2026-02-18

Singapore      

·       About 23,000 community care sector employees could get at least 7% pay raise as part of new salary guidelines https://bit.ly/40jtYDy

·       Circle Line disruption: Meet the volunteers who keep the crowds moving https://bit.ly/4kEVDbz

·       New CPF life-cycle investment scheme bridges existing gap – execution will be key https://bit.ly/4aDvg1i

·       Singapore targets four industries for AI transformation, but experts say workforce readiness a key hurdle https://bit.ly/4rXg1XX

·       Singapore's January exports rise 9.3%, electronic shipments lifted by AI demand https://bit.ly/4kCFhQC

·       Budget 2026 - less ambitious carbon tax comes with tradeoffs for Singapore https://bit.ly/468RMOa

Vietnam

·       Spring Fair 2026: a catalyst for Vietnamese enterprises https://bit.ly/4kLKCWa

·       Spring Fair 2026: Vietnam – India trade maintains growth momentum amid global headwinds https://bit.ly/4kQ5knF

·       Spring Fair 2026: Vietnam can learn from Czech experience in business connectivity, digital transformation https://bit.ly/4qIIgsn

·       Imbalance in cold storage for agricultural and seafood exports persists https://bit.ly/4qFyGGu

·       Retailers see tax compliance, AI as key to survival in 2026 survey https://bit.ly/4aD19H9

·       Da Nang bustles with international arrivals at start of Lunar New Year https://bit.ly/4r06ui5

·       First cruises usher in upbeat Lunar New Year tourism season https://bit.ly/3ZL4kYi

·       Vietnam's strict controls and long airport queues deter tech investors https://bit.ly/3OwGjlg

Philippines

·       Landbank raises P50B via sustainability bonds https://bit.ly/4cExXC2

·       Phinma vice chair, spouse donate P400M to help college students https://bit.ly/4aDctD4

·       AC Logistics, Globe launch MCX warehouse tie-up https://bit.ly/4rqB715

·       PH seeks easier business rules to draw more South Korean investors https://bit.ly/4c5o68p

·       Pag-IBIG in talks with top developers for socialized housing boost https://bit.ly/4tGeS8L

·       Financial system resources hit P36.9 trillion https://bit.ly/3ZHNvO0

·       PLDT pushes responsible AI for livelihood opportunities https://bit.ly/4qGpFx2

Malaysia

·       Danaher closes in on nearly US$10bil deal for Masimo https://bit.ly/3MMokqA

·       Johan Holdings unit to dispose of Perak properties for RM47.43mil https://bit.ly/4rn79uJ

·       BPOM’s global recognition – From trust to responsibility https://bit.ly/4rgT81E

Indonesia

·       Italjet Unveils Affordable Dragster R200 in Global Premiere in Jakarta https://bit.ly/3MPHwnl

·       Indonesia’s Perminas Seals Gabon Rare Earth MoU https://bit.ly/3OuS8Ze

·       Lunar New Year Holiday Seen Generating $500 Million in Indonesia https://bit.ly/4qSAPPy

·       Govt urged not to compromise too much for US trade deal https://bit.ly/4aBQNax

·       Unlocking regional potential to boost economic growth https://bit.ly/4tM1nVe

Thailand

·       Thai banking system remains stable in 2025 despite lower profits https://bit.ly/46LgLXT

·       Top 5 countries invest THB33 billion in Thailand for Jan 2026 https://bit.ly/469wWy3

·       Thailand and EU Target 2026 for Landmark Free Trade Agreement https://bit.ly/3OLQFxI

·       Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa https://bit.ly/3MwhZ2s

·       Motorcycle industry targets 2m units https://bit.ly/4kEconb

·       National Credit Bureau frets over potential uptick in informal debt https://bit.ly/4cuD33S

Cambodia

·       Siem Reap partners with Dubai-based interests to court Middle Eastern tourists and investors https://bit.ly/4kR3nHB

·       Indian firm explores agro-industrial investment in Mondulkiri under SPIN Programme https://bit.ly/4ri7sHf

·       Siem Reap strengthens Indian ties to expand tourism, investment https://bit.ly/4kFTv3j

·       Cambodia secures $5.1B FDI in 2025, up 16% https://bit.ly/4tM4UTu

·       MoC fine-tunes digital trade apparatus to boost cross-border efficiency https://bit.ly/4cuDR8U

·       MoT to launch digital platforms to attract foreign visitors https://bit.ly/3ZK50ND

·       Cambodia’s aviation sector soars with 1,468 weekly flights https://bit.ly/4tHTmjW

·       Rice, pepper exports can now be tested for safety compliance https://bit.ly/3MuSG0K

·       MoC explores digital trade and AI partnerships at Saudi training https://bit.ly/4kHNVgZ