2026-10-02

Singapore

·       Singapore judge approves extradition of man accused of leading global insider trading ring https://bit.ly/4z0Cvea

·       Director of car leasing firm jailed over $11m shortfall in duty, GST and registration fees https://bit.ly/4z3eJ12

·       Good business publications must provide trust, judgment and perspective: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/3TWNzdk

·       Canberra Drive EC site draws crowd of 13 bids; top bid from Santarli-led joint venture sets record https://bit.ly/3Vdan98

·       Jail for woman who was part of scheme to cheat victims through dating apps, rigged mahjong games https://bit.ly/4iZzQg8

·       Users report smooth recycling process as beverage container return scheme fully kicks in on Oct 1 https://bit.ly/4hzHBGX

·       Scoot removes passenger from S’pore-bound flight in Macau over disruptive behaviour https://bit.ly/3VqzOnB

·       Why the operator of US’ biggest container port wants closer ties with Singapore https://bit.ly/47rQ76j

·       F1 Singapore Grand Prix value proposition still strong after 18 years https://bit.ly/4jzbo5e

·       IWG opens two new co-working spaces in S’pore amid flexi-workspace growth https://bit.ly/3TcAE6U

·       SPH Media announces changes to leadership and board, including new managing director https://bit.ly/4AD70s5

·       $8,000 mortgages and double tuition for same subject: The cost of Singapore’s education arms race https://bit.ly/4hpiE2p

·       SIA, Scoot extend Middle East flight cancellations to December https://bit.ly/3TA1g1x

·       Jail for trio who were part of group that stored nearly 58,000 vape products in Lentor, Sembawang https://bit.ly/4hzIpLZ

·       Over $30 million to be pumped into construction research programme on greener building methods https://bit.ly/4jweyqr

·       Nuclear fusion can create economic opportunity for Singapore: Tan See Leng https://bit.ly/4yu2QS2

·       Singapore media firms to get micro-drama production support under IMDA-TikTok initiative https://bit.ly/3U171pi

·       HDB resale prices dip for third straight quarter, even after lifting of 15-month wait-out period https://bit.ly/4zdVceB  

Vietnam

·       UK, Vietnamese businesses expand cooperation towards high-value growth https://bit.ly/4z97Xqr

·       Vietnam International Financial Centre in Da Nang ranked 71st globally https://bit.ly/4jA84qx

·       Public investment disbursement reaches 55.5% of 2026 target https://bit.ly/3U3QEIy

·       Vietnam’s manufacturing sector maintains growth in September: S&P Global https://bit.ly/3W096Cq

·       Policy push opens new space for private sector growth https://bit.ly/4hwMVuL

·       Hanoi sees strong growth in nine-month FDI attraction https://bit.ly/4ymo0Br

·       Ho Chi Minh City jumps 17 places in Global Financial Centres Index https://bit.ly/47vMKeA

·       Ho Chi Minh City seeks high-quality FDI inflows https://bit.ly/4zdlEFc

·       Vietnam, Singapore step up capital market connectivity https://bit.ly/4dhoKPQ

·       Events to link craft villages with agritourism to boost rural economy https://bit.ly/4ymtcFl

·       New development space opens for commodity derivatives market https://bit.ly/4xSgH3d

·       Asahi Mutual Life Insurance aims hire 1,000 staff in Vietnam https://bit.ly/4xQX2kh

Philippines

·       GCash IPO price set at P6.6/share https://bit.ly/4z98xEL

·       Factory activity contracts in September https://bit.ly/4z1PgoO

·       PAL to resume Saipan flights https://bit.ly/4jxiIhN

·       Digital sovereignty https://bit.ly/4xZ8ieB

·       Megawide boosts 4PH with Cavite project https://bit.ly/3TkMADD

·       Shakey’s Pizza ushers in business transformation https://bit.ly/4hDmcg6

·       Philippines Resorts closes Donatela Resort in Bohol https://bit.ly/3VdasK1

·       Pryce exits pharma, focuses on gas business https://bit.ly/4jze0jE

·       Philippines carbon emissions keep rising – CCC https://bit.ly/47uvFlc

·       GSIS solar loans now available to pensioners https://bit.ly/4xZ8ieB

·       7 banks, 7 finance firms subpoenaed in Sara trial https://bit.ly/4APANhA

·       August bank lending growth fastest in three months https://bit.ly/4AKMhmb

·       BusinessWorld wins best infographic at PSA awards https://bit.ly/4z8QKxq

·       DTI pushes ‘dying’ traditional crafts to a wider market https://bit.ly/4zaa5hY

·       SEC proposes P120-M capital floor for broker-dealers https://bit.ly/4ykU9JA

Malaysia

·       Formosa Prosonic redesignates Cheong Hong Yip as managing director https://bit.ly/4rEXLUa

·       EMPG Group signs underwriting deal for ACE Market IPO https://bit.ly/46Qwgh0

·       Ajiya disposes of Puchong property for RM58mil https://bit.ly/4xZhQ9p

·       Yinson GreenTech, Langkawi Port ink MOU to pilot open sea electric ferry in Langkawi https://bit.ly/4z8NemT

·       IOIPG returns to Shenton House with S$217mil deal https://bit.ly/4ypV4bz

·       Hextar Capital unit bags RM60mil road upgrading subcontract https://bit.ly/4hAAsq5

·       Moody’s assigns first-time A3 rating to PETRONAS International Corp, outlook stable https://bit.ly/4ADIgQJ

·       Palm oil prices seen capped by Malaysian stocks despite El Niño outlook, top analyst says https://bit.ly/4rLe55Z

·       Klanggroup delivers RM1.74bil property developments https://bit.ly/4jzgLBq

·       Petros, Hoegh Evi partner to develop Kuching LNG terminal https://bit.ly/47vPKHS

·       KKB Engineering lands RM517mil Sarawak water job https://bit.ly/4ze0HKh

·       Sunway Healthcare confident after GIC exit https://bit.ly/4yJrC0J

·       JLand, Kasumigaseki team up to explore smart logistics in Malaysia https://bit.ly/3VprNzl

Indonesia

·       Yancoal Australia Completes $1.85 Billion Kestrel Coal Acquisition From Adaro https://bit.ly/3VkJvE9

·       Indonesia’s Trade Surplus Skyrockets to $3.55 Billion https://bit.ly/4xRGecT

·       Garuda’s $1.4 Billion Rescue Fails to Keep Equity in the Black https://bit.ly/3VhKapX

Thailand

·       Infineon anchors Thailand’s chip ecosystem with Samut Prakan hub https://bit.ly/46VcQHS

·       FTI estimates members’ September flood losses at 1.02 billion baht https://bit.ly/4yqoAy7

·       Thailand accelerates bid to become regional semiconductor hub https://bit.ly/4yqf269

·       Thai Airways plans 105 flights on October 2 as staff return https://bit.ly/4AHOxup

Cambodia

·       ADB calls for stronger financial consumer protection in Cambodia https://bit.ly/4xUZlCO

·       TUI expands Cambodia presence with Phnom Penh hotel https://bit.ly/3U6gnQF

·       Cambodia outlines six priorities for sustainable economic transition https://bit.ly/3TzxIRS