2026-06-18

Singapore

·       Economists lower Singapore growth forecast for 2026 to 3.5% from 3.6%: MAS survey https://bit.ly/4uHJuWM

·       Singapore’s key exports surge 38.4% in May, biggest jump since 2003 on strong AI-related demand https://bit.ly/4xC1Qek

·       What to do if AI is taking over entry-level tasks https://bit.ly/4fMQ5eN

·       Singapore to advance AI agenda as Asean chair, focus on cross-border data flows, smaller firms https://bit.ly/4gsZUPb

·       Fall in COE prices across board suggests car, commercial vehicle premiums hitting resistance level https://bit.ly/4gbioE3

·       Cat A COE rate exceeds Cat B for third time in 4 months; premiums largely down https://bit.ly/4oJYORl

·       Tong Seng Produce ramps up capabilities to meet Singapore’s growing rice stockpiling needs https://bit.ly/4ewweyj

Vietnam

·       Sun PhuQuoc Airways announces ambitious international expansion, aims for 200 aircraft by 2035 https://bit.ly/3Qwoowz

·       Agricultural traceability system expands to 26 provinces, cities https://bit.ly/3S6rnwe

·       Vietnam, Russia forge stronger trade, investment collaboration https://bit.ly/4epZHcZ

·       Vietnam, Thailand strengthen investment ties, smart city cooperation https://bit.ly/4uExBRh

·       Over 850 exhibitors join Vietnam’s leading manufacturing, automation fairs https://bit.ly/4uGThw8

·       Viet Nam News celebrates 35 years of connecting Vietnam and the world https://bit.ly/44gP2g4

·       Vietnam, Poland seek to boost cooperation in circular economy, green technology https://bit.ly/3QKccbA 

Philippines

·       PH in talks with 10 countries for double taxation deal https://bit.ly/4vjRfU7

·       PEDC Unit 3 resumption seen to ease Visayas grid strain https://bit.ly/4xAMKWw

·       PH growth outlook still favorable despite global uncertainty – DEPDev https://bit.ly/4oyTP5T

·       SEC fines Home Credit for unfair debt collection practices https://bit.ly/4eLfjJv

·       PAGCOR orders gaming operators to promote gambling helpline https://bit.ly/3Q5TsDi

·       BSP needs more hikes to preserve credibility, says Oxford Economics https://bit.ly/3S5FDFz

·       South-of-NCR leisure property seen boosted by domestic-tourism boom — Colliers https://bit.ly/4xCfq1l

·       Ayala Corp. boosts ALI stake https://bit.ly/4aY8C4r

·       Wind developers seek funding support for offshore wind ports https://bit.ly/4xCfwGf

·       GCash operator Mynt authorizes IPO filing https://bit.ly/3SenbKY

Malaysia

·       Core market expansion still focus of 99 Speed Mart https://bit.ly/4evNsvs

·       Langat 2 flows into second phase https://bit.ly/4gr8BcL

·       PublicInvest cuts airlines to Neutral as rising costs threaten margins https://bit.ly/4ehSa1f

·       HLIB: Deleum's 2H FY26 outlook stays positive on oilfield services strength, resilient orderbook https://bit.ly/4etRpAZ

·       El Niño risk could tighten palm oil supply, lift CPO prices – CGS International https://bit.ly/4fMRWjL

·       Malaysian telcos face mixed but manageable outlook amid competition and policy shifts https://bit.ly/4w1k4EJ

·       Indian firms invest over US3bil in Malaysia, create 30,000 jobs https://bit.ly/3Suowx6

Indonesia

·       Jakarta's cinema city ambition gets boost from Neflix https://bit.ly/4xGtuHs

·       OJK Tells Investors to Ignore Hoaxes Ahead of MSCI Reviews https://bit.ly/4xBDiSU

·       Indonesia's Tourism Revenue Rises 6.3% on Higher Foreign Tourists Spending https://bit.ly/4oArBrj

Thailand

·       PM Anutin highlights EEC investment agenda at ASEAN-Russia forum https://bit.ly/44kLx8g

·       CP Group develops global future talent through CP CUP 2025 https://bit.ly/43IvIIp

·       Thailand Crowns Asian Branded Residences Market as Value Tops THB205bn https://bit.ly/43GQSa0

Cambodia

·       Serey highlights KYC measures to combat scam transactions https://bit.ly/4xCqdst

·       MLVT, BYD seal MoU to strengthen TVET training in automotive industry https://bit.ly/4ehcvDS

·       Cambodia steps up investment promotion in South Korea https://bit.ly/4epZwyl

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       What will power growth amid uncertainty? ASEAN businesses in BT survey say answer lies close to home https://bit.ly/3SbwRWw

·       Asean must retain more value as its digital economy races towards US$2 trillion: Indonesian minister https://bit.ly/4a8ffkx

·       IEA: Poor Southeast Asian households forced to cut back after energy costs rise https://bit.ly/4etbPK