2026-03-16

Singapore

·       Oil price spike hits STI as travel stocks slide and palm oil producers rally https://bit.ly/4bl2Hr3

·       Petrol prices in Singapore surpass highs set during Ukraine crisis in 2022 https://bit.ly/4bshcI8

·       Singapore could face double whammy of rising energy costs and higher US tariffs https://bit.ly/4bq7eqR

·       Singapore GasCo to buy more LNG cargoes if needed, says EMA, as global energy concerns rise https://bit.ly/3NqcHpF

·       Dual listing board with SGX years in the making, now drawing interest across sectors: Nasdaq veteran https://bit.ly/4rw8hva

·       Will the upcoming HDB super high-rise in Pearl’s Hill outshine Pinnacle@Duxton? https://bit.ly/4bshE9i

·       Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up https://bit.ly/4rtOiNJ

·       Institutional outflows persist as buybacks sustain and insiders accumulate https://bit.ly/4bl3HeN

·       Singapore’s energy is secure despite disruptions from Middle East conflict: Tan See Leng https://bit.ly/417dz5C

·       Costs running up for Singapore businesses as Gulf conflict jacks up energy prices https://bit.ly/4sjneSU

·       Japanese food chain Itacho Sushi shuts all outlets in Singapore https://bit.ly/40sMGch

·       Singapore must train more people to build AI, official says https://bit.ly/4ulPaGW

·       SBF signs 11 MOUs to train workers and help companies in wholesale sector grow https://bit.ly/4rzrvjN

Vietnam

·       World-standard workforce crucial to building int’l financial centre https://bit.ly/4ly6vsi

·       Measures sought to help Vietnamese firms expand investment in Indonesia https://bit.ly/4t6ot7Z

·       Green industrial parks become new magnet for FDI https://bit.ly/3PatYUn

·       Vietnamese businesses ride wave of investment in green manufacturing https://bit.ly/3PbIF9B

·       Vietnamese firms step up cooperation with international distribution chains https://bit.ly/4ulPo0K

·       Viettel tops global telecom rankings in brand strength https://bit.ly/4lOw3lf

·       EU Commission starts investigation on Việt Nam's copper tubes https://bit.ly/4cOzjue

·       New IZ to be built in Đà Nẵng City https://bit.ly/4rDNq9v

·       HCM City prepares growth scenarios amid global uncertainty https://bit.ly/4dmHVbC

·       Domestic capacity key to next phase of FDI attraction: expert https://bit.ly/4sm7ePR

Philippines

·       ASEAN Economic Ministers Retreat endorses PH economic deliverables https://bit.ly/40yz8fe

·       Converge eyes expansion in Visayas, Mindanao https://bit.ly/416ojBi

·       IFC, OnePuhunan partner to improve MSMEs' access to finance https://bit.ly/3PdKbYQ

·       World Bank approves $800-M loan to strengthen PH fiscal resilience https://bit.ly/4rC9a5r

·       IMF cites PH's efforts towards renewable energy https://bit.ly/4urnbWx

·       ADB to cut PHL growth projection https://bit.ly/4bb3VF7

·       PHL bank asset growth eases in Q4 as lending momentum weakens https://bit.ly/4bgPXA8

·       PHL lags in adapting to US-China trade fallout https://bit.ly/3N2pHBO

·       Philippines is hoping to complete Chile free trade agreement talks in April https://bit.ly/4uAlOow

·       PHL seeking $280-million ADB loan for semiconductor development https://bit.ly/47M1ZR7

·       Industry capacity seen sufficient for up to 7% coco-diesel blend https://bit.ly/4sazzbD

·       SN Aboitiz boosting battery storage capacity to 160 MW https://bit.ly/4sjD93A

·       Cebu Pacific reviews fuel costs, routes amid rising oil prices https://bit.ly/4lyBQeq   

Malaysia

·       Malaysia says its airlines may suspend some flights as fuel costs rise due to Iran war https://bit.ly/4sj78bU

·       Malaysia’s IJM board recommends rejection of Sunway’s ‘not fair and not reasonable’ takeover offer https://bit.ly/4bKwOIk

·       LTAT to seek exposure in tech sector https://bit.ly/4143J4v

·       Freight surge reshapes shipping outlook https://bit.ly/4ltkvnf

·       Dual network and 5G row https://bit.ly/4bcimZv

·       Cyber threats target trading, vigilance needed https://bit.ly/4rCa4il

·       Bursa Malaysia seeks public feedback on proposed rule amendments for digital currency ETFs https://bit.ly/40S92UR

·       EcoWorld, JLand to jointly develop RM2.5bil projects in Johor and Sydney https://bit.ly/3P8UU6W

·       IJM board concurs, urges shareholders to reject Sunway offer https://bit.ly/40B9q9Z

·       EWI Capital disposes Sydney Macquarie Park land for RM89.7mil https://bit.ly/40tBzQi

·       AI Governance Bill seen strengthening Malaysia's digital economy https://bit.ly/3NqILtx

·       MCBA urges businesses to seize Asean opportunities amid global uncertainty https://bit.ly/475JM0O

·       Fertitta Entertainment in talks to buy Caesars for US$ 6.5b https://bit.ly/4cPOoM7

Indonesia

·       Iran war brings fuel risk to Indonesia ahead of Eid travel surge https://bit.ly/4rzqWXd

·       Nearly Half of Economists Say Indonesia’s Economy Is Deteriorating: UI Survey https://bit.ly/4sc5BUK

·       Three Oil Scenarios Show Indonesia Deficit Breaching 3% Limit https://bit.ly/4lvVTdh

·       China’s Weiming Now Runs Two Indonesian Waste-to-Energy Projects https://bit.ly/4uwEyVS

·       Indonesia to Share Data Needed for Trump's Unfair Trade Probes https://bit.ly/4dndF0g

·       Prabowo Targets 100 GW Solar Power Buildout in Two Years https://bit.ly/4bqE0rT

·       Indonesia Sees Fertilizer Export Opportunity Amid Hormuz Tension https://bit.ly/4cUoOFX

·       Prabowo Calls Critics of Indonesia’s Economy ‘Unpatriotic’ https://bit.ly/4saHdCS

·       Minister Warns Boycotts of US, Israel-Linked Products Hurt Local Workers https://bit.ly/4btofjY

Thailand

·       Chevron recognised for positive social impact at Future Trends Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/4ryQ3t9

·       Ekniti and oil traders assure ample domestic fuel, order urgent transport fixes https://bit.ly/470WlKI

·       SEC Tightens Crypto Oversight with Proposed ‘Travel Rule’ to Combat Money Laundering https://bit.ly/4cON1NO

·       Anutin reassures public as Thailand says oil supplies remain sufficient https://bit.ly/3P9bJyA

·       BYD Rebuts US Allegations of Using Thai Base to Bypass Trade Tariffs https://bit.ly/3Nj0Ae2

·       Thailand Seeks to Conquer Japanese Market with Premium 'Gluten-Free' Cassava Starch https://bit.ly/4lxVOWz

Cambodia

·       Cambodia-Japan trade reaches $506M in Jan-Feb 2026 https://bit.ly/3NFPcca

·       Future Forum pledges to take Siem Reap tourism to new high https://bit.ly/4cPmi3z

·       Stronger links between local suppliers and global factories mooted https://bit.ly/4rA1Bwj

·       CDC, KOICA discuss development cooperation, partnership strengthening https://bit.ly/4rC4HQz

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       Oil fears keep S-E Asia’s central banks on their toes as they mull over easing plans https://bit.ly/4rvmGrC