2026-10-08

Singapore

·       The Straits Times to publish special weekly edition in October in support of ReadSG https://bit.ly/4hL9xYN

·       Rope in online sellers to help curb problem of unsafe mobility devices, say MPs in Parliament https://bit.ly/4hOBA9y

·       S’pore aims to deepen integration, widen external ties as ASEAN chair in 2027: Vivian Balakrishnan https://bit.ly/4yER1bK

·       Financial institutions must remain accountable for use of third-party AI tools: MAS https://bit.ly/4dL8d79

·       S’pore to contribute marine expertise, international connections to global ocean protection: Gan Kim Yong https://bit.ly/4jbcX9r

·       More flight options between Singapore and eight Indian cities on SIA, Air India from Oct 15 https://bit.ly/4rVOtDF

·       Major data centres to meet strict security, resilience rules with the passing of new Bill https://bit.ly/4hImO47

·       Up for auction: 6 luxury apartments in Ardmore Park, Leonie Hill linked to money laundering case https://bit.ly/4yGs7bI

·       Man to be charged over perfume theft spree at Changi Airport https://bit.ly/4jaroL2

·       SingPost trials digital stamps to make mailing letters ‘as seamless as sending a message’ https://bit.ly/4zl9dHo

·       EnterpriseSG to invest $120m over five years to support SME innovation https://bit.ly/4AOWJZX

·       Crystal Jade closes four more outlets, cuts 120 jobs ahead of proposed sale https://bit.ly/4yC4Wz5

·       Grocery runs on a budget and outdoor missions: How S’pore banks make financial literacy fun for kids https://bit.ly/47FaBIR

Vietnam

·       Vietnam, Laos seek to expand room for trade, investment cooperation https://bit.ly/47MD0wB

·       Bac Ninh maintains its lead nationwide in import-export scale https://bit.ly/4ATLKhN

·       Science, technology lay foundations for modernising agriculture, environment sector https://bit.ly/4rWQLST

·       WB raises Vietnam’s 2026 growth forecast to 7.4% on strong AI-related exports https://bit.ly/4dtgY5w

·       Vietnam, Panama seek to expand economic cooperation https://bit.ly/3VoMFa2

·       Ministry updates on Vietnam-US reciprocal trade agreement talks https://bit.ly/4AMaubQ

·       Vietnam steps up exports, targets trade deficit below 10 billion USD https://bit.ly/4hKXlaj

·       Ho Chi Minh City shifts MICE tourism from venues to experiences https://bit.ly/4hyQ1Qi

·       Official highlights three areas to focus on to achieve 20 billion USD in Vietnam–Cambodia trade https://bit.ly/47EnuD1

·       AI poses new challenges to Vietnam’s industrial property market https://bit.ly/476I3rI

·       72 years after liberation, Hanoi builds economic momentum for modern future https://bit.ly/4dWJZXm

·       Vietnam's national brand value jumps 45% to over 462 bln USD https://bit.ly/4yC9x4p

·       New value chains from two industrial – renewable energy centres https://bit.ly/3VwFMU5

·       VinFast to launch eBus platform in US https://bit.ly/4rUNeVc

·       Low-altitude economy could grow to 500 million USD by 2035 https://bit.ly/4hHqdQQ

·       Tanzanian businesses seek greater cooperation, investment opportunities with Vietnam https://bit.ly/4yeXWr3

Philippines

·       Jobless Pinoys fall to 2.77 million in August https://bit.ly/4iEYLFr

·       GCash has an IPO problem – and it’s a good one https://bit.ly/3TnV3pG

·       MVP hikes Meralco stake with P2.2 billion SMC deal https://bit.ly/4i9hE2A

·       SMPC: Semirara coal auction rules unfair https://bit.ly/47GOUYY

·       West Cebu Estate expands  with Aboitiz Foods feedmill https://bit.ly/4hHr1VS

·       Villar Group trims AllDay, AllHome stores https://bit.ly/477xtAI

·       Factory output growth accelerates in August https://bit.ly/3VoNKi6

·       PPA allots P1.35 billion  for Ilocos Norte cruise port upgrade https://bit.ly/4zfNiRK

·       Condo demand picks up in Q3 https://bit.ly/4yylvvX

·       Puregold Barangayan rolls out in 16 locations nationwide https://bit.ly/4y4NWAr

Malaysia

·       Northern Solar bags RM34mil EPCC contract for 9.5MW solar plant https://bit.ly/4zd7802

·       EGH IPO oversubscribed by 2.63 times https://bit.ly/4ziGoLB

·       Landmarks in RM4.48mil resort purchase https://bit.ly/4hOOQeu

·       Aemulus in RM15mil contract win https://bit.ly/3TGsX9e

·       UWC on track for transition https://bit.ly/4y4e7r1

·       RedPlanet eyes bigger rail projects https://bit.ly/4yccibE

·       AmBank strengthens affluent banking, wealth management with Kelawei flagship branch https://bit.ly/4y3DqJP

·       Salutica proposes private placement to raise RM16.18mil, diversify into property and construction https://bit.ly/4jHW5r1

·       FTSE affirms Indonesia’s emerging-market status https://bit.ly/3VtjuTf

·       Scientex latest Pulai land buy to fuel profit growth https://bit.ly/4y5OdTG

·       Top Glove earnings set to strengthen https://bit.ly/4hNOuEK

·       Dialog’s upstream Thailand expansion to boost earnings https://bit.ly/4y5OoOQ

Indonesia

·       Pertamina in Talks with Medco for Bioethanol Project https://bit.ly/4yCegTE

·       Pertamina’s Green Jet Fuel Drive Open to Investors https://bit.ly/4i8Iec3

·       Indonesia to Overhaul Stay Permit System to Attract Investment https://bit.ly/4rTm3tS

Thailand

·       Thailand and Japan Cement $11.7 Billion Industrial Alliance in High-Tech Shift https://bit.ly/3WcJG4C

·       AWS’s Vogels to Thai firms: it is fine to pause on AI, but never on security https://bit.ly/479gUUT

·       Siam Motors Group Debuts Highgate’s First Overseas Campus in THB 95B Market https://bit.ly/4ycPAQO

·       GULF Continues ‘GULF Care’ Mission with THB 1 Million in Recovery Supplies, Helping Bangkok Communities Rebuild After Flooding https://bit.ly/473BiXF

Cambodia

·       Japan’s Kitakyushu eyes investment in Cambodia’s water sector https://bit.ly/4dtmKnI

·       Kampong Phluk: A floating community gears up for high-season holiday visitors https://bit.ly/4rVVqof

·       AMRO warns external shocks and construction slump threaten Cambodia’s growth path https://bit.ly/4j5GEZB

Southeast Asia (Regional)

·       Asean launches initiative to aid regional energy cooperation https://bit.ly/4dsE9Nh