2026-05-06

Singapore

·       Labour chief outlines proposals to help workers navigate AI shift https://bit.ly/4ncbEal

·       New skills and workforce agency a ‘two-horse chariot’, not ‘two-headed monster’: Minister https://bit.ly/4f0L7dR

·       No need to raise penalties for late retrenchment notices for now: Tan See Leng https://bit.ly/4tfgnJu

·       Singapore retail sales growth slows to 4.8% in March after February’s festive surge https://bit.ly/4d7n3DF

·       HSBC shares take hit from fraud-related credit loss, Iran war impact https://bit.ly/4ncbQX7

·       What are young Singaporeans investing in? https://bit.ly/4d8tGWc

·       Grab earnings top forecasts on resilient ride, delivery demand https://bit.ly/42LGdtY

·       OCBC’s Indonesia deal boosts wealth push, may herald more M&A under new CEO Tan Teck Long: analysts https://bit.ly/48GpoUJ

·       MAS, bank CEOs convene over AI cyberthreats; boards told to own risks, not leave to IT teams https://bit.ly/48EpSLc

·       LTA apologises for e-mail gaffe in circular sent to potential EV charger owners https://bit.ly/49tIEoC

Vietnam

·       FPT signs multi-million dollar AI contract with leading global materials corporation https://bit.ly/4tOlu4x

·       Vietnam railways accelerate digital shift, green transition https://bit.ly/42OQPbr

·       Vietnam – A strategic link in Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative: ADB https://bit.ly/4trFLw4

·       Vietnam, US explore stronger energy collaboration https://bit.ly/4cU9Kru

·       Lang Son province targets faster clearance, stronger trade growth at border gates https://bit.ly/4tnBYjb

·       Fertiliser tax policy needs adjustment to boost exports https://bit.ly/42cS3NB

·       Vietnam's domestic airfares rise 15-20% on fuel crunch https://bit.ly/4uvcIIS

·       Building standardised raw material zones to unlock global markets for farm produce https://bit.ly/4uyPn9a

·       Vietnam buckles down on quality FDI as global capital turns selective https://bit.ly/42TVSY4

·       Việt Nam posts $7.11 billion trade deficit in four months https://bit.ly/3OZy0PI

·       Cisco eyes key role in Việt Nam’s AI infrastructure development https://bit.ly/4dojOce

·       Việt Nam enters the group of regional leaders in broadband telecommunications infrastructure https://bit.ly/4wbdtbF

Philippines

·       PH structural drivers give manufacturing sector optimism https://bit.ly/4ndZrSn

·       ADB commends Marcos admin response to global oil price shock https://bit.ly/4wi34uW

·       ED Council OKs MRT-7 implementation changes, fast patrol boats project https://bit.ly/4f3F88b

·       BIR requires online businesses to display Registration Seal Badge https://bit.ly/4d65PXo

·       Gov't ramps up efforts to ease Mid-East crisis impact on inflation https://bit.ly/4tfQ3iq

·       Philippines now facing rising stagflation risks https://bit.ly/4utVAmA

·       ERC clears Meralco’s P16.37-B capex plan filed nine years ago https://bit.ly/42gM0HU

·       ACEN extends P3-B loan to subsidiary for Quezon wind farm https://bit.ly/42hNrpl

·       Property valuation system overhaul expected by 2028 https://bit.ly/49dtXGe

Malaysia

·       ‘No waiting on semicon wafer fabs’ https://bit.ly/4cSS939

·       StanChart committed to growing business in M’sia https://bit.ly/4d6d7dD

·       CIMB Thai offloads auto financing portfolio to Krungsri https://bit.ly/4uoiuMa

·       MISC FSRU deal strengthens LNG market position https://bit.ly/4utoEuz

·       Gamuda unit accepts new Sabah power project terms https://bit.ly/4dmMq5H

·       Sunview looks to fully exit Winstar Capital https://bit.ly/4wgTPeo

·       Khazanah, Temasek seek up to S$5.7bil for Marina One as bidders emerge https://bit.ly/4f0MzNl

·       Mida, Aixtron ink deal to build semiconductor manufacturing facility in Penang https://bit.ly/4d4AFzt

·       Ann Joo wins RM37mil BESS project https://bit.ly/4tcDS65

·       BioNTech to cut up to 1,860 jobs, close plants https://bit.ly/4uttSX9

·       Maxis unit secures TM network services deal until 2029 https://bit.ly/4tPey7h

·       Tony Fernandes believed to be heading to Canada as AirAsia nears Airbus A220 deal https://bit.ly/3P2axNO

Indonesia

·       Grab to retool in Indonesia after abrupt cut in ride-hailing commissions https://bit.ly/48GYRXk

·       Rupiah Hits New Low, Djiwandono: ‘Learn from the Past’ https://bit.ly/4njHdiA

·       Indonesia Banks on Currency Swap with China to Bolster Rupiah https://bit.ly/3PqvNwN

·       Indonesia’s Unemployed Population Shrinks, But Average Pay Only $189 https://bit.ly/4tdgK7H

·       Indonesia to Roll Out EV Incentives for 100,000 Cars in June https://bit.ly/4tRqXaJ

·       Indonesia Beats Expectations with 5.61% Growth in Q1 https://bit.ly/4wrAg38

Thailand

·       True, Google and Thailand's Government Launch Nationwide AI Literacy Drive https://bit.ly/48KBlJ7

·       Thai condo launches set for 20-year low as costs, demand and credit bite https://bit.ly/4f1lBVQ

·       Thailand braces for US trade ruling over labour, capacity claims https://bit.ly/4cSSqDa

·       Inside Crybaby's THB14bn success as Thai art toys rise on global stage https://bit.ly/4f4WZeR

Cambodia

·       Cambodia backs ADB’s $70 billion regional integration initiative https://bit.ly/42BgUeh

·       Cambodia facing severe skills shortage in clean energy sector https://bit.ly/4tB1sKd

·       Cambodia factory count surpasses 47K in early 2026 https://bit.ly/4tnDMbX

·       CADT enhances ties with French university https://bit.ly/42cyQeZ

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       South-east Asia risks missing global chip boom as fab investments bypass region https://bit.ly/3QPK72m