2026-07-21

Singapore

·       Metro to close department stores in Paragon, Causeway Point after leases expire https://bit.ly/4pAHOxw

·       Singapore Airlines responds to shareholder questions on Air India, KrisFlyer app issues https://bit.ly/4fagH7l

·       Singapore’s AI-powered growth masks economic risks from Iran war and US tariffs https://bit.ly/3RnAEzW

·       More investment funds, more choices – but are retail investors in Singapore ready? https://bit.ly/3T9bXaZ

·       The great graduate divide: Why the job hunt is a struggle for some fresh graduates https://bit.ly/4wUSmtH

·       481 firms lauded for doing good in 2026; businesses donated nearly $384 million over past 3 years https://bit.ly/4wTxcvN

·       ‘Business will go on as usual’: Seah Kian Peng says MPs will look after Kembangan residents https://bit.ly/4gIGPc5

·       Crowding and waiting times, air-con in trains among 3 areas for improvement on public transport: PTC https://bit.ly/4wwYOYd

·       Tourist jailed over theft of $200k diamond his partner hid in mouth at Chinatown store https://bit.ly/3TboDOx

·       AI-specific notifications mandatory for firms using personal data to train AI models: PDPC https://bit.ly/3TbeyBg

·       The due diligence that investors in family businesses must not skip https://bit.ly/4vM3SXj

·       OpenAI grapples with surging startup demand in Apac even as it expands Singapore team https://bit.ly/4wX4Ukn

·       The billion-dollar question Singapore Airlines shareholders should ask at its AGM https://bit.ly/4fdRgDh

·       New Batam-Singapore subsea cable to boost Asean digital ties ahead of regional framework pact https://bit.ly/44FjVew

·       Why organisations like GovTech are moving from projects to products https://bit.ly/4hoszFD

·       Singapore eyes hedge fund tax cuts to boost financial hub role: report https://bit.ly/4woKMaP

Vietnam

·       Singapore, South Korea reshape Vietnam’s FDI mix as Chinese inflows halve https://bit.ly/4fo7IzF

·       Gia Lai approves 56-million-USD wind power project https://bit.ly/4hnWJsD

·       Vietnam’s garment sector pivots towards value-added growth https://bit.ly/3RuqbT8

·       Border economy strengthens Tuyen Quang’s growth momentum https://bit.ly/3TqRNJx

·       Senior officials’ meeting highlights economic resilience, stronger CPTPP–EU linkages https://bit.ly/4fLQpde

·       Standard Chartered raises Vietnam’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.5% https://bit.ly/4yxZ3U8

·       Major works at Long Thanh International Airport gather pace towards completion https://bit.ly/4yxZ3U8

·       1,000-pioneering-firms programme aims to elevate Vietnam’s private sector https://bit.ly/3RMy1rx

·       Vietnam International Financial Centre seeks to turn investment pledges into real capital inflows https://bit.ly/4fs2B1C

·       VinFast marks new step in expansion strategy in Southeast Asia https://bit.ly/4wd96MB

·       Middle East offers long-term growth potential for Vietnam’s farm produce exports https://bit.ly/4wekIiD

·       Vietnam records 15.4% growth in international air passengers https://bit.ly/4homUPS

·       Businesses embrace circular economy to advance sustainable growth https://bit.ly/4fd8Gjr

·       Vietnam fines crypto traders up to 1,900 USD for using unlicensed platforms https://bit.ly/3R8lApQ

Philippines

·       Boeing wins first Philippine Airlines order in two decades https://bit.ly/4psYXJ8

·       BSP eyes more innovative, diversified digital financial products https://bit.ly/3Tck2vw

·       Leyte geothermal plant operator assures supplying power in Region 8 https://bit.ly/45jY8ZT

·       The cost of going cashless https://bit.ly/3Tbi9iK

·       ‘Philippines portfolio outflows among heaviest in Asia’ https://bit.ly/4b4zRdX

·       Salary hikes projected to average 5.1% next year https://bit.ly/4fsT8aj

·       Telcos barred from building adjacent towers https://bit.ly/4yxZNZq

·       PAL seeks government OK for revival of India flights

·       The most dangerous company has no problems https://bit.ly/3RMaYwX

·       MFT Group’s Mica Tan ready to come home, face charges https://bit.ly/4vGV6K2

·       Consumer group calls for urgent action vs 'full-blown crisis' in online counterfeit trade https://bit.ly/4wKSXOk

·       Free transfers intensify deposit competition https://bit.ly/4fmvDkt

·       ERC rejects Meralco-SMC PSA over supply necessity concerns https://bit.ly/4fwb4kj

Malaysia

·       Malaysia’s CIMB is going after higher-tier affluents in Singapore and Thailand https://bit.ly/3Rj3QYT

·       Malaysia data centre boom enters ‘reset mode’ as resource, funding realities bite: S&P https://bit.ly/4hofa0c

·       ECM Libra secures banking facilities of... https://bit.ly/44EBhbu

·       AmBank, Ramssol launch Pay Day... https://bit.ly/3R8muCK

·       Impact Capital inks MoU with China's... https://bit.ly/4pANibA

·       Sunway-led JV wins S$2.13bil Singapore... https://bit.ly/4bz5cp8

·       Palm climbs to near one-month high as Iran conflict boosts crude https://bit.ly/4pANs2G

·       MUI Properties disposes of land for RM18.73mil https://bit.ly/4ho4gYq

·       BYD Sime Motors launches first BYD-certified outlet in the Asia Pacific https://bit.ly/4fbF7yN

·       Velesto terminates Naga 8 drilling rig... https://bit.ly/4fL96Ob

·       CIMB aims to be primary wealth partner for Asean’s affluent https://bit.ly/44ERDRi

·       Reservoir Link secures licenses to expand into Malaysia's natural gas value chain https://bit.ly/3Tbj9U2

·       Marriott, Iconic Group to bring Courtyard by Marriott to Penang Mainland https://bit.ly/44JgdR1

·       Mi Technovation proposes share distribution ahead of SGX listing https://bit.ly/45fF3YS

·       Malaysia's trade surges 22.4% to record RM1.796 trillion in 1H26 https://bit.ly/4vKo23U

·       MARC Ratings raises Malaysia's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 5.1% https://bit.ly/4wXdek4

Indonesia

·       Indonesia Targets E10 Gasoline Blend in 2027, E20 by 2028 https://bit.ly/4ytnYZ3

·       Indonesia Accelerates Rollout of Single-Gateway Export System to Sept. 1 https://bit.ly/4gOOHZz

·       Indonesia's New Commodity Export Agency Handles $10.5 Billion in Six Weeks https://bit.ly/3RjWLaw

·       Indonesia Unveils Ambitious Vision for International Financial Center https://bit.ly/3RJI5S8

Thailand

·       Thailand studies Bangkok Port closure and entertainment complex plan https://bit.ly/4ptHmRo

·       WHAUP Urges Bangkok to Fast-Track Direct PPA Rules as Data-Centre Demand Surges https://bit.ly/4vDv0HK

·       Gold taxes may drive trade to Singapore, Thai association warns https://bit.ly/3T7NbIk

Cambodia

·       Korean investors eye expansion as Cambodia business climate improves https://bit.ly/4gP5EmQ

·       Cambodia’s trade with ASEAN, EU climbs to $13.3B in first half of 2026 https://bit.ly/4fwsbm9

·       ‘Made in Cambodia’ campaign launched to boost local products and domestic market https://bit.ly/44B2LPb