Singapore

·       S’pore factory activity expands in July on AI boom, but supply chain crisis brews due to Iran war https://bit.ly/453ky1C

·       Singdollar to widen gap with regional currencies; stronger currency could weigh on exports: Analysts https://bit.ly/4buX35g

·       GIC, Temasek and MAS face a tougher world, but their long game is paying off https://bit.ly/4bqetzQ

·       Cold Storage launches On The Go convenience stores, to be rolled out to 58 Esso stations in S’pore https://bit.ly/4brFRO0

·       More rental housing options being studied as demand from young Singaporeans grows https://bit.ly/458uhUm

·       Record low gap between births and deaths in S’pore poses demographic challenge https://bit.ly/4w0hzSv

·       Singapore needs to redouble resources on reskilling to overcome smaller population: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/4q3wM3V

·       When love meets the bill: The cost of loving a pet in Singapore https://bit.ly/4yVLQEO

·       Singapore PMI edges up to 51.4 in July despite Middle East supply-chain pressures https://bit.ly/4hR37J0

·       A-Sonic Aerospace unit to buy majority stake in JGL Worldwide’s parent to grow Asean footprint https://bit.ly/4g6Ymd8

·       Engagement, regulation and connectivity can keep Singapore competitive: SIIA report https://bit.ly/4yRc6QN

Vietnam

·       Tax relief measures extended to support economy, curb inflation https://bit.ly/4g5ys9H

·       Registered business capital surges 63.6% in seven months https://bit.ly/3RS4z3g

·       Agro-forestry-aquatic product exports rise nearly 12% in July https://bit.ly/4xjr5Bn

·       Government proposes special mechanisms to unblock APEC 2027 projects in Phu Quoc https://bit.ly/3RR4Nb5

·       Vietnam's FDI inflows surge 58% to 38 billion USD in seven months https://bit.ly/4yZexRq

·       Vietnam's import-export turnover up 28% in first seven months https://bit.ly/4yTtB2T

·       Lower fuel, food prices push July CPI down 0.12% https://bit.ly/45CPNRi

·       Law expected to facilitate cross-border trade https://bit.ly/4h6GwIh

Philippines

·       ERC confirms around P8.7B in under-recoveries for Meralco https://bit.ly/4w6HJTP

·       Gov’t agencies, partners aim to advance IP awareness https://bit.ly/3S6kPOm

·       DOF pushes for higher excise tax to offset losses from tax relief https://bit.ly/453qMyw

·       Philstocks estimates 3.4% growth for PH economy in Q2 https://bit.ly/4g8iZ8K

·       Bolder reforms to help PH achieve most inclusive growth -World Bank https://bit.ly/4fCXJbi

·       Visa, GCash to launch card-funded QR payments https://bit.ly/4pWHrgX

·       TNVS riders, drivers may claim benefits from SSS-linked program https://bit.ly/4fBMUpJ

·       Philippines manufacturing PMI expands for a third straight month in July https://bit.ly/4g7Tzbs

·       Q2 growth likely slowed to 2.8% — poll https://bit.ly/4fJ1o60

·       BSP to crack down on online lenders’ unfair debt collection practices https://bit.ly/4wyq3kT

·       LANDBANK LGU loans hit P33.4B https://bit.ly/4g96Ct5

·       IPOPHL seeking to raise IP rights awareness among students https://bit.ly/4pVXTxO

·       BCDA ready for Senate Pax Silica inquiry https://bit.ly/4yU4UDr

·       SC asked to reconsider vessel monitoring ruling https://bit.ly/4cgPlf8

·       Farmers seek 30% safeguard duty on rice imports https://bit.ly/4w4PXf8

Malaysia

·       Maybank to buy Ageas stake in Etiqa for $1.5 billion, becoming full owner https://bit.ly/4wvttVA

·       AI and chips are turning Malaysia into Asia’s growth standout https://bit.ly/3SdxJtU

·       Nestcon bags RM74.5mil affordable housing contract in Kwasa Damansara https://bit.ly/4xj59WP

·       Press Metal to buy controlling 58.8% stake in PMB Technology for RM465mil https://bit.ly/4hd8nqd

·       Aldrich unit receives approval to operate online moneylending business https://bit.ly/4w5G4xM

·       LYC faces trading suspension over delay in filing annual report https://bit.ly/4xmvfIM

·       Malaysia's economic growth may exceed 5% in 2026 https://bit.ly/3TxVDRj

·       Moody's affirms Hong Leong Bank's A3 ratings, maintains stable outlook https://bit.ly/4g6qcGt

·       Perodua slashes Axia prices by up to RM4,700 https://bit.ly/4xmmsGP

·       Detailed study needed to assess anti-competitive practices on e-commerce platforms https://bit.ly/4xmmsGP

·       Sime Darby Property NEV's green finance framework earns MARC 'Gold' assessment https://bit.ly/454mlDC

·       Nestlé Malaysia cuts emissions 31%, eyes 50% cut by 2030 https://bit.ly/45CWGC9

·       SunCon unit secures RM1.02bil fit-out job for Johor data centre https://bit.ly/45DJGw4

Indonesia

·       Indonesia, Thailand Target $20 Billion in Bilateral Trade by 2030 https://bit.ly/4ck92To

·       Indonesia's Sportswear Market Projected to Hit $3.3 Billion by 2030 https://bit.ly/3TAkxzH

·       Foreign Visitor Spending Rises 7.2% Despite Shorter Indonesia Trips https://bit.ly/4wD36Np

Thailand

·       PM orders action on forced labour and excess capacity over 12.5% US tariff https://bit.ly/4gbsd48

·       Thailand Retains Rank as World’s Second-Largest Pet Food Exporter https://bit.ly/4pUeL89

·       GROREIT prepares Royal Orchid sale after ROH buy-back lapse https://bit.ly/4fMAD0y

Cambodia

·       Cambodia harnesses ‘demographic window’ for high-income by 2050 https://bit.ly/4wao6KC

·       MAFF and MoT launch agri-tourism push https://bit.ly/3RQCSIi

·       CDC tracks auto assembly investment progress https://bit.ly/4bu5u0z

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       ASEAN countries should share data to propel regional economic growth: Chan Chun Sing https://bit.ly/4hM0OqI