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