Singapore
· S'pore rises to 14th spot in global rule of law ranking; 2nd for absence of corruption https://bit.ly/4z3QbFG
· Why is it difficult to identify companies linked to fires? How can S’pore’s haze law be strengthened? https://bit.ly/4dLfcgk
· App to help diners with visual impairment at hawker centres among ideas at inaugural challenge https://bit.ly/3UF31ev
· World needs ‘bridge builders’ to make the transition to new multipolar order: President Tharman https://bit.ly/4z7jes2
· At least $83,000 lost in phishing scams linked to fake Simba websites since March: Police https://bit.ly/4sqAgyD
· Inside the Nanning Ponzi scheme: Why smart people get scammed https://bit.ly/4jsDLCi
· UOB’s award against Lippo rises again to $82.4 million after court corrects judgment https://bit.ly/3TOt9TZ
· Singapore invests another $135m for coastal protection, flood resilience https://bit.ly/4dMoNUa
· FirstDate dating pilot by GovTech raises age limit to 45 https://bit.ly/4hX64Yr
· Singapore, UAE can do more to connect their businesses and investors: PM Wong https://bit.ly/485p3tT
· South-east Asia’s digital economy to hit US$368b in 2026, up 17% as AI uplifts growth https://bit.ly/4zFOo9x
· Hyflux founder Olivia Lum and 5 others not testifying in trial, will call an expert witness https://bit.ly/4BnRbpO
· Builders in S’pore take steps to protect workers from haze as some projects face delays https://bit.ly/4sfuMXk
· TCM physician, musician, rail engineer: Three S’poreans who made a mid-career switch into tech https://bit.ly/4iadAxX
· Keppel, SGX and Thakral CEOs win SIAS outstanding CEO award https://bit.ly/4elM92Y
· Companies involved in illegal activities that cause haze may face financial ramifications: Chee Hong Tat https://bit.ly/4dNvuVV
· Singapore court gives green light for bridal services firm Korea Artiz Studio to wind up https://bit.ly/4sjcQLt
· OCBC customers can hold Malaysian ringgit in Singapore savings accounts from Oct 23 https://bit.ly/3VXWhc2
· Singapore banks may curb financing of firms in ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to open burning and deforestation https://bit.ly/4i9dK8R
· GIC, Temasek rebut allegations of pressuring MSCI to downgrade Indonesia https://bit.ly/4ibOKO2
· Singapore to update restructuring and insolvency framework to better serve economy, businesses https://bit.ly/4zII3KD
· Lao Huo Tang’s parent firm given 4 more weeks to clear CPF arrears https://bit.ly/486Iu5D
· China’s Moonshot AI to operate in Singapore, jobs post shows https://bit.ly/4zFPdiD
· Singapore sets aside $45m to help advanced manufacturing SMEs use AI solutions https://bit.ly/4i0hdaP
· Singapore’s DayOne said to weigh options for US IPO after data centre rout https://bit.ly/4sfvF26
Vietnam
· Vietnam announces priorities for APEC Finance Ministers’ Process 2027 https://bit.ly/3Uzv9j8
· Project proves effective in promoting smart factory development in southern Vietnam https://bit.ly/3WDEYgt
· Autumn Economic Forum to connect resources for new growth drivers in Vietnam https://bit.ly/4zFOqyg
· Vietnam steps up stock market reforms following FTSE Russell upgrade https://bit.ly/47turXJ
· Lending rates cut by up to 3%, to lower borrowing costs for businesses and priority sectors https://bit.ly/4z0RnJH
· Vietnam, World Bank Group step up cooperation ahead of APEC 2027 https://bit.ly/4BdCNA9
· Vietnam, Belgium expand cooperation, tap trade, investment potential https://bit.ly/4zGiZnn
· Vietnam to assume chair of APEC Finance Ministers' Process on October 21 https://bit.ly/4iyFW6c
· Vietnamese handicrafts gain exposure at MEGA SHOW Hong Kong 2026 https://bit.ly/4jySnjC
· Vietnam to host the 2027 WTCA Global Business Forum https://bit.ly/4i6FR8r
· Thanh Hoa seeks to boost investment cooperation with RoK https://bit.ly/4iwPmPE
Philippines
· Moody’s flags rising risks in Philippine MSME, retail loans https://bit.ly/4z7mLGO
· Approved building permits fall to an over 6-year low in August https://bit.ly/4eKjNQ5
· Philippine peso sinks to 34th record low of 2026 https://bit.ly/4z1d1gX
· Hotel101 enters Africa with P6.44-billion project in Cairo https://bit.ly/4keDCT8
· Fiber-ready buildings seen key to filling space https://bit.ly/3TM7Tyc
· Nido eyes up to $100M for Cadlao oil drilling https://bit.ly/4jzhm6u
· VinFast to build Philippine EV plant for nearly P32 billion https://bit.ly/4eM3ceK
· Port congestion joint order could be signed next week https://bit.ly/4hZrUKV
· Genesys: AI to boost, not cut, BPO jobs https://bit.ly/4BBtP03
· Four URC brands rank among most chosen https://bit.ly/4hZsckZ
Malaysia
· Encorp wins Felda job to build staff housing https://bit.ly/486LBKR
· Eonmetall shares to be suspended from Nov 4 ahead of delisting https://bit.ly/4iahvuF
· CapitaLand Malaysia's net profit rises to RM47.02mil in Q3 https://bit.ly/4ixwpwf
· Sunway Healthcare, Putrajaya Holdings to build 325-bed hospital https://bit.ly/4zbTxX9
· LHDN receives over 2.09 billion e-invoices, uses data analytics to improve tax compliance https://bit.ly/3TTO5ZL
· ES Sunlogy strengthens Kerjaya Prospek ties, expands project pipeline https://bit.ly/4BdG1nf
· Revenue IF, WeSure team up for regional expansion https://bit.ly/4sgcANn
· Tien Wah Press completes RM34mil land acquisition in Indonesia https://bit.ly/3UgCsfx
· Digital economy must ensure fair competition, protect MSMEs https://bit.ly/4zOjyvG
· SkyeChip collaborates with Japan's SAIMEMORY on next-generation AI memory technology https://bit.ly/4z5gMlM
Indonesia
· Prabowo accuses MSCI of trying to intimidate Indonesia after market rout https://bit.ly/4yy7rSa
· Bank Indonesia Extends Zero Down Payment Policy for Homes, Vehicles to 2027 https://bit.ly/4iyrDP6
· Indonesia Sees $660 Million in October Capital Inflows After Q3 Outflow https://bit.ly/4sny7UA
Thailand
· Nation Forum highlights local Thai cuisine to boost tourism growth https://bit.ly/4yFxirz
· Thai Banks' Q3 Profits Diverge Amid Margin Squeeze as Fee Income Offsets https://bit.ly/3UFaKJx
· A Legacy of Leadership: Gaysorn Group Makes History as Thailand’s First Recipient of the Marshall Goldsmith Coaching Culture Excellence Award 2026 https://bit.ly/4sju3EK
Cambodia
· Cambodia Reviews $42M in Northeastern Investment Projects https://bit.ly/4i0n1B9
· Cambodia hosts 51st ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group Meeting https://bit.ly/4sjujnc
· Cambodia air passenger traffic drops 11% https://bit.ly/4k7wVlQ
