2026-03-17

Singapore

·       Waiters in S’pore among food services workers to get annual pay rise of up to 6.7% for next 3 years https://bit.ly/40CjpMh

·       Australian tea brand T2 Tea shuts all outlets in Singapore https://bit.ly/4sifIYn

·       NTUC, employers split on retrenchment notice lead time; workers say timely support matters more https://bit.ly/417X6hD

·       Singapore business sentiment takes hit from Iran war as companies turn cautious: Survey https://bit.ly/4uv5GEE

·       Sky park, waterfront, and an RTS stop at your door: The JB address that makes two cities feel like one https://bit.ly/3P4Ksxl

·       Revised plans for Singapore’s second CBD kick-started with the release of Jurong white site https://bit.ly/4luCNUS

·       Iran war upheaval jolts shipping fuel suppliers in Singapore https://bit.ly/4bRd70D

Vietnam

·       Vietnam, Switzerland push to accelerate Vietnam – EFTA FTA talks https://bit.ly/3PbF5fH

·       PM urges comprehensive review to promote development of key economic zones https://bit.ly/4bLF5M6

·       Advancing reforms – Foundation for Vietnam’s new growth cycle: Analysts https://bit.ly/4bgyN76

·       Gov't orders appraisal of revised investment policy for Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project https://bit.ly/476h2VE

·       Vietnam’s wood industry strives to enhance export value https://bit.ly/4be4jCH

·       Cashew sector braces for challenges in 2026 amid global uncertainties https://bit.ly/3NlbUq2

·       Japan, Đà Nẵng to expand investment and friendship https://bit.ly/417tUqW

·       Fragrant rice deepens EU market presence https://bit.ly/4buI9Lx

·       Ericsson and VNPT partner to modernise airport connectivity in Việt Nam https://bit.ly/3NJCSaV

·       Nearly 35,500 new businesses set up in first two months https://bit.ly/471qiKF

Philippines

·       BIR seizes over 11K illicit vapor products https://bit.ly/4uwwe8n

·       Cash remittances up to $3.02-B in January 2026 https://bit.ly/4uxm7jV

·       ‘Moderately free’ Philippines improves in economic freedom https://bit.ly/4bs4BVz

·       PHL market limits push companies to list abroad — analysts https://bit.ly/40wyX4f

·       Mang Inasal boosts ‘phygital’ push as QSR competition rises https://bit.ly/47R2NEn

·       Agriculture investment target set at P1 billion https://bit.ly/4lxaAwX

·       San Miguel core profit surges 52% to P79.6B https://bit.ly/4br1ahJ

·       PNB Holdings cleared for PSE debut https://bit.ly/4sNkRHy

·       Pure-play firms now outperforming conglomerates–study https://bit.ly/47oLZVl

·       Phinma takes over Southeastern Colleges for P690M https://bit.ly/4lvwAZ7

·       Philippines eyes Russian oil amid supply fears https://bit.ly/47OjLmN

Malaysia

·       From plastics to property, Malaysia’s Mah Sing builds its business empire on ‘trust capital’ https://bit.ly/4dpt404

·       Sunway Healthcare posts strong FY25 growth https://bit.ly/4bcFIhI

·       PMCK pushes digital initiatives amid steady healthcare demand https://bit.ly/3Pnd4lm

·       Keyfield secures RM162mil charter contracts for offshore vessels https://bit.ly/4s90jta

·       Pharmaniaga exits PN17 status https://bit.ly/4bbi5Gg

·       Aneka Jaringan wins RM82.8mil subcontract for New Pantai Highway extension https://bit.ly/4boycPy

·       Tea brands push fresh brews toward stronger global presence Indonesia https://bit.ly/3NszyAL

·       TNB, TM team up on green energy, digital infrastructure https://bit.ly/3NCrrln.

·       Why Sunway's IJM bid raises bigger questions? https://bit.ly/47IzWSz

Indonesia

·       Finance Minister Dismisses Recession Fears as Consumption Remains Strong https://bit.ly/47zoAAm

·       Prabowo: Indonesia Must Not Spend Beyond Its Means https://bit.ly/4bMPmaY

·       Indonesia Plans Tighter E-Commerce Rules to Curb Online Shopping Scams https://bit.ly/4dmPOhh

Thailand

·       Middle East crisis drives fresh demand for Thai ultra-luxury homes https://bit.ly/3Pci8sY

·       Thai Government Set to Revise Fiscal Framework as Energy Crisis and Slowing Growth Loom https://bit.ly/4bBEsDU

·       Thailand Eyes Global ‘Safe Haven’ Status as BOI Pivots to Secure Production Base Amid Middle East Conflict https://bit.ly/4dw5ZZE

·       Middle East war hits Phuket hotels, triggers booking cancellations https://bit.ly/4rEwjEl

Cambodia

·       Cambodia manages oil supply shocks as Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt markets https://bit.ly/4rBovTZ

·       Saambat project transforms rural livelihoods as Cambodia-IFAD partnership hits 30 years https://bit.ly/4sgxf3d

·       Rubber exports jump 36% amid steady global demand https://bit.ly/40zIis4

·       Single Portal registers biz worth nearly $1B in two months https://bit.ly/4uznj6h

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       South-east Asian conglomerates lag behind pure-play firms, Bain report finds https://bit.ly/4sGLD4u

·       Middle East oil shocks send S-E Asia scrambling for alternatives, but cleaner mix is no easy choice https://bit.ly/4bs3NQx

·       Iran crisis highlights urgency of ASEAN food, energy supply agreements — PCCI https://bit.ly/4lA8yvR