2026-07-08

Singapore

·       Singapore tops list of most expensive cities for the rich for 4th year running https://bit.ly/4vLfHh7

·       Singapore steps up push to be Asia’s risk management hub with new corporate structure for insurance https://bit.ly/4paeCwY

·       SMU launches capital markets initiative to help tackle poor stock market valuations in S’pore, Asia https://bit.ly/4y4Uuk1

·       Why more S’pore youth are staying single https://bit.ly/4p3Kqn2

·       Indonesia’s long-term draw intact despite market, currency jitters, says new SBF chairman https://bit.ly/4xZQOjk

·       Singapore to pump S$800 million into transport and connectivity research and innovation over 5 years https://bit.ly/4fnoqAj

·       Law Society’s disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh to be heard on Aug 13 https://bit.ly/4vfT2sc

·       ESR review of startup share scheme taxes should address employee liquidity challenge: observers https://bit.ly/4vSG6d6

·       IMDA approves 100 more screenings of Dear You in Teochew; reviewing guidelines for dialect use in films https://bit.ly/4yaKaH7

·       Career conversion programmes, up to S$1,600 in training incentives to help taxi, private-hire drivers amid AV transition https://bit.ly/3QW1Buo

Vietnam

·       Vietnam’s island megaproject races towards Apec deadline, but demand test looms https://bit.ly/4glVppK

·       Vietnam – EFTA FTA expected to create new growth opportunities for trade, investment https://bit.ly/4fb9FzA

·       Eurasian bridge for ASEAN: Tamchy SFIT gives Vietnamese businesses access to new continental markets https://bit.ly/3SRI9zq

·       Nearly 400 km of expressways opened to traffic in H1 https://bit.ly/4buOhUB

·       Vietnamese trade offices push rapid adaptation for H2 export growth https://bit.ly/4vRfwko

·       Anti-smuggling campaign has no finish line: Deputy PM https://bit.ly/44imNxB

·       Quang Ninh promotes tourism, investment at Russia’s INNOPROM exhibition https://bit.ly/4w1Nlze

·       Vietnam exhibition in Thailand opens up trade, investment opportunities https://bit.ly/4vkBknI

·       Vietnamese furniture makers seek to expand UK presence https://bit.ly/4vXyAOg

·       Khanh Hoa advised to take actions to tap night-time tourism potential https://bit.ly/4vlQc5c

·       Digitalisation opens new markets for Vietnamese farm produce https://bit.ly/4wPtVxV

·       Da Nang seeks to draw more German capital https://bit.ly/4vfUx9O

·       Nearly 300 stocks to move from HNX to HoSE under market restructuring plan https://bit.ly/4fnHvCt

Philippines

·       Condominium market demand ‘intact’ despite affordability concerns https://bit.ly/4gZeRZx

·       Cybersecurity firm backs DICT warning on public Wi-Fi risks https://bit.ly/4ePS551

·       PH factory output grows in May https://bit.ly/44RbjkQ

·       Inflation eases to 6.4% in June https://bit.ly/4wAqiM5

·       List of banks, e-wallets that cut, waived InstaPay, PESONet transfer fees https://bit.ly/4y4hVKl

·       DA approves P2 billion farm-to-market roads https://bit.ly/4p52flE

·       Remote towns, NCR hospitals get free internet access – DICT https://bit.ly/4fbb2hI

·       Healthway opens biggest multi-specialty clinic https://bit.ly/4veVz60

·       ‘GCash final offer price to decide IPO success’ https://bit.ly/4wwdiqJ

·       Government debt payments balloon to P97 billion in May https://bit.ly/4gvHvl7

·       Philippines aims to sign Pax Silica deal with United States within this year https://bit.ly/4h1aNbf

·       Manufacturing growth up 10.2% in May, easing from April pace https://bit.ly/4paWbsb

·       Sumitomo seeking to expand PHL railways, energy footprint — DoF https://bit.ly/4wwdvu1

·       PEZA approves two IT-BPM investments https://bit.ly/4aEOt3t

Malaysia

·       Astro banking on streaming-first strategy https://bit.ly/4vSJHrG

·       Inflation unlikely to rise in 2H https://bit.ly/4fm5ySi

·       CelcomDigi FY27 profit seen to jump 18% https://bit.ly/4ybIFsd

·       Master Tec wins RM110mil TNB job extension https://bit.ly/4p6tjRA

·       Zetrix AI inks blockchain MoU with Philippine govt https://bit.ly/4pj8Wkj

·       Alliance Bank unveils Season 8 of financial literacy plan https://bit.ly/4fnm9Ff

·       MediAsas plan likely to have muted impact on private hospitals https://bit.ly/4veqDTp

·       France and M’sia: Bolstering the economic bond https://bit.ly/4bx0qZc

·       Govt revamping NCM scheme for automotive industry, targets implementation next year https://bit.ly/3R5COUH

·       MCE Auto Hub to advance higher-value automotive manufacturing in Malaysia https://bit.ly/44maQHg

·       Favourable view on BMG’s Nefin V Power buy https://bit.ly/44BGfFX

·       Reservoir Link unit secures PETRONAS contract https://bit.ly/4yps18K

·       Pixlr Group eyes ACE Market listing https://bit.ly/44dvWaP

Indonesia

·       Indonesia mulls over 0% income tax to draw money to new financial hub https://bit.ly/3SO2K7R

·       Indonesia's 8% Commission Cap Applies Only to Motorcycle Ride-Hailing https://bit.ly/4f3ahah

·       Indonesia, India to Connect QR Payment Systems by End-2026 https://bit.ly/44h6YY4

Thailand

·       Mystery Thai investor’s near $1.3 billion True stake sparks probe https://bit.ly/4y7vTLp

·       Thai inflation past peak but living costs expected to remain high https://bit.ly/4vgTlmy

·       Thaimart e-commerce platform debuts with seller-first pledge https://bit.ly/4fnlFiq

Cambodia

·       Cambodia produces 20 tonnes of gold dore bars https://bit.ly/4p5OVNX

·       CDC, EuroCham discuss strengthening logistics, transportation sectors https://bit.ly/4pbl5aT

·       Hun Sen eyes trade boost for Mondulkiri https://bit.ly/4f9keD9