Singapore

·       Faster loan approvals, automated client checks: How AI agents are used by banks, including in S’pore https://bit.ly/4tVzysL

·       SMRT ramps up AI use to predict, reduce delays and improve rail reliability https://bit.ly/4tZbpBD

·       OCBC shareholders criticise dividend payouts; chairman defends policy at AGM https://bit.ly/4vK0oG8

·       Singapore property rental market may face headwind and disruptions in 2026 https://bit.ly/4etCSGX

·       Sing Song Social Club founder Aarika Lee on the magic of community https://bit.ly/3QOPjDn

·       Autobahn Rent A Car directors declared bankrupt over S$50 million each owed to DBS https://bit.ly/41JIOUL

·       SPH Media and Google in collaboration to enhance delivery of trusted journalism https://bit.ly/4tXewd5

·       In taxing wealth, how far can Singapore push property owners? https://bit.ly/4thaCMp

Vietnam

·       Vung Ang II thermal power plant inaugurated in Ha Tinh https://bit.ly/48GYcVK

·       Vietnam seeks stable jet fuel supplies from China amid Middle East disruptions https://bit.ly/4tpDz90

·       Nearly 100 tonnes of Vietnamese fruits, vegetables airlifted to UAE https://bit.ly/4vDLBfV

·       World Coffee Heritage Forum opens in Dak Lak https://bit.ly/4vGnnSk

·       Vietnam, Singapore promote green economic cooperation, sustainable trade https://bit.ly/4mBKEAC

·       Vietnam pledges to support Argentina in accessing ASEAN, Asia-Pacific markets https://bit.ly/4mBLOMu

·       Reform of state-owned enterprises seen as key driver of economic growth https://bit.ly/4cCealk

·       Indonesia reduces imports of strategic food commodities https://bit.ly/4tXozz0

Philippines

·       DTI: No price hike on basic goods until May 10 amid Mideast conflict https://bit.ly/3OeuSPH

·       IMF sees Philippine recovery by early 2027 if oil shocks are short-lived https://bit.ly/42nqwc5

·       Philippines, Canada to finalize text for FTA in July https://bit.ly/4euwP4W

·       CTA orders BIR to refund Petron P389.5M in excise taxes https://bit.ly/489jds1

·       Gov’t debt payments skyrocketed by 725% in February https://bit.ly/4thhaul

·       FNG bullish on real estate despite global risks https://bit.ly/4czmJx0

·       PRA backs easing of foreign ownership limits https://bit.ly/4mF95Nv

Malaysia

·       Nestlé sources 100% of Maggi Chilli Sauce chillies locally https://bit.ly/4vE71cX

·       Malaysia cannot afford to delay carbon pricing https://bit.ly/4cRUDP4

·       Testing times for tech sector https://bit.ly/4egvxL5

·       Operational execution boosts FMCG ESG scores https://bit.ly/4mMUjEM

·       MMHE explores partnership with Hanwha Power Systems for newbuilding projects https://bit.ly/4cBGvrO

Indonesia

·       Indonesia risks missing EV boom as most nickel goes to stainless steel, research shows https://bit.ly/48f9sIW

·       Batam’s data centre boom is just getting started, with caveats https://bit.ly/3QgzuFy

·       DoTr reviews airline surcharges after Level 8 increase https://bit.ly/4tZcolj

·       Solar firm proposes 250-MW project in Bataan https://bit.ly/41EVaO3

Thailand

·       CPALL board opposes moving key units into CP virtual bank https://bit.ly/4czmW3g

·       Thailand eyes second refinery-margin cut as costs spike https://bit.ly/4dXXgjk

·       Thais face cash strain amid high debt, Bloomberg analyst warns https://bit.ly/3QO29BS