2026-04-10

Singapore

·       No quick relief for oil and LNG prices as S’pore, Asia face uncertain return to normal supply: Analysts https://bit.ly/4tHcOwG

·       Trade associations and chambers a rallying force in challenging times: Low Yen Ling https://bit.ly/48EudOb

·       Critical thinking, lifelong learning among skills needed to navigate AI-driven workplace: UOB CEO https://bit.ly/4sz0E88

·       Thomson Plaza retail space sold for $250 million https://bit.ly/4bYRPiO

·       You may have heard of ‘frugal chic’. Is it just another way to justify buying something you don’t need? https://bit.ly/4ms1uSE

·       No further action against Popiah King Sam Goi for breach of takeover code https://bit.ly/4mkSMWa

·       Fund crosses billion-dollar milestone as interest in S’pore stocks grow https://bit.ly/4smb9LO

·       Recent conflicts show how warfare is evolving; important for S’pore to build capabilities: PM Wong https://bit.ly/4c5D5xa

·       Richard Eu on how core values, customers keep Singapore’s TCM chain Eu Yan Sang relevant https://bit.ly/4mhUCHr

·       Operators of essential bus services to get temporary government support to cope with higher fuel costs https://bit.ly/47QOkIM

·       SCCCI helps 16,000 businesses to transform, collaborate and internationalise in 2025 https://bit.ly/4mhUGqF

·       Plans to release land for private hospital in eastern S’pore, first in almost 20 years: Ong Ye Kung https://bit.ly/4vjxool

·       SBF refreshes TAC Alliance; new capability framework, corporate governance badge unveiled https://bit.ly/4vl1xnd

Vietnam

·       Green transition offers opportunities for stronger Vietnam–Australia cooperation https://bit.ly/47MFbkr

·       Vietnam promotes trade connectivity with Mexico’s Chiapas state https://bit.ly/4c0EIxt

·       Cross-border e-commerce potential remains largely untapped https://bit.ly/4ec2ckG

·       Gov't proposes $315b public investment for 2026–2030 https://bit.ly/3Oxo2ER

·       Phú Thọ breaks ground on Phúc Yên Industrial Park, aiming to attract high-quality investment https://bit.ly/4vkJvBw

·       GDP growth scenario of over 10 per cent maintained for 2026 https://bit.ly/4sXG0iL

·       Dairy sector pushes for sustainable growth amid headwinds https://bit.ly/3Q1R6Vo

·       Việt Nam turns challenges into opportunities: World Bank https://bit.ly/4ccMZxc

·       Việt Nam launches drive to boost private sector, reform State enterprises https://bit.ly/3Ow6kS6

Philippines

·       Duty Free PH rolls out ‘weekend sale’ throughout April https://bit.ly/4tAkFfb

·       S&P cuts PHL outlook to ‘stable’ on Middle East risks https://bit.ly/3QtlfNs

·       OFW remittances at risk as Mideast war drags on https://bit.ly/3OxdUvM

·       Maharlika backs proposal to tap fund for energy diversification https://bit.ly/4srhc1F

·       Gov’t eyes P60-billion EV incentives https://bit.ly/4srUaI1

·       Banks’ bad loan ratio hits 6-month high in Feb. https://bit.ly/4sYNS3x

·       SEC says umbrella fund rules to make market access easier https://bit.ly/3PRmK8d

·       Gov’t agencies face 20% cut in non-essential spending https://bit.ly/41XSbjK

·       Changan PH sees sales of 2,500 units this year led by hybrid vehicles https://bit.ly/41Xaiq1

·       SEC pushes overhaul of online lending rules https://bit.ly/49Xl6YL

·       Metro Pacific's mWell attracts strong investor interest https://bit.ly/3Q2ebav

Malaysia

·       TPG said to pick advisers for Asia OneHealthcare sale or IPO https://bit.ly/4t5nrcH

·       Govt to explore privatisation of highway projects https://bit.ly/48pVgN7

·       MTT Shipping IPO oversubscribed ahead of listing https://bit.ly/4c1DK4b

·       Syed Mokhtar said to mull property company IPO https://bit.ly/4mhNOJG

·       Costly fuel may dampen commercial vehicle sales https://bit.ly/3NRCmIc

·       Energy transition to rely on grid and viability https://bit.ly/4ciggGX

·       Axteria to buy 80% stake in Niaga Sari https://bit.ly/4dzxTnR

·       Hong Seng clears RM64mil debt with units https://bit.ly/4siwNjT

·       ARKA to dispose 40% interest in Enfrasys Solutions for RM43mil https://bit.ly/41ogvv6

·       MCE to acquire 50% stake in FP Project https://bit.ly/3QfWc0l

·       Big Caring unveils automated Klang distribution centre and HQ https://bit.ly/47TJlah

·       Crescendo unit sells Johor industrial land for RM346.5mil https://bit.ly/4ciTheO

Indonesia

·       Indonesian Finance Minister Calls World Bank Projection a ‘Major Mistake’ https://bit.ly/47SI0R7

·       Indonesia Wants to Build Special Financial Center, Independent Regulator Needed https://bit.ly/47SIaId

·       Tempe Makers Squeezed as Soybean, Plastic Prices Surge https://bit.ly/4vsJg7F

·       Prabowo Launches Electric Bus and Truck Assembly in Magelang https://bit.ly/4c2sqVu

·       UAE Says $10 Billion Indonesia Trade is Achievable Even amid Iran War https://bit.ly/4clJuod

Thailand

·       BOT signals GDP cut to 1.3-1.7% as Middle East war pushes oil prices higher https://bit.ly/4strmPo

·       How Peylaa Phuket Is Redefining Branded Residential Living in Asia Pacific https://bit.ly/4slnqQJ

·       Thailand’s oil reserves stand at 109 days amid renewed tensions https://bit.ly/48ATR6o

·       PM orders strict WFH for state agencies amid energy crisis https://bit.ly/4vipLyo

Cambodia

·       WB moderates Cambodia’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.9% https://bit.ly/3OrUngi

·       Food safety training boosts SMEs’ competitiveness, youth employment https://bit.ly/41l533h

·       TAFTAC seeks to strengthen ties with GDCE https://bit.ly/4vlaUDf

·       MISTI, Haier Haitech discuss investment in tech manufacturing and digital solutions https://bit.ly/4slnX5b

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       South-east Asian markets account for 8.8% of global capital inflows from 2021 to 2024: report https://bit.ly/4sq1mnZ