2026-10-23

Singapore

·       GovTech retrenches 38 employees in second wave of layoffs https://bit.ly/4jFG5pL

·       Firms here should ‘act now’ to fix critical PHP vulnerabilities: Singapore’s cybersecurity chief https://bit.ly/4BDl8lV

·       tabla! launches Leadership Exchange Series with dialogue focusing on S’pore-India bilateral relations https://bit.ly/3U9YfWe

·       New structural gaps are appearing in the workforce even as economy continues to grow: Ng Chee Meng https://bit.ly/4sl1uqj

·       Why can’t Singapore’s anti-haze law get Indonesian companies to stop the fires? https://bit.ly/4sgTs1A

·       SIA in-flight entertainment to get major upgrade, including larger screens, Bluetooth pairing https://bit.ly/4dN8gzi

·       Second haze mask distribution from Oct 23; those eligible include Singaporeans aged 60 and above https://bit.ly/3VPI6Wv

·       Miss Universe Singapore among 6 beauty queens not competing in Nov 24 pageant in Puerto Rico https://bit.ly/3TVA0Ln

·       S’pore, Sweden can learn from each other on social cohesion, competitiveness: President Tharman https://bit.ly/4z4QUGI

·       TSH Resources reports 274 hot spots within estate boundaries after SGX queries over haze https://bit.ly/4z9dcHo

·       AI-related demand powers prices, rents of Singapore industrial space in third quarter of 2026 https://bit.ly/4Bfu7t3

·       SGX eyes Asian dual listings with Philippine Stock Exchange https://bit.ly/4zE0YpK

·       Singapore oil product inventories fall to three-week low https://bit.ly/4yZvlqP

·       Singapore security robotics firm Kabam to cease operations on Nov 20 https://bit.ly/47EzJj4

·       Frasers Centrepoint Trust posts 2.6% higher second-half DPU to hit new full-year record payout https://bit.ly/4iidVPj

Vietnam

·       Transactions at Vietnam International Financial Centre expected to start in November https://bit.ly/4yYN1Tr

·       Vietjet, Satair partner to strengthen aviation supply chains https://bit.ly/4BlyEKw

·       Vietnam, EU seek to deepen economic and trade ties https://bit.ly/4slggNY

·       More measures needed to boost private investment in R&D https://bit.ly/4BsAsSf

·       Colon Free Zone offers Vietnamese goods gateway to Latin America https://bit.ly/4izIQHZ

·       Institutional reforms provide boost for business growth https://bit.ly/4zREKB4

·       VEFTA opens up new export opportunities for Vietnamese goods https://bit.ly/4yvZzRf

·       Vietnamese localities seek to deepen cooperation with Hungary https://bit.ly/4z3gE69

·       Phu Quoc accelerates infrastructure development for APEC 2027 https://bit.ly/4sfsvvf

·       VinaCapital, A.P. Moller Capital sign MoU to target Vietnam logistics https://bit.ly/3WGOPCf

Philippines

·       Ginbee Go taking over as next BPI president/CEO https://bit.ly/4dV8MLH

·       PEZA investments hit P310 billion in 10 months, beating 2026 goal https://bit.ly/4dWfjpn

·       Miners push back on new system for evaluating resource contracts https://bit.ly/4Bh3aW9

·       DOE: P5 trilllion needed to harness 25 GW of hydropower capacity https://bit.ly/4i4BHxO

·       URC brands rank among top choices in households https://bit.ly/3VQGNGP

·       DigiPlus joins list of best performing companies in Asia https://bit.ly/3UJZnQu

·       DOF fine-tuning tax amnesty bill https://bit.ly/4iBtfHO

·       Vingroup to invest $500 million for EV production in Philiipines https://bit.ly/4kcLIvD

·       Coconut products tagged for exports to Africa https://bit.ly/489xxQG

Malaysia

·       Malaysia retains top spot in global Islamic finance development rankings for 14th consecutive year https://bit.ly/4iheHMo

·       TSH Resources denies involvement in Indonesia haze, reports 274 hotspots https://bit.ly/4yA1XX4

·       Meridian to be delisted on Nov 3 unless appeal filed by Oct 29 https://bit.ly/4ieCHzy

·       ParkCity-linked entity acquires Shimao hotels for RM1.4bil https://bit.ly/4yw0QYx

·       HeiTech Padu secures RM19.87mil Immigration Department contract extension https://bit.ly/4zSbx97

·       AIZO Engineering's RM36.79mil sewage project contract terminated https://bit.ly/3WpWlkV

·       Kerjaya Prospects consortium secures RM568.2mil TNB contract https://bit.ly/4BlNQr8

·       Pavilion REIT sees resilient consumer spending in 4Q https://bit.ly/4yx1m8R

·       Govt finalising natural gas roadmap to strengthen energy security https://bit.ly/4z3yki7

·       Malaysia allows first export of raw rare earths under new rules https://bit.ly/3UbBu3Z

·       Zetrix AI to hold sukukholders' meeting on covenant breach https://bit.ly/4BfyDaZ

·       Marine & General cautiously bullish about upstream outlook https://bit.ly/4juBBlE

Indonesia

·       Energy Minister Bahlil Plans Gas-Based Petrochemical Hub in East Kalimantan https://bit.ly/4zQti8L

·       Danantara Targets $30 Billion in Investment Through Asia Forum https://bit.ly/4BiNMbw

·       Prabowo Threatens to Revoke Mining Permits Inactive for Two Years https://bit.ly/3UGisDa

Thailand

·       Thai railway sues CP-led firm over THB13.3bn Airport Rail Link debt https://bit.ly/4ieGvRm

·       Chula signs KTIS research pact and showcases farm innovations https://bit.ly/48eWnyB

·       Bangkok office market faces fresh supply amid high vacancies https://bit.ly/4yB93uI

·       GULF Wins Three Honors at IAA Awards for Listed Companies 2026, Continuing Recognition for BEST CEO and BEST CFO, Alongside Outstanding IR https://bit.ly/4siJPzq

Cambodia

·       MISTI aims to link foreign firms with local SMEs https://bit.ly/4zHRZUE

·       Cambodia’s EV registrations near 18,000 as spiking fuel prices drive adoption https://bit.ly/3TVHga5

·       Cambodia, Japan strengthen dialogue to boost investment https://bit.ly/4snyy18