2026-04-13

Singapore

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

·       S’pore working to boost liquidity, grow pipeline of IPOs, draw more investors to revive stock market https://bit.ly/4mrSv3F

·       How a woman made her ex-husband pay for the lion’s share of her medical bills https://bit.ly/4mplLYI

·       S’pore working to boost liquidity, grow pipeline of IPOs, draw more investors to revive stock market https://bit.ly/4vlvLql

·       Singapore, Australia commit to keep LNG, diesel flowing; working on legally binding agreement https://bit.ly/41sDXaA

·       The Business Times marks 50th anniversary with milestone golf partnership, regional events and hotel tie-ups https://bit.ly/48rclpY

·       Higher electricity prices for Singapore businesses as retailers raise rates, tariff climbs amid Iran war https://bit.ly/423sNsQ

·       Land half the size of Marina Bay expected to be reclaimed as part of Greater Southern Waterfront https://bit.ly/4mpni0U

·       Fire breaks out on Evergreen container vessel at PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal https://bit.ly/4mvgTBI

·       RTS Link unlikely to topple Singapore retail despite JB’s appeal: OCBC https://bit.ly/48K9KYj

·       Singapore’s adoption of electric heavy vehicles up 10 times on incentives; diesel spikes fuel further interest https://bit.ly/4dNWVzP

Vietnam

·       Vietnam promotes tourism at travel expo in Canada https://bit.ly/48K9HM6

·       Phu Quoc set for a global spotlight with Sun Group–Dragone flagship show https://bit.ly/4vFNLfc

·       Work starts on Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway https://bit.ly/4vgrq7A

·       VinFast EV sales jump 127%, cementing market dominance https://bit.ly/4c5nsat

·       Vietnam set to capitalise on global trade shifts https://bit.ly/4mpHX5b

·       POSCO to invest over 400 million USD in battery materials plant in Thai Nguyen https://bit.ly/4dD2jpg

·       Ho Chi Minh City: Investment licences granted within 15 days under special mechanism https://bit.ly/3Q1KO8o

·       Investment deal signed for Ca Na LNG power plant, wharf projects https://bit.ly/4synYmm

·       ​ Can Tho cooperates with Japanese firms to develop clean energy project https://bit.ly/4ssvpv2

·       First “green lane” durian shipment exported to China https://bit.ly/41pVeB9

·       Vietnam pushes for deeper auto supply chain ties with RoK https://bit.ly/4ed7kFe

Philippines

·       FIRB allows up to 90% WFH for ecozone firms amid energy emergency https://bit.ly/4sAgoYl

·       DOE backs private e-bus push to lessen fuel dependence https://bit.ly/421dz7F

·       FDI net inflows reach $443 million in January https://bit.ly/4cfQSl2

·       Mideast conflict dampens PH, Asia-Pacific growth outlook – ADB https://bit.ly/4c8LoK0

·       SEC warns against unregistered HTX investment platform https://bit.ly/4mtvz4b

·       Abaca users forced to import as producers untangle supply chain https://bit.ly/41Ypx1Y

·       Alpaca engages regulators to explore wider access to foreign securities https://bit.ly/4sx88IK

Malaysia

·       Masterplan to boost Malaysia https://bit.ly/4t5Q9tI

·       Sarawak fine-tunes hydrogen ambition https://bit.ly/48FNFKo

·       Don’t bend lending rules for power boom https://bit.ly/4c6Ztrn

·       Property sector on solid ground https://bit.ly/4c3eudO

·       Protectionism slows EV fast lane https://bit.ly/3Ol0ino

·       West River unit secures RM25.2mil data centre subcontract https://bit.ly/4tCTctm

·       High fuel costs weigh on Malayan Cement's outlook: CGS International https://bit.ly/4t1BUGo

·       Sustained net inflow of foreign funds signals long-term stability https://bit.ly/48wXBG7

Indonesia

·       Prabowo Plans Russia Visit to Secure Oil Supplies https://bit.ly/4ckBYKq

·       Steel Exporter Indonesia Wants to Cut Reliance on China, Eyes Middle East https://bit.ly/4vr0YbA

·       Govt Sets 13% Ceiling on Economy Airfares https://bit.ly/4tzFFCI

Thailand

·       PTT-chartered tanker among first through Hormuz after truce https://bit.ly/4ta7xOf

·       The Great Rebalance: Foreigners Buy More Thai Condos but Spend Less per Unit https://bit.ly/41pWUdU

·       Thailand backs South and East infrastructure investment drive https://bit.ly/4vnRVbc

Cambodia

·       Fostering Khmer products strengthens economic sovereignty, Vissoth says https://bit.ly/4mmxLKE

·       7 new investments worth $136 million to generate 1,584 jobs in northeastern Cambodia https://bit.ly/4tCKwDb

·       China remains Cambodia’s top trading partner, US biggest export market in Q1 https://bit.ly/4tArUUy

·       NBC urges Huione Pay creditors to seek court resolution, warns of crypto risks https://bit.ly/4ed7ZXe

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       Fuel shock meets faith: Iran war drives up pilgrimage costs for South-east Asian Muslims https://bit.ly/4ent3dw

·       Asean financial leaders voice concern about Middle East tensions and trade threats https://bit.ly/4sp9Bk5

·       Payments infrastructure – not apps – will define South-east Asia fintech’s next decade https://bit.ly/41sDUvq