2026-06-05

Singapore

·       New Trump tariff of 12.5% would cover one-third of Singapore exports to the US: MTI https://bit.ly/43c14Hh

·       Co-living and wellness spaces set to transform former MHA and British spy HQ site in Tanglin https://bit.ly/4vswdSC

·       From nicknames to masked names: How to know if you’re paying the right person on PayNow from June 6 https://bit.ly/4dYan2k

·       Singapore Kitchen Equipment retains CEO despite charges linked to CAD probe https://bit.ly/4uqBTvO

·       Commercial vehicle COE likely to breach S$100,000; mainstream car premiums to remain elevated https://bit.ly/4eoCNDZ

·       AI needs to ‘work in support of humans’: Josephine Teo https://bit.ly/4oaqDBV

·       Profit with purpose: Kim Choo Kueh Chang’s pivot from public listing to protecting heritage https://bit.ly/4e9xl6J

Vietnam

·       Domestic consumption gains momentum as retail sales rise over 11% https://bit.ly/3Qn8cNZ

·       Modern logistics creates new growth opportunities for Lang Son’s border-gate economy https://bit.ly/4ea3RWx

·       Vietnam promotes trade, investment links with Israel https://bit.ly/3SlspnW

·       Vietnam seeks global expertise to develop cryptocurrency market: Deputy PM https://bit.ly/3Qnjt0P

·       Nearly 95,000 businesses established in Jan–May https://bit.ly/43d5ttx

·       Vietnam’s hi-tech exports surpass 50% as startup ranking hits record https://bit.ly/49CYduv

·       Ho Chi Minh City becomes Asia’s tech FDI magnet with 6.6 bln USD inflow https://bit.ly/4xaQQEK

Philippines

·       PH ‘26 auto sales now projected to decline by 5% to 8% https://bit.ly/4ojMvej

·       P3.15-T public-private partnership projects in the pipeline https://bit.ly/4g20h33

·       DOE eyes faster permit processing for EV charging stations https://bit.ly/3QmTW7W

·       Urgent reforms to help PH cut poverty rate to 2.9% by 2040 https://bit.ly/4uhPW6y

·       Nearly 30% of Filipinos at risk of slipping into poverty — World Bank https://bit.ly/3RG4uzw

·       OCBC maintains Philippine growth, inflation outlook https://bit.ly/4dZeP0Q

·       AirAsia Philippines pays CAAP obligations, avoids shutdown https://bit.ly/4dOMwU1

·       Ayala Land expands energy push under DoE efficiency drive https://bit.ly/4ojMRl9

Malaysia

·       Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan cuts Berjaya stake in asset sales https://bit.ly/4x0zIRU

·       TNG Digital non-payments business surpasses payments revenue https://bit.ly/43OeEk6

·       IOI Properties enters FBM KLCI, Sime Darby drops to Mid 70 https://bit.ly/4uMgkGJ

·       Transport industry veteran emerges as substantial shareholder in Bus Cap https://bit.ly/3RPsNLk

·       MISC renews Menara Dayabumi lease with Petronas in RM433mil in 15-year deal https://bit.ly/4fW9uKg

·       MAHB unveils RM11bil airport upgrade plan https://bit.ly/4dQD0Qb

·       Petronas, E&P players team up to boost talent and innovation https://bit.ly/4uhje5u

Indonesia

·       Indonesia’s sector stalwarts are growing, yet many are disappearing from global indices https://bit.ly/4dS1x7u

·       Parliament Approves Danantara Bond Plan to Fund Development https://bit.ly/4oc90Sj

·       Indonesia to Increase Subsidized Cooking Oil Price Cap Amid Rising CPO Costs https://bit.ly/4xbVv9n

·       Nickel Powerhouse N. Maluku Wants More Locals to Feed the Workers https://bit.ly/4dZfkrK

Thailand

·       AIS Business and Microsoft launch “AI Ready for SMEs” https://bit.ly/4g1q8bo

·       Central Northville to redefine North Bangkok’s retail landscape https://bit.ly/43AFGf3

·       BOT to issue BNPL rules to curb rising First Jobbers' debt by October https://bit.ly/4vt7mhF

Cambodia

·       Toyota production soars in Cambodia as ministry pushes for local supply links https://bit.ly/4ueTw1a

·       Cam Agri Hub launches to strengthen digital agriculture https://bit.ly/4x6QgYw

·       DPM allays fears over new US forced labour tariff https://bit.ly/4g1C6Sk

·       Insurance sector logs $27M gross premium in April https://bit.ly/4e3FFVD

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       ASEAN Must Trade More with Each Other, Malaysia Tells Indonesia https://bit.ly/3ROvoVP