2026-08-25

Singapore

·       Woman who was part of Cambodian scam group targeting S’poreans gets 25 months’ jail https://bit.ly/4cXtKJ0

·       Malacca, S’pore straits show what can be achieved if nations work closely for common good: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/45OXJz5

·       UOB’s award against Lippo Marina Collection increased from $17.7m to $76.1m on appeal https://bit.ly/4qwMyV8

·       Singapore, Ecuador ink deal to cooperate in human development https://bit.ly/4hRbWTw

·       New platform to create AI agents available to all public healthcare professionals https://bit.ly/3U4kixf

·       S’poreans reasons to be confident in the future despite external uncertainty: Analysts: NDR 2026 https://bit.ly/4zBIxTB

·       Higher BTO, resale flat demand expected after income ceiling raised, but supply can keep up: Analysts https://bit.ly/46okfyR

·       Singapore’s core inflation rises to 2% in July as electricity prices surge https://bit.ly/4y4qeoB

·       DBS rolls out career advisory service to help employees navigate AI-driven change https://bit.ly/4iqwemL

·       Partners Group exits Gong Cha investment after Bain Capital buyout of bubble tea brand https://bit.ly/4y4qeoB

·       SGX seeks to shake off ‘boring’ image, draw more young investors as trading hits 12-year high https://bit.ly/4xdKGDn

Vietnam

·       Bac Ninh seeks to attract Chinese investors to high-tech industries https://bit.ly/3Sx0PVp

·       Vietnam Airlines launches direct flights to Sri Lanka https://bit.ly/45MuPQ3

·       Vietnam–China economic corridor shifts to integrated cooperation https://bit.ly/45Kxs54

·       Investment for Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway project raised to 11.05 billion USD https://bit.ly/4giE40E

·       Resolution removes hurdles for APEC 2027 projects in Phu Quoc https://bit.ly/4gw5rmL

·       Seaport profits surge as trade growth supports positive second-half outlook https://bit.ly/4zBVAUU

·       Consumer trust key to sustainable e-commerce growth https://bit.ly/4qzlhRT

·       Vietnam fine-tuning Extended Producer Responsibility policy to promote circular economy https://bit.ly/4guO4Cy

·       Vietnamese firms urged to join global value chains https://bit.ly/4gssMFD

·       Vietnam's economy expected to grow 11% in 2027 https://bit.ly/3SbSzKp

Philippines

·       Philippines needs broader growth base to withstand shocks, say economists https://bit.ly/4qzdBiw

·       Widening BoP deficit, dwindling reserves raise red flags for Philippines’ external position https://bit.ly/4qA4Gxl

·       Raslag eyes 2028 start for biggest solar project https://bit.ly/4gvYT7A

·       Indonesia’s TransNusa seeks PHL flight permit https://bit.ly/45GeSLl

·       Goldilocks eyes up to 100 new stores this year https://bit.ly/4wHbf2R

·       First Gen falls after parent rejects KKR offer https://bit.ly/4xhUfkC

·       CLI nears 50,000 homes as regional projects earn top honors https://bit.ly/4xi1okT

·       Project NOAH gets P1-B boost https://bit.ly/4xPJLZy

·       Green lane-eligible investments nearing P400B https://bit.ly/4gpjkTv

·       Early-warning monitoring system to guard against vegetable oversupply https://bit.ly/4xkpNXf

·       US biz delegation encouraged by direction of PHL economic reform https://bit.ly/4zy647M

·       InstaPay, PESONet transfers hit P19.16 trillion amid fee waivers https://bit.ly/45Pbs95

·       Investment-linked insurance leads H1 2026 premium growth https://bit.ly/4gOSghV

Malaysia

·       WCE Holdings sees potential benefits from proposed Southern Link extension https://bit.ly/4zBTC6Y

·       Sunzen shareholders approve changes to Ecolite, Yanming acquisition terms https://bit.ly/4qC95Ab

·       Zetrix AI eyes organic growth through blockchain, AI initiatives https://bit.ly/4qvVjid

·       Sorento Capital to transfer to Main Market on Aug 28 https://bit.ly/4wMgb6m

·       Geohan wins RM37mil high-rise job from Chin Hin Property https://bit.ly/4zz2475

·       SunCon 2Q net profit rises 24%, order book hits record RM10.5bil https://bit.ly/4qzftry

·       Prolintas Infra BT 2Q net profit rises 13%, declares 3.18 sen distribution https://bit.ly/3SwZP3B

·       KLK hit by RM1.6bil impairment, swings into 3Q26 loss https://bit.ly/45PbSMG

·       Guan Chong 2Q net profit surges fivefold to RM253mil https://bit.ly/4wGXeC5

·       Sime Darby Property 2Q net profit more than doubles, raises dividend payout to 40%-60% https://bit.ly/4hRugfa

·       Lysaght unit secures RM19mil high-mast supply contract https://bit.ly/45H6XgT

·       MSM returns to the black with RM23.4mil 2Q net profit https://bit.ly/46pOLIF

·       Khazanah deploys RM15bil under GEAR-uP initiative https://bit.ly/4zAVywK

·       NWE Resources signs underwriting agreement with KAF IB for ACE Market IPO https://bit.ly/4gp9OzJ

·       Matrix Concepts registers RM416.7mil in new property sales in 1Q https://bit.ly/4c79nc8

·       PETRONAS Dagangan's 2Q net profit rises to RM387.21mil on better margins, declares 25c div/share https://bit.ly/4wQ7vMd

·       New project launches boost E&O's performance in 1Q https://bit.ly/4c3K6zB

·       T7 Global records stronger 1H contributions from energy, industrial solutions  segments https://bit.ly/4cb5Bi2

Indonesia

·       Danantara Sumberdaya Handles Nearly $70 Billion in Commodity Exports https://bit.ly/4gq2Jin

·       EU Sees Solar, Recycling Potential Under Indonesia CEPA https://bit.ly/4y1daAh

·       Regulatory Uncertainty Remains Key Hurdle to Investment in Indonesia, EU Ambassador Says https://bit.ly/4xUki1e

Thailand

·       Blue Bottle enters Thai market with two Bangkok cafés https://bit.ly/3S7WojN

·       Finance Ministry weighs gold tax to trace grey capital flows https://bit.ly/4gsVR41

·       Commerce heads to US Aug 27-Sept 1 to conclude ART talks https://bit.ly/4xiWXX1

Cambodia

·       Cambodia’s mid-year industrial output hits record $9.8B https://bit.ly/3SSV5W7

·       CSX market capitalisation rises to $3.1B as index rebounds https://bit.ly/4cGWwxv

·       FSA, ACLEDA sign fintech cooperation MoU https://bit.ly/4xuui1e

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       South-east Asia’s budget airlines eye recovery but fuel scars linger https://bit.ly/4geWlf8