Singapore
· Drafting S’pore laws demands political judgment, not just legal expertise: SM Lee https://bit.ly/4i5QeLj
· Dinesh Vasu Dash on Singapore’s dependence on migrant workers https://bit.ly/3S8DpW1
· Costs of Pioneer Generation schemes exceed fund balance by $785m, Govt to top up where needed: Report https://bit.ly/45mV1Ra
· Safe riding programme launched to help delivery workers navigate road risks https://bit.ly/45mFyRe
· One-North rezoning to double space for start-ups, including new AI park https://bit.ly/4grd3b3
· Man charged with being drunken nuisance at Changi Airport, bulldozing past airport staff https://bit.ly/45peh0j
· More than spice: Why Singapore’s ginger collection matters https://bit.ly/4wVeDrA
· Crypto boss eyes second act for Malaysia’s Forest City after closure of Network School https://bit.ly/3RM7FpP
· Two-thirds of Sentosa Cove properties resold at a loss, with average loss topping $1m since 2023 https://bit.ly/4g2NWtP
· SGX exploring single-stock ETFs, tie-ups for growth https://bit.ly/4g2J4Vx
· Shopee owner Sea raises forecast after sales beat estimates; shares jump https://bit.ly/4xHwB0V
· SPH Media Career Expo returns on Aug 22 and 23 with jobs, career coaching and tips on adapting to AI https://bit.ly/4x0yPZe
· Facilities management sector maps its future and recognises its best https://bit.ly/4wpJjAf
· Punching above their weight: Boutique gyms find their niche in the face of competition, rising costs https://bit.ly/4fUCaTJ
· Singapore life insurers post 21.4% growth in H1 premiums as disbursements rise https://bit.ly/3S5VG6j
Vietnam
· Over 60% of long-stalled projects have obstacles resolved https://bit.ly/4fT6Qoj
· Vietnam-China semiconductor cooperation gains momentum https://bit.ly/4gs57GD
· Japan’s Sumitomo Corp. explores industrial park development opportunities in Can Tho https://bit.ly/45mIAVC
· High-quality FDI raises new requirements for industrial infrastructure https://bit.ly/45SSYV8
· Vietnam, Australia seek to expand trade, investment and supply chain cooperation https://bit.ly/4wV3Opv
· Vietnam auto market posts second straight month of sales growth https://bit.ly/4gs1EYz
· Vietnam Railways Corporation becomes Vietnam National Railway Group https://bit.ly/4wuzOjj
· Vietnam Airlines Group to operate over 3,600 flights for National Day https://bit.ly/4wpLvHZ
· Vietnam, New Zealand seek new impetus for trade ties https://bit.ly/4gsYB2o
· Tan Son Nhat temporarily restricts flights after UAV sighting https://bit.ly/4fSGq62
· Vietjet voted “Favourite Low-Cost Carrier” and “Best Cabin Crew Uniform” by travelers worldwide https://bit.ly/4xHyPNP
· Policy reform crucial to facilitating Vietnam’s energy development https://bit.ly/3TNvyOl
· VinFast car sales in Vietnam rise 21% in July https://bit.ly/4x0Bl1C
· Banks take action to cut lending rates for SMEs as Vietnam seeks faster growth https://bit.ly/4xGzGhQ
· Vietnam sets new State ownership thresholds, accelerates SOE restructuring https://bit.ly/45nN1zq
· Ho Chi Minh City to integrate IoT into smart transport infrastructure https://bit.ly/4i44u7h
Philippines
· Labor groups ask Supreme Court to void orders blocking NCR wage hike https://bit.ly/4g4GZIO
· Senate urged to assess Pax Silica impact https://bit.ly/4zcFUY7
· ACEN Q2: Waiting for the build-out to payoff https://bit.ly/4zeKh4U
· Government debt may surpass P21 trillion https://bit.ly/4hqBiav
· Barriers to own-use solar installations removed https://bit.ly/45pz6sv
· ALI infusing P20 billion mall, hotel assets to AREIT https://bit.ly/4wtpTL1
· Higher costs drag Converge Q2 earnings https://bit.ly/3SpUBXg
· Jollibee Foods Corp. adjust 2026 guidance, H1 profit drops https://bit.ly/4g5KHSB
· ‘Philippines growth recovery hinges on spending rebound’ https://bit.ly/3RICCLy
· ACEN earnings surge 411% in H1 https://bit.ly/4qd4R1n
· Vivant eyes recovery despite 19% first-half profit dip https://bit.ly/4xztNCG
· SMIC eyes renewable energy biz as next ‘bright spot’ https://bit.ly/4qdZVcR
· Korean Air, Asiana merger OKd; integration eyed in December https://bit.ly/4gsi4QH
· BIR surpasses 7-month tax collection goal https://bit.ly/4wY6Qtl
· Wholesale construction prices in NCR up in July https://bit.ly/4zbUaQO
Malaysia
· PTT Synergy to construct warehouses for Bank Rakyat cooperative https://bit.ly/4wq2vOj
· Southern Score Builder's unit bags RM105mil Puncak Alam data centre contract https://bit.ly/4gd5zYd
· Vstecs 2Q net profit jumps 50% to RM30.31mil on strong growth across all business segments https://bit.ly/4wZhIqO
· Binasat's unit to receive RM32.19mil refund after Empire City SPA termination https://bit.ly/45nKsxk
· DPS Resources to partner BBSB on developing 89MW data centre capacity https://bit.ly/4zfCeVC
· Retail segment drives Sunway REIT's 2Q net profit higher to RM106.51mil https://bit.ly/4g6XeFj
· MSC records earnings jump to RM34.02mil in 2Q https://bit.ly/4wn74sy
· MIDA, Invest Hong Kong renew partnership, promoting two-way investment between Malaysia and Hong Kong https://bit.ly/4xG6LKM
· ACE Market-bound Pioneer Heat aims to raise RM21.68mil from IPO https://bit.ly/4wUu0QZ
· Teleport, Avalon Airport partner to establish Victoria operations hub https://bit.ly/4zfCrYU
· AHAM Capital reports 99% ESG rating coverage, stronger climate disclosures in 2025 https://bit.ly/4wmy37G
Indonesia
· Retailers decry ‘unfair’ tax advantage for e-commerce https://bit.ly/4wlaVX9
· Indonesia Mulls Involving Cooperatives in Carbon Trade https://bit.ly/3Scl1LU
· Indonesia launches first gold ETF to expand bullion market https://bit.ly/3SthNE4
Thailand
· AI Demand Boosts Thai Digital Sentiment Despite Soaring Energy Costs https://bit.ly/4wQ1jEW
· Thailand Clears Backlog of 275 Illegal Phuket Hotel Licences https://bit.ly/45XbImp
· Bank of Thailand Launches First Major Restructuring in 27 Years https://bit.ly/4zjH1FG
Cambodia
· Cambodia-Thailand trade inches back to life despite border shutdown https://bit.ly/4i3heer
· Cambodia’s electronics exports jump 34 percent https://bit.ly/4fTXGb4
· JICA funds phase II Sihanoukville Port expansion https://bit.ly/45kFdOS
