2026-11-04

Singapore

·       46,000 SIA booking records accessed illegally in data breach affecting software provider Amadeus https://bit.ly/4kunpJI

·       Singapore launches Asia-Pacific initiative to earlier identify next big infectious disease threat https://bit.ly/4ea1l3o

·       Courts fined $178,000 for massive data leak affecting close to 1 million customers, employees https://bit.ly/4ea1l3o

·       Singapore decides not to nominate Padang, surrounding buildings as UNESCO World Heritage Site https://bit.ly/4jPoTOx

·       Employers should bear cost of haze-related work suspensions, not employees: Dinesh Vasu Dash https://bit.ly/4exf4Bx

·       Missed security update led to 9½-hour public healthcare service outage on Oct 13 https://bit.ly/4iuYao6

·       MoneySmart data breach hits S’pore, HK users; IC numbers, financial info potentially exposed https://bit.ly/4ivG5Gr

·       S’pore will work with ASEAN members to establish haze centre, tackle root causes of haze: Grace Fu https://bit.ly/4jUUazJ

·       Are we getting screen time all wrong? New ST podcast helps parents navigate a world of devices https://bit.ly/4A0FaVu

·       Beware of malware targeting computer users via hijacked WhatsApp accounts https://bit.ly/4z2cnPM

·       Singapore’s beverage container return scheme has been battered with criticisms. Why do we need it? https://bit.ly/4Ab26BH

·       Scoot extends Middle East flight cancellations to February 2027 https://bit.ly/4zp9IAq

·       Finding a sounding board, stress-testing solutions: The network preparing S’pore tech leaders for global roles https://bit.ly/4fbDS1Z

·       MAS’ Future of Finance Institute starts operations with AI focus; names interim CEO https://bit.ly/4z2UuAn

·       SIA Engineering’s first-half profit falls 1.7% to $81.9m, with revenue down nearly 10% https://bit.ly/4yVwEpW

·       Listing review process to come fully under SGX RegCo in move to speed up listings https://bit.ly/4A9AXPE

·       ChatGPT creator OpenAI loses bid to block Singapore start-up’s GemGPT trademark https://bit.ly/48fuSW1

·       SATS redeploys staff to baggage handling amid MOM probe into contracted firms https://bit.ly/4BBC3oV

·       Singapore manufacturers stay upbeat on AI demand despite geopolitical clouds https://bit.ly/4AebJjc

·       Singapore factory activity grows at slower pace in October after accelerating since March https://bit.ly/3W8qgy6

Vietnam

·       Deputy PM calls for export-import market diversification, better trade governance https://bit.ly/4jPrhEZ

·       More room for Vietnam-Russia financial cooperation: Russian think-tank https://bit.ly/4iw8AnA

·       Vietnam eyes opportunities amid supply chain shifts in Southeast Asia https://bit.ly/3X2P2Qo

·       Phu Tho accelerates preparations for ADB-funded tourism infrastructure project https://bit.ly/4f77xt6

·       Bac Ninh targets 62.1 billion USD in development investment by 2030 https://bit.ly/4zkbKSo

·       Tax relief expected to support stronger business growth https://bit.ly/3WofK5Q

·       Deputy PM calls for ensuring business continuity under technology transfer regulations https://bit.ly/4A8WsQr

·       Central region steps up investment in aviation infrastructure https://bit.ly/48vOpRX

·       Vietnam posts second straight monthly trade surplus in October https://bit.ly/48vARWu

·       Export orders pick up pace towards year-end https://bit.ly/4BIdaaZ

·       Government ratifies State capital divestment plan https://bit.ly/4BIdaaZ

·       Vietnam’s 10-month FDI inflows post strongest growth since 2009 https://bit.ly/4BHDTnZ

·       Market diversification, stronger competitiveness needed as trade revenue hits record https://bit.ly/47Rvil8

·       Vietjet posts 41% revenue growth in first nine months of 2026 https://bit.ly/3V3GGrd

·       Private sector: From a key driver to a leading force for growth https://bit.ly/4kuwClg

·       Vietnam–EU forum to explore green economy, new value chains https://bit.ly/4sE6S89

·       Hai Phong port cargo hits 182.4 mln tonnes, puts 2026 plan in sight https://bit.ly/4sIHP42

Philippines

·       Philippines’ manufacturing PMI shrinks in October https://bit.ly/4zxma1m

·       AMLC vows to tackle illegal casinos posing as small businesses https://bit.ly/4jQnV4B

·       Philippine digital economy to hit $42 billion this year https://bit.ly/3WrxP2U

·       State auditors flag P532 billion in delayed, inefficient DPWH projects https://bit.ly/3X3Oz0h

·       GCash IPO seen as Maya valuation benchmark https://bit.ly/3V4GLef

·       DigiPlus swings to P948-M loss in Q3 on investment valuation losses https://bit.ly/4zqdPw6

·       AboitizPower plans P750-million investment in Bukidnon solar project https://bit.ly/4zmdZER

·       Petron nine-month profit falls 44% as higher oil costs squeeze margins https://bit.ly/4BGWWyH

·       RLC breaks ground on 29-story Bridgetowne office tower https://bit.ly/4inH7FP

·       Cement price hikes add to construction cost pressures https://bit.ly/3UCaVoO

·       Alternergy’s P6.7-B Alabat wind farm starts supplying Luzon grid

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Malaysia

·       Palm oil stockpiles set to reach fresh record https://bit.ly/4zqr1Bh

·       Malakoff unit’s Lumut plant resumes ops https://bit.ly/3WraRca

·       TNB boosts grid modernisation https://bit.ly/4sHn3S7

·       Pekat gets SC nod for Main Market transfer https://bit.ly/4jX1afj

·       Ekovest to focus on Duke network expansion https://bit.ly/3UehjCR

·       Orkim takes early delivery of new vessel https://bit.ly/3X4EgZS

·       Top Glove earnings to normalise in FY27 https://bit.ly/3WIqhsE

·       Berjaya CEO makes Forbes Asia power list https://bit.ly/4eeEGTo

·       Salutica secures Klang building project https://bit.ly/4iSfDIt

·       Proton October sales hit 21,624 units, second-highest this year https://bit.ly/4zjPUyq

·       RHB Bank, MEOA tie up to support sustainable plantation investments https://bit.ly/4sLgSwE

·       S P Setia, HELP to develop international school in Bandar Kinrara https://bit.ly/4iwTRZh

Thailand

·       FTI Backs Government’s 35% EV Import Tax Hike to Support Domestic Manufacturing https://bit.ly/4sEIoLS

·       Imported EV prices could rise up to 10% after Thai tax hike https://bit.ly/3U9LOK8

·       Thai Cabinet raises excise tax on certain EV imports to 35% from 2027 https://bit.ly/3WI7fmb

Indonesia

·       Jakarta waits for market recovery before city-owned firms IPO https://bit.ly/3Wrz5TG

·       Indonesia-EU trade: Mapping smallholders is the next step https://bit.ly/4f9CXiu

·       Indonesia's Non-Dollar Transactions More Than Double to $52.6 Billion https://bit.ly/4BJw7dq

Cambodia

·       Cambodia prioritises education, digital learning to boost workforce skills https://bit.ly/3V4rwSw

·       Smart Axiata launches fiber subsidiary for Cambodia’s telecom future https://bit.ly/4imfJb8

·       Japan-backed $200M irrigation project enters final phase https://bit.ly/3WhBEYw