2026-04-03

Singapore

·       Investors rush to cash, energy and other safe havens as Middle East war jolts markets https://bit.ly/3Qim9fC

·       DHL unit retrenches S’pore workers in ‘restructuring exercise for long-term sustainability’ https://bit.ly/4s52ugt

·       Gold’s sharp drop sparks surge in first-time buyers in Singapore https://bit.ly/3Oevip0

·       ST Engineering bags $600 million contract to design, supply boat platform systems for Kuwaiti navy https://bit.ly/4v8UVZ1

·       Singapore factory activity expands at a slower pace amid heightened US-Iran conflict https://bit.ly/3PJEyC4

·       Singapore convenes crisis committee to boost energy resilience and support amid Iran war https://bit.ly/4c548c0

·       Nvidia chips probe in S’pore: CFO of local tech firm becomes fourth executive to be charged https://bit.ly/4safSzS

·       Grab’s new acquisition in Taiwan could further delay a deal for Indonesia’s GoTo https://bit.ly/3QhWUdp

·       Singapore and Japan’s role in a changing Indo-Pacific https://bit.ly/4dwLOLv

·       CGSI cuts SIA’s earnings projections for FY2027 by nearly 40% as fuel prices surge https://bit.ly/4sLG9Wr

·       Mapletree Investments sells mid-shallow bay logistics portfolio to Dalfen Industrial for US$207.5 million https://bit.ly/4sZmqCP

·       Singapore plays neutrality card to vault central bank gold, elevate bullion hub status https://bit.ly/4sJDcWo

Vietnam

·       CAEXPO - effective channel for Vietnam-China cooperation https://bit.ly/3NXU1xO

·       Ho Chi Minh City promotes logistics supply chain cooperation with US state https://bit.ly/4bOwN6j

·       Vietnam’s international financial centre needs clearer operational foundations: Expert https://bit.ly/3PIN985

·       Vietnam, India look to boost business connectivity through Vietnam Expo 2026 https://bit.ly/4e0fl07

·       Energy security push gains urgency as global risks rise https://bit.ly/4tKAZub

·       Vietnam, Mexico promote practical, sustainable agricultural cooperation https://bit.ly/4vfLhnB

·       Toyota sales in Vietnam double in March https://bit.ly/47B2PAq

·       Vietnam Report names top construction material firms for 2026 https://bit.ly/4cbU4hI

·       Regulations issued on principles, procedures for inland container depot investment https://bit.ly/4tqwLYq

·       Ho Chi Minh City draws billions of USD in tech infrastructure deals https://bit.ly/4bOsR5F

·       Việt Nam slaps up to 27.83% tariff on Chinese hot-rolled steel https://bit.ly/4she7RN

·       BSR's technology push signals new phase for Việt Nam's refining industry https://bit.ly/4uYTjAW

·       MB seeks to lift charter capital over $3.8 billion https://bit.ly/41b6rFy 

Philippines

·       Logistics, healthcare lead 7% online hiring growth in February https://bit.ly/4tq6vgv

·       Rice imports seen to rise 15.9%, as output grows 0.4% – USDA https://bit.ly/4e1tCtn

·       US: Corruption in Philippines a major barrier to trade https://bit.ly/4v42LDj

·       Philippines debt climbs to record P18.2 trillion https://bit.ly/4tnnY9k

·       Cavite BRT to open in May https://bit.ly/4c5dtAP

·       Bank lending grows 9.5% in February https://bit.ly/4c7kAIY

·       IP filings hit record high https://bit.ly/4c8mHMD

·       Petron financial standing to get lift from gov’t takeover Fitch unit https://bit.ly/48cNaY5

·       WTO-backed trade initiative woos Philippine companies https://bit.ly/4c8mY27

Malaysia

·       DKSH Malaysia’s privatisation plan falls through https://bit.ly/3PIP2BH

·       Biodiesel, CPO prices – Between the plate and tank https://bit.ly/4seBFqu

·       ‘Malaysia’s economy can still surprise on upside’ https://bit.ly/4v4bFRj

·       EI Power inks underwriting agreement https://bit.ly/4co8sEw

·       Consumer sector resilience insufficient for re-rating https://bit.ly/4cmWPxJ

·       Dialog finalises Cendramas PSC with PETRONAS https://bit.ly/4sRjzMn

·       Proton commits to strengthen auto ecosystem https://bit.ly/41Kje1S

·       AI GPU coworking lounge hits Malaysia https://bit.ly/4cnYYJu

·       Sunway targets RM4bil driven by strategic initiatives https://bit.ly/3PLXRuu

·       JP2 rollout expected to boost telecommunications coverage https://bit.ly/4sWVeos

·       Batik Air trims 35pct capacity amid fuel price spike https://bit.ly/4ttLamH

·       Perak powers up as national green hub via TNB's RM5.8bil hydro project https://bit.ly/4drXleT

Indonesia

·       IDX Flags Eight Firms with High Ownership Concentration in First Disclosure https://bit.ly/4clLyh3

·       OJK Flags Listed Firms with High Ownership Concentration https://bit.ly/4bQ91XL

·       KB Bank Swings to Profit After Rp 6 Trillion Loss https://bit.ly/4c7lwwY

·       Indonesian Carriers Seek Higher Ticket Caps Amid 72% Fuel Price Jump https://bit.ly/41b899W

·       Government Targets 30% Buton Asphalt Use in Road Projects as Oil Prices Surge https://bit.ly/4dq8mxp

·       Jakarta Launches Waste-to-Energy Projects to Tackle Mounting Garbage Crisis https://bit.ly/4sK8X1D

Thailand

·         Thailand to review oil pricing formula to ease fuel burden https://bit.ly/4v8Ye2n

·       Fuel costs may ground 70% of Thai fishing boats after Songkran https://bit.ly/3NUsJsb

·       High oil costs drag Songkran spending to its lowest in 4 years https://bit.ly/4bQTiaM

·       Thai retail sees fragile spending as shoppers think twice before buying https://bit.ly/4mdNwnk

Cambodia

·       Cambodia, AIIB hold high-level talks on $2 billion framework https://bit.ly/4bOzQeL

·       JCA pledges to attract more Japanese investors to Cambodia https://bit.ly/4v8FQGM

·       MLVT, Germany discuss cooperation in vocational training https://bit.ly/4c8nJbt