2026-07-29

Singapore

·       ABSD changes aside, mega collective sale sites must be priced realistically to attract developers https://bit.ly/4xbu4Mg

·       47 cars, including 11 Rolls-Royces, linked to $3b money laundering probe up for closed-bid auction https://bit.ly/4xbu4Mg

·       Three social service agencies team up to build tech with $3.9m support from Lien Foundation https://bit.ly/4q37vah

·       Pokemon and KFC team up for exclusive merchandise and events in Singapore https://bit.ly/4fz27GN

·       More than 10 years’ jail for woman who ran Ponzi scheme; cheated victims of over $6m https://bit.ly/4x1B5in

·       NUS rare collections, research papers will be searchable through new AI chatbot https://bit.ly/4wrzoLg

·       Unpacking the ‘I’ in MICE: Why global firms are choosing Singapore for incentive trips https://bit.ly/3TmAUjj

·       Man to be charged over transferring $93 to facilitate terrorist acts in Gaza https://bit.ly/4h1Xo2N

·       Refresher exam for property agents with fewer than 3 deals in 3 years amid industry review https://bit.ly/3S1Xzku

·       ABSD deadline extended for large collective sale projects to facilitate redevelopment https://bit.ly/4bbPVus

·       No more 15-month wait-out period for private home owners to buy HDB resale flats: Chee Hong Tat https://bit.ly/4pKnA4p

·       FCT heartland mall revamps include FairPrice Finest at Hougang Mall, kids concepts at NEX https://bit.ly/4h1XTKd

·       SIA spruces up the passenger journey with new offerings, even as it reports a quarterly net loss https://bit.ly/4pJiZza

·       Assets under management in Singapore climb 10% to $6.7 trillion in 2025 https://bit.ly/44TRmtP

·       Tribunal awards woman maximum $30,000 over ‘sudden and unjustified’ probation dismissal https://bit.ly/4x4z6K6

·       Singapore’s financial sector grew 4.3% in 2025, created 4,200 jobs annually over five years https://bit.ly/4wYwoWw

·       MAS records $20 billion net profit on strong investment gains https://bit.ly/4gXJuyN

·       HSBC Life Singapore deal: Allianz says no layoffs, existing policies unaffected https://bit.ly/4x5ScQ6

·       Keppel beats end-2026 target of $100 billion funds under management early https://bit.ly/4wu7jTL

·       DBS rolls out agentic AI to 350,000 corporate clients https://bit.ly/4wsZSME

Vietnam

·       Vietnam maps out path towards full membership of Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission https://bit.ly/4pOiYKG

·       First calibration flight successfully completed at Phu Quoc International Airport https://bit.ly/4wvoSmm

·       Da Nang opens showcase for signature local products at airport https://bit.ly/4yF4Bw1

·       Vietnam, Mexico step up business connectivity https://bit.ly/4pLelRw

·       Strengthening intellectual property safeguards to sustain export markets https://bit.ly/4pLelRw

·       Green finance seen as key to unlocking Vietnam's low-carbon transition https://bit.ly/3RGuv1V

·       Vietnam advances integrated marine governance to unlock blue economy potential https://bit.ly/4frn6MX

·       Deputy PM seeks WTO, WEF’s more support to Vietnam https://bit.ly/4x1P5c0

·       Shipbuilding helps shape Vietnam's maritime ecosystem, capabilities https://bit.ly/4pF6Ueo

·       Resolution No. 10 helps upgrade FDI quality to strengthen national self-reliance https://bit.ly/3TjYeOJ

·       Vietnam becomes top Asian magnet for long-term manufacturing: Malaysian economist https://bit.ly/4vUU90Z

Philippines

·       BSP sees slim chance of 50-bp rate increase https://bit.ly/4bjbv09

·       After Marcos' SONA, Meralco urges caution on system loss reforms https://bit.ly/4yKgzVd

·       Marcos ends Metro Manila IT ecozone freeze https://bit.ly/4fZQk5J

·       URC named among Philippines top employer brands https://bit.ly/4fKQrkB

·       BDO raises P132 billion from sustainability bonds https://bit.ly/4fKQrkB

·       SRA steps up fight vs sugarcane pests https://bit.ly/3RCVKu4

·       Motorcycle sales rise 4% in H1 https://bit.ly/4hANhlI

·       Maynilad secures early PSEi entry https://bit.ly/4fKQrkB

·       MREIT deal looks modestly DPU-accretive https://bit.ly/4h2hCtp

·       Converge tops Ookla’s fixed broadband metrics https://bit.ly/4bSQERp

Malaysia

·       QL Resources fundamentals intact on diversification https://bit.ly/4bNtpbm

·       June business inflation posts highest rise this year https://bit.ly/4vTAsq6

·       Wealthy Thais reduce London buying and turn to Japan property https://bit.ly/4wrRtc2

·       Ramssol and CTOS units ink EWA deal https://bit.ly/4pHjfid

·       Menara Merdeka 118 renamed https://bit.ly/3TL9Xpz

·       Wage growth trails productivity, BNM calls for review https://bit.ly/4fZOqSH

·       INTERACTIVE: M'sia's self-employed youth workforce doubles since 2013 https://bit.ly/4hDIcJn

·       Transformation gains ground

·       Bankrupt theme park operator resorts to selling Dolphins https://bit.ly/4bk8Tiu

·       Lagenda debuts RM1.5bil sukuk programme https://bit.ly/4frc0rl

·       Pay growth lags productivity, wage setting system needs review - Bank Negara deputy governor https://bit.ly/4hCxNOa

·       Favelle Favco's US unit is among 13 others facing US$52.5mil lawsuit over New York crane incident https://bit.ly/3TJYfeO

·       Malaysians display strong 'investment reflex', Versa 2026 survey shows https://bit.ly/4vQV6Ht

·       Malaysia now 7.1% below World Bank's high-income threshold - Akmal Nasrullah https://bit.ly/44UouBO

·       HSS Engineers' associate appointed design consultant for Northern Perak water supply scheme https://bit.ly/3S4Yhxr

Indonesia

·       Business Group Calls for Deregulation to Stem Job Cuts https://bit.ly/4xt8brZ

·       Danantara Will Have No Voting Rights at KSSK, Finance Minister Says https://bit.ly/44WBBCt

·       Mazda Opens First Assembly Plant in Indonesia https://bit.ly/4hCyh6W

Thailand

·       Thailand Unveils "Siam Silica" Plan to Drive Regional Chip Hub https://bit.ly/4yKhjtB

·       Thailand’s FPO forecasts stronger baht as capital-flow risks remain https://bit.ly/3TnSXFP

·       Thailand Eyes September Finish Line for EU Trade Deal as It Recalibrates Ties With Beijing https://bit.ly/4wvAxlh

Cambodia

·       Leaders seal bilateral pact to expand trade and stability https://bit.ly/3Thrtlh

·       Techo Sen Institute, Japan Embassy discuss development grant https://bit.ly/3RCYEis

·       SOSORO Museum earns spot in top 10% of world’s attractions by Tripadvisor https://bit.ly/4wwDX7c