2026-05-18

Singapore

·       GIC-backed co-working firm sells new shares to the public; Mary Chia goes to court to settle debt https://bit.ly/3PHpvJn

·       More Singapore businesses start feeling pinch of higher costs as Middle East war drags on https://bit.ly/4uixNGP

·       SIA airfares up but airline will not pass on full cost of fuel increases to passengers https://bit.ly/4urzRfx

·       H&M lays off staff in Singapore, moves regional headquarters to Malaysia https://bit.ly/4nx6V3f

·       Mary Chia shares sink after SGX asks if firm can continue operating https://bit.ly/4eRLRlM

·       Branded bags out, tote bags in https://bit.ly/4dvjirM

·       SingPost proposes extra dividend from expired claims, revamp of SingPost Centre https://bit.ly/4wAtDLU

·       Marketing manager fulfils childhood dream of being an entrepreneur https://bit.ly/4tJNTbc

·       CPF Jurong Service Centre reopens with upgrades on May 16 https://bit.ly/4dtpu3o

·       Not mandatory for most investors to seek advice for complex products like investment-linked policies https://bit.ly/4faZZ9V

·       ‘10% is nothing’: Singapore firms with US dealings soldier on, scale up despite Trump tariffs https://bit.ly/4tBCkmx

·       Singapore a ‘trusted partner’ in shaping regional trade rules, says UK’s investment minister https://bit.ly/4tKDfkD

·       Hudson Place Residences sells 61.5% of units on launch weekend at average price of S$2,458 psf https://bit.ly/3RLLmzR

·       SM Lee to make five-day visit to Guangxi and Shanghai https://bit.ly/42F4faa

·       Singapore launches first EV fast-charging hub within an HDB car park at Tengah https://bit.ly/3Ru4faq

Vietnam

·       VinFast seeks to shed most debt with Vietnam factory spinoffs https://bit.ly/42JdExl

·       Resolution 68 promotes transparent mechanisms for private sector's growth https://bit.ly/3Rr2Hhp

·       Ho Chi Minh City eyes role as capital flow hub for maritime economy https://bit.ly/494RlFU

·       Fight against counterfeit goods fostered amid rising digital-era fraud https://bit.ly/43bwopl

·       Nghi Son refinery receives over 950,000 barrels of Congo crude oil https://bit.ly/4tBCZ7v

·       Vietnam, Malaysia promote smart business connectivity https://bit.ly/4uU30jm

·       Meet Australia 2026 to take place in Ho Chi Minh City next week https://bit.ly/3Ru4CSm

·       Ministry establishes monitoring framework for carbon market https://bit.ly/3Rr2Pxp

·       Da Nang to host international venture capital forum later this month https://bit.ly/3RcjJ2R

·       Vietnam’s real estate sector faces pressure to meet international operating standards https://bit.ly/4eSTRmn

·       International exhibition series on dairy, ice cream, and modern beverages to take place soon https://bit.ly/4992Ko9

·       Korean robotics, AI firms interested in Việt Nam https://bit.ly/43ff174

·       American burger chains struggle to adapt in Việt Nam's price-sensitive market https://bit.ly/4ujgIMR

·       HCM City, EU boast ample room for sustainable development cooperation https://bit.ly/3RLNiby

Philippines

·       Remittances reach $2.87-B in March https://bit.ly/4wB2x7a

·       Maharlika, Petron ink P15-B revolving credit deal to boost fuel supply https://bit.ly/3RFL916

·       ADB offers Philippines up to $1.75B in funding support as Iran war hits economy https://bit.ly/4tQ6ti8

·       Q1 foreign investment pledges surge 52.3% https://bit.ly/4ua1d9Q

·       BIR April collections top target, hit P422 billion https://bit.ly/4uzMOUR

·       Senate turmoil seen weighing on confidence as stagflation risks rise https://bit.ly/3RwbiiV

·       Robinsons Retail targets July 28 for voluntary PSE delisting https://bit.ly/3RcjUv3

·       Luzon grid returns to normal after days of power alerts https://bit.ly/4dPBfTa

·       Power cuts hit millions in Philippines https://bit.ly/4nuBNRG

·       US to fund Sangley airport’s feasibility study https://bit.ly/4wup8SV

Malaysia

·       Property buyers turn cautious https://bit.ly/3PuDVfQ

·       A full tank for e-hailing https://bit.ly/4dzizpz

·       Oppstar’s real work starts now https://bit.ly/4nweXZU

·       Semiconductor boomtown https://bit.ly/3PtaWZF

·       Decoding KL's prime office surge https://bit.ly/4uQzQBz

·       Matrix Concepts unveils lifestyle hub in Kluang https://bit.ly/4nzLZsk

·       Proton strengthens market presence in Sabah, Sarawak https://bit.ly/4eSmuQB

·       Gas Malaysia signs agreement with Tokyo Gas, VTTI to develop LNG regasification terminal in Kedah https://bit.ly/4ufw9Fz

·       Velesto subsidiary secures Hibiscus drilling contract for 2026 campaign https://bit.ly/43diKC9

Indonesia

·       Prabowo Says Danantara Assets Reach $1 Trillion, Among World’s Largest Sovereign Funds https://bit.ly/4urJGdp

·       China Products, Rising Fees Hit Indonesian Online Sellers https://bit.ly/4uci0sN

·       Russia’s Zarubezhneft to Resume Indonesia’s Tuna Block in June https://bit.ly/4dOzupl

·       Deputy Minister Answers Concerns From Chinese Business Community https://bit.ly/4nAQcfo

·       Indonesia Slams 'Disproportionate' Tariffs at BRICS Talks https://bit.ly/49Sedsq

·       Garuda Indonesia Cuts Q1 Loss by 45% as Passenger Traffic Rises https://bit.ly/49TI0B3

·       Indonesia’s PLN Eyes 495 MW Solar Power Tender in Bangladesh https://bit.ly/4wBcRvW

Thailand

·       Mohan emerges as key China gateway for Thai durian exports https://bit.ly/4wvuKwt

·       Thailand urged to regulate booming 45bn-baht influencer economy https://bit.ly/4uhijmp

·       Anutin government faces cost-of-living test as public confidence weakens https://bit.ly/4defLzk

Cambodia

·       Cambodia’s trade with Indonesia rises 19% https://bit.ly/4dt6a6n

·       FSA organises workshop on ‘Financial Sector Development Strategy 2025-2030’ https://bit.ly/4tDOM4U

·       Koh Kong casino inspections reinforce confidence in regulated gaming sector https://bit.ly/4uTqXaj

·       Tour operators discuss ways to develop Siem Reap tourism https://bit.ly/4uR3LJM

·       Cambodia’s palm oil industry exports 80% of output to international markets https://bit.ly/4unFDyW