2026-09-17

Singapore

·       Lim Tean’s bailor, Leong Sze Hian, to forfeit entire $45,000 bail following lawyer’s abscondment https://bit.ly/4xq7lLX

·       Dyson’s $699 toothbrush sees strong demand in Singapore, as users worldwide report device issues https://bit.ly/4rh2afK

·       Firms should be more transparent about AI’s impact on workers: Jasmin Lau https://bit.ly/4cJSZPe

·       North-South Corridor opening delayed two years amid construction challenges https://bit.ly/474PijC

·       6 admit being part of group that stored nearly 58,000 vape items in Lentor, Sembawang ‘warehouses’ https://bit.ly/4xtvOQs

·       SIA flight en route from London to S’pore diverted to Turkey due to medical situation on board https://bit.ly/4hwlnqz

·       No sale at first auction of luxury properties seized in $3b money laundering case https://bit.ly/46NLPGl

·       Construction robots on trial in Jurong could be deployed as early as 2028 https://bit.ly/4yFoFgS

·       No foul play suspected by police in 2024 Lentor construction site accident that killed two https://bit.ly/4j9vpPH

·       Long Island works: Calls to retain East Coast Park’s recreational value, minimise impact on nature https://bit.ly/4rARqcF

·       True Fitness closure: Put limits on what spas and gyms can collect in pre-paid packages? https://bit.ly/4haGqxH

·       UN unveils global heat resilience strategy at inaugural conference in Singapore https://bit.ly/4j9r6nu

·       Costa Rica joins digital trade agreement founded by Singapore, New Zealand and Chile https://bit.ly/4izEa5w

·       AI may need aviation-style safety regulations to gain trust: Josephine Teo https://bit.ly/4xuAm9o

·       Get $4 voucher for every $50 spent at FairPrice outlets from Sept 17 to 27 https://bit.ly/4cLLVS7

·       Singapore medtech start-up Bioactivx launches synthetic skin substitute https://bit.ly/4re5Izu

·       Former True Fitness, True Yoga workers attend job-matching session after sudden closure https://bit.ly/3TeSc1U

·       STB launches tender for mixed-use development at former SCGS site in Orchard Rd area https://bit.ly/472OYSr

·       More than 1 in 4 Singtel discounted-share holders have sold their shares https://bit.ly/4h7RYDf

·       Singapore’s gold hub ambition gets lift with DBS vault expansion https://bit.ly/4xG1fHG

·       Singapore’s key exports jump 46.2% in August, exceeding forecasts https://bit.ly/4xx78qt

·       Volt Auto to distribute BAIC and Arcfox China car brands in Singapore https://bit.ly/4iyYrbm

·       Is Singapore ready for inclusive workplaces? ‘I don’t think we are’: HR institute’s chief https://bit.ly/4723VUR

·       Schneider Electric spends S$25 million to automate Tuas logistics hub, reskill workers https://bit.ly/3TB9pmv

·       Five winners of EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Singapore Awards named https://bit.ly/4cQwrfG

·       New skills agency opens one-stop career hub, rolls out free premium AI tools for course-takers https://bit.ly/4huQoLA

Vietnam

·       Meey Global Corp announces public filing of registration statement for proposed initial public offering https://bit.ly/4hwVXZZ

·       Going global: The competition challenge for "Made in Vietnam" cars https://bit.ly/4gZecXX

·       Vietnam always an active contributor to CAEXPO, CABIS: Deputy PM https://bit.ly/4iSbQLV

·       Ho Chi Minh City helps businesses effectively leverage FTAs https://bit.ly/3TyKXlK

·       Livestreaming helps Vietnamese goods break past local markets https://bit.ly/4xyfH4j

·       Vietnam to remain regional growth leader for 2026-2035: Report https://bit.ly/4xtUsjU

·       Khanh Hoa approves industrial projects with investment of 10.8 trillion VND https://bit.ly/3Twk1mF

·       Removing bottlenecks to expand leasing finance for private healthcare https://bit.ly/3T9hbnu

·       Northern industry-trade fair 2026 opens in Bac Ninh  https://bit.ly/4gYOnr1

·       Bac Ninh promotes agricultural products through livestream https://bit.ly/4AjOODC

·       Ho Chi Minh City mooncake sellers roll out new flavours, deep discounts https://bit.ly/4rAUmpH

·       Flexible fiscal policy helps drive economic growth https://bit.ly/3VfZ7Zq

·       Connecting manufacturers across borders https://bit.ly/4dGShT0

·       Central Group plans further US$1.5b investment in Việt Nam retail, property https://bit.ly/4cSxWdb

·       Agriculture sector faces export push to hit $74 billion target https://bit.ly/4yJu6M1

Philippines

·       DOF seeks to triple sugary drinks tax https://bit.ly/4rjv92I

·       DOE, BFP to craft 2026 Fire Code rules for EV, battery safety https://bit.ly/4xsTp3O

·       Taiwan businesses open to take part in Luzon AI hub push https://bit.ly/4yjmzE1

·       DOF, IMF to enhance macroeconomic forecasting tool https://bit.ly/4rh9aJy

·       Taiwan Expo 2026 opens, sees $100-M business deals in PH https://bit.ly/4iz28he

·       PH banking system's total assets up 10% to P30.7T in July https://bit.ly/4rg0Qdl

·       Casinos posing as beauty salons spur Philippine digital payment review https://bit.ly/3TAoqVC

·       More Coca-Cola imports on the way https://bit.ly/4havQH4

·       ProGRESS and vape regress https://bit.ly/4jeCiPE

·       Cebu Pacific turns in surprise as air traffic grows in August https://bit.ly/3TdrxCO

·       ‘Transmission alone won’t fix Visayas power crunch’ https://bit.ly/4AfjcPL

·       Maynilad completes RE roadmap https://bit.ly/4iuONqd

·       Farm data monitoring goes high tech with AI, satellites https://bit.ly/4xznZst

·       Lower palay harvest seen in Q3 https://bit.ly/4AhQ4al

·       Existing industrial estates to accelerate development of LEC https://bit.ly/4xtChLe

Malaysia

·       Lagenda Properties unit completes RM475mil first Sukuk Wakalah issuance https://bit.ly/4xTKGJ0

·       PETRONAS LNG portfolio positions Malaysia to capture Asia’s growing gas demand  ://bit.ly/4izy2do

·       Tan Chong, Saike explore EV battery pack localisation in Malaysia https://bit.ly/4cLDLJA

·       MBSB Bank provides RM29.6mil financing to Bisajuta for Sabah infrastructure projects https://bit.ly/4cLFtL0

·       Reservoir Link secures PPA for 200MWac solar facility in Sarawak https://bit.ly/4yCNbPN

·       Enproserve secures RM12mil facility management contract from Perbadanan Putrajaya https://bit.ly/4h9ZjR9

·       MASkargo, IAG Cargo and Qatar Airways Cargo complete first customer shipment trial https://bit.ly/3Tw4rr8

·       Malaysia strengthens aerospace position as local players move up value chain https://bit.ly/4h7bkH5

·       Malaysia treasurers bullish on AI, digital currencies despite integration barriers https://bit.ly/4Ah3pjh

·       Budget 2027: Industry players urge govt to expand incentives for battery storage and solar adoption https://bit.ly/4rn6muQ

·       AirAsia plunges to four-year low on route absorption report https://bit.ly/4iyMEKb

·       Pestec wins fresh injunction against Speco https://bit.ly/3UXa1mS

·       Reservoir Link lands RM570mil solar project, signs 30-year PPA https://bit.ly/4h80KRH

·       Affin Bank, IFC team up on US$400mil funding for MSMEs https://bit.ly/4cQNU7F

·       KLIA is world's fourth most connected international megahub https://bit.ly/4hvTJKq

Indonesia

·       Only 7 Companies Remain in Indonesia’s 2026 IPO Pipeline https://bit.ly/3V1Byn6

·       Golkar Lawmaker Wants to Break Indonesia’s 3% Deficit Rule https://bit.ly/4cSolTP

·       Indonesia’s Tax Chief Flags Irregularities in Purbaya’s Staff Reshuffle https://bit.ly/4rjU3iK

Thailand

·       Banpu Bets on Gas and Carbon Capture to Power Thailand's Energy Future https://bit.ly/3Tf2X4i

·       Thai household debt nears THB800,000, highest in 17 years https://bit.ly/4cQP3fD

·       MCOT–Thai PBS merger plan faces financial reform test https://bit.ly/4gWGrq9

·       AVEVA: Software Is the 'Brain' Behind Thailand's Energy Security Push https://bit.ly/3UVXAYA

Cambodia

·       Cambodia upskills workforce for 2030 Clean Energy Shift https://bit.ly/4gXhDOK

·       Cambodia’s air passenger traffic drops 10 pct in 1st 8 months, while cargo surges https://bit.ly/4Aadz5c

·       Hun Manet acknowledges Poipet’s economic pain, rules out Siem Reap casinos https://bit.ly/4hvWfAm