2026-07-17

Singapore

·       RTS Link to spur S’poreans to spend $1 billion more in JB a year: Study https://bit.ly/4flgWg7

·       Trading pricey S’pore stocks gets cheaper from Oct 5: What you need to know https://bit.ly/457cpJk

·       Ahead of RTS Link, S’pore industry groups pitch ways to boost spend, ease retail and F&B pressures https://bit.ly/4ynp88g

·       Tactile tiles at pedestrian crossings to be replaced over next 4 years https://bit.ly/3Rot6N8

·       SMRT Buses wins contract to run 26 bus services in Eunos and Serangoon from June 2027 https://bit.ly/4w3hezf

·       $3b money laundering case: Conveyancing lawyer charged with forgery over property purchase https://bit.ly/4waMLzu

·       Police warn of GST Voucher scam messages to hijack Telegram accounts https://bit.ly/4f6qwVh

·       Singapore, Brunei reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral ties during SM Lee’s visit https://bit.ly/4w7bhRQ

·       Singapore-founded Paymonade secures licence to offer crypto-asset services across EEA https://bit.ly/4gJrZlB

Vietnam

·       Kazakhstan explores agricultural by-product recycling project in Can Tho city https://bit.ly/4vEW8q7

·       Department of Customs orders faster clearance for agricultural exports at border gates https://bit.ly/4yvH152

·       US highlights potential in Vietnam’s fruit market https://bit.ly/4w3XSdr

·       Vietnam joins Asian partners in promoting green, smart cage aquaculture https://bit.ly/4f7dgQd

·       GDP expands 8.18%, with new growth drivers taking shape https://bit.ly/4wLGgD1

·       EU deforestation rules put Vietnamese exporters on the clock https://bit.ly/4vvUuH5

·       Vietnamese economy sustains momentum on strong industrial production https://bit.ly/4fqkVbr

·       Vietnam eyes 205.6 billion USD in stock market funding for 2026–2030 https://bit.ly/4vxmGcw

·       Vietnam remains ASEAN’s fastest-growing economy in first half of 2026: experts https://bit.ly/4yrK2Dg

·       Domestic consumption hits new record, but consumer spending remains cautious https://bit.ly/3RBKEpg

·       Manufacturing sector faces defining race for survival through dual transformation https://bit.ly/4h1iApR

·       Foreign digital service providers pay nearly 480 million USD in taxes https://bit.ly/4wOnqex

Philippines

·       Mindanao priority for electrification project – Garin https://bit.ly/4gEweyV

·       APECO eyes 4 major infra to further boost viability https://bit.ly/4b0y5u9

·       TransCo, IEMOP ink pact for renewable energy funds https://bit.ly/44BxXhb

·       DOF eyes P30-B proceeds from sale of idle gov't assets https://bit.ly/44ARRJ5

·       BIR issues circular on application for ONETT https://bit.ly/4wOCQQ0

·       OFW remittances to stay resilient despite global uncertainty — Maybank https://bit.ly/4pqTrqE

·       InstaPay, PESONet transfers surpass P16T https://bit.ly/4pqOuOn

·       Factory activity likely to continue expanding  in next few months https://bit.ly/3T6bRkr

·       Globe secures P10-B LANDBANK loan for capex, refinancing https://bit.ly/4gCwjTI

·       ICTSI plans to acquire remaining stake in Brazil logistics unit https://bit.ly/4ylCgL3

·       SM Prime opens Xiamen hotel linked to flagship mall https://bit.ly/4wTaZ1f

·       PAGCOR hopeful of second-half gaming recovery https://bit.ly/4w9IA76

·       Cebu Pacific signs wet lease deal with Vietnam Airlines https://bit.ly/4vELpfp

·       Aramco to add three more fuel stations in Philippines https://bit.ly/4f87ZIh

·       Aurora ecozone to tap PPP Center for seaport, airport feasibility studies https://bit.ly/4flvxYS

·       Asiatel Outsourcing to expand PHL workforce https://bit.ly/4ysYDON

·       Singapore firm’s AC Health tie-up expected to support 10,000 jobs https://bit.ly/4f7xr0w

Malaysia

·       Liquidity in Malaysia likely to tighten further https://bit.ly/4ynsfgs

·       When oil palm estates run short of hands https://bit.ly/455Tcrx

·       Gamuda seen to get NPWSS job https://bit.ly/4hjlLch

·       Glove prices likely to ease as costs decline

·       Expanding AI footprint set to lift EG Industries https://bit.ly/4waOHYT

·       iCents unit undertakes RM13mil job https://bit.ly/3RlLsyu

·       Liftech wins RM25mil deal https://bit.ly/4bPKSQr

·       MACC unfreezes Cropmate’s bank accounts https://bit.ly/4pnEm9c

·       E&E revival to sustain Malaysia’s growth momentum https://bit.ly/4wHTNvh

·       Call to build country’s petroleum reserves in phases https://bit.ly/3RGucnJ

·       MACC unfreezes Padini accounts https://bit.ly/4gExKRD

·       Kerjaya Prospek acquires ES Sunlogy stake https://bit.ly/3TGjGxh 

Indonesia

·       Indonesia kick-starts long-delayed US$21 billion Abadi Masela LNG project https://bit.ly/4ppWGyk

·       State Banks to Lend Rp 240 Trillion for Indonesia's Village Cooperatives https://bit.ly/4fjUBiO

·       Masela LNG Project to Deliver $44 Billion in State Revenue https://bit.ly/4w8skDh

Thailand

·       Thai business formations increase despite lower registered capital https://bit.ly/4gNECfD

·       Thailand’s Cabinet approves visa review amid security concerns https://bit.ly/4fFcqub

·       Anutin seeks more EU investment with infrastructure and FTA drive https://bit.ly/3RIg3Gy

Cambodia

·       Brazil and Cambodia target agro-processing and industrial growth https://bit.ly/3T6qyE2

·       Cambodia and Philippines target stronger trade and agricultural ties https://bit.ly/4w8sMBt

·       Cambodia, Vietnam partner to drive cross-border e-commerce https://bit.ly/4yqeGwR

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       We are the last generation of managers who manage only humans: Salesforce S-E Asia CEO https://bit.ly/457cpJk

·       Lazada, Shopee double down on affiliate marketing to compete with TikTok Shop in South-east Asia https://bit.ly/3TE8XU4

·       Coal dominance, fiscal constraints to temper South-east Asia’s clean energy boom https://bit.ly/4fm7tFu