2026-04-15

Singapore

·       Energy shock from Iran war to hit S’pore sectors like property and F&B; bunkering already affected https://bit.ly/4vlwIPc

·       1 in 5 S’pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by choice: Studies https://bit.ly/3O1pUWo

·       MAS allows for stronger Singdollar, raises 2026 inflation forecasts on Iran war energy shock https://bit.ly/4ms2O7Q

·       Singapore economy grows less than expected in first quarter, as Iran war darkens outlook https://bit.ly/4et68xs

·       EnterpriseSG opens new Austin office to help S’pore companies expand in the US https://bit.ly/3OfJGgR

·       Johor-Singapore SEZ master plan said to be nearing completion; data centres, semiconductors draw interest https://bit.ly/4tKJAg9

·       Singapore tightens monetary policy for first time since 2022, raises inflation forecasts amid Iran war oil shock https://bit.ly/4crxwt8

·       Changi Airport ranks fourth-busiest for international passengers in 2025: report https://bit.ly/4cawtiv

·       Singapore economic outlook dulls as Q1 GDP growth comes in below forecasts at 4.6% https://bit.ly/4szZ8CE

·       Luxury condo deals climb in Q1 despite uncertainty from Middle East crisis: report https://bit.ly/4muwQrN

Vietnam

·       E-commerce boom shadowed by surge in counterfeit goods https://bit.ly/41vLLbB

·       Dong Thap steps up digital vessel management, strengthens traceability https://bit.ly/3QbUg9d

·       Vietnam pushes outlet, duty-free models to tap tourism, consumption https://bit.ly/3O7rgim

·       Dung Quat biofuel plant set for full-capacity operations in April https://bit.ly/4teA6tT

·       Vietnam, Australia boost cooperation in fintech https://bit.ly/4vv9w0V

·       Vietnam expands global capital access through London Stock Exchange partnership https://bit.ly/4vpDALr

Philippines

·       Closer gov’t-private sector tie-up to figure out pros, cons of AI https://bit.ly/4syjax4

·       Mideast conflict to weigh on PH, global growth prospects – IMF https://bit.ly/4vr9kA1

·       Liquor arm fuels Lucio Tan Group record 2025 earnings https://bit.ly/4caz2RH

·       BOC extends importer accreditation, cuts total fees to boost trade https://bit.ly/4muylpV

·       Cebu Landmasters sets up to P14-B capex for 2026 https://bit.ly/48PUtVV

·       Emperador secures €300-M sustainability-linked loan https://bit.ly/41zEc3v

·       Jollibee Group targets to open 10-12 Smashburger stores this year https://bit.ly/4vsiRGU

·       MPower to supply power to 60 Starbucks stores in Metro Manila https://bit.ly/4cKSLYg

·       Unsolicited Iloilo International Airport bid rejected https://bit.ly/4tcbwd5

Malaysia

·       Diversification set to pay off for Pavilion-REIT https://bit.ly/4sCq58O

·       NWE Resources Group eyes ACE Market listing https://bit.ly/4tLMRMf

·       Sum Technology secures listing underwriter https://bit.ly/4sAQSCf

·       Malaysia to raise biodiesel mandate from B10 to B15 https://bit.ly/4ccChbo

·       Dutaland seeks exit from 23-year Olympia land deal https://bit.ly/3Ou1zsa

·       MSC to ride on mining output, cost efficiencies https://bit.ly/3Q7WDdb

·       Airbus backs Sarawak’s aviation ambition, sees potential as regional hub https://bit.ly/4ms8wXo

Indonesia

·       EV Bike Makers Urge Incentives to Boost Indonesia Sales to 100K https://bit.ly/4cyPCtA

·       Indonesia’s Plan to Convert 120 Million Motorcycles to Electric Deemed Unrealistic https://bit.ly/41z6USc

·       18 Companies Face IDX Delisting as Recovery Prospects Fade https://bit.ly/4tdFm0U

Thailand

·       Foreign condo transfers edge up in Thailand, with China still leading https://bit.ly/4cJ0p5n

·       Thailand emerges as a top gaming market in Southeast Asia https://bit.ly/4cojJDJ

·       Thai tycoons hold ground in Asia’s US$647 billion wealth shift https://bit.ly/4thQ4Du

Cambodia

·       Siem Reap’s Pub Street gets ready for Sankranta tourist surge https://bit.ly/4sARnfB

·       MoU to help Cambodia attract more European tourists https://bit.ly/4vwF2Mc

·       Cambodia records massive investment surge in early 2026 https://bit.ly/481Y3vW

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       South-east Asia e-commerce GMV grows to US$157.6 billion in 2025 https://bit.ly/4tfje6j

·       Why renewables alone cannot deliver energy security for S-E Asia https://bit.ly/4839hQL