2026-05-26

Singapore

·       High Court raps UOB over inconsistent legal positions on late mortgage payment charges https://bit.ly/4uBd3dm

·       Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop in April but higher costs loom https://bit.ly/4nM0ppr

·       Singapore to shorten time for the rich to open private banking account as part of wealth push https://bit.ly/4dK9Hxo

·       Singapore keeps 2026 economic growth forecast at 2-4%, citing higher downside risks from Iran war https://bit.ly/4e7qhYv

·       Singapore is riding the global AI investment boom but there are risks, says MTI https://bit.ly/4fFhn6z

·       Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast as AI-related demand surges https://bit.ly/4nP7s0j

·       As solar panel adoption rises in Singapore, more condominiums weigh its worth https://bit.ly/3PNc9eu

·       Automation helps Singapore logistics firms weather global disruptions, manpower crunch https://bit.ly/4nP81ar

·       Team Singapore chefs clinch first and third places at Global Chefs Challenge Finals 2026 https://bit.ly/4wNtmoT

Vietnam

·       Rental housing a strategic segment serving public needs: PM https://bit.ly/4fFU90c

·       Vietnam named among global top 10 steel producers for first time https://bit.ly/4dGpcqa

·       Vietnam, Japan advance ODA cooperation, push ahead with new projects https://bit.ly/4dvtCBx

·       Green economy could contribute over 10% of Vietnam’s GDP by 2030 https://bit.ly/43uAKbe

·       Vietnam urged to shift mindset in attracting foreign direct investment in new period https://bit.ly/4v64Sp4

·       Vietnam's fruit, vegetable exports exceed 2.67 billion USD in five months https://bit.ly/4uxapW8

·       Vietnam, China add cross-border rail link in trade push https://bit.ly/4wPpHXM

·       Vinhomes allows customers to buy homes with gold https://bit.ly/3RsOjFy

Philippines

·       MIC, energy agencies sign deal to modernize Mindoro Power Grid https://bit.ly/4v37Meh

·       Philippine auto sales slump in April as oil prices surge https://bit.ly/4fFjAyT

·       Remittances from Mideast likely to remain resilient https://bit.ly/4f7u3mI

·       Soaring pump prices now reshaping Philippine travel, retail demand https://bit.ly/3S18dHN

·       Philippines needs 20 GW in new renewables to meet clean energy target by 2040 https://bit.ly/4v5Pp8B

·       ICTSI shares rise on expansion preparations, improving sector outlook https://bit.ly/4fFVy6Y

·       DICT to ramp up free Wi-Fi sites https://bit.ly/49Flex1

·       DTI moves to regulate solar panel systems https://bit.ly/43sG3rL

·       Retail resurgence prompts RCR expansion https://bit.ly/4nW8kk4

·       Filinvest powers on 20.7-MW solar park https://bit.ly/4nQnI1e

·       Bureau of Plant Industry seeks P1.5-B for regional food safety labs https://bit.ly/4tWx8cX

Malaysia

·       Bank Islam posts RM115mil net profit in 1Q26 https://bit.ly/3PCDq3s

·       Lagenda remains cautious of geopolitical uncertainties https://bit.ly/4dwaQdg

·       TNB extends Kenyir Hydro Power Station PPA https://bit.ly/4va2PAx

·       PETRONAS, Aramco announce transfer of full ownership of PRefChem to PETRONAS https://bit.ly/4a2TeTR

·       Exsim Hospitality unit awards RM4.38mil fit-out subcontract to Sunthesis https://bit.ly/4nKXlcV

·       MNRB targets completion of Labuan Re acquisition by 4Q26 to boost global expansion https://bit.ly/3PC9dBC

·       TNB remains resilient, focuses on stable supply & value for the rakyat https://bit.ly/4e3nMav

·       Axiata sees better dividend from deleveraging, merger plans https://bit.ly/4e1DlzA

Indonesia

·       Danantara Sets Up $100 Million Philanthropic Arm https://bit.ly/3PCMh5e

·       Indonesia Drafts Rules to Enable Russian Oil Imports Despite Western Sanctions https://bit.ly/4drKk4E

·       Luhut Floats AI-Run Customs as Indonesia’s New Trade Regime Nears https://bit.ly/4tVYMa8

Thailand

·       Unlocking India’s 1.4bn Consumer Market: Thai food Exporters urged to Shed Outdated Mindsets to Capture THB7tn Economic Engine https://bit.ly/4v4nhmk

·       NESDC says 8.7m Thai workers are exposed to GenAI’s impact on jobs https://bit.ly/4tQVQLL

·       Thai car exports fall as parts costs and weak demand weigh on output https://bit.ly/3RMcUVT

·       Thai garment industry eyes technology and capital to become regional hub https://bit.ly/4fGNYZQ

·       Online trends fuel youth debt surge as Thai bad loans climb https://bit.ly/4tP2VMN

Cambodia

·       Mondulkiri pushes coffee potential through partnerships https://bit.ly/4tVZfco

·       Rubber processing factory set for official opening in T Khmum https://bit.ly/4e2KGPf

·       Anutin says ‘no reopening’ of border with Cambodia despite economic strain https://bit.ly/4vfl1ZL