Singapore
· Tech leaders, govt officials urged to be candid about cybersecurity issues, identify common ground https://bit.ly/47gZFBb
· Govts must incentivise private sector to hire fresh grads amid declining entry-level roles: Tharman https://bit.ly/4yMQfJV
· Man uses shell companies to rent landed homes, later defaulting on rent and refusing to move out https://bit.ly/4igMS7Z
· Plan to test driverless buses on 2 SBST routes called off as LTA explores smaller-scale trials https://bit.ly/4rZi1jJ
· Good medical innovations reach patients sooner with good regulation: Ong Ye Kung https://bit.ly/3TCSQqt
· Woman arrested for allegedly stealing Swarovski bracelet from Changi Airport store https://bit.ly/4jng8et
· N95 masks for public bus and rail workers, delivery riders amid haze https://bit.ly/4yfHJSi
· SIT launches new school for working adults to upgrade skills, switch careers https://bit.ly/4e4sapm
· Ishtara Jewellery expands to iconic Komala Vilas location https://bit.ly/3Uhzs2t
· Malaysia’s Firefly extends Seletar-Subang flight cancellations till Oct 13 amid haze https://bit.ly/4yg93A2
· Malaysia suspends sale of Chery Omoda 5 after viral incident; Singapore cars not affected https://bit.ly/3TVFzct
· Sheng Siong, OCBC, SGX receive analysts’ downgrades https://bit.ly/3TX71qq
· MAS introduces enhanced safeguards around public events by financial institutions https://bit.ly/3TX71qq
· Human judgment and intentional outcomes are vital in AI use: DBS CEO https://bit.ly/4B1wcsn
· NutryFarm shareholders seek CEO’s removal as company pivots from durians to data centres https://bit.ly/3TOEEe3
· AI scale-up PhysicsX comes to Singapore with ambition to accelerate industrial innovation https://bit.ly/4hWi4YW
· From crane rental to marine transport: How this third-gen leader is steering his family business up the value chain https://bit.ly/3UqMQ4l
Vietnam
· PM orders power plan overhaul to meet double-digit growth https://bit.ly/4yjX8kL
· Top leader pledges support for firms, presses tech self-reliance https://bit.ly/4yjZyjl
· Hung Yen must tap new development space to become dynamic growth pole: PM https://bit.ly/4jd9xTJ
· Vietnam’s economic transformation opens up major cooperation opportunities with EU: PM https://bit.ly/4zxTCo2
· Can Tho, Italy seek to expand cooperation in healthcare, climate change response https://bit.ly/4yGnKxd
· Da Nang identifies key sectors for international financial centre https://bit.ly/4hSRznf
· OCOP-tourism links boost value of Vietnamese farm products https://bit.ly/4B2Ed0g
· World Economic Forum to co-brand Autumn Economic Forum 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City https://bit.ly/4zmAAka
· Vietnam ships first commercial ASF vaccine order to Philippines https://bit.ly/4dBaNwi
· Hung Yen ranks seventh nationwide in GRDP growth https://bit.ly/4hGHnzg
· Vietjet launches Prague–Hanoi route https://bit.ly/4hRZX6d
· Textile exports face dual challenges of sustaining orders and boosting efficiency amid growing competition https://bit.ly/4s2tGhI
· Việt Nam’s economic transformation opens up major cooperation opportunities with EU: PM https://bit.ly/47aWPh4
Philippines
· Wider AI use could lift Philippine productivity, growth — World Bank https://bit.ly/4BluAu3
· Aboitiz InfraCapital eyes more investments in airports, digital infrastructure https://bit.ly/4rZtQWW
· Philippines still among hotspots for cyber fraud in Southeast Asia https://bit.ly/4yfh4Fq
· House OKs P7.2-T budget amid criticism of spending changes https://bit.ly/4ew6aUz
· Marcos touts PHL tech, infra in SG https://bit.ly/4zvOl05
· Airline fuel surcharge eases to Level 16, remains elevated https://bit.ly/4B4RjKz
· PAL extends Riyadh flight suspension until Nov. 29 https://bit.ly/4hQT6dj
· Limited domestic liquidity hinders smaller IPOs https://bit.ly/4zpoTsV
· SEC orders halt to lending offers by Facebook page using Cash-Express name https://bit.ly/4ykYwDJ
· BIR hoping to launch VAT refund online application system in 2027 https://bit.ly/4jQrlnN
Malaysia
· IOI Properties eyes 50pct stake in S$2.4bil Singapore asset https://bit.ly/4yK4xuy
· Infomina clinches RM22.1mil Panasonic deal https://bit.ly/4igtpnR
· Genting Malaysia, Alibaba Cloud explore AI collaboration https://bit.ly/4rXO8jE
· IJM Corporation bags RM1.23 bln contruction contract for AT&S facilities in Kedah https://bit.ly/4yepYTu
· Kinergy lands RM47.5mil hyperscale data centre job https://bit.ly/3Uhy1B4
· ECERDC, TGA Solutions eye data centre hub in Pahang https://bit.ly/4ih5Dbq
· Golden Destinations expands into Hong Kong with Double Happiness acquisition https://bit.ly/4AZdhP2
· Genting's RM1.25bil rights issue to cut debt, but earnings dilution looms https://bit.ly/4ycw86z
· Matrade welcomes RM60mil fund to boost MSME exports https://bit.ly/4yhSxiX
· MPSEA seeks clearer rules to unlock green investment https://bit.ly/4rXOBlU
· AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support, sources say https://bit.ly/3UoG4Mq
· Johor seeks bigger payoff from RM132bil JS-SEZ investments https://bit.ly/47MK7Fp
· IOIPG eyes 50% stake in Singapore’s One Raffles Place https://bit.ly/4jBmDdN
· Astral Asia receives RM2.34mil deposit for Pahang solar farm project https://bit.ly/4ycxiyX
· iCents to build RM36.15mil semiconductor facility https://bit.ly/3VCGyis
· Deleum plans RM13 mil disposal of technology solutions unit to Ocean Vantage https://bit.ly/4zujdhu
Indonesia
· Bahlil Says B50 Program Shields Indonesia from Diesel Import Disruptions https://bit.ly/3VwDDb4
· Medco Energi to Acquire 10% Stake in Four Eni Gas Blocks https://bit.ly/4jiwzIO
· Danantara to Form Joint Investment Fund with Egypt https://bit.ly/4yd0B4n
Thailand
· World-renowned economist proposes tax reforms for Thailand’s growth https://bit.ly/4rYF0v4
· Suspended Thai Airways CEO sells 45,000 shares on October 9 https://bit.ly/4hTPA1X
· EEC shifts focus to power, water and infrastructure for digital future https://bit.ly/4hD1LkQ
Cambodia
· NBC and Vietnamese firm Agribank discuss strengthening partnership https://bit.ly/3TY7IzA
· CSX gives initial nod to First Finance social bond https://bit.ly/4yembFS
· MEF seeks 25 contract staff for Techo Startup Center https://bit.ly/4zmGwJY
