2026-08-26

Singapore

·       Start-up cracks clogging challenge in coffee vending machines to serve kopi 24/7

·       NTU-built electric aircraft completes first phase of flight tests in Germany https://bit.ly/3Ud1N9S

·       DBS brings PayLah! campaign back with up to $3 cashback on 17 Saturdays https://bit.ly/4y29Chb

·       Singapore will bid to host international tribunal for investor-state disputes: Edwin Tong https://bit.ly/4gjbxI7

·       S’pore and Vietnam agree to deepen leadership exchanges, expand tech cooperation https://bit.ly/4xjPRS7

·       Government will do studies on rich marine biodiversity before western island reclamation https://bit.ly/4xjPR4z

·       More than 28kg of cocaine seized from foreign-registered commercial vessel in Singapore waters https://bit.ly/3URVpoA

·       Guangzhou Knowledge City to work with SUSS and SIT on healthcare and AI https://bit.ly/4xnHfKq

·       From cross-training to digitalising: SMEs share their game plan for expanded childcare leave https://bit.ly/4zBsBAN

·       Forbes Asia names 15 Singapore firms on list of 100 small companies to watch in 2026 https://bit.ly/4gfuCuS

·       Who are the Singapore-based entities named in new US sanctions targeting Iran? https://bit.ly/4cbOKvv

·       Singapore-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue to be ‘enduring platform’ for next-gen leaders to connect: Chan Chun Sing https://bit.ly/4gr2hAr

·       Beyond the utility bill, into the boardroom: The business case for investing in water resilience https://bit.ly/4qJAGiU

·       Singapore’s new Western island offers real opportunity to create ‘next-generation energy hub’: analysts https://bit.ly/4qC5Vwd

·       Family offices cheer MAS’ new precious metals rules, but do not expect a gold rush https://bit.ly/4zGS0cs

·       Nasdaq-listed Ohmyhome shareholders approve 50-to-1 share consolidation as troubled firm faces delisting https://bit.ly/4hUgAjt

·       UOB v Lippo Marina Collection: Court quadruples damages awarded to bank to S$76.1 million https://bit.ly/4xnJ3TI

·       Cheering DBS’ stellar performance and Temasek’s dominance in economy, stock market https://bit.ly/4zASFvN

Vietnam

·       Chinese firms praise Vietnam’s investment environment https://bit.ly/4zByMVj

·       Việt Nam, Australia seek new space for economic co-operation https://bit.ly/3Uj4GWD

·       Japanese firms eye infrastructure, disaster resilience and workforce in northern Việt Nam https://bit.ly/4xjTQy3

·       Crypto assets added to anti-money laundering law https://bit.ly/3UTNIOH

·       Hà Nội SMEs eye growth opportunities in infrastructure, digital and green economy https://bit.ly/4y1D2vS

·       Draft law targets greener construction materials, stable supply https://bit.ly/4xj7gua

·       Việt Nam, Czech Republic enhance cooperation in urban planning, investment https://bit.ly/4girT3L

·       New development model expected to unlock resources for Hanoi businesses https://bit.ly/3SdWNRM

·       SMEs must become solid foundation, steady pipeline for larger enterprises: PM https://bit.ly/4hNzicy

·       FDI businesses look for deeper administrative reforms https://bit.ly/4qH7WHC

·       Vietnam witnesses surge in Singapore investment inflows https://bit.ly/4gQqKk3

·       Vu Lan market sees strong demand for vegetarian offerings, online services https://bit.ly/4zBz9PH

·       Mariculture – new growth driver for Vietnam’s ocean economy https://bit.ly/4y4PsmQ

·       Online campaign for Techcombank Hà Nội International Marathon hits VNĐ5 billion fundraising milestone https://bit.ly/46kK8zA

Philippines

·       Tight-budget consumers drive Philippine companies to shift gears https://bit.ly/3S8T483

·       Marcos eyes factory upgrades to support EV production https://bit.ly/46i4oC2

·       Bank error, bank loss: Supreme Court rules banks can't reclaim funds due to own negligence https://bit.ly/4cbkoJw

·       Moody’s affirms Philippines’ investment grade credit rating https://bit.ly/4qHaeXe

·       SEC eyes raising stockbrokers’ P100-million capital requirement https://bit.ly/4guL49w

·       Emperador re-enters FTSE index, settles ELS shares for P1.4 billion https://bit.ly/46l5Kfd

·       PREIT sees revenue staying at 51% of year-ago level as SIPCOR seeks CA relief https://bit.ly/45N3SMg

·       Roxas and Company secures P1.93-B Chinabank loan for refinancing https://bit.ly/4wSmbuz

·       3.7-M housing backlog not expected to clear by 2028 https://bit.ly/4qz03E1

·       Offshore wind developers face possible rationing of port access https://bit.ly/4y6odIB

·       PEZA investment approvals surge 334% in Aug. https://bit.ly/4itqicI

·       Port cargo volume rises 4.39% in Q2 https://bit.ly/4iywXlU

·       PHL life insurance industry books higher premium income as of June https://bit.ly/4gxUIZ1

·       PAGCOR to launch app to protect online gaming players https://bit.ly/4hTuWkc

·       EO 122 to advance PH critical minerals industry – PNIA https://bit.ly/45RdKEH

·       DOE eyes P7-B plan to address electricity losses https://bit.ly/4hYMhs5

Malaysia

·       Khee San chairman steps down after six bank accounts frozen Dayang earnings https://bit.ly/45RsDqz

·       poised to rebound in FY27 after weak FY26 https://bit.ly/4xYKtUm

·       Tighter Iran curbs could raise risks for Malaysian firms https://bit.ly/4gwHmMv

·       WCE eyes break-even by 2030, profitability in 2032 https://bit.ly/4qG7N7g

·       SD Property holds RM4bil sales target, new launches to support momentum https://bit.ly/4qxMRPu

·       Cahya Mata Sarawak swings back to black in Q2 https://bit.ly/45IyfU3

·       Malaysian firms Bateriku, Respond.io named to Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch https://bit.ly/3Uh02Ze

·       Monsoon may ease ‘super El Niño’ potential impact on palm oil output https://bit.ly/4qE7QAm

·       Exporting Malaysian expertise, one tunnel at a time https://bit.ly/4cK482j

·       Kuantan Port eyes liquid cargo diversification, to handle 30 mln tonnes of liquefied CO2 annually by 2050 https://bit.ly/4iySbjA

·       Genting poised for a more robust recovery in second-half of 2026 https://bit.ly/4xT6Ria

·       Solid take-up of co-pay products to boost Allianz Malaysia results https://bit.ly/4gRcveT

Indonesia

·       Prabowo Sets Three-Year Target to End Indonesia’s Oil, LPG Imports https://bit.ly/4gkHi3y

·       Prabowo Launches 100 GW Solar Power Program https://bit.ly/4xZXMEb

·       More Commodities Could Come Under DSI’s Centralized Export System https://bit.ly/3UkZMID

Thailand

·       Thailand plans overhaul of market laws to speed up fraud probes https://bit.ly/4zDOVd2

·       Cabinet backs wider SEC powers in capital-market overhaul https://bit.ly/4qE56D2

·       Banpu Targets Tech Hyperscalers to Power the AI Boom with Integrated "Gas-to-Compute" Strategy https://bit.ly/4y2h3F3

·       FTI urges government to overhaul imported EV excise to ensure fairness https://bit.ly/4gsBB3P

Cambodia

·       CDC, China EXIM Bank team up to draw investors to Funan Techo corridor https://bit.ly/45OZrQY

·       Cambodia and Russia eye deeper economic ties https://bit.ly/4wNyTdM

·       SERC FinTech tracks future finance trends at CoinFest in Bali https://bit.ly/4xnAV5H

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       Indonesia, Malaysia, S’pore building on efforts to keep Malacca Strait open and safe: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/4xueqMn