2026-04-17

Singapore

·       Rupiah hits record low against Singdollar, threatening Indonesian arrivals and trade https://bit.ly/4sYkrhv

·       Investors question SBS Transit’s competitiveness, board oversight ahead of AGM https://bit.ly/4vAJ1Y0

·       Kallang Wave Mall to undergo revamp, will have new climbing wall and wellness concepts by 2028 https://bit.ly/4tmKBLG

·       PropertyLimBrothers disputes layoff reports, seeks legal advice amid restructuring https://bit.ly/4tLI7WW

·       Efforts stepped up to grow talent in S’pore’s semiconductor sector, which makes 10% of world’s chips https://bit.ly/4tRnYic

·       Rental market may face headwind and disruptions in 2026 https://bit.ly/4dTkuai

·       Singapore developers deepen long-term bet on Vietnam https://bit.ly/4sDqmbi

·       As Singapore squeezes, Malaysia tempts F&B operators across the Causeway https://bit.ly/3OkIPeR

Vietnam

·       Gia Lai attracts 190 million USD to four renewable energy projects https://bit.ly/3Q6yOT8

·       ACV considers fee reductions to ease airline cost pressures https://bit.ly/3QdVG32

·       Vietnam emerges as strategic hub for Japanese investment shift https://bit.ly/4chmhVB

·       VinFast unveils new 7-seater electric MPV in India https://bit.ly/3Ot11mo

·       Hai Phong - Strategic connectivity anchor in Vietnam–China cooperation https://bit.ly/4tjqjCQ

·       Quang Ninh, US partner seal pact to advance smart, green port development https://bit.ly/4tWglr1

·       Vietnam National Brand Week 2026 opens https://bit.ly/4tfI5Xn

·       Vietnam’s competitive investment hubs attract foreign firms https://bit.ly/41F64Dm

·       Phu Tho woos Shanghai investors with expanded land, ready infrastructure https://bit.ly/482MJ2D

·       Beyond manufacturing: Vietnam’s ‘Doi Moi 2.0’ opens up new investment options and challenges https://bit.ly/4cAk9qP

·       Việt Nam has no systemic overcapacity in production, business: VCCI https://bit.ly/4theWuX

·       ​​​​​​​HCM City well positioned to develop advanced urban agriculture: seminar https://bit.ly/488wwsK

·       Masan High-Tech Materials: Powering the AI age with critical minerals https://bit.ly/3QgPzej

Philippines

·       Financial literacy in PH improves; youth, women accounts up in 2025 https://bit.ly/4dOkPuX

·       PH gaming revenues reach P396.1-B in 2025 https://bit.ly/4tPG6Jj

·       Nabas-Caticlan-Boracay transmission project nears completion https://bit.ly/4thdsB5

·       IMF says Philippines faces ‘difficult situation’ as Mideast energy shocks weigh on growth https://bit.ly/42epDma

·       Marcos allows up to 40% foreign ownership in small retailers https://bit.ly/4mKfAif

·       Oil crisis to drive more Filipinos into poverty — PIDS https://bit.ly/4vAcPUB

·       Energy regulator approves over P4-billion cost recovery for Meralco https://bit.ly/48r9LR5

·       DigiPlus secures South Africa licenses https://bit.ly/4sKP61v

·       Megaworld to open Belmont Hotel Iloilo amid tourism push https://bit.ly/4vB7oF5

·       Digital banks dominate Forbes’ best Philippines banks https://bit.ly/4mx269o

·       Financial inclusion stalls as accounts slip to 50% https://bit.ly/4cuIfmy

·       Bataan nuclear plant revival pushed amid oil crisis https://bit.ly/41ATcOL

·       MOA Arena still top sports, entertainment venue in Philippines https://bit.ly/3QgQsDF

Malaysia

·       Proton launches its most refined SUV variant yet https://bit.ly/4dNrBkB

·       PPB secures two offshore contracts https://bit.ly/4cuH9rb

·       M’sia’s wealthiest grow fortunes by 30% in 2025 https://bit.ly/42cfRAZ

·       Rising costs, weaker demand to hit developers https://bit.ly/4sIWXMR

·       MIER warns of near-term impact from Middle East conflict https://bit.ly/4cqIfnH

·       Uzma order book to hit up to RM4.5bil on new contracts https://bit.ly/4mCvafJ

·       Perdana Petroleum secures Petronas Carigali work orders https://bit.ly/4cuIVZ8

Indonesia

·       Retail Sector Flags Cost Pressures, Urges Import Policy Relaxation https://bit.ly/48auZ5w

·       US Roadshow ‘Not a Game Changer’ Without Policy Credibility, Indef Says https://bit.ly/3OLaLIT

·       Indonesia Eyes Fertilizer Exports to India on 1.5 Million-Ton Surplus https://bit.ly/4ebSlvt

·       Purbaya Says World Bank May Have Miscalculated Indonesia Growth Outlook https://bit.ly/3QIEjr8

Thailand

·       Foreign investors flee Thailand as war-driven energy shock deepens https://bit.ly/3QqlZ63

·       Thailand pivots to targeted aid, green investment as it readies IMF meet https://bit.ly/4cDKmoy

·       PTT shoulders Bt230bn liquidity burden to secure Thailand’s oil supply https://bit.ly/4trOZJl

·       10 associations press state to tighten IF steel factory scrutiny https://bit.ly/4sHtkfc