2026-08-21

Singapore

·       MOM tapping migrant worker network for alerts on issues like salary claims: Dinesh https://bit.ly/4xIwiCM

·       Director of firms in case involving 400 unpaid workers declared bankrupt https://bit.ly/4ct9pew

·       Tuas Power to build hydrogen-ready power plant by 2031 https://bit.ly/4ckk1fV

·       ComfortDelGro pumps $10m into BYD electric, hybrid vehicles for private-hire fleet https://bit.ly/3Ucn6Iw

·       Korea Artiz Studio premises taken back by hotel after bridal shop stops operations over unpaid wages https://bit.ly/4goGFEQ

·       Yishun jewellery store employee who swopped gold pieces with Taobao copies gets over 2 years’ jail https://bit.ly/4xV8YCb

·       Scoot expands China network with new flights to south-western city of Guiyang https://bit.ly/4i3kCpZ

·       Law Society to release investigation report after redaction process https://bit.ly/4xSuFTf

·       Singapore, India agree to deepen cooperation in telecommunications, food safety https://bit.ly/4qAFtDe

·       2,000 tech roles curated for fresh grads, workers looking to upskill https://bit.ly/4gsgygr

·       Nearly $2.2 million lost to impersonation scams on iMessage in less than 2 months https://bit.ly/4wP9LDO

·       Starbucks’ new Mofusand collaboration collection to be released on Aug 25 https://bit.ly/4zrXbwz

·       SG Arrival Card to get refreshed interface with 19 language options, passport scan autofill https://bit.ly/4hPKndf

·       Future-proof your career in the age of AI: Leadership expert shares ‘human’ strategies to stand out https://bit.ly/4xaRJN9

·       New moves tackling social media ads long overdue; will stem scam scourge: Experts https://bit.ly/46bgehb

·       Japan Home licenses Singapore retail stores to Valu$ owner Radha Exports https://bit.ly/4zrXxDp

·       Singapore reforms timely as competition for fund managers with Hong Kong heats up: Analysts https://bit.ly/3UJqLh3

Vietnam

·       Vietnam, Guinea seek to boost investment cooperation https://bit.ly/4hLpqjt

·       Ho Chi Minh City, Korean state developer cooperate on smart urban development https://bit.ly/4wBoVMs

·       Can Tho, World Bank join hand to boost public investment https://bit.ly/4hKs3Cc

·       Hung Yen courts European investors for capital, market access https://bit.ly/4hFQAIz

·       Vietnam, Singapore eye deeper cooperation in AI, semiconductors, high technology https://bit.ly/3S1GZS5

·       Chip boom pushes Vietnam closer to “high-income” status: Nikkei Asia https://bit.ly/4zuRGNJ

·       State to become first customer for technology products https://bit.ly/4xltcVF

·       New tax rules shift business strategy https://bit.ly/3TYneLM

·       Việt Nam to build national database on construction material supply https://bit.ly/4xlthbV

·       Customers seek greater value, not necessarily more cards: VIB https://bit.ly/4zrYAmP

Philippines

·       Foreign chambers push for tax certainty in Philippines https://bit.ly/4wFO48X

·       ‘Pinoys grow more open to credit’ https://bit.ly/4xRFVPM

·       BOP swings to $1.47 billion gap in July https://bit.ly/4xeN3pw

·       Philippines eyes direct flights to Iceland https://bit.ly/3U8EkGP

·       Dominion Holdings gearing up to become biggest mining firm https://bit.ly/4zrZD6f

·       Phl should focus on semiconductor manufacturing https://bit.ly/4gicWgL

·       Mobile data costs down drastically to P7/GB https://bit.ly/4ctcRWw

·       Billease secures P1 billion credit line from PNB https://bit.ly/4hEYdPr

·       LWUA, JICA deepen partnership for water development https://bit.ly/3S4Mnnr

·       SM Warehouses scales up logistics footprint https://bit.ly/4xWwHlw

·       RLC sees higher share of investment portfolio https://bit.ly/45I1QwO

·       BIR slaps P2.23 billion tax evasion case vs POGO firm https://bit.ly/4g6K24y

·       Returning shows seen to lift ABS-CBN revenue https://bit.ly/4gIuhRu

·       Razon bets P2.1 billion to upgrade Negros power network https://bit.ly/4xa53RH

·       PDIC to sell 70 properties via e-bidding Sept. 23-24 https://bit.ly/45Fkcyx

·       DOE eyes more solar installations amid streamlined processes https://bit.ly/4zuOBgq

Malaysia

·       Govt mulls takeover of NexG’s MyKad, passport supplier unit https://bit.ly/4ycaGiL

·       DKSH records higher net profit of RM32.27mil in 2Q26 https://bit.ly/46bHLPx

·       Sports Toto subscribes for RM17mil in Berjaya Yokohama sukuk https://bit.ly/4glwe4R

·       7-Eleven Malaysia cautiously optimistic on 2H26 outlook https://bit.ly/3SKE68n

·       Genting revenue grows to RM7.75bil in 2Q26 https://bit.ly/4zvw4k6

·       Genting sees uncertain global outlook amid geopolitical, macro risks https://bit.ly/4gLk8m7

·       Kelington posts higher 2Q26 earnings https://bit.ly/4zr9cSS

·       George Kent off to positive start to FY27 https://bit.ly/4xQ49dd

·       Bursa Malaysia publicly reprimands Hua Yang https://bit.ly/4bWDMd9

·       ACE Market-bound SLGC inks underwriting agreement with M & A Securities https://bit.ly/4qutA1p

·       DNeX proposes US$35mil sale of FPSO Excalibur to MISC https://bit.ly/4c3B6KR

·       Telekom Malaysia posts lower net profit of RM365.5mil in 2Q https://bit.ly/4wEyJ8E

·       Dialog’s FY26 net profit nearly doubles to RM593.5mil https://bit.ly/45DFqgk

·       FBM KLCI to broaden to 50 constituent stocks https://bit.ly/4zuPJRi

·       YTL Corp posts stronger 4Q performance, raises FY26 dividend https://bit.ly/4xbRaTn

·       Perak Transit targets 10%-15% cost savings through digitalisation, AI https://bit.ly/4ikWf75

·       Malaysia affected by Strait of Hormuz issue, but not as severely as countries without oil & gas, says Johari https://bit.ly/4qrPWkj

Indonesia

·       'We Don't Export Plastic to US': Indonesia on ‘False’ Transshipment Scam Claims https://bit.ly/4x6FTn3

·       Indonesia Cuts Planned Electric Motorcycle Subsidy to Rp 3 Million per Unit https://bit.ly/4gJyoN6

·       Indonesians Keep $252 Billion in Gold ‘Under the Pillow’: Airlangga https://bit.ly/4zvwIhy

Thailand

·       Thailand pushes tougher safeguards after drop in online scams https://bit.ly/4gb8Fx4

·       KResearch keeps Thailand’s 2026 growth forecast at 2% as US trade risks rise https://bit.ly/4wBDaRt

·       Anutin courts investment from Skyline and T&G Global https://bit.ly/46jnjw9

·       Thailand plans rules for ride-hailing and delivery apps https://bit.ly/46hRALO

Cambodia

·       New Green Finance Working Group set up to boost sustainable growth https://bit.ly/4wDCHOG

·       MISTI empowers MSMEs to embrace digital shift https://bit.ly/3SiUddc

·       Cambodia, ADB partner for EV and tech-farming skills https://bit.ly/4xTdGQM