2026-03-20

Singapore

·       Union Gas jumps to 2-year high as queues at Cnergy petrol stations grow longer https://bit.ly/4bXKvCX

·       UOB chief Wee Ee Cheong’s pay down 20% to $12 million in 2025 https://bit.ly/3NAZpXj

·       Banks cannot intervene in winding-up bids by 1MDB-linked firms: Singapore High Court https://bit.ly/4slvQbD

·       Singapore, Japan ‘strategically aligned’ for a stronger partnership: PM Wong https://bit.ly/4dvXSMI

·       Two-thirds of Singapore insurance asset managers plan to outsource fund management: survey https://bit.ly/4dwxKBt

·       Government to roll out more support measures should need arise amid Middle East situation: PM Wong https://bit.ly/3Pi1R5G

·       Over S$1 million in luxury watches seized during Iras raids for suspected GST fraud https://bit.ly/3Pl5zvh

·       Singapore’s ‘trust premium’ gives SMEs the edge overseas https://bit.ly/4cXg41M

·       Talent, AI and agility key to helping SMEs compete globally https://bit.ly/4bunlUk

·       Singtel CEO apologises for outages, says 9-hour disruption on Mar 16 due to mechanical fault https://bit.ly/4bTshDy

Vietnam

·       Vietnam’s e-commerce last-mile war: Why Ninja Van and LEX bowed out https://bit.ly/4sOoYDg

·       New-generation ODA supports green transition: JICA https://bit.ly/4t0x106

·       2C2P Partners M-PAY to make flight checkouts for Sun PhuQuoc Airways secure & accessible in Vietnam and across Asia https://bit.ly/4sTWYy4

·       Vietnam, Australia boost cooperation in agriculture, food sectors https://bit.ly/4uyCSLr

·       Construction of Hanoi – Quang Ninh high-speed railway set to kick off on April 12 https://bit.ly/3PNiXbF

·       Mekong Delta tourism targets Malaysian market https://bit.ly/41jYBJy

·       Green exports reshape rules of global trade https://bit.ly/4bRFMDD

·       Việt Nam's market upgrade enters crucial test phase ahead of reviews https://bit.ly/3PjT3wb

·       VSC pays over $34.7 million to acquire 65% stake in Harbour City https://bit.ly/40HFglq

·       Điện Biên Province approves investment of three power projects https://bit.ly/4uFMVhI

·       Coordinated actions and long-term vision key to promoting green transport https://bit.ly/4sPT1KQ

·       Ho Chi Minh City’s industrial sector draws wave of technology investment https://bit.ly/4blcXPT

Philippines

·       Peso crosses 60:$1 territory https://bit.ly/4bD2xKq

·       FPI: Amid high oil prices, no signs of workforce cuts for now https://bit.ly/3PuL3IE

·       PDIC files asset distribution plans for 46 closed banks in 2025 https://bit.ly/3PjTJBE

·       PHILGUARANTEE, Sterling Bank of Asia ink housing retail guarantee https://bit.ly/4d453Md

·       Fitch: Middle East war weighs on Philippine credit rating outlook https://bit.ly/3NtAtkI

·       SEC clears MREIT’s P16.2-billion asset infusion ahead of schedule https://bit.ly/41fuItU

·       Pop Mart and Sony team up for Labubu film to expand viral toy’s reach https://bit.ly/3Pm3U8L

·       BIR spells out VAT exemption mechanism for electricity generated from domestic gas https://bit.ly/4bkU7sb

·       Water infra projects to be expedited in Bohol, Palawan, Masbate, Cebu https://bit.ly/4stGRI0

·       First Gen to energize 13 Mount Grace hospitals https://bit.ly/4124Emh

·       PhilWeb, Okada team up for online gaming platform https://bit.ly/3NMgcqA

·       No rush for BSP but prolonged price shocks may prompt interest rate hike – economist https://bit.ly/4rM0KZA

·       SMC sets sights on coal auction https://bit.ly/4dDtIXU

·       Slot shortage stalls Delta’s entry in NAIA https://bit.ly/4rIEL5I

·       SM’s Alfamart nears 2,500-store milestone https://bit.ly/4bn0H1r

Malaysia

·       Maybank sells entire interest in Alam Maritim https://bit.ly/4sVPs5M

·        Gas Malaysia set to gain from new long-term recurring income stream https://bit.ly/3Pj2ig4

·       Maybulk, Eonmetall, Leader Steel dispose of land https://bit.ly/4uUPnBo

·       Palm oil production in February falls for the fourth consecutive month https://bit.ly/4lKxBwA

·       Teamstar acquires semi-detached factory for RM7.38mil https://bit.ly/4blmF4T

·       Steel Hawk secures PRPC Utilities project https://bit.ly/4uBhB3X

·       Rivertree STF ventures into CLQ sector https://bit.ly/4lEjLLX

·       Sunway University prepares architects for a sustainable future https://bit.ly/4rLDAT0

·       Bank Negara's international reserves dip to US$128.1bil https://bit.ly/4byc19I

·       Kenanga Investment Bank ups stake in KDX to 81.70% https://bit.ly/40Mjs8i

Indonesia

·       Indonesia’s richest man, Djarum co-owner Michael Bambang Hartono, dies aged 86 https://bit.ly/3NtVLi4

·       Prabowo Eyes Coal Windfall Levy to Keep Budget Deficit Below 3% https://bit.ly/4siOqkr

·       BCA Reclaims Top Spot as Indonesia’s Most Valuable Listed Company https://bit.ly/4sgwIy0

·       Indonesians in South Korea Can Pay with QRIS Starting April https://bit.ly/40DGqOW

·       Geo Dipa, Lilac Partner on Indonesia’s First Geothermal Lithium Project https://bit.ly/4rFMjGm

·       Indonesia Targets 13 GW Solar Rollout in Initial Phase of 100 GW Plan https://bit.ly/4scRZsq

·       Indonesia mulls WFH as fuel-saving measure amid Middle East conflict https://bit.ly/40IF05G

Thailand

·       Netherlands Embassy puts prime 20-rai plot up for diverse development https://bit.ly/4lKyDIY

·       How former embassy sites helped reshape Bangkok’s prime property market https://bit.ly/4d47iPD

·       Thai gold tumbles 3,400 baht as global sell-off sends spot price to six-week low https://bit.ly/4lFximl

·       Webull Thailand denies money-laundering links, steps up anti-scam safeguards https://bit.ly/3NuW3oU

·       Business urges tougher anti-corruption push: state must act, private sector must stop paying https://bit.ly/4slseWV

Cambodia

·       MAFF sets 2026 as ‘Year of Harvest’ https://bit.ly/3NsL1R4

·       Cambodia, Slovakia agree to promote trade cooperation https://bit.ly/4uzzGiF

·       NBC chief urges suspended banks’ clients to allow time for asset liquidation https://bit.ly/4t2cXdL

·       PPAP reports profit surge in first two months https://bit.ly/4rEa7ul