2026-03-18

Singapore

·       ComfortDelGro to raise taxi fares, add app fee as Iran war drives up fuel costs https://bit.ly/3Pc9D0Y

·       Why petrol prices go up like rockets but fall like feathers – in S’pore and globally https://bit.ly/40yUx8b

·       Singapore key export growth slows in February ahead of Iran war fallout, threat of higher US tariffs https://bit.ly/4cUt0pa

·       S’pore gold sellers bring in more stock, build vaults to meet higher demand amid Middle East crisis https://bit.ly/3NJT387

·       Singapore sea freight companies hit with 50% fuel surcharge; war insurance premium also jacking up costs https://bit.ly/3PIcY7X

·       Johor regent applies to build GCBs, low-density housing on Holland Road land; URA to rezone site https://bit.ly/473dMui

·       Across land, sea and air, fuel price hikes drive up costs for passengers and operators in Singapore https://bit.ly/4srl8QL

·       Singapore-Japan ties evolved significantly over 60 years; both sides can do more together: PM Wong https://bit.ly/4sJqAOK

·       Scoot cancels flights to Jeddah till Mar 28 due to Middle East conflict https://bit.ly/3PHf3ky

·       Singapore car rental company and customer end up in court over alleged unpaid deposit https://bit.ly/47CqTTe

·       Singapore Courts warns of fake ‘court orders’ asking for transfer of money https://bit.ly/4bj2WCM

·       Singapore’s Feb key exports growth slows to 4%; electronics surge eases, non-electronics slide https://bit.ly/4lzGqJt

Vietnam

·       Phu Tho pivots to high-quality FDI attraction https://bit.ly/4bwIs8v

·       West of West Lake emerges as new destination for international retailers https://bit.ly/4uPP62C

·       Ho Chi Minh City takes proactive steps to sustain double-digit growth https://bit.ly/40Dqo7B

·       Measures sought to address business challenges amid Middle East conflict https://bit.ly/3PcbuTu

·       Vietnam International Trade Fair 2026 set to take place in April https://bit.ly/4bPnp2b

·       PM directs tasks to accelerate 2026 export growth https://bit.ly/40CxxFo

·       Hanoi builds momentum for new development phase https://bit.ly/4uuFgmp

·       Việt Nam, Switzerland push to advance Vietnam – EFTA FTA talks https://bit.ly/4bhPbo0

·       European Commissioner Síkela visits Việt Nam to boost European investments https://bit.ly/4rz9BNV

·       ​​​​​​​HCM City software park sets sights on becoming a ‘science city’ https://bit.ly/47Q3uh8

·       Thai Connect event proposed to boost investment cooperation, business connectivity https://bit.ly/4sJrQkW

·       Viettel partners with NVIDIA to build sovereign AI ecosystem https://bit.ly/3PHhoMm

Philippines

·       Manufacturers: No price increases in next 30 to 60 days https://bit.ly/3P7ihOj

·       SEC revokes Dual Fuel registration; fines firm, execs P2M https://bit.ly/3PIeiYt

·       PH to procure 2M barrels of oil to expand buffer supply https://bit.ly/3PHkmAu

·       Moody’s sees no imminent PHL rating downgrade https://bit.ly/3PiBI6I

·       Airfares to soar in April as fuel surcharges more than double https://bit.ly/4uBOWeQ

·       NGCP proposes P23.9-billion Batangas-Mindoro subsea cable https://bit.ly/4dnyCby

·       PHL in talks with China to obtain more fertilizer https://bit.ly/40HguBY

·       Tycoons stay optimistic amid Middle East conflict https://bit.ly/4silVUc

·       Globe taps Starlink satellite for internet reboot https://bit.ly/4skQ0T4

Malaysia

·       Global funds look to Malaysia as Iran war shakes up Asian assets https://bit.ly/4bvkElr

·       S P Setia launches Summera Grove in Johor Baru https://bit.ly/4uy1Ryq

·       Iran war hikes costs for manufacturers https://bit.ly/4smKiju

·       Bursa Malaysia fines KAF IB for breach https://bit.ly/4soJWsQ

·       Khee San inches closer to Practice Note 17 exit https://bit.ly/4skTrZU

·       Launch of JS-SEZ masterplan, blueprint postponed https://bit.ly/3PeOnI0

·       Adnex debuts with 25% premium on ACE Market https://bit.ly/4uGfnQW

·       Rivertree STF unit wins RM2.3mil job https://bit.ly/4uHOThV

·       Hextar Capital secures RM76mil construction job https://bit.ly/4lKfHd9

·       Mawar Setia now U Mobile majority shareholder, Tunku Tun Aminah named telco's chairman https://bit.ly/3PJ8z4H

·       Carsome secures US$30mil in strategic funding to drive AI, regional growth https://bit.ly/4cZawUx

Indonesia

·       Indonesia Eyes Russia Oil to Secure Supply Amid Middle East Tensions https://bit.ly/4740ei1

·       US Probe: Indonesia to Tighten Curbs on Imports Made by Child Labor https://bit.ly/4sWJRfL

·       Danantara to Issue Long-Term Notes After Patriot Bonds https://bit.ly/4lDrrOC

·       'We Are Not A Colonialist': Indonesia on US Forced Labor Probe https://bit.ly/4bj6FQM

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

Thailand

·       Ranong Port: Gateway To BIMSTEC Economy Worth US$3.5 Trillion https://bit.ly/4dqrhIa

·       KNACKSAT-2 Reaches Orbit from the ISS, Marking a Milestone for Thailand’s Space Industry https://bit.ly/3NttjwA

·       NESDC Evaluates Triple Scenarios for Thai Economy Amid Middle East Volatility https://bit.ly/41cKzcK

·       Thailand secures Angola, US crude as energy minister says fuel remains sufficient https://bit.ly/4bgxcyf

·       FTA export use hits 2.8 trillion baht in 2025, led by ASEAN and China https://bit.ly/477JIgX

Cambodia

·       Officials, industry leaders move to safeguard garment sector growth https://bit.ly/4ryulFD

·       World Bank pledges support for 2050 high-income goal https://bit.ly/3PcTfgF

·       Minister, Japanese firms discuss space technology and digital infrastructure https://bit.ly/4bvo9sa

·       Commerce Ministry, Olam Group to expand cashew processing investment https://bit.ly/3NvC89l

·       Kingdom to host 500 international travel agents in promotion drive https://bit.ly/4ure5Jc

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       Asean’s tourism sector could contribute to region’s sustainable aviation fuel development, says Airbus https://bit.ly/4sRxJN1