Singapore
· Singapore and Sweden to expand cooperation in emerging tech, sustainable energy https://bit.ly/4icrq2T
· Singapore, Qatar to explore further cooperation in energy security, supply chain resilience https://bit.ly/3U5DIlp
· 500 new allotment gardening plots in Singapore open for application from Oct 20 https://bit.ly/4zHF3y5
· NLB teams up with Rakuten Kobo for new hybrid reading space at City Square Mall https://bit.ly/4yYIocg
· S’pore to use ‘every legal and regulatory lever’ against companies linked to haze: Shanmugam https://bit.ly/3VYzxbO
· NEA issues notices to three more companies in Indonesia over haze role https://bit.ly/3TI6IQk
· Asia Pulp & Paper, tied to haze-linked suppliers, given temporary restrictions by SEC https://bit.ly/4sdiEpH
· Employers urged to look beyond degrees, job titles when hiring under new skills-first framework https://bit.ly/4ibX0h7
· Year-long internships to be offered to 3,000 tertiary students to counter AI threat to entry-level jobs https://bit.ly/3VVjyeB
· YouTrip services restored for Singapore and Thailand users, hours after major outage https://bit.ly/4isr49A
· SIA pilots could not avoid turbulence on 2025 flight that led to crew member fracturing ankle: Report https://bit.ly/4k5dI4c
· My boss takes credit for my ideas and achievements. What can I do? https://bit.ly/47uhKvD
· VietJet hit with global asset freeze in dispute with London investment firm FitzWalter https://bit.ly/47ykfx1
· IRAS unveils new digital tools for easier corporate income tax filing https://bit.ly/4yyAC7Y
· Britain’s PHP forms joint venture with Singapore’s GIC to cut debt https://bit.ly/4zK6BmD
· National Wages Council recommends 6% to 8% pay rise for lower-wage workers https://bit.ly/4zEnjUj
· Beyond profits, oil palm investors in S’pore must demand accountability over haze https://bit.ly/4BehgaF
· Temasek director Lee Theng Kiat joins SIA board https://bit.ly/4hWDwOQ
Vietnam
· Coteccons recognised as Vietnam National Brand for second year in a row https://bit.ly/3VYDnBK
· Dien Bien province promotes cross-border investment with China, Laos https://bit.ly/4dMBoGM
· Vietnam–EFTA trade deal opens up new chapter in cooperation: Norwegian, Swiss ambassadors https://bit.ly/4s9FEG9
· Vietnam pavilion makes strong impression at US International Furniture Fair https://bit.ly/4hV02Yk
· Ho Chi Minh City to host Nordic-Vietnam Business Summit https://bit.ly/4sbe3EN
· Vietnam seeks greater control over global agricultural value chains https://bit.ly/3TKuuLx
· Vietnam key to Canada’s market diversification strategy: conference https://bit.ly/4ypGgZP
· Vietnam-Denmark trade ties gain fresh momentum https://bit.ly/482Pv7u
· Da Nang expands tourism markets through 7,000 business connections https://bit.ly/3WwSoLc
· Swiss President hails new Free Trade Agreement at Swiss-Viet Economic Forum 2026 https://bit.ly/4jtUoO2
· Vietnam seeks to expand trade ties with new markets in Middle East https://bit.ly/47WWi2y
Philippines
· Philippines’ BoP deficit widens to $3.1B in September https://bit.ly/4scxQDA
· Pag-IBIG eyes P167-B loans as it partners with more developers https://bit.ly/483WvRy
· Philippines-Liechtenstein tax deal seen boosting investments https://bit.ly/4eFosmk
· Philippines urged to ease bank secrecy rules to curb corruption, tax evasion https://bit.ly/4yqMzfH
· DoLE orders work stoppage for six Atienza vessels https://bit.ly/4eBZfsX
· Unicapital says Mynt’s valuation needs sustained lending growth https://bit.ly/4BvLq9A
· Gov’t agencies emerge as key Bay Area office tenants — Colliers https://bit.ly/4scyr8i
· ALLHC secures Taiwanese solar manufacturer for Pampanga facility https://bit.ly/4hULdoy
· India back in the mix as railways financier https://bit.ly/4jvRus4
· Jollibee eyes Hong Kong listing of international unit https://bit.ly/4jZG6os
· Are Philippines companies overselling sustainability? https://bit.ly/3Uw8SCO
Malaysia
· TNB, PTP in strategic partnership to power Malaysia's net-zero aspiration https://bit.ly/4hWPOGM
· IHH Healthcare Malaysia expands Gleneagles Hospital Johor with Afiniti Wellness acquisition https://bit.ly/3TKvMWT
· CAB Cakaran teaming up with Oiltek in palm oil-based animal feed ingredients https://bit.ly/4yZLxbK
· Propel Global proposes diversification into property development to revive earnings https://bit.ly/4zH1CD9
· MMAG disposes a freighter aircraft at RM12.7mil loss https://bit.ly/4dMD9nm
· Toyo Ventures shareholders propose to take company private https://bit.ly/4BdLf2n
· Jati Tinggi secured RM30mil DC power infra works in Kulai https://bit.ly/4i4dHuS
· LYC faces suspension, de-listing after UOB Kay Hian quits as regularisation sponsor https://bit.ly/4jvf3kQ
· KIP REIT's net profit inches up, despite 17.6pct jump in net property income https://bit.ly/3UAQ3yn
· Khee San in MoU with Paul Lim, sundry goods merchants, to develop digitalization platform for retailers https://bit.ly/4BdYTTh
· Palm output in Malaysia to hit record before drop, growers say https://bit.ly/4hRAMCe
· Cosmos proposes acquisition of 51% stake in Orisystems https://bit.ly/4yyI6rw
· Tourism Malaysia, Berjaya Hospitality Group tie up to promote Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 https://bit.ly/4yv7wGi
Indonesia
· Sugar refiners warn of shortage by early 2027, urge swift import permits https://bit.ly/4hWIJpS
· Danantara’s transparency, mandate remain in question two years into Prabowo’s rule https://bit.ly/4sfOceO
· Jusuf Hamka’s $227 Million Buy Not Instant Cure to Indonesia’s Market Crash https://bit.ly/4yYJJQ4
Thailand
· Thailand targets wider EU access for 3 food exports in 2026 deal bid https://bit.ly/4icwR1T
· EGCO signs October 15 deal to raise US plant stake to 50% https://bit.ly/4jvFpTM
· BOI backs Toyota’s THB1.49bn hydrogen Hilux production https://bit.ly/4eEhz4I
· Thailand plans 30% excise tax on fully imported EVs from 2027 https://bit.ly/4juUe96
Cambodia
· Techo Startup Center trains tech startups https://bit.ly/4hVhSu9
· How digitalisation repositions Cambodia’s business competitiveness https://bit.ly/4dQ9iKS
· Cambodia draws $5.92B in projects despite global risks https://bit.ly/4hPEbkY
