Singapore

·       Prudential warns against scammers impersonating staff, financial representatives https://bit.ly/4q9BYTT

·       4 years’ jail for ex-sales manager who cheated 2 firms, causing over $726k in losses https://bit.ly/45mMGwR

·       Ride vouchers, after-dark discounts up for grabs to draw tourists to Singapore’s precincts https://bit.ly/4zaqWC1

·       NUS makes AI courses compulsory, gives all students and staff free ChatGPT Edu access https://bit.ly/4i7AqHU

·       Unmasked: Bosses behind Chen Zhi’s global scam syndicate hired S’poreans as personal assistants https://bit.ly/4wlGjF4

·       Singapore-based data firm DayOne ‘confidentially files’ for $6.4b IPO in US https://bit.ly/4xTAdNx

·       OCBC opens up platinum, palladium trading on its app to retail investors https://bit.ly/4q9IkCN

·       Singapore upgrades 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% on stronger AI boom https://bit.ly/4cxYhNk

·       Anthropic, GIC and Macquarie form venture to build AI data centres https://bit.ly/4xwItCL

·       From hard hats to high-tech: Construction work is no longer labouring under the sun, says Wee Hur CEO https://bit.ly/4gcYWoO

·       Frasers Property to put hospitality portfolio revamp to shareholder vote on Aug 28 https://bit.ly/3SpmkaA

·       Non-stop flights to emerging markets would boost Singapore economy: MTI report https://bit.ly/4xxMgQ8

·       Singapore-listed Qian Hu sets up Timor-Leste subsidiary to tap aquaculture potential https://bit.ly/4wUj2LC

·       Keppel unit’s telco subsea cable network receives facilities-based operator licence from IMDA https://bit.ly/3TR7UQW

·       Revenue, employment improve with business AI use: MTI report https://bit.ly/4ht9Wk8

·       From shopping belt to business address – Orchard Road’s corporate appeal is growing https://bit.ly/3Ua871D

·       Singapore Land posts 90% higher H1 net profit of S$211.7 million https://bit.ly/4g6gEdy

·       Sea Q2 earnings up 10.6% at US$458.1 million as Shopee hits new highs https://bit.ly/4g6gLWw

·       Singapore-based biotech K2 Therapeutics secures US$50 million seed round; appoints Huang Ying as CEO https://bit.ly/4gtt5jR

·       Lim Tean deported to S’pore after arrest in Johor over failing to surrender for jail term https://bit.ly/4gadGEV

·       Google rolls out new AI-powered Ask Maps feature in Singapore https://bit.ly/4gadGEV

·       Man to be charged after allegedly pushing airline staff, delaying Changi flight https://bit.ly/4g0aN9l

·       He was an engineering manager with a master’s degree. Then meth took over https://bit.ly/3TFEWnb

·       Behind the double lives of well-educated professionals in S’pore battling drug addiction https://bit.ly/3TFFmKh

·       245 students referred to HSA for vaping by schools, tertiary institutions from April 1 to June 30 https://bit.ly/4whghTv

·       Man on the run for 24 years arrested after failing immigration clearance at Changi Airport https://bit.ly/4wVfpVN

·       Yangzijiang Maritime posts 29% drop in H1 net profit to US$44.9 million https://bit.ly/3S8GWDI

·       Soilbuild’s Lim Chap Huat sues Brookfield, claims it reneged on joint venture: WSJ https://bit.ly/4qed6dN

Vietnam

·       Vietnam, Australia strengthen all-round financial cooperation https://bit.ly/4bKCthk

·       Honda Vietnam reports lower motorcycle, car sales in July https://bit.ly/4xy0WPe

·       Vietnam, Uganda promote cooperation in sustainable coffee development https://bit.ly/4htmKXK

·       Ca Mau launches 96 million USD wind power project https://bit.ly/4bDf5Cs

·       Vietnam Airlines marks 35,000th flight to Australia https://bit.ly/3UqlPxs

·       2026 Banking Sector Digital Transformation to open in Hanoi https://bit.ly/4xrbfom

·       Expert gives advice to Vietnam’s semiconductor sector from Malaysia’s experience https://bit.ly/4qdoO8D

·       Digital transformation key to unlocking SME growth in Vietnam https://bit.ly/4xqkYuU

·       Action plan issued to address EC recommendations on combating IUU fishing https://bit.ly/4xy1gxq

·       Vietnam’s pepper exports grow strongly, spice industry eyes higher value https://bit.ly/4xAluXu

·       Vietnamese consumers develop taste for Australian, New Zealand fruit https://bit.ly/4gp1rW1

·       Vietnam’s textile, garment exports top 27 bln USD in seven months https://bit.ly/45FbS1T

Philippines

·       DOE seeks ‘tougher’ stance in energy governance to protect consumers https://bit.ly/4fTDlCI

·       CDO opens MinBizCon, launches Investment Action Center https://bit.ly/4z89sWZ

·       Converge ICT chief favors planned AI hub in New Clark City https://bit.ly/3S6t8cV

·       DA backs investment in PH enoki mushroom facility in Cavite https://bit.ly/3SrwkA4

·       DTI chief affirms gov't support for MSME AI push, global trade https://bit.ly/4zaV14d

·       Mitsubishi eyes PH’s modern EV battery manufacturing plant under EVIS https://bit.ly/4x09jn6

·       House panel OKs P350,000 tax-free income threshold https://bit.ly/3Ucc1qR

·       SM Prime Q2: Malls stay resilient, but residential trends remain weak https://bit.ly/3TUfuKy

·       Jollibee opens 1st Compose Coffee store in Philippines https://bit.ly/4xwjG1z

·       Pension hike drags down SSS earnings in H1 https://bit.ly/4xui1JP

·       Globe Q2: Core telco strength tempered by Mynt softness https://bit.ly/3S6smN3

·       Manila Water Q2: Wawa financing costs weigh on earnings; operations remain resilient https://bit.ly/4g6169x

·       FDI inflows plunge to 11-year low in May https://bit.ly/4x2s6hp

·       Jollibee cuts store, spending targets as cost pressures linger https://bit.ly/4xwyahQ

Malaysia

·       Tengku Zafrul calls for stronger Asean cooperation to bolster energy security https://bit.ly/4xTZRlh

·       Tex Cycle eyes further growth as it expands environmental solutions business https://bit.ly/4fSDuXb

·       West River secures RM22.56mil data centre electrical works contract https://bit.ly/3S6Fd1U

·       NEEAP 2.0 targets RM85.24bil utility savings, 11.6% cut in energy demand by 2035 https://bit.ly/4qdrUcL

·       Inokom launches RM300mil Paint Shop 3 in Kulim https://bit.ly/4z3aUK2

·       Cypark gets nod for Phase 2 WTE plant https://bit.ly/4c2OCOX

·       MR DIY 2Q26 net profit falls to RM134.4mil https://bit.ly/4bIVosU

·       Sports Toto disposes of stakes in 7-Eleven, Berjaya Assets for RM16.61mil https://bit.ly/3TPP5xy

·       Maybank completes RM4.8bil Tier 2 sukuk issuance https://bit.ly/4go3TMy

·       NEXG subsidiary inks MoC's for business expansion https://bit.ly/4q8pdZX

·       Explore the possibilities at Sunway University’s Open Day https://bit.ly/4g3YicR

·       42 companies secure 2026 FiT projects, to catalyse RM4.3bil investments https://bit.ly/4cx56yI

·       Fast-food sector sizzling as more firms enter market https://bit.ly/4quzi3D

·       Manufacturing sales hit RM177bil in June, up 9.8% y-o-y – DOSM https://bit.ly/3U7wr4g

·       HE Group unit accepts LOI for data centre works in Johor https://bit.ly/4qaJ9Lr

·       Sime Darby Property acquires Kulai land for RM418.5mil https://bit.ly/3S3JSS3

·       Malaysia-Hong Kong dual IPO listing framework to take effect next month - Anthony Loke https://bit.ly/3UqtGLu

Indonesia

·       Indonesia's Tax Revenue Estimated to Rise 23% Through July https://bit.ly/4wSS1YN

·       MSCI Review: Indonesian Blue Chips Seen Avoiding Weight Cuts, BRPT to Stay https://bit.ly/4qgCY92

·       Garuda Boosts Fleet While Citilink Shrinks Ahead of Pelita Air Integration https://bit.ly/3TQVicD

Thailand

·       Ekniti Mandates Excise Tax Overhaul to Counter Import Advantages Under FTAs https://bit.ly/4gp4tJY

·       Minor Food to acquire Bonchon outside Americas for THB1.66bn https://bit.ly/4zdJn8S

·       Thai SME Federation seeks THB10bn to develop tourism in 50 provinces https://bit.ly/4qcqw9Z

Cambodia

·       Cambodia launches 5-year strategy to supercharge startups https://bit.ly/4cu95Mr

·       15 int’l firms line up to bid for Battambang’s 21-road expansion https://bit.ly/4hu3FEM

·       Water security crucial to fuel Cambodia’s economic growth https://bit.ly/45UIaG1