2026-03-06

Singapore

·       S’pore households may pay more for electricity if fuel prices stay high: EMA https://bit.ly/3OZTz23

·       Taxi operators absorb costs at their pumps as petrol prices rise again amid Middle East war https://bit.ly/3OQU4eS

·       Cold Storage to replace FairPrice at Esso stations https://bit.ly/4b2pg2c

·       A 900% fare hike shows why Asian airlines like SIA can weather Middle East chaos https://bit.ly/40LZdaJ

·       Singapore retail sales drop 0.4% in January, partly because of later CNY timing https://bit.ly/4l9smWF

·       Wellness club owned by son of UOB CEO to close after five years https://bit.ly/4cuqPsb

·       Unclear if US tariffs on Singapore will rise from 10% to 15%: Gan Siow Huang https://bit.ly/4sy4Mpf

·       Budget 2026: Singapore faces stiff competition for talent, despite draws of new AI and tech-focused One Pass https://bit.ly/409Mbng

·       Singapore to mount repatriation flights on March 7 and 8 from Muscat in Oman https://bit.ly/4ra0xin

·       MAS expands environmental risk management guidelines for financial institutions https://bit.ly/4bqOGrB

·       Rights groups welcome ban on caged lorries for worker transport, but say more can be done https://bit.ly/3OOPIoB

Vietnam

·       Ho Chi Minh City sets up 500-billion-VND venture capital fund to support startups https://bit.ly/4u2ZUd8

·       Seaport growth accelerates on stronger infrastructure connectivity https://bit.ly/4rSrPuR

·       Public investment disbursement slow despite record capital scale https://bit.ly/4d49NBe

·       Deputy PM urges NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam to expand networks https://bit.ly/4udu25M

·       Taste of UK week promotes British foods in Vietnam https://bit.ly/4d5ySM9

·       Emirates to resume Hanoi – Dubai service on March 6 https://bit.ly/4rNyoil

·       PM urges accelerating transport infrastructure development to support double-digit growth https://bit.ly/4uhvG6w

·       Supporting industries seek fresh growth momentum https://bit.ly/4r7rdjL

·       VinFast India earns “New Entrant of the Year” honour at FASTER Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/4bpx53k

·       Vietnamese exporters adapt to escalating Middle East conflict https://bit.ly/4cvCB5A

·       Vietnam, Greece agree to open agricultural markets, step up maritime cooperation https://bit.ly/40aGuFJ

·       Agro-forestry-fishery exports up over 17% in first two months https://bit.ly/4surwq5

·       Sun Group selected as investor for Phan Thiết Airport civil aviation project https://bit.ly/3MOHNai

·       EU receives anti-dumping complaint on Vietnamese copper pipes https://bit.ly/4rikKT7

·       VN has competitive edge in critical mineral supply https://bit.ly/4slFxWW

·       Việt Nam to establish national AI development fund https://bit.ly/4ri6slN

Philippines

·       Inflation quickens to 13-month high https://bit.ly/4aRLYLA

·       Compressed workweek could strain Philippine manufacturing, BPOs https://bit.ly/4aPUIBW

·       S&P: Philippines to outpace most Asian peers in next 3 years https://bit.ly/4slFOcq

·       ACEN eyes P16-B battery storage for its largest solar farm in PHL ACEN eyes P16-B battery storage for its largest solar farm in PHL https://bit.ly/3N0x5xu

·       PCC clears DoubleDragon’s acquisition of MerryMart shares https://bit.ly/4rWNLoP

·       Equinix eyes expansion of PHL data centers to meet rising demand https://bit.ly/3OTtAJE

·       P2B budgeted for repatriated OFWs needing seed capital https://bit.ly/3OJ8Swa

·       DoE planning first auction for gas-fired capacity https://bit.ly/4rcx4UU

·       Glass products subject to mandatory certification https://bit.ly/40aHB8n

·       Time to show off as Philippines hosts ASEAN Summit – Zobel https://bit.ly/4rN6GlK

·       PLDT unit secures authentication for digital platforms https://bit.ly/3MORfdL

·       Retail leaders to convene in key summit this month https://bit.ly/4bqRgOj

·       7 Philippine firms to seal deals with Korean partners https://bit.ly/4b9kVds

·       Hong Kong reaffirms ties with Phl https://bit.ly/4uhnmDK

Malaysia

·       Malaysia holds interest rate at 2.75%, flags geopolitical risk https://bit.ly/409blm1

·       Failed reform vote raises questions over Malaysia’s coalition discipline https://bit.ly/4ssyqfu

·       Paramount aiming to increase ROE to 10% https://bit.ly/4s0wlI0

·       Magma acquires Luma Hotel in Sabah https://bit.ly/3OJpaFl

·       Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia eyes double-digit growth https://bit.ly/4ssTYIX

·       Growth spurs TNB spending https://bit.ly/4lcGLBn

·       Tourism uplift good for MREITs https://bit.ly/40hnkhl

·       Sunview bags RM290mil solar contract https://bit.ly/4udwfhA

·       Ireka to be delisted from Bursa Securities on March 10 https://bit.ly/4lg4Nf1

·       Jati Tinggi to acquire 51% stake in Roflex Pipe for RM6.12mil https://bit.ly/4b9F5nV

·       Malaysians stranded in UAE advised to confirm payment arrangements with hotels, airlines https://bit.ly/46JOzon

·       Matrix Levia Residences KL hits 88% take-up rate https://bit.ly/4crd4KL

AMS Advanced Materials inks underwriting deal for ACE Market IPO https://bit.ly/47bkwpO

Indonesia

·       Indonesia Secures $1.4 Billion Investment for Solar Power Expansion https://bit.ly/40gkE3z

·       Expanding Oil Reserves to Three Months Could Cost Indonesia $22 Billion, Expert Says https://bit.ly/47gHo7j

·       Bahlil Says Investors Ready for Indonesia’s Giant Crude Storage Project https://bit.ly/47iSlFt

·       Fitch Downgrade Won't Stop Indonesia's $19.8 Billion Free Meal Program https://bit.ly/4rRsFIa

·       Indonesia, UK-Based Arm in Talks for $200 Million Project https://bit.ly/4d5FYQN

·       Low Export Keeps Indonesian Small Businesses Safe From Iran War Impact https://bit.ly/47mvfh5

·       More doubt over RI credit rating as Fitch cuts view to negative https://bit.ly/4rV1Rad

·       Govt confronts Meta over compliance https://bit.ly/4l9spSm

·       Pertamina vessels among 200 tankers stranded in Gulf https://bit.ly/3OR3G9s

·       Govt urged to tackle 'disguised employment' in gig economy https://bit.ly/4leVcoD

Thailand

·       Anutin calls urgent meeting on crude imports after Hormuz closure https://bit.ly/3OQgb57

·       Viriyah Insurance Navigates Rising Climate Risks and EV Volatility; Sets 44.7bn Baht Target for 2026 https://bit.ly/4lkTsKM

·       OR holds fuel prices as global oil rises, says supplies are sufficient nationwide https://bit.ly/40dOTrY

·       DCFT urges commerce minister to halt milk powder imports amid raw milk glut https://bit.ly/3OJuCYP

·       Thailand’s February CPI falls 0.88% as energy prices drag inflation down https://bit.ly/4d1r5Pp

Cambodia

·       Cruise ship brings nearly 2,000 international tourists to Sihanoukville https://bit.ly/47e3ojc

·       Chinese tourism to Angkor drops amid security concerns https://bit.ly/3OT3I0z

·       Cambodia plans to establish first oil refinery within 3 years https://bit.ly/4lhWkbm

·       Cambodian, Indian travellers report entry denial at Thai airport https://bit.ly/40dPnyi

·       Rice exports up 83 percent in first two months https://bit.ly/3OTAI8S

·       DPM urges investors to tap Cambodia’s opportunities https://bit.ly/4uk53xN

·       Kingdom, India strengthen cooperation in pharmaceuticals https://bit.ly/3NivwuQ

·       EU firms explore economic partnership with Cambodia https://bit.ly/4bqQZed

·       Toyota wants to be Cambodia’s national brand https://bit.ly/40LtkyX