://bit.ly/46bm9Dw

·       Insurance premiums top P500 billion in 2025 https://bit.ly/4cwSd8F

·       BOI sets P1 trillion investment approvals target for 2026 https://bit.ly/3MxArrt

·       Aboitiz-Yuchengco JV gets PCC clearance https://bit.ly/4kApjXf

Malaysia

·       Development is severely outpacing infrastructure https://bit.ly/4aijhaq

·       Banks race to capture growing affluent market https://bit.ly/4cuj45d

·       Tapping into the growth surprise https://bit.ly/4qCzBrc

·       Strong GDP, GII auction drive Malaysian bond sentiment https://bit.ly/4kGWMPZ

·       RMA projects continued expansion in vegetable oil sector https://bit.ly/4ajNbLt

·       Maxis' capex set at 10-12pct for FY2026: PublicInvest https://bit.ly/4aRNVrh

·       Wisma ELM structurally safe after incident: Asset manager https://bit.ly/4aHyOzE

·       KIP Reit to expand AEON Mall Kinta City under RM160mil development https://bit.ly/4rnpsQy

·       RM23mil acquisition secures Oriental Kopi's long-term operational needs https://bit.ly/4tDQlkK

Indonesia

·       Indonesia Steps Up Oversight of Jewelry Trade After Tiffany & Co Case https://bit.ly/4rmftLn

·       Indonesia Faces Decisive 10-Year Window to Leverage Demographic Bonus https://bit.ly/4sdHTY7

·       Prabowo Orders Ministers to Engage Markets as Moody’s Turns Cautious https://bit.ly/4aRi5uG

·       Danantara Signals $5 Billion Agricultural Investment Plan with Australian Giant https://bit.ly/46Qd3fy

·       Indonesia Targets E20 Fuel Mandate by 2028 to Cut Gasoline Imports https://bit.ly/4aB8JCg

·       Businesses seek AI regulatory clarity as caution hampers investment https://bit.ly/3MyBZ4j

Thailand

·       Thai Restaurant Association Demands Emergency Stimulus in New Government’s First 90 Days https://bit.ly/3OfEwBa

·       Thai ‘Local Brands’ Hit 114 Billion Baht Milestone as Regional Protection Scheme Expands https://bit.ly/46Uv7Fo

·       Thai Excise Department Launches Online ‘Fast Track’ for Wine Imports https://bit.ly/4qzKkCR

·       Japanese restaurant numbers fall in Thailand for first time in 20 years https://bit.ly/408I36S

·       IMF projects Thailand’s growth to slow further, urges targeted reforms to boost recovery https://bit.ly/4rr7flg

·       ThaiBev sees 6% drop in Q1 revenue but positive growth in spirits and beer sectors https://bit.ly/4rTl23N

Cambodia

·       Cambodia’s exports to Japan rise 16.6% in January https://bit.ly/467lqDj

·       Tourism Minister lauds PIE’s role in strengthening skills for hospitality sector https://bit.ly/4rS82ey

·       Cambodia, Korea customs join forces to boost trade and combat cross-border crime https://bit.ly/4cvz9aQ

·       Cambodia launches #MadeInCambodia campaign to promote domestic products https://bit.ly/3MD0cGG

·       RMA to expand Ford assembly plant and local component production https://bit.ly/4kCwuyd

·       Nearly 1,500 5G antenna stations put into operation to accelerate provision of 5G services at key destinations in Phnom Penh and provinces https://bit.ly/4bXkGEC