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ASEAN · KEY STATS
◆ASEAN GDP $4.26T ASEANstats · 2025 · ASEAN-10 basis ◆Population 693.2M ASEANstats · 2025 · eleven markets ◆Trade in Goods $4.37T ▲ up 13.7% on 2024 ASEANstats · 2025 · eleven markets ◆Trade in Services $1.40T ASEANstats · 2025 ◆FDI Inflows $244B ▲ up 10% on 2024 UNCTAD WIR 2026 · 2025 · eleven economies ◆Intra-ASEAN Exports 22.5% ASEANstats · 2024 · top export destination ◆ASEAN GDP $4.26T ASEANstats · 2025 · ASEAN-10 basis ◆Population 693.2M ASEANstats · 2025 · eleven markets ◆Trade in Goods $4.37T ▲ up 13.7% on 2024 ASEANstats · 2025 · eleven markets ◆Trade in Services $1.40T ASEANstats · 2025 ◆FDI Inflows $244B ▲ up 10% on 2024 UNCTAD WIR 2026 · 2025 · eleven economies ◆Intra-ASEAN Exports 22.5% ASEANstats · 2024 · top export destination ◆ASEAN GDP $4.26T ASEANstats · 2025 · ASEAN-10 basis ◆Population 693.2M ASEANstats · 2025 · eleven markets ◆Trade in Goods $4.37T ▲ up 13.7% on 2024 ASEANstats · 2025 · eleven markets ◆Trade in Services $1.40T ASEANstats · 2025 ◆FDI Inflows $244B ▲ up 10% on 2024 UNCTAD WIR 2026 · 2025 · eleven economies ◆Intra-ASEAN Exports 22.5% ASEANstats · 2024 · top export destination ◆ASEAN GDP $4.26T ASEANstats · 2025 · ASEAN-10 basis ◆Population 693.2M ASEANstats · 2025 · eleven markets ◆Trade in Goods $4.37T ▲ up 13.7% on 2024 ASEANstats · 2025 · eleven markets ◆Trade in Services $1.40T ASEANstats · 2025 ◆FDI Inflows $244B ▲ up 10% on 2024 UNCTAD WIR 2026 · 2025 · eleven economies ◆Intra-ASEAN Exports 22.5% ASEANstats · 2024 · top export destination
Active monitorThe ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC), the region’s haze watch, is at its highest alert, and Palangka Raya in Central Kalimantan read 1,293 on Indonesia’s air index on 21 October. The index turns hazardous at 300.Open the haze monitor →
Business Conditions Index · 2025
69.4
Eleven markets, GDP-weighted. 50 is neutral. World Bank WDI.
FDI Inflow · South-East Asia 2025
$244B
Recorded inflows, up 10% on 2024. UNCTAD WIR 2026.
Intra-ASEAN Exports · 2024
22.5%
Share of total ASEAN exports — Southeast Asia's largest single destination. ASEANstats.
DEFA Status
Concluded
Negotiations concluded 29 May 2026; signing set for the 49th ASEAN Summit, Nov 2026. ASEAN Economic Ministers, 19 Sep 2026.
aseanx Monitors · ASEAN haze

aseanx Monitors follows the haze over southern ASEAN, which remains under the region’s highest alert.

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The alert is set by the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC), the region’s official haze watch. The map shows Indonesian provinces by fire hotspots on 16 October and the latest official air readings in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, each with its date.

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Air readings 21 Oct 2026
Regional haze alertLevel 3ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) · since 26 Aug 2026
SUMATRABORNEOJAVA SEASOUTH CHINA SEAMALAYSIASouth Sumatra: 132 hotspots on 16 Oct 2026132South SumatraJambi: 2 hotspots on 16 Oct 20262JambiRiau: 0 hotspots on 16 Oct 2026Riau 0West Kalimantan: 24 hotspots on 16 Oct 202624West KalimantanCentral Kalimantan: 19 hotspots on 16 Oct 202619Central KalimantanSouth Kalimantan: 0 hotspots on 16 Oct 2026South Kalimantan 0Kuala LumpurJakartaBandar Seri BegawanJohor · highest station API: 153, 21 Oct 2026, 16:00 MYT153JOHOR · APISingapore · highest 24-hour PSI: 122, 21 Oct 2026, 16:00122SINGAPORE · PSIPalangka Raya · ISPU: 1,293, 21 Oct 2026, 15:00 WIB1,293PALANGKA RAYA · ISPU
Fire hotspots by province, 16 Oct 2026No hotspots that dayLatest official air reading, 21 Oct 2026
Sources: hotspots, Indonesia Ministry of Forestry via BusinessToday, 17 Oct 2026 (counts at 21:00 WIB, 16 Oct); Indonesia ISPU, Ministry of Environment; Singapore PSI, National Environment Agency; Malaysia API, Department of Environment (highest Johor station, latest hour); alert, ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC).
Satellite fire hotspots counted by ASMC (NOAA-20 satellite, daytime, high confidence), 20 Oct 2026: Kalimantan 340, Sumatra 134, Viet Nam 22, Thailand 10, Philippines 8, Sabah and Sarawak 4, Cambodia 4, Lao PDR 2, Myanmar 2.
Satellite photo of smoke over Sumatra, the Strait of Malacca and Singapore on 16 October 2026
Smoke lies over Sumatra, the Strait of Malacca and Singapore on 16 October 2026. NASA Worldview, VIIRS instrument on the NOAA-21 satellite.
Satellite photo of thick grey smoke covering southern Borneo on 13 October 2026
Smoke covers southern Kalimantan on 13 October 2026. NASA Worldview, VIIRS instrument on the NOAA-20 satellite.
122Singapore’s highest 24-hour PSI, 21 Oct 2026National Environment Agency
31 daysof unhealthy air in Singapore since 4 Sep 2026NEA via data.gov.sg
27 of 64Malaysian stations unhealthy, 24 hours to 15:00 on 18 OctDepartment of Environment
117,479fire hotspots in Indonesia, 1 Jan to 17 Oct 2026NASA FIRMS · provisional
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Baseline · today's read

The United States International Trade Commission determined that solar cell and module imports from Indonesia, India, and Laos materially injured the domestic solar industry, clearing the way for anti-dumping and countervailing duties effective November 2026. G2B Malaysia's Ministry of Industry and Trade extended anti-dumping duties on polyester filament yarn imports from India, Indonesia, and China for five years. G2B Thailand's Industry Minister has instructed enforcement of mandatory safety standards for solar panels by October 2026. The United States investigation into semiconductor excess capacity affecting Malaysia continues, with potential tariff implications for the sector. Tariff duties and investigations across multiple sectors create uncertainty for ASEAN exporters navigating changing trade conditions. Full signal set with methodology under Signals.

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aseanx Intelligence

aseanx Intelligence brings the data on the eleven Southeast Asian markets into one place.

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Policy, prices, trade and sentiment for all eleven markets, classified by who is engaging whom, with the source and date on every figure.

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01 · Economy and markets

The economy section tracks growth, prices, currencies and commodities across Southeast Asia.

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02 · Trade partners

The trade partners section shows what ASEAN buys from and sells to its main trading partners.

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ASEAN Data Centre Infrastructure

Assessment 001 puts the method on ASEAN's data-centre build. The finding: the binding scarcity is not land, but a site holding a written power confirmation from the national grid operator.

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VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Vietnam International Defense Expo 2026 to take place at Gia Lam Airport

Vietnam's Ministry of National Defense announced the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2026, to be held at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi.

SGGP English Edition · 21 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam weighs peak-hour electricity pricing amid household cost concerns

Vietnam's government has proposed introducing time-of-use electricity pricing for residential customers and phasing out cross-subsidies between consumer groups, prompting National Assembly concerns about affordability for low-income households.

Báo VietNamNet · 21 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia: Potential MS&AD-LPI deal could create Malaysia's largest general insurer

Japan's MS&AD Insurance Group is pursuing a buyout of Malaysian insurer LPI Capital Bhd that would create Malaysia's largest general insurance company through a likely merger with MS&AD's existing MSIG Malaysia subsidiary.

Asia Insurance Review · 21 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia mulls CPO tax waiver as palm oil stocks hit record 3.5mil tonnes

Malaysia's government is considering a waiver on crude palm oil export tax to help reduce record-high stockpiles of 3.5 million tonnes and narrow pricing gaps with Indonesia.

NST Online · 21 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Cambodia and World Bank Forge Ahead to Transform Takhmao’s Urban Landscape Through Green Waste Management

Cambodia's Ministry of Interior, with World Bank participation, convened an inter-ministerial meeting to advance green waste management and urban transformation in Takhmao.

Construction & Property News · 21 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Cambodia Pulls in Over $1.7 Billion from Tire Exports in First Three Quarters of 2026

Cambodia's tire manufacturing sector generated $1.72 billion in exports during the first nine months of 2026, representing 77.46% growth year-over-year and emerging as a key pillar of export diversification.

Construction & Property News · 21 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Qatar set to become Singapore’s second strategic partner in the Middle East

Singapore's Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong and Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani agreed during a high-level joint committee meeting to establish a strategic partnership spanning trade, energy, artificial intelligence, security and sustainable development.

Doha News · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Thai and Dutch diplomats focused on Thai-EU FTA by year’s end

Thailand's Trade Representative met the Netherlands' Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation to accelerate negotiations on a Thailand-European Union Free Trade Agreement, with both sides committed to concluding the deal within ten weeks.

Thai PBS World · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
The 17th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sport (SOMS 17) kicks off in Cambodia.

ASEAN Senior Officials on Sport held their 17th meeting in Cambodia, with parallel sessions including meetings with Japan and China, and a technical working group meeting with FIFA on a memorandum of understanding.

Vietnam.vn · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam-Singapore trade surges 46.8% in first nine months

Singapore's imports from Vietnam surged 123.2% to SGD 19.4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, more than triple the growth rate of Singapore's overall imports, raising Vietnam's share of Singapore's total imports to 3%.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam, Singapore seek to deepen cooperation in personnel training

A Politburo member of Vietnam's Communist Party expressed appreciation for Singapore's support through practical training programmes and policy experience sharing in reform, development and international integration.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
DNB, MRT Corp team up to bring 5G to Johor-Singapore RTS Link

DNB and Singapore's MRT Corp are collaborating to deploy 5G connectivity on the Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link, with arrangements for roaming and seamless services through telecommunications providers.

Malay Mail · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Saifuddin Nasution urges Asean to translate anti-crime pledges into results

Malaysia's representative at the 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime urged ASEAN member states to translate anti-crime pledges into tangible results, citing the growing complexity of transnational crime through digital technology and artificial intelligence misuse.

Malay Mail · 20 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Asean SOMTC adopts terms of reference for working group on money laundering

Malaysia's Home Ministry was selected as Voluntary Lead Shepherd of the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime Working Group on Money Laundering at the preparatory meeting for the 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime in the Philippines.

The Star · 20 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia takes lead role in Asean anti-money laundering efforts

Malaysia's Home Ministry was selected as Voluntary Lead Shepherd of the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime Working Group on Money Laundering at the preparatory meeting for the 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime in the Philippines.

NST Online · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
20th AMMTC: Asean needs concrete actions to eradicate transnational crimes

ASEAN member states at the 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime committed to translating cooperation frameworks into concrete action to address online fraud, money laundering, and human smuggling.

NST Online · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Free trade agreements may be out of fashion, but APEC can further existing deals: Jeffrey Siow

Singapore's Second Minister for Finance urged APEC members to build on existing regional trade agreements including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, and to pursue digital partnerships such as ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement.

The Straits Times · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia urges digital platforms to improve algorithm transparency

Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs urged electronic system operators and digital platforms to prioritize transparency, accountability, and responsibility in addressing concerns over their algorithms.

ANTARA News · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesia, Portugal sign deal to recognize fishing crew certificates

Indonesia and Portugal signed a bilateral agreement recognizing the certification and competency of fishing vessel crew members.

ANTARA News · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
WRISE Group to Acquire 20% Stake in IFCG, Deepening Strategic Partnership

WRISE Group proposed to acquire a 20 per cent stake in IFCG to deepen strategic collaboration across technology, knowledge-sharing, and regional connectivity.

Malay Mail · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam signs free trade agreement with four European Free Trade Association countries

Vietnam's government signed a free trade agreement with four European Free Trade Association member states (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) after 14 years of negotiation, marking Vietnam's 18th FTA with foreign countries and trading blocs.

Theinvestor · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Roche Pharma Vietnam turns economic ties into patient impact - Vietnam Investment Review

Switzerland and Vietnam marked 55 years of diplomatic relations at an economic forum in Hanoi, with bilateral trade reaching $1.04 billion in 2025 and a target of $2 billion by 2030, supported by the newly signed EFTA–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
EFTA–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement opens up opportunities to enhance supply chain - Vietnam Investment Review

Nestlé shared experiences in building supply-chain resilience in Vietnam at the Swiss-Vietnam Economic Forum, coinciding with the conclusion of EFTA–Vietnam free-trade negotiations covering industrial goods, sustainable development, and capacity building.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam Signs Free Trade Deal with 4 European Nations to Cut Tariffs

Vietnam officially signed a free trade agreement with four European Free Trade Association member states (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) to expand export markets and eliminate import tariffs.

Aktualita.co · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam-EU trade and investment continue to grow.

Vietnam and the European Union are growing bilateral trade, projected to reach $73.8 billion in 2025, with the EU holding a $38.6 billion trade surplus, supported by the Vietnam–EU Free Trade Agreement signed in August 2020.

Vietnam.vn · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Alstom wins €800m first order under its Hanoi metro deal with Vingroup

Alstom secured a first-tranche order of approximately €800 million to supply Metropolis trains for Hanoi metro projects under a technology-licence agreement with Vingroup announced in October, with design and manufacturing at its French facility.

Railway Supply · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam Airlines partners with Nordic countries to expand air connectivity.

Vietnam Airlines signed memorandums of understanding with Copenhagen Airport, Scandinavian Airlines Systems, and Danish Industry to develop air connectivity and business market access between Vietnam and Denmark and Northern Europe.

Vietnam.vn · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singtel, Ericsson Sign Five-Year 5G Partnership to Advance AI Capabilities

Singtel and Ericsson signed a five-year strategic partnership to advance Singapore's 5G capabilities, accelerate AI-native applications, and deliver intelligent connectivity for businesses and consumers.

The Fast Mode · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam, Malaysia hold first defense policy dialogue

Vietnam and Malaysia held their first defense policy dialogue, advancing bilateral defense cooperation under their Memorandum of Understanding and their November 2024 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore's AI-backed growth masks strains in food services

Dan's Steaks, a Singapore restaurant chain, is closing due to rising operating costs and inflation pressures on the food-services sector.

Nikkei Asia · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia targets tourism growth with Berjaya Hotel partnership

Berjaya Hospitality Group and Tourism Malaysia signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly promote Malaysia internationally through marketing campaigns, sales missions and familiarization trips.

TravelMole · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
ICT industry, e-commerce value in 2025 hits RM476.8 billion, contributing 23.5% to Malaysia's GDP

Malaysia's information and communications technology industry and e-commerce sector contributed RM476.8 billion to GDP in 2025, representing 23.5% of total GDP and expanding 5.6% year-on-year.

The Sun Malaysia · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Thailand’s CP Axtra to roll out five food chains across Makro and Lotus

Thai retailer CP Axtra partnered with Minor Food Group to roll out five global restaurant brands—Dairy Queen, Swensen's, Gaga Cafe, Bonchon and The Steak & More—across select Makro and Lotus stores.

Inside Retail Asia · 20 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Philippine pineapple exports surge while dried pineapple prices stable — CMB News

Philippine pineapple exports surged in 2025 with global pineapple exports rising 3.7%; dried pineapple prices remained stable in European markets while Vietnamese-origin product showed modest price gains.

CMB News · 20 Oct 2026
TL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Timor-Leste president says diesel dependence raises energy-transition challenge

Timor-Leste's president identified diesel-powered electricity as a barrier to investment and described fossil-fuel development as a temporary economic necessity on the path to energy transition.

London Daily News · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Asean M&A surge puts Citi in growth gear

ASEAN's mergers and acquisitions market grew over 30 per cent to US$140 billion this year, with Citibank involved in nearly US$20 billion of deals as regional companies pursued expansion and financing opportunities.

NST Online · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2B
China solar exports to Middle East, Southeast Asia surge in September but Europe, Asia weigh on total

China's solar exports to the Middle East and Southeast Asia surged year-on-year in September, though total exports were offset by falling shipments to Europe and other regions.

TradingView · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Most Singapore households expect inflation to rise over next year: survey

Singapore households expect domestic and global economic developments to push inflation higher over the next year, with headline inflation expectations for the coming year at 3.4 per cent, according to a survey by DBS and Singapore Management University.

The Business Times · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
MPA Singapore and China Classification Society Renew Maritime MoU - News and Statistics

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority and China's Classification Society renewed their memorandum of understanding to expand joint research and development in maritime decarbonisation, green fuels, electrification, digital innovation and autonomous vessel technologies.

IndexBox · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia must leverage geographical advantage to strengthen maritime sector as economic growth driver

Malaysia's Transport Ministry called on the nation to leverage its geographical position along major global shipping routes to strengthen the maritime sector as an economic growth driver.

The Sun Malaysia · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam’s Growth Ambitions Are Outrunning Its Capital

Vietnam's government has set an ambitious average annual growth target of 10 per cent through 2030, with infrastructure development as a major engine, but is struggling to mobilise sufficient capital to finance this goal.

fulcrum.sg · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
In Singapore, Improper Drone Use Can Mean Fines or Prison for Seafarers

Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority enforces strict regulations on unmanned aerial vehicle use in harbours and airspace, with seafarers risking substantial fines or imprisonment for improper drone operations.

The Maritime Executive · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
News Port of Singapore faces new challenges – but also new opportunities

Singapore's port competitiveness as a global container transhipment hub faces pressure from rival ports accelerating investment in digitalisation and automation, requiring continued competitive investment by PSA International.

The Loadstar · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Lee Hsien Loong Warns Singapore Port Against Complacency as Regional Rivals Advance - News and Statistics

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned Port of Singapore Authority management that regional competitors are advancing in digitalisation and automation, and urged the port to avoid complacency or risk losing business to rivals like Shanghai's Yangshan port.

IndexBox · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Christchurch Airport celebrates 40 years of Singapore Airlines service

Singapore Airlines and Christchurch Airport marked 40 years of continuous service, celebrating a longstanding partnership connecting New Zealand's South Island with Singapore and global destinations.

Regional Gateway · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
80% of Singapore's population receive more in Govt benefits than taxes paid: Jeffrey Siow

Singapore's Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow presented the city-state's fiscal strategy at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation finance ministers' meeting in Hong Kong, highlighting that 80% of Singapore's population receive more in government benefits than taxes paid.

AsiaOne.com · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia exports surge 55% to a record in September on AI boom

Malaysia's Department of Statistics reported that exports surged 54.5% year-on-year in September to a record RM215.1 billion, driven by electrical and electronic products, particularly AI-related shipments to the United States.

Yahoo News Singapore · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Aolani commits 500MW AI data center capacity in Malaysia

Singapore-headquartered neocloud Aolani signed a letter of intent for 500 megawatts of AI data centre capacity in Malaysia, with plans to expand to 580 megawatts by 2027.

ET Datacenters · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Japan's Zipair launches Kuala Lumpur flight as first Malaysia route

Japanese budget carrier Zipair Tokyo launched its first Malaysia route between Narita International Airport and Kuala Lumpur, aiming to build a regional network connecting North America and Asia.

Nikkei Asia · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
AirAsia shares drop as Malaysia says it hasn’t agreed to financial aid

Malaysia's Prime Minister announced that the government has not agreed to provide financial assistance to AirAsia Group, stating any future requests would be assessed against national interest and fiscal protection.

The Star · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
'Cannot play hide and seek': Singapore minister's warning over haze sends agricultural stocks lower

Singapore's Senior Minister warned that seven agricultural companies have been questioned by the Singapore Exchange regarding their corporate structures and environmental responsibility, with regulators ready to use legal and financial leverage.

CNBC · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand targets $417 million in land held by foreign nominees

Thailand's Prime Minister announced acceleration of investigations into suspected illegal foreign land ownership, with authorities identifying 1,397 legal entities controlling 2,360 plots valued at approximately 14.01 billion baht.

Qazinform · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Thailand cabinet approves $313 million flood relief, official says

Thailand's cabinet approved 10.5 billion baht in flood relief alongside debt-payment suspensions and soft loans to support households and businesses affected by recent flooding.

WTVB · 20 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Japan proposes co-hosting Asia Zero Emission Community summit with Philippines

Japan's Prime Minister proposed co-hosting an Asia Zero Emission Community summit with the Philippines, emphasizing economic and energy resilience cooperation ahead of ASEAN bloc summit meetings in November.

Anadolu Ajansı · 20 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets B2G
IM Capital Holding Seeks to Deepen Cambodia-Poland Business Ties

European real estate firm IM Capital Holding outlined plans to expand investments in Cambodia and strengthen business ties with Poland, meeting with Cambodia's Prime Minister to advance bilateral economic cooperation.

Cambodianess · 20 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Cambodia, Croatia sign deals on diplomatic visa exemptions, foreign service training

Cambodia and Croatia signed agreements exempting diplomatic passport holders from visa requirements and establishing cooperation on diplomatic education and training.

Xinhua · 20 Oct 2026
BN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Armenia’s first ambassador to Brunei presents credentials to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

Armenia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Serob Bejanyan, presented credentials to Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, establishing Armenia's first diplomatic representation in the country. The ambassador also met Brunei's Foreign Minister to exchange diplomatic greetings.

Armenpress · 20 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
PBBM, Takaichi tackle bilateral, ASEAN agenda

The Philippines' President Marcos and Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi discussed bilateral relations and preparations for upcoming ASEAN summits, including co-chairing the 4th Asia Zero Emission Community Leaders' Meeting in November.

thephilbiznews · 20 Oct 2026
BN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Brunei's Foreign Minister Prince Mateen to make 3-day introductory visit to Singapore from Oct 21

Brunei's Foreign Minister Prince Mateen will make his first official visit to Singapore from 21 October, reflecting the longstanding bilateral relationship between the two countries.

AsiaOne.com · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore, Qatar to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership; renew energy cooperation pact

Singapore and Qatar elevated bilateral relations to Strategic Partnership status and renewed energy cooperation, with both sides pledging to broaden collaboration in trade, investment, energy and sustainable development.

AsiaOne.com · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia will form special committee to probe ‘corporate mafia’

Malaysia's government announced formation of a special committee led by the attorney-general to investigate allegations of collusion between businessmen and anti-graft officials, with a three-month reporting deadline.

The Straits Times · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia considers extending age verification to online gaming

Malaysia's Communications Minister announced consideration of expanding electronic Know Your Customer and age-verification requirements to online gaming platforms to address extremism recruitment concerns.

Biometric Update · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia appoints new facilitator for Thai-BRN peace talks

Malaysia's National Security Council appointed a retired lieutenant-general as facilitator for peace negotiations between the Thai government and a separatist umbrella organisation.

Thai PBS World · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
From Waze to TuJu? Anwar backs Malaysian navigation app over data security concerns

Malaysia's Prime Minister, chairing the National Cyber Security Committee, announced the government is strengthening digital identity protections using MyKad and MyDigital ID with enhanced cyber safeguards, citing data security and sovereignty concerns.

Malay Mail · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Bitget Plans Thai Exchange Acquisition Despite Restrictions on Serving Local Users

Bitget plans to acquire Thailand-based digital asset exchange operator GMO-Z.com Cryptonomics despite Bitget's terms of service prohibiting its services in Thailand.

Finance Magnates · 20 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Prime Oil & Gas offers to acquire 30% stake in West PH Sea gas block

Prime Oil & Gas Inc. has offered to acquire a 30% stake in Service Contract 72 covering the Sampaguita gas field in the West Philippine Sea, subject to Department of Energy approval.

Power Philippines · 20 Oct 2026
TL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Timor-Leste throws 12-month lifeline to delayed gas project ahead of drilling ops

Timor-Leste's national petroleum regulator ANP granted a 12-month extension to the joint venture operating the TL-SO-19-16 production sharing contract to continue discussions on drilling operations and operatorship arrangements before end-2026.

Offshore Energy · 20 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Sunda Energy Gets 12-Month Extension for Timor-Leste TL-SO-19-16 PSC - News and Statistics

Timor-Leste's petroleum regulator granted a 12-month extension allowing Sunda Energy and its joint venture partner to continue commercial discussions on drilling the Chuditch-2 well and operatorship transfer, with completion targeted before end-2026.

IndexBox · 20 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Finder Energy Selects Eneos’ Rig for Drilling Job off Timor-Leste

Finder Energy has signed a $42.3 million contract with Eneos Drilling for the Hakuryu-5 rig to drill three development wells at the Kuda Tasi and Jahal offshore oil project in Timor-Leste.

Offshore Engineer Magazine · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Solomon Credit Management and SACH Plan Joint Venture to Expand Healthcare and Wellness Brands Across Southeast Asia

Solomon Credit Management and SACH plan a joint venture to expand healthcare and wellness brands across Southeast Asia, leveraging SACH's e-commerce and retail expertise and Solomon's capital and financial support.

The Manila Times · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
SGX grills seven agribusiness firms over Indonesia haze fire links

Singapore's government has questioned seven locally listed agribusiness companies over possible links to fires in Indonesia causing transboundary haze, with the government considering legal, regulatory and economic measures.

Singapore Business Review · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore-listed First Resources welcomes authorities' probe over haze links, including on-ground checks

Singapore-listed First Resources, a palm oil producer, has welcomed authorities' investigation into haze links and stated it does not engage in land clearing by fire.

CNA · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Southeast Asia offshore sector sees new alliance, project awards and gas exploration expansion

Malaysia's PETRONAS and Vietnam's PetroVietnam have expanded cooperation on Southeast Asia's offshore energy sector, with new contract awards and acreage expansion supporting regional gas exploration and development.

Offshore Magazine · 20 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Payment giant Mynt boosts Philippine market hopes with IPO record

Mynt, the parent company of Philippine digital payments platform GCash, completed a record-breaking initial public offering in Manila, raising nearly US$1 billion.

Free Malaysia Today · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia plans dedicated data centre legislation

Malaysia's government plans to introduce a dedicated Digital Infrastructure (Data Centre) Bill by 2027 to regulate the data centre industry, address utility constraints, and align growth with environmental sustainability.

Digital Watch Observatory · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysian PM receives Islamic Development Bank Chairman in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia's Prime Minister received the Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank in Kuala Lumpur.

Arab News · 20 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia Central Banker Flags Cross-Border Risks From Digital Assets

Malaysia's central bank governor addressed the ASEAN Central Bank Heads of Internal Audit Network, flagging cross-border risks from digital assets and interconnected financial ecosystems that may not be fully understood in isolation.

TOKENPOST · 20 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
NBI seeks Laos cooperation in P3.5B drug smuggling investigation

The Philippines National Bureau of Investigation seeks Laos authorities' cooperation in investigating an attempted smuggling of 3.5 billion pesos worth of illegal drugs, with several personalities including a former Bangsamoro Parliament member named as persons of interest.

GMA Network · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
DagangHalal advances ASEAN Halal Trade and Compliance at Fi Asia Indonesia 2026

DagangHalal.com promoted digital compliance tools at Fi Asia Indonesia 2026 to assist businesses in meeting Indonesia's mandatory halal certification requirements, effective October 18, 2026.

The Sun Malaysia · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation B2G
Civil groups urge PM to drop 4 tax bills

Ten Thai civil society networks urge Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to withdraw four proposed tax bills following public consultations that revealed strong opposition to changes in earmarked tax funding.

Bangkok Post · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
No decision yet on raising motorcycle licence age to 18, says Malaysian transport minister, Malaysia News

Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the government has yet to decide whether to raise the minimum age for obtaining a motorcycle licence from 16 to 18, citing concerns about pushing underage riders onto roads without valid licences.

AsiaOne.com · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia’s forest fire crackdown puts plantation sector insurance programs under pressure

Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry sanctioned 32 companies over forest and land fires covering nearly 13,000 hectares, imposing permit suspensions, mandatory ecosystem restoration and revocations while widening criminal investigations.

Insurance Business · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Law & Regulation G2G
Malaysia, Indonesia to establish inter-agency cooperation on online child safety

Malaysia and Indonesia agreed to establish inter-agency cooperation to address online child safety issues, with plans to involve Singapore in a trilateral collaboration.

Free Malaysia Today · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Law & Regulation G2G
Malaysia, Indonesia agree to expand online child safety cooperation

Malaysia and Indonesia established inter-agency cooperation at the implementation level to address online child safety, with a trilateral meeting involving Singapore planned for December 2026.

Newswav · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand allows security staff to open suspicious checked bags without prior notice

Thailand's aviation regulator introduced new procedures effective October 16, 2026, allowing airport security staff to open checked luggage without prior notice when X-ray screening detects suspicious objects threatening aviation safety.

Pattaya Mail · 20 Oct 2026
MM · Society & Workforce G2B
Poverty line and labour productivity among five indicators to guide new minimum wage rate, says Ramanan

Myanmar's Human Resources Ministry announced a minimum wage increase from 1,700 to 2,000 Myanmar kyat monthly, using poverty line income, median wages, labour productivity, consumer price index and unemployment rate as five key indicators.

The Star · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Asia Specific | The Asean diplomacy behind the Indonesian haze

Singapore's government escalated action against ten Indonesian companies suspected of involvement in transboundary haze by issuing notices demanding fire mitigation efforts as Southeast Asia faces its worst air pollution in over a decade.

BBC · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore wage council recommends 6%–8% pay rise for lower-wage workers

Singapore's National Wages Council recommended salary increases of 6 to 8 percent for lower-wage workers earning up to 2,800 Singapore dollars monthly and urged employers to invest in workforce skills development.

hrsea.economictimes.indiatimes.com · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Hanwha Life Expands Financial Education Expertise to Indonesia

Hanwha Life, a South Korean financial services company, partnered with Save the Children to establish a financial education ecosystem for youth in Bandung, West Java, addressing rising exposure to online fraud and illegal lending.

PR Newswire · 20 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Bad weather cuts Pinoys’ working hours, firms warned

AscentHR, a Philippine human resources solutions provider, calls on businesses to strengthen workforce management systems as severe weather reduces average weekly working hours from 40.6 to 39.2 hours.

Daily Tribune · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Ericsson and universities plan Sweden–Singapore 6G cooperation

Singapore's President announces a collaboration between Ericsson and universities in Sweden and Singapore to develop next-generation positioning technologies using artificial intelligence and 6G.

Scandasia · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Selangor launches Malaysia’s first Water University model

Selangor's water authority has launched Malaysia's first Water University ecosystem model in partnership with Universiti Selangor and the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre to develop skilled workers for the water supply industry.

Newswav · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce G2B
UNDP and BGA Sign Two-Year Digital Cybersecurity Agreement

The United Nations Development Programme and the Blockchain for Good Alliance have signed a two-year agreement to strengthen cybersecurity expertise and promote responsible digital technology use in public institutions, focusing on data protection and secure digital payments.

CoinTrust · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Thunes and Coinbase to Expand Stablecoin Payments Globally

Thunes and Coinbase have partnered to expand cross-border payments using stablecoins and local payment networks, supporting international supplier payments, gig worker payouts, and remittances.

Fintech Singapore · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia uses dry ice, salt-based cloud seeding to combat wildfire haze

Indonesia's State Secretary Minister has announced cloud-seeding operations using dry ice and salt to combat forest and land fires across four provinces, inducing rainfall to reduce haze.

The Peninsula Qatar · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Investors await data centre rules

Thailand's Deputy Digital Economy and Society Minister says the government aims to finalize a regulatory framework for data centre businesses by the first quarter of 2027, addressing land use, infrastructure, and environmental conditions.

Bangkok Post · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia, Indonesia to share strategies on social media safety

Malaysia and Indonesia agreed to discuss online child exploitation, recruitment of minors for violence and strategies to strengthen social media safety regulations.

The Sun Malaysia · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
XLSmart data traffic jumps 17% in Yogyakarta - Solo region as network tops 9,600 5G BTS

Indonesian operator XLSmart reported a 17 percent year-on-year increase in mobile data traffic across Yogyakarta and Solo, supported by its 5G network expansion to 23 cities and regencies with 9,600 base transceiver stations.

Telecompaper · 20 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Union Vega Offshore Orders Two Breeze-Designed PSVs, Options Four More

Union Vega Offshore has ordered two battery-hybrid platform supply vessels from Fujian Mawei Shipyard based on Breeze Ship Design's next-generation Z 4409 PSV design, with options for four additional vessels and first delivery scheduled for 2028.

Offshore Engineer Magazine · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu adds partner in Bangkok office

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has appointed Supattra Sathapornnanon as a partner in its Bangkok office to strengthen its practice in renewable energy, waste-to-energy and infrastructure project finance across Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Law.asia · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Malaysia needs up to 2,000 MW additional RE capacity to achieve 2030 target

Malaysia's Sustainable Energy Development Authority states the nation requires an additional 1,500 to 2,000 megawatts of installed renewable energy capacity to achieve its 35 per cent installed capacity target by 2030, supported by the Large Scale Solar programme.

The Star · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Thailand solar subsidies all news related to

Thailand's screening board has cleared a 50 billion baht solar subsidy programme for one million households, with Cabinet review scheduled for 26 October.

Nation Thailand · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia pushes universities to accelerate net-zero transition

Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology launched the Net Zero Campus program guidelines to accelerate universities' net-zero energy transitions.

ANTARA News · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
⚡🌱 Indonesia's $3.8 trillion energy pivot: Solar, B50, and Nuclear take center stage at ISF 2026

Indonesia presented its $3.8 trillion energy transition strategy at the Indonesia Sustainability Forum 2026, prioritizing solar power, biofuel, and nuclear energy to achieve energy independence and strengthen industrial competitiveness.

The Southeast Asia Desk · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
50,000-baht solar subsidy all news related to

Thailand's government screening board has approved a 50-billion-baht solar subsidy scheme offering 50,000 baht per household to up to one million households, with Cabinet review scheduled for October 26.

Nation Thailand · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
One million homes could get 50,000 baht for solar panels

Thailand's government approved a 50-billion-baht solar subsidy programme for up to one million households, allowing eligible residents to install solar panels and sell surplus power to the electricity grid, with Cabinet approval expected October 26.

Thaiger · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
General Secretary and President To Lam attends the Business Forum

Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam and Denmark's King Frederik X opened the Vietnam–Denmark Business Forum, with Denmark identifying energy efficiency, logistics, food, biotechnology and healthcare as priority cooperation areas.

Vietnam.vn · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
No commitment for public funding support for AirAsia, Parliament told

Malaysia's Finance Ministry stated the government has made no commitment to provide financial support to AirAsia through guarantees, loans or public-fund injections, while monitoring the aviation sector's exposure to geopolitical and commodity price risks.

The Star · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia: Government readies affordable health insurance plan, after surge in surrender of private health plans

Malaysia's government is launching MediAsas, an affordable health insurance plan for the middle class in January 2027, in response to surging premiums that caused 340,000 policy cancellations.

Asia Insurance Review · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Nearly RM11bil in STR and Sara aid disbursed to recipients as of September, says Anwar

Malaysia's Prime Minister reports that nearly RM11 billion in cash assistance through the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah programmes has been disbursed to eligible recipients as of September 2026.

The Star · 20 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2G
Cambodia and Vietnam Forge Ahead to Hit the $20 Billion Trade Target

Cambodia and Vietnam are pursuing an integrated economic partnership targeting $20 billion in bilateral trade through strengthened production networks and industrial value chains, as affirmed at the Cambodia-Vietnam Business Forum 2026 convened by both prime ministers.

Construction & Property News · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore opens door to foreign stablecoins under tighter rules

Singapore's monetary regulator is considering permitting foreign stablecoins to enter its market under a stricter supervisory framework requiring issuers to maintain separate entities, undergo quarterly stress tests, and implement recovery and wind-down procedures.

GovMedia · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia prepares to migrate to post-quantum cryptography

Indonesia's National Cyber and Crypto Agency is establishing a task force to coordinate the country's transition to post-quantum cryptographic systems to strengthen cyber defences against quantum computing threats.

GovInsider · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
M’sia’s SAF ambitions face a reality check

Malaysia's government and aviation sector are balancing decarbonisation targets with commercial viability and competitiveness in developing a sustainable aviation fuel industry, as discussed at Aviation Sustainability Day 2026.

KLSE Screener · 20 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2G
Cambodia and Germany Partner to Boost Enterprise Competitiveness with €8 Million Phase II Agreement

Cambodia's Council for the Development of Cambodia and Germany's development agency have signed a €8 million implementation agreement for the second phase of the Improved Competitiveness of National Enterprises project to support private-sector growth.

Construction & Property News · 20 Oct 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General Satvinder Singh Visits Singapore Ahead of 2027 ASEAN Chairmanship

The ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General for the AEC conducted consultations with Singapore officials on October 15, 2026 to prepare for Singapore's 2027 ASEAN Chairmanship, focusing on economic priorities and integration deliverables.

INDiplomacy · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Manila readies for Trump’s ASEAN visit with security push, three-day closure

The Philippines is preparing to host US President Donald Trump at the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila on November 16, 2026, implementing security measures and a three-day work shutdown in Metro Manila.

Gulf News · 19 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Dzulkefly: Malaysia pushes for Asean self-reliance in essential medicines amid global supply chain risks

Malaysia is leading the ASEAN Drug Security and Self-Reliance initiative to strengthen regional capacity for access to essential medicines and reduce dependence on fragile external supply chains.

The Edge Malaysia · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
ASEAN haze crisis: Can Prabowo restore Indonesia’s environmental credibility?

Forest and peatland fires in Indonesia have caused severe haze across Southeast Asia, affecting air quality in neighbouring countries and creating a diplomatic crisis while President Prabowo Subianto's environmental policies face international scrutiny.

Tehran Times · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Objectives of the ASEAN Connectivity Strategy Action Program in Vietnam

The ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan action programme for 2026–2035 aims to strengthen physical, institutional and people-to-people linkages across Southeast Asia to support ASEAN Community Vision 2045 through six strategic areas and 49 measures.

Vietnam.vn · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Norway and Iceland sign new free trade agreement with Vietnam

Norway and Iceland signed a free trade agreement with Vietnam on October 18, 2026, joining Switzerland and Liechtenstein in establishing preferential tariffs and market access for Nordic exporters including salmon and mackerel producers.

Scandasia · 19 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar Ambassador to China attends 2026 World Maritime Equipment Conference and delivers an opening remarks

Myanmar's Ambassador to China attended the 2026 World Maritime Equipment Conference in Fuzhou and highlighted Myanmar's coastal potential and maritime development opportunities along regional trade routes.

နိုင်ငံခြား ရေး ဝန်ကြီး · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN ministers meet in Philippines to tackle cybercrime, trafficking, AI-enabled abuse

ASEAN ministers convened in the Philippines to address cybercrime, human trafficking and artificial-intelligence-enabled abuse, including online child sexual exploitation and transnational crime.

Anadolu Ajansı · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Joint Statement on Convening Ninth Meeting of Qatar–Singapore High-level Joint Committee

The ninth Qatar–Singapore High-Level Joint Committee meeting was held in Doha on October 19, 2026, with the co-chairs elevated to the level of the Amir of Qatar and Singapore's Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Fana News - · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
Malaysia aims to conclude FTA talks with EU by June 2027

Malaysia targets concluding free trade agreement negotiations with the European Union by June 2027, with approximately 80% of issues already resolved.

The Sun Malaysia · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
September exports grow fastest since April 2021

Malaysia's exports surged 54.5% year-on-year to a record RM215.11 billion in September 2026, marking the fastest growth since April 2021 and extending the country's trade surplus to 77 consecutive months.

The Star · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia’s exports surpass RM200b for first time, surging 54.5 pct in September

Malaysia's Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry reported that the country's exports surpassed RM200 billion in September 2026 for the first time, rising 54.5 per cent year-on-year to RM215.11 billion.

Newswav · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Sarawak targets 15,000MW power capacity by 2035, with 60pc from renewables

Sarawak's government announced a target electricity generation capacity of 15,000 megawatts by 2035, with at least 60 per cent from renewable sources, including the Baleh hydroelectric plant and the Samalaju combined-cycle power plant.

Malay Mail · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
EFTA, Vietnam sign comprehensive free trade agreement in Hanoi

Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association signed a comprehensive free trade agreement in Hanoi, covering goods, investment, intellectual property, government procurement, and sustainable development after 14 years of negotiations.

Fibre2Fashion · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
India-Indonesia partnership aims to connect the unconnected

Indonesia's state research institute BRIN and Indian companies Signaltron and Signalchip Innovations signed a letter of intent for collaboration on electronics, telecommunications, networking and drone technologies.

Developing Telecoms · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Signaltron, Signalchip partner with Indonesia’s BRIN to develop telecom and drone technologies

Signaltron, Signalchip Innovations and Indonesia's BRIN agreed to develop secure connectivity solutions for remote and underserved regions, including 4G, 5G and 6G network designs suited to Indonesia's archipelagic geography.

CRN Asia · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Signaltron, Signalchip sign pact with Indonesia's PRT BRIN to develop advanced telecom technology

Bengaluru-based Signaltron and domestic firm Signalchip signed an agreement with Indonesia's BRIN to develop advanced communication technologies including 4G and 5G base stations.

ET Manufacturing · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam and EFTA member states sign free trade agreement - Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association member states signed a free trade agreement to strengthen economic cooperation, diversify export and import markets, and enhance participation in global value chains.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement targeted for implementation in 2027

Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association agreed on a free trade agreement targeted for implementation in 2027, with Switzerland as Vietnam's largest EFTA trading partner and a significant investor in the country.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Qatar, Singapore to elevate ties into Strategic Partnership | Gulf Times

Qatar and Singapore elevated their bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, with delegations including Qatar's Prime Minister and Singapore's Prime Minister affirming longstanding ties through the Higher Level Joint Commission.

Gulf Times · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam and Laos prioritize removing bottlenecks and promoting strategic connectivity projects.

Vietnam and Laos held high-level Party and government meetings to strengthen their bilateral relationship and identify priority cooperation areas, with both sides affirming the strategic significance of their partnership.

Vietnam.vn · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Haze: Malaysia remains ready to assist Indonesia in tackling forest fires, says PM Anwar

Malaysia's Prime Minister reaffirmed Malaysia's readiness to assist Indonesia in addressing forest fires causing transboundary haze and proposed a cooperation mechanism at the ASEAN level to strengthen joint action.

Sinar Daily · 19 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Thailand's Prime Minister launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to protect national interests and enforce the rule of law.

Thai PBS World · 19 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Government to start building Chainat-Pasak-Gulf water diversion canal next year

Thailand's government approved a mega-infrastructure project to begin in fiscal year 2027, constructing a Chainat-Pasak-Gulf water diversion canal over seven years to permanently reduce central plains flooding.

Thai PBS World · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Philippines reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia, calls for dialogue after Houthi attacks

The Philippines reaffirmed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and called for dialogue following Houthi attacks, condemning the attacks as a grave threat to regional stability and expressing concern for Filipino nationals affected.

Anadolu Ajansı · 19 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Cambodia, Thailand Agree on Measures to Ease Tensions in Maritime Dispute

Cambodia and Thailand agreed on confidence-building measures to foster mutual trust during United Nations-facilitated conciliation talks to resolve their maritime dispute under the Law of the Sea Convention.

Cambodianess · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam, Laos to turn high-level commitments into tangible benefits

Vietnam and Laos reaffirmed the strategic significance of their bilateral relationship, with Vietnam's selection as Laos's first diplomatic destination underscoring the partnership's long-term importance.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 19 Oct 2026
TL · Law & Regulation G2B
Timor-Leste Sets Out to Strengthen the Foundations of Its Public Health System

Timor-Leste's Ministry of Health, with financial support from China through the China International Development Cooperation Agency and technical support from the World Health Organization, has launched a two-year initiative to strengthen essential public health functions.

World Health Organization (WHO) · 19 Oct 2026
TL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Russia, Timor Leste Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Timor-Leste's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Bendito Freitas in Moscow, marking the first official visit to Russia by a Timorese foreign minister.

russia's pivot to asia · 19 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar Ambassador Attends Joint Courtesy Call to Congratulate H.E. Mr. Saleumxay KOMMASITH on His Appointment as Prime Minister of the Lao PDR

Heads of ASEAN Missions based in Vientiane, led by Myanmar's Ambassador, paid a joint courtesy call to congratulate the new Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic on his appointment.

နိုင်ငံခြား ရေး ဝန်ကြီး · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore expands crackdown on Indonesian companies linked to haze

Singapore's National Environment Agency issued preventive notices to three additional Indonesian companies under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, bringing the total targeted to ten companies, to address forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra provinces.

The Press Democrat · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore plans to deepen government and tech industry partnership to boost cyber resilience

Singapore's Senior Minister for National Security K Shanmugam announced plans to deepen government and technology industry partnership through early information-sharing, joint incident response, and trusted cooperation to counter cyber threats.

iTnews Asia · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
‘Panic’ selling hits Indonesian markets on MSCI expulsion threat

MSCI's warning of a potential shift of Indonesia to standalone status from emerging-markets classification triggered sharp declines in Jakarta's stock market, with the benchmark index falling over 5% on Monday to a six-year low.

The Mighty 790 KFGO · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Singapore President to visit Ericsson, Spotify and Volvo in Sweden

Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will meet Swedish business leaders at Ericsson, Spotify and Volvo during an official state visit, with discussions covering digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and transport.

Scandasia · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
HH the Amir, Singapore PM widen co-operation | Gulf Times

Singapore's Prime Minister and Qatar's Amir discussed bilateral relations and strengthened cooperation across economic and investment fields, with both leaders witnessing the signing of an agreement.

Gulf Times · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Qatar and Singapore strengthen energy ties as PM Wong visits Doha

Qatar and Singapore agreed to renew an energy cooperation memorandum during Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's official visit to Doha, seeking to deepen ties in investment, energy security and technology.

Doha News · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Govt drafting law to regulate data centre growth — Economy Ministry

Malaysia's Economy Ministry is drafting the Digital Infrastructure (Data Centre) Bill to regulate data centre growth, address energy and water resource concerns, and support the nation's artificial intelligence ambitions.

The Edge Malaysia · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia High Commissioner Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin Calls on Singapore Minister Sim Ann

Malaysia's High Commissioner to Singapore met Singapore's Second Minister for Foreign Affairs to discuss bilateral relations, the operationalisation of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link, and road safety matters.

INDiplomacy · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia guarantees safety of US-bound shrimp, spices

Indonesia's government reaffirmed the safety and regulatory compliance of its shrimp and spice exports to the United States, supported by rigorous testing protocols.

ANTARA News · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Monitor says Indonesia fires have burned nearly two million hectares

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister accepted firefighting assistance from Malaysia and Singapore, with Malaysia to deploy three aircraft and 52 personnel to combat wildfires that burned nearly two million hectares.

AFP.com · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia offers aircraft, personnel to fight fires as it awaits Indonesia’s approval, says DPM Zahid

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister announced the deployment of a Bombardier CL-415MP aircraft, three helicopters and 50 personnel to assist Indonesia in fighting forest fires, pending Indonesia's formal approval.

The Straits Times · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Forest fires: Malaysia offers assets, personnel to assist Indonesia - Ahmad Zahid

Malaysia offered a Bombardier CL-415MP aircraft, three helicopters and 50 personnel to assist Indonesia in combating forest and land fires, with deployment awaiting Indonesia's official approval.

Sinar Daily · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia, Japan explore defence technology transfer, local industry cooperation

Malaysia and Japan explored defence technology transfer and local industry cooperation during a meeting between Malaysia's defence authority and Japan's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency.

Malay Mail · 19 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Thailand and Cambodia discuss easing tensions over maritime border — Bangkok Post

Thailand and Cambodia held conciliation proceedings at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague to discuss confidence-building measures and incident prevention in their maritime border dispute under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

UA.NEWS · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Cambodia, Thailand Agree On Confidence-Building Measures at UNCLOS Meeting

Cambodia and Thailand agreed on confidence-building measures during their second meeting in the United Nations-backed process to resolve their longstanding maritime boundary dispute.

CamboJA News · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Philippines awards $861 mln worth of T-bill, cash management bill offers

The Philippine Bureau of the Treasury awarded 54.23 billion pesos in cash management bills and Treasury bills below the offered volume at a regularly scheduled auction.

TradingView · 19 Oct 2026
MM · Law & Regulation G2B
Myanmar rights commission disqualified from South-east Asian rights forum, loses 2027 chairmanship

The South-East Asian National Human Rights Institutions Forum disqualified Myanmar's national human rights commission from membership and removed it from the 2027 chairmanship after finding it no longer met the forum's definition of a credible independent institution.

Newswav · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Vietnam to catch up in Southeast Asia’s 40 bln USD carbon storage race

Vietnam's government, through its revised Petroleum Law, could attract investment in carbon capture and storage services and establish an early position in Southeast Asia's estimated 40 billion USD carbon storage market.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2G
Philippines-Liechtenstein tax deal seen boosting investments

The Philippines and Liechtenstein signed a tax agreement expected to encourage Liechtenstein-based companies to expand operations in the Philippines and attract new investments from Southeast Asia.

BusinessWorld Online · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation B2G
Philippines beverage industry warns proposed sugar-sweetened beverages tax could hurt MSME margins

The Beverage Industry Association of the Philippines warned that the government's proposed increase in excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages could reduce margins for the 1.3 million small retailers that depend partly on beverage sales.

ChiniMandi · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia Airlines parent company considers Green Tax to offset sustainable aviation fuel costs

Malaysia Aviation Group, parent of Malaysia Airlines, is considering introducing a green tax on passengers to offset the high cost of sustainable aviation fuel as airlines worldwide seek to reduce carbon emissions.

BioEnergy Times · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Vietnam. Amendments to the Social Insurance Law increase the number of pensioners and expand social security

Vietnam's Social Insurance Law 2024, effective July 1, 2025, expands compulsory social insurance coverage to business owners, enterprise and cooperative managers, part-time workers, and other groups, with implementation proceeding across the country.

Pension Policy International · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
IRAS unveils new digital tools for easier corporate income tax filing

Singapore's Inland Revenue Authority has launched new digital tools for over 323,000 companies to streamline corporate income tax filing, including checks for filing obligations, expense deductibility, and payment status in the 2026 year of assessment.

The Straits Times · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Freshfields Asia head joins Gibson Dunn as practice co-chair

Gibson Dunn has hired Nicholas Lingard, formerly head of Asia arbitration at Freshfields and managing partner of its Singapore office, as co-chair of its international arbitration practice.

Global Arbitration Review · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Freshfields Asia arbitration and Singapore head leaves for Gibson Dunn

Gibson Dunn has recruited Nicholas Lingard from Freshfields as co-chair of international arbitration, following his tenure leading Freshfields' Asia arbitration practice and managing partner role in Singapore.

Legal Business · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia offers RM150 tax relief to encourage social security coverage

Malaysia's Budget 2027 introduces RM150 tax relief and contribution subsidies to expand social security coverage for workers, gig workers, and households, including protection for accidents outside working hours unrelated to employment.

People Matters Global · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2B
GRA touts GH¢1bn AI revenue boost at Jakarta tax forum

At a tax forum in Jakarta hosted by Indonesia, Ghana's Revenue Authority reported that artificial intelligence deployment to detect customs undervaluation generated GH¢1 billion in additional revenue in April 2026, highlighting digital transformation in tax administration.

MyJoyOnline · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Singapore threatens lawsuit over Indonesian wildfire haze – as oxygen tank and air purifier sales surge

Singapore has threatened to prosecute companies over Indonesian wildfires causing regional haze, as demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers surges across Southeast Asia in response to air quality deterioration.

The Independent · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia deports Chinese national for misusing stay permit

Indonesia's Kepulauan Meranti Immigration Office has deported a Chinese national for misusing a limited stay permit by failing to conduct required investment activities and submitting fraudulent supporting documents.

ANTARA News · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
From Indonesia's lessons to the goal of improving the quality of Vietnam's stock market.

MSCI, the index provider, proposed reclassifying Indonesia's stock market from emerging-market status to a standalone market, with final decision by June 30, 2027. The Jakarta Composite index fell 11.57% on October 16th, 2026, its largest single-day drop since 1998.

Vietnam.vn · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam's VPBank Jan-Sept pre-tax profit at $1.16 billion, up 47% y/y

Vietnam Prosperity Joint-Stock Commercial Bank reported pre-tax profit of $1.16 billion for January–September 2026, up 47% year-on-year.

TradingView · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Korean Firms in Vietnam Win Path to Long-Delayed VAT Refunds

Vietnam's General Department of Taxation issued guidance in September 2026 directing provincial tax departments to apply revised domestic export-import rules to past transactions, enabling Korean and other foreign firms to claim value-added tax refunds.

Seoul Economic Daily · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Textile outlook for 2027: Slow demand recovery, rising production costs.

Vietnam's textile and garment sector faces rising production costs and slow consumer demand recovery in 2027, according to forecasts by the Vietnam Textile and Garment Group. Exports reached $35.4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 7% year-on-year.

Vietnam.vn · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Removing obstacles to closing tax identification numbers, creating favorable conditions for businesses to restart.

Vietnam's Tax Department and Ministry of Finance launched a campaign from July 15 to December 31, 2026, to simplify the closure of tax identification numbers for inactive businesses, with approximately 617,000 numbers under review and over 125,000 businesses having completed dissolution procedures.

Vietnam.vn · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Baird Medical Secures Additional Vietnam Device Registrations and Preliminary Regulatory Approval in Egypt

Baird Medical Investment Holdings Limited secured Class C medical device registrations in Vietnam for microwave ablation technology and received preliminary regulatory approval in Egypt, marking expansion in Southeast Asia.

Quiver Quantitative · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
AIA Philippines targets long-term wealth growth with global funds

AIA Philippines has launched AIA Advantage Max, a single-premium investment-linked insurance product in Philippine pesos and US dollars, providing life insurance coverage and access to professionally managed global investment funds with historical annualized payouts exceeding 6 percent.

InsiderPH · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Pineapple exports from the Philippines rise 19% to 810,000 tons in 2025

Philippine pineapple exports rose 19 percent to 810,000 metric tons in 2025, maintaining the country's position as the world's second-largest exporter with a 22 percent global market share, driven by increased supply as weather challenges affected competing producers.

FreshPlaza · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
Cambodia and Vietnam open new border crossing to boost tourism

Cambodia and Vietnam have opened the Khanh Binh-Chrey Thom international border gate, linking An Giang province in Vietnam with Kandal province in Cambodia, to facilitate cross-border travel, tourism and logistics between the two nations.

TravelMole · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
SALMON SECURES $140 MILLION (PHP 8.8 BILLION) TO DOUBLE DOWN ON THE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Salmon Group, a technology-driven banking and lending platform in the Philippines, has secured $140 million in additional financing to expand profitable lending operations and roll out new products including motorcycle and micro and small enterprise lending nationwide.

Laotian Times · 19 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
Dien Bien International Trade Fair opens to foster cross-border economic ties

Dien Bien Province in Laos is hosting an international trade fair through October 22 to connect enterprises, expand distribution networks and establish supply linkages across agricultural, handicraft and consumer product sectors with neighbouring regions.

Vietnam Economic Times · 19 Oct 2026
MM · Economy & Markets G2B
Myanmar migrant remittances now junta’s largest foreign currency source

Myanmar migrant workers' labour remittances exceeded $5.6 billion in 2025, becoming the country's largest source of foreign currency according to regime data.

Myanmar Now · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Dak Lak eyes one billion US dollars in durian exports

Dak Lak Province in Vietnam expects durian exports to exceed $1 billion in the 2026 season.

Myanmar International TV · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
ASEAN-Russia Trade and Investment: October 2026 Updates

ASEAN and Russia bilateral trade reached US$18 billion in 2025, with trade rising 10% in the first half of 2026, expanding beyond energy and commodities into agriculture, fertilisers, digital services and manufacturing.

russia's pivot to asia · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Berjaya Sompo Insurance Supports Malaysian SME Growth With Business Protection Credit For Enterprise 50 Award Winners

Berjaya Sompo Insurance awarded business protection credit to 50 Malaysian SME award winners to promote insurance uptake and risk management among entrepreneurs.

markets.businessinsider.com · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Ford innovations continue towards sustainable growth - Vietnam Investment Review

Ford Vietnam announced a leadership appointment and commitment to strengthen customer relationships and dealer growth in the Vietnamese market, building on established vehicle sales.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore Petrochemical Exports Extend Decline to 19 Months; BMI Delays Recovery to 2027 - News and Statistics

Singapore's petrochemical exports extended their decline to 19 months in September 2026, with forecast recovery delayed to 2027 due to ongoing US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions affecting feedstock and margins.

IndexBox · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Stripe and Plasma to Develop Multi-Currency Stablecoin Cards

Stripe and Plasma developed multi-currency stablecoin card infrastructure enabling direct spending in five fiat currencies—US dollar, Brazilian real, euro, Mexican peso and Colombian peso—without cross-conversion.

Fintech Singapore · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore Airlines Launches New 8-Hour Long-Haul Route In 1 Month: See Map Now

Singapore Airlines launched an eight-hour long-haul route between Singapore and Western Sydney Airport with Airbus A350-900 aircraft, becoming the first international carrier to serve the new airport.

Simple Flying · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Above & Beyond bring Anjunabeats Warehouse to Kuala Lumpur & Singapore this December

Electronic music trio Above & Beyond will stage their Anjunabeats Warehouse event in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in December 2026, organised by Collective Minds and Livescape.

Bandwagon · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Singapore and Qatar renew LNG cooperation memorandum — Channel NewsAsia

Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry and Qatar's QatarEnergy renewed a memorandum of understanding on liquefied natural gas and low-carbon technology cooperation, signed by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Qatar's Emir to strengthen bilateral energy security.

UA.NEWS · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Singapore and Qatar renew energy pact to strengthen LNG cooperation, move towards strategic partnership

Singapore and Qatar renewed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in liquefied natural gas and low-carbon technology, with both countries agreeing to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.

CNA · 19 Oct 2026
LA · Economy & Markets G2G
Attracting investment from the Vietnam-China-Laos economic corridor.

Laos, Vietnam and China held an investment promotion conference to foster economic connectivity and attract investment resources through the Vietnam-China-Laos economic corridor.

Vietnam.vn · 19 Oct 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
Thailand reports employing 6,800 refugees from Myanmar — Deutsche Welle

Thailand's government reported that 6,800 Myanmar refugees employed under a state work-permit program entered the labour market in its first year, addressing labour shortages across 43 provinces.

UA.NEWS · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia remains committed to helping Indonesia fight fires

Malaysia affirmed its commitment to assisting Indonesia with wildfire suppression through provision of aircraft, helicopters and personnel.

NST Online · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Philippines-led ASEAN forum focuses on green jobs and future-ready skills

The Philippines' Department of Labor and Employment, under the country's ASEAN Chairship, hosted a two-day forum on 19–20 October in collaboration with the Australian government and the ASEAN Secretariat to translate the ASEAN Framework and Action Plan for a Just and Inclusive Transition to Green Jobs 2025–2030 into regional employment opportunities.

People Matters Global · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Employers urged to share gains with workers as Singapore's economy outperforms: National Wages Council

Singapore's National Wages Council issued guidelines for December 2026 to November 2027 recommending wage increases of 6–8 per cent for lower-wage workers earning up to S$2,800 monthly, contingent on employer performance.

CNA · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
RM2,000 minimum wage agreed on, MSMEs given more time – Johan

Malaysia's Treasury secretary-general confirmed that a RM2,000 minimum wage under Budget 2027 has been agreed upon, with an extended transition period granted to micro, small and medium enterprises.

The Sun Malaysia · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
SEA country with most universities in QS ranking targets 250,000 international students by 2030

Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education targets 250,000 international students by 2030, projecting at least RM16 billion annual economic contribution, while using the MyMOHES system to track graduates' employment outcomes over three years.

VnExpress International · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam shares development vision, promotes cooperation in Mexico

Vietnam's Ambassador to Mexico presented Vietnam's development vision at an international seminar organised by Mexico's Labor Party, emphasizing the country's commitment to linking economic growth with social progress and improved living standards.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore operator of 50 hotels upbeat on Southeast Asian tourism demand

A Southeast Asian hotel operator managing 50 properties across Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok and Singapore reported recovering occupancy and average room rates in the third quarter 2026, with expectations for continued improvement through year-end despite earlier disruption from regional conflicts.

VnExpress International · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Year-long internships to be given to 3,000 tertiary students to counter AI threat to entry-level jobs

Singapore announced a three-year programme offering approximately 3,000 year-long credit-bearing internships to tertiary students across ITE, polytechnics and universities to build workplace experience and close skills gaps created by artificial intelligence automation of entry-level roles.

The Straits Times · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore starts distributing N95 respirators amid haze — Dawn

Singapore's People's Association began free distribution of N95 respirators and opened air-conditioned haze shelters on October 14 in response to thick haze caused by forest fires in Indonesian Kalimantan, after PM2.5 pollution levels exceeded unhealthy thresholds across the island.

UA.NEWS · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore restricts Asia Pulp & Paper green label over haze from suppliers" fires

Singapore Environment Council placed temporary restrictions on Asia Pulp & Paper's green label after fires on land managed by the company's suppliers in Indonesian South Sumatra caused regional haze, requiring daily fire-response reporting and strict monitoring of three supplier concessions.

Lesprom Network · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Asia Pulp & Paper, tied to haze-linked suppliers, given temporary restrictions by SEC

Singapore Environment Council issued a Notice of Temporary Restrictions on Asia Pulp & Paper's green label on October 19 after fires from the company's suppliers' concessions in South Sumatra caused current regional haze, imposing daily reporting and strict fire-prevention monitoring requirements.

The Straits Times · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
NEA issues notices to three more companies in Indonesia over haze role

Singapore's National Environment Agency issued enforcement notices to three Indonesian firms—Buana Megatama Jaya, Mananjung Hayak and Baratama Putra Perkasa—under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, ordering them to deploy firefighters and submit fire-prevention action plans.

The Straits Times · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
FWD and JA SparktheDream to empower Malaysian students with essential financial literacy skills

FWD and JA SparktheDream conducted 14 financial-literacy workshops across secondary schools in peninsular Malaysia, reaching 1,693 students through interactive modules and employee volunteer support.

Malay Mail · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Health Ministry to speed up nurse recruitment, strengthen staff retention

Malaysia's Health Ministry announced measures to accelerate nurse recruitment and strengthen staff retention to address staffing vacancies and curb overseas migration.

The Sun Malaysia · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
IHH Healthcare to launch daycare model for quicker, cheaper surgeries

IHH Healthcare Malaysia will launch Ambulatory Care Centres, a new daycare model offering selected procedures, day surgery and outpatient treatments to reduce costs and hospital admission times.

The Star · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
RE Royalties Ltd. (RE) Buys $1.5M Philippines Solar Royalty; OCEP $4.6M Loan Repaid

RE Royalties Ltd. acquired a $1.5 million gross revenue royalty on nine operating rooftop solar projects in the Philippines and received full repayment of a $4.6 million loan.

TradingView · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Access to solar power key for low-cost homes

Malaysia's Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister urges state governments to install solar panels in low-cost housing construction, with installation costs included in purchase prices.

The Star · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Sarawak eyeing 15,000MW electricity generation capacity by 2035, says state minister

Sarawak targets 15,000 megawatts of electricity generation capacity by 2035, with at least 60 percent from renewable sources, including hydroelectric and combined-cycle plants.

KLSE Screener · 19 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Sunda Energy secures year-long extension for flagship Asia asset

Sunda Energy has secured a year-long extension for its flagship offshore asset in Timor-Leste, with state-owned Timor GAP potentially taking over operatorship of the block hosting the Chuditch gas discovery.

Upstream Online · 19 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
GGGI support Electricité du Laos and VP.Start Signing Landmark Agreement to Launch AI-Driven Smart Grid Modernization Project in Lao PDR

Laos's state utility Electricité du Laos and Cambodian climate-tech provider VP.Start Technology signed a memorandum of understanding to launch an artificial-intelligence-driven smart grid modernization pilot project supported by the Global Green Growth Institute.

Global Green Growth Institute · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
🌳 Unified front: ASEAN aligning joint climate strategy ahead of COP31

ASEAN under Philippines' chairmanship is preparing a joint climate statement for COP31, with ASEAN Climate Week held in Taguig City to align regional climate commitments and investment strategies.

The Southeast Asia Desk · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Five solar projects at government buildings completed early – Nanta

Malaysia's Works Ministry completed five grid-connected solar projects at government buildings totalling 779.86 kilowatts ahead of schedule.

The Sun Malaysia · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Prabowo Orders PLN Overhaul to Accelerate 100 GW Solar Program - News and Statistics

Indonesia's President instructed a transformation of state-owned power utility PLN to accelerate deployment of 100 GW of solar capacity within three years, with the investment coordinating board to oversee reforms aimed at improving the utility's business model, reducing subsidies and raising efficiency.

IndexBox · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesian president instructs transformation of power utility

Indonesia's President directed state power utility PLN to undergo transformation focused on improved efficiency and accelerated deployment of 100 GW of solar power within three years, with the investment coordinating board overseeing a reform plan to strengthen the company's business model.

pv magazine Global · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippine president orders creation of carbon market framework

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to develop a national carbon market policy framework governing domestic and international carbon credit trading to support emissions reductions and climate investments.

Eco-Business · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Indonesian state biomass firm signs MoU with Chinese waste-to-energy developer

PT PLN EPI, Indonesia's state biomass firm, signed a memorandum of understanding with Beijing-based waste-to-energy developer Geoenviron Engineering & Technology to assess feedstock sources and evaluate conversion technologies for potential facility development.

Bioenergy Insight Magazine · 19 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
MB Bank (Cambodia) Plc. Drives Cambodia-Vietnam Trade Growth Through Its Exhibition at VIDEX Cambodia 2026

MB Bank Cambodia participated in VIDEX Cambodia 2026 to promote cross-border trade, investment, and bilateral business relations between Cambodia and Vietnam.

Kiripost · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam to Introduce Lao in School Curricula in Three Border Areas

Vietnam is introducing Lao-language classes in schools in Son La Province, Hue City, and Quang Tri Province to strengthen educational and cultural ties with Laos and support bilateral cooperation.

Laotian Times · 19 Oct 2026
BN · Law & Regulation G2B
Central bank seeks feedback on Buy Now, Pay Later rules

Brunei's central bank is seeking public feedback on proposed regulations for Buy Now, Pay Later lending, including a minimum user age of 20 and a maximum interest rate of 15% per year, to curb household debt.

Bangkok Post · 19 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Sunda wins 12-month Chuditch PSC extension in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste's petroleum regulator Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo granted Sunda Energy's subsidiary a 12-month extension to its production sharing contract containing the Chuditch gas field to pursue appraisal drilling.

World Oil · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Data Centre Expansion Tests Southeast Asia's Power and Water Limits

Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are expanding AI-ready data centre infrastructure, but energy demand, cooling requirements and grid capacity are emerging as binding constraints to growth.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Solomon Credit Management and SACH Plan Joint Venture to Expand Healthcare and Wellness Brands Across Southeast Asia

Solomon Credit Management and SACH are planning a joint venture to expand healthcare and wellness brands across Southeast Asia, leveraging Southeast Asia’s growing wellness market.

Laotian Times · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia's KPPU warns of merger-notification breaches after 78 late-filing cases

Indonesia's competition authority warns of late merger-notification filings after identifying 78 breach cases among businesses.

MLex · 19 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Emits eyes ACE Market listing in 4Q

Penang-based antenna manufacturer Emits Bhd plans to list on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The Star · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore DPM Gan Kim Yong, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Open CapitaLand’s First Chennai Data Centre

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister jointly inaugurated CapitaLand's first data centre in Chennai, signalling government backing for the infrastructure expansion.

Wake Up Singapore · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Data centre power demand to peak at 8.39 gigawatts by 2030

Malaysia's Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry projects that peak electricity demand from data centres in Peninsular Malaysia will reach 8.39 gigawatts by 2030, with Johor accounting for 4.42 gigawatts.

Free Malaysia Today · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
PM: Malaysia must plan data centre growth to attract quality investments

Malaysia's Prime Minister stated that the country must carefully plan data centre growth to attract quality investments, emphasising the need for improved infrastructure readiness, energy supply and resource-use efficiency.

The Edge Malaysia · 19 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card to Debut in Thailand in November

Krungsriayudhya Card and JCB International launched the Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card in Thailand on 1 November, targeting consumers interested in Japanese culture and lifestyle, expanding their existing partnership.

Fintech Singapore · 19 Oct 2026
BN · Technology & Innovation B2G
BGA and UNDP Partner on Two-Year Initiative to Strengthen Digital Safety and Development

The Blockchain for Good Alliance and the United Nations Development Programme signed a two-year agreement to strengthen cybersecurity knowledge and digital safety capacity for responsible technology use across development programmes in the region.

TradingView · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia Breaks Smoke Inversion With Dry Ice Where Cloud Seeding Cannot Reach

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency, meteorological agency and military units conducted a dry-ice campaign to combat smoke inversion and wildfires during the country's worst wildfire season in a decade.

Tech Times · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam expands AI investment as digital services reach remote communities

Vietnam's government is expanding investment in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and digital public services, including a Centres of Excellence scheme in Ho Chi Minh City supporting research into AI, semiconductors, the Internet of Things and advanced materials.

People Matters Global · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Budget 2027: Youth volunteers to get RM100 e-wallet incentive, Rukun Tetangga grant raised to RM10,000

Malaysia's Budget 2027 includes a RM100 e-wallet incentive for young volunteers completing required hours with selected non-governmental organisations under the Budi Belia programme.

The Sun Malaysia · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Top leader and spouse depart for Denmark, European Union and Belgium

Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam departed Hanoi on 19 October for state and official visits to Denmark, the European Union, and Belgium.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Budget for Indonesia’s new capital cut to 6.3 trillion rupiah — ABC News Australia

Indonesia's government cut the 2026 budget allocation for Nusantara, the new capital under development in East Kalimantan, to 6.3 trillion rupiah, down from prior spending levels as the project progresses toward its planned 1.2 million resident capacity.

UA.NEWS · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
RHB streamlines retail payments with Integrated DuitNow QR

RHB Banking Group has partnered with point-of-sale solution providers to embed RHB DuitNow QR directly into merchants' existing systems via API connectivity, enabling a unified payment experience for retail operations.

KLSE Screener · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
TECNO CAMON Slim 5G debuts in PH with Sony imaging technology

TECNO launched the CAMON Slim 5G smartphone in the Philippines, priced at P27,999, featuring Sony imaging technology and a 6.39mm thickness with 6000mAh battery capacity.

InsiderPH · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Palm oil stocks tumble as S’pore probes haze links

Singapore's Prime Minister announced the government is investigating which companies may be responsible for haze-causing fires linked to plantation areas in Indonesia, following a spike in haze affecting the city-state.

The Star · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
IsDB President heads to Malaysia for high-level development talks

The Islamic Development Bank President is visiting Malaysia to discuss deepening cooperation in Islamic finance, private-sector development, and South-South cooperation with the Prime Minister and central bank.

Islamic Development Bank · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Guterres visits Indonesia to strengthen UN multilateral cooperation

The United Nations Secretary-General arrived in Jakarta to strengthen multilateral cooperation with Indonesia.

ANTARA News · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
OECD supports Thailand’s accession to the organisation in 2028

The OECD Secretary-General expressed support for Thailand's accession to the organisation by 2028, meeting with the Prime Minister and other senior officials.

Thai PBS World · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce B2G
Labor coalition seeks faster action on P85 NCR wage hike dispute

The NAGKAISA labour coalition urged the government to expedite its legal submission on the wage-order dispute, as workers await resolution of issues surrounding the P85 daily increase.

Philstar.com · 18 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Joint Statement Between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Kazakhstan

Cambodia and Kazakhstan signed cooperation agreements covering economy, trade, tourism, culture, digital development, information technology, and people-to-people exchanges.

អង្គភាព​ព័ត៌មាន​ និងប្រតិកម្មរហ័ស · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
General Secretary, President To Lam meets Liechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas

Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam met Liechtenstein's Prime Minister to discuss economic development and multilateral cooperation.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Liechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas accorded welcome ceremony in Ha Noi

Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association signed a free trade agreement during Liechtenstein's Prime Minister's visit, the first by a Liechtenstein leader to Vietnam.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 18 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar parliament approves 90-day extension of state of emergency in 55 townships

Myanmar's Union Parliament approved a 90-day extension of a state of emergency in 55 townships to maintain rule of law and administrative functions in unstable areas.

The Star · 18 Oct 2026
TL · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Timor-Leste president says Greater Sunrise agreements will be signed — ABC News Australia

Timor-Leste's President announced that implementation agreements for the Greater Sunrise gas project involving Australia, Timor-Leste and Woodside Energy are planned for signing in early 2026, following technical agreement on the Petroleum Mining Code and production-sharing contract.

UA.NEWS · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Liechtenstein considers Vietnam a key partner in Southeast Asia.

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister visited Vietnam and affirmed strengthening political and economic cooperation, positioning Vietnam as a key regional partner to advance bilateral trade and investment.

Vietnam.vn · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Toxic Skies: Indonesia Battles Widening Peatland Fires as Aviation Stalls and Corruption Scandal Hits Relief Effort

Indonesia's aviation authorities halted commercial flights across 17 provinces due to severe peatland fire smoke, while government agencies face political and corporate accountability over relief-effort management.

InvestorTrust · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Komnas HAM: Corruption in BNPB Funds Threatens the Rights of Disaster-Affected Communities

Indonesia's National Human Rights Commission raised concerns that alleged corruption of National Disaster Mitigation Agency funds threatens the rights of disaster-affected communities.

Kompas.com · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Finance to become key pillar in Vietnam-Liechtenstein cooperation

Vietnam's Prime Minister highlighted the Vietnam–European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement and proposed making finance a new pillar of bilateral cooperation with EFTA member states.

VOV World · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Top leader receives Liechtenstein Prime Minister

Vietnam's General Secretary and President received Liechtenstein's Prime Minister during an official visit, marking a first high-level bilateral visit since diplomatic ties were established in 2008.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnamese Prime Minister and his Liechtenstein counterpart hold talks

Vietnam's Prime Minister and Liechtenstein's Prime Minister held talks to explore cooperation opportunities that complement Vietnam's development goals and strengthen links between Vietnam, ASEAN and the European Free Trade Association.

Vietnam Economic Times · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam, Liechtenstein seek to deepen bilateral cooperation

Vietnam's Prime Minister highlighted the Vietnam–European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement, negotiated over 14 years, as opening a new chapter in relations and proposed finance as a new pillar of bilateral cooperation with Liechtenstein.

VOV World · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Foreign workers in Vietnam entitled to additional 1% salary payment in lieu of unemployment insurance

Vietnam's government clarified that foreign workers are entitled to an additional 1% salary payment from employers in lieu of unemployment insurance contributions, corresponding to the employer's compulsory social and health insurance obligations.

Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Sri Lankan Business Delegation (Coyle) Visits Viet Nam to Explore Bilateral Trade and Investment Opportunities

A delegation of 21 Sri Lankan entrepreneurs visited Vietnam in October to explore trade, investment and business partnerships across construction, renewable energy, information technology, food and agriculture sectors.

Colombo Gazette · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Key new features of the Index for evaluating the work of preventing and combating corruption, waste, and negative practices.

Vietnam's Prime Minister issued a new Index for evaluating anti-corruption, waste prevention and negative practices across ministerial and provincial levels, based on amended 2018 and 2025 anti-corruption laws.

Vietnam.vn · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore LNG Corp. breaks ground on third jetty at Jurong Island terminal to expand small-scale bunkering capacity

Singapore LNG Corp. broke ground on a third jetty at Jurong Island terminal in partnership with contractor Rotary Engineering, targeting completion in the second half of 2028 to expand small-scale LNG bunkering capacity for carriers previously lacking dedicated infrastructure.

Energies Media · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Western Sydney airport plans lounge for premium flyers

Western Sydney International Airport, in partnership with Dnata and Singapore Airlines, will open The Rayleigh premium lounge in November 2026, initially with 80 seats and designed to expand to 130 seats as airline operations and passenger traffic increase.

InsideFlyer · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Philippines Central Bank Faces Pressure to Lift Rates as Inflation Climbs

The Philippines' central bank faces forecaster expectations of a rate increase as inflation climbed to 7.2 per cent year-on-year in September, with most analysts anticipating a quarter-point adjustment to the reverse repurchase rate.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics B2G
Philippine exporters warn of risks if China trade ties sour on sea dispute

The Philippine Exporters Confederation warned that deteriorating trade relations with China over South China Sea maritime disputes could disrupt local manufacturing and exports, given that Philippine industries depend heavily on Chinese raw materials and components.

BusinessWorld Online · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Dien Bien fair promotes Vietnam-Laos -China trade links

The 2026 Dien Bien International Trade Fair opened in Vietnam's Dien Bien province to boost economic growth, promote border trade, and expand investment and business cooperation opportunities across the northwestern region with Laos and China.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 18 Oct 2026
BN · Law & Regulation G2B
Brunei strengthens waste collection services in national housing scheme

Brunei's Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation signed service agreements with waste collection providers to implement house-to-house waste collection under the national housing scheme, aligned with the Ministry of Development's 2024–2029 strategic plan.

The Star · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
India's exports grow across regions, led by Africa, ASEAN in Apr-Aug

India's merchandise exports to Africa and ASEAN grew strongly during April–August FY27, driven by increased overseas demand and export-destination diversification efforts.

Business Standard · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
TradeCash is now live in Malaysia – keep your working capital in step with trade

A trade-finance platform launches in Malaysia to support working-capital management as merchandise trade grew 24.7% year-on-year and AI-related investment lifts economic activity.

The Edge Malaysia · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia raises the bar with RM18bil in cocoa exports

Malaysia exported RM18 billion in cocoa beans and cocoa-based products, cementing its position as a global leader in cocoa processing and downstream chocolate and food-ingredient production.

The Star · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Rail travel to expand in 5 provinces

Thailand's Mass Rapid Transit Authority plans to expand rail-based public transport into five regional provinces to improve connectivity, attract investment and support economic growth.

Bangkok Post · 18 Oct 2026
MM · Law & Regulation G2B
Asia meth seizures soar as Myanmar becomes hotbed of production

Methamphetamine seizures have surged across East and Southeast Asia as Myanmar becomes a major production centre, prompting enforcement action across Southeast Asia.

Nikkei Asia · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
NOVUS Executive Sales Manager focuses on sustainable growth in Vietnam

A nutrition-solutions company appoints an executive sales manager in Vietnam to manage relationships with feed mills, livestock and aquaculture producers and distribution partners.

porciNews · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam's export growth masks margin crunch?

Vietnam's textile and garment exports reached $31.7 billion in January–August 2026, up 2.9% year-on-year, but industry profitability faces pressure from low unit prices and rising raw-material, logistics and compliance costs.

Fibre2Fashion · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam's outbound investment hits 2.77 billion USD in first nine months

Vietnamese overseas investment reached $2.77 billion in the first nine months of 2026, representing a 3.3-fold increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore tightens rules for data centres and cloud services. Is it good for business?

Singapore's government is implementing a statutory Digital Infrastructure Bill to regulate data centres and cloud services, establishing binding rules on resilience, security and sustainability for operators and investors.

| Asian Legal Business · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
E-Commerce Bill to be tabled in first parliament meeting next year – Fuziah

Malaysia's government will table an E-Commerce Bill in Parliament in early 2025 to strengthen online transaction regulations and platform accountability.

The Sun Malaysia · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Thailand insists sea boundary talks with Cambodia must stay within UNCLOS scope

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister affirmed that Thailand-Cambodia sea boundary discussions at the Permanent Court of Arbitration must remain within the scope of international law under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Khaosod English · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
PH leads Asean push for stronger action vs transnational crime

The Philippines' Department of the Interior and Local Government will host the 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime from October 19–21, 2026, to strengthen regional cooperation and collective action against cross-border security threats.

The Manila Times · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
2 UST students place second in Asean competition for AI-powered farming platform

Two University of Santo Tomas students placed second overall in the ASEAN Future Challenge in Malaysia for developing an artificial-intelligence platform that helps farmers assess production costs, fertiliser prices and other agricultural expenses.

The Varsitarian · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
SINGAPORE REPORT: Higher Stakes

Singapore's Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2026 increased maximum fines for director misconduct, expanded auditor accountability, and widened scrutiny of nominee directors, tightening the corporate governance regime.

| Asian Legal Business · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Israeli chess players banned from Malaysian competition

Malaysia barred Israeli chess players from competing in a World Championship event, sparking criticism from the Israeli chess community that such exclusion undermines the competition's legitimacy.

The Jerusalem Post · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Budget 2027: Don’t miss these tax reliefs when you file your taxes next year

Malaysia's Budget 2027 expanded individual income tax reliefs to include artificial-intelligence subscriptions for the first time, alongside existing deductions for education, healthcare and social security contributions.

Yahoo · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
THAILAND’S PROPOSED DEPARTURE TAX RISKS UP TO US$ 4.5 BILLION IN ANNUAL TOURISM LOSSES

Thailand's Association of Thai Travel Agents warns that a proposed 1,000-baht departure tax could reduce tourism demand by up to 5.4 per cent and cost the sector up to US$4.5 billion in annual revenue, based on Maldives precedent.

Tourism Review News · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
NHCP: Oslob sports center di mapadayon kon way permit

The Philippines' National Historical Commission withheld approval for a proposed P200 million sports and cultural centre in Oslob and rejected the municipality's request to remove the site's designation as an Important Cultural Property.

SunStar Publishing Inc. · 18 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Over 1,800 Bangladeshis ‘stranded’ in Cambodia, group seeks special flights for their return

The Anirban Survivor Voice Foundation urged the Bangladeshi and Cambodian governments to arrange special flights to repatriate over 1,800 Bangladeshis stranded in Cambodia after falling victim to human trafficking, before visa-overstay fines resume on October 31.

bdnews24.com · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Old records, new troubles: Vietnam’s tax clean-up catches taxpayers off guard

Vietnam's tax authorities are enforcing compliance on old tax records and inactive business registrations, issuing exit suspension orders against taxpayers with unresolved debts or registration issues.

The Straits Times · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Signaltron, Signalchip join Indonesia's BRIN to develop telecom solutions

Signaltron and Signalchip are collaborating with Indonesia's BRIN to develop secure, high-performance customized connectivity solutions aimed at connecting underserved populations.

Business Standard · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
CHANGE Global's Thea Jamison Says This Indonesian Telecom Company Could Nearly Double As Reform Arrives

CHANGE Global, an investment firm, has set a target implying approximately 90% upside for Indonesia's dominant telecom operator, citing undervaluation and improved corporate governance as catalysts for share price recovery.

Hedge Fund Alpha · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
TNT Wins Gold at SMARTIES Philippines for Creator-Led Network Campaign

TNT, a Philippine telecom company, won a gold award at SMARTIES Philippines for a creator-led network campaign featuring paranormal expert Ed Caluag that generated over 659 million impressions across digital platforms.

WalasTech · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G Launched in the Philippines

Lenovo officially launched the Idea Tab 5G tablet in the Philippines, featuring an 11-inch IPS display, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, and up to 8GB RAM with 128GB expandable storage.

ManilaShaker · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Cash on Delivery Holds One-Fifth Share in Philippines E-Commerce Through 2027

The Philippines is projected to maintain cash-on-delivery as over 20 percent of online purchases through 2027, sustained by archipelagic geography, limited banking access, and a large informal economy despite digital wallet growth.

www.briefasia.com · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
How Singapore’s Small Businesses are Adopting Fintech Services

Singapore's small businesses are increasingly adopting fintech services including digital payment systems, cloud accounting platforms, and online lending to manage operations and reduce administrative costs.

Analytics Insight · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
QR payment charges from Nov 1 claim is fake, says MOF [WATCH]

Malaysia's Finance Ministry dismissed as false a viral claim that service charges for QR code payments would be introduced on 1 November.

NST Online · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
PNP boosts cybersecurity infrastructure

The Philippine National Police announced enhanced cybersecurity infrastructure measures following a Microsoft report identifying the Philippines as the fifth most targeted country by Chinese state-sponsored cyber operations.

The Manila Times · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
AI agents emerge as growth driver

Thailand's government solar power projects in the fourth quarter are expected to boost the IT market, while rising adoption of artificial intelligence agents is forecast to drive enterprise IT spending next year despite weak consumer demand and rising hardware costs.

Bangkok Post · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Thailand pursues US$200 million World Bank loan for clean energy

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister discussed clean energy and energy security with World Bank Group President, as Thailand pursues a US$200 million World Bank loan to fund solar installations and energy-saving upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas.

Thaiger · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Clearer skies as winds change direction, smoke haze may hit Singapore from Oct 20

Singapore's National Environment Agency reports that winds have shifted southward but smoke haze from Kalimantan continues drifting towards Singapore, with PM2.5 levels varying across regions as air quality monitoring continues.

AsiaOne.com · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Generating new solar revenue streams

Vietnam's government approved National Power Development Plan VIII in April 2025, shifting solar investment from subsidy-driven growth to market-driven models, with targets for 10,000–16,300 MW of energy storage capacity by 2030 and rooftop solar expansion at industrial facilities.

Vietnam Economic Times · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
BD eyes Singapore investment in ports, renewable energy

Bangladesh's Invest Bangladesh Authority and Singapore's High Commission discussed attracting Singaporean capital for infrastructure, port development and renewable energy projects, emphasizing policy continuity and regulatory transparency.

The Financial Express · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
World Bank loans $200m

The World Bank approved a $200 million loan to Thailand, channelled through the Export-Import Bank, to finance rooftop solar panels, energy-efficient systems and low-carbon infrastructure in schools, health facilities and industrial areas.

Bangkok Post · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
MGEN champions diversified energy strategy

MGEN received a Department of Energy commendation for its investment in a 670-megawatt hydrogen-ready power plant operated by Singapore-based PacificLight Power, with the company calling for clearer permitting processes and improved transmission planning in the Philippines.

The Manila Times · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Carbon market plan offers income opportunities — BBM

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order 127 to create the Philippine Carbon Market Policy Framework, enabling communities, farmers and businesses to earn income from environmental protection activities and carbon credit trading.

Daily Tribune · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Marcos EO opens income opportunities through green projects

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order 127, establishing a national carbon market policy framework that allows communities, farmers and businesses to generate income by participating in forest conservation, tree planting and pollution reduction.

Daily Tribune · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Green credit joins forces with the carbon market: A way to unlock capital for businesses.

Vietnam's government established a domestic carbon exchange framework through Decree No. 29/2026, enabling businesses to generate revenue from carbon quota sales across thermal power, iron and steel, and cement sectors during a 2025–2026 pilot phase covering over 511 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

Vietnam.vn · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Marcos orders national carbon market framework to boost climate investments

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to develop a Philippine Carbon Market Policy Framework under Executive Order No. 127 to regulate domestic and international carbon market participation and attract climate-related investments.

The Chronicle PH · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Strengthening Global Expansion: Turrima Agro and TMG International Develop Integrated Organic Farming Complex in Cameroon

Indonesian companies Turrima Agro and TMG International signed a memorandum of understanding with Cameroon to develop a 25-hectare integrated organic agriculture and fertilizer complex, marking the firms' expansion into Africa.

Independent Observer · 18 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Ministry of Public Works Reviews Detailed Engineering for Takhmao City Household Sewage Connections

Cambodia's Ministry of Public Works and Transport conducted a technical consultation on household sewerage connections for Takhmao City, working with the Dohwa-Seoyoung Joint Venture consultancy to advance urban sanitation infrastructure.

Construction & Property News · 18 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
LOLC Cambodia Financing Supports Prey Veng Family's Business Growth

LOLC Cambodia provided financing to a Prey Veng family to expand their income-generating businesses including beverage and meat sales, and transportation services.

Cambodianess · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Overview of the Noi Bai - Lao Cai Expressway expansion project after one year of construction.

The Noi Bai–Lao Cai Expressway expansion project in Lao Cai Province is advancing, with the 121-kilometre route being widened from two to four lanes and scheduled for completion as a synchronized expressway.

Vietnam.vn · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
China’s Professional Hair Care Brand ISYUN Announces Victoria song as Global Brand Ambassador, Accelerating Global Expansion with Strategic Focus on Southeast Asia

Chinese hair care brand ISYUN appointed Asian artist Victoria as global brand ambassador, targeting strategic expansion across Southeast Asia with an established regional consumer base.

Laotian Times · 18 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Beyond Pizza and Burgers: Can Burma Burma Sell an Unfamiliar Cuisine to Public Investors?

Burma Burma, Myanmar's largest specialty Burmese casual dining restaurant chain, is pursuing an initial public offering in India to fund expansion and meet corporate objectives.

Open Magazine · 18 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Hunger Pangs Ltd IPO: 5 things to know about Burma Burma operator's DRHP

Hunger Pangs Ltd, operator of Burma Burma specialty Burmese casual dining restaurants, is conducting an initial public offering with proceeds earmarked for new restaurant openings across India.

Zee Business · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Southeast Asia’s AI boom puts data centre sustainability to the test

Southeast Asian data centre operators are expanding infrastructure to meet artificial intelligence demand while facing mounting pressure to reduce electricity and water consumption.

The Star · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Indonesia halts rice imports for domestic use under Prabowo-Gibran

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto halted rice imports for domestic use as part of the new administration's policy.

ANTARA News · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Hongkong Land reportedly discussing stake purchase in Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng's Singapore buildings

Hongkong Land is reportedly in early-stage discussions to purchase a stake in Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng's three premium Orchard Road properties in Singapore, which are slated for mixed-use redevelopment.

VnExpress International · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Semiconductor sector poised for continued expansion

Malaysia's semiconductor sector is expanding on artificial intelligence chip demand, but faces renewed tariff uncertainty from the United States investigation into excess capacity.

The Star · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Thailand plans to develop rail transport in five provinces — Bangkok Post

Thailand's Mass Rapid Transit Authority plans to develop rail public transport in five provinces—Chiang Mai, Phuket, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phitsanulok and Songkhla—to improve connectivity and support regional economic growth.

UA.NEWS · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Thailand secures $200 million from World Bank for clean energy — Bangkok Post

Thailand has secured $200 million from the World Bank for clean energy investments and low-carbon city development, channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand to support energy-efficiency measures in public buildings and industrial areas.

UA.NEWS · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Data Centre Expansion Tests Southeast Asia's Power and Water Limits

Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are competing to build artificial intelligence-ready data centre infrastructure, but energy demand, cooling requirements and grid capacity are constraining expansion across Southeast Asia.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore-listed palm oil producer Kencana Agri faces inquiry by Indonesia govt over suspected land burning

Indonesian authorities are investigating Singapore-listed Kencana Agri over suspected land burning at its North Kalimantan subsidiary, with Singapore issuing preventive measure notices to seven Indonesian companies to enforce firefighting and halt burning practices.

The Independent Singapore · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
SRI expands smallholder support programme in Indonesia

Sumitomo Rubber Industries has expanded its sustainable natural rubber support programme for Indonesian smallholder farmers, with the second phase beginning in April 2026 in collaboration with natural rubber processor PT Hok Tong.

European Rubber Journal · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Palm oil stocks tumble as S’pore looks for firms responsible for haze: Markets this week

Singapore and Indonesia are investigating companies responsible for haze-causing fires as palm oil stocks decline amid the environmental crisis.

The Straits Times · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Chonburi and Rayong industrial estates attract investment amid Thailand’s sluggish property market

Thailand's Board of Investment approved 1,300 projects worth 1.31 trillion baht in the first half of 2026, up 45%, with industrial estates maintaining strong demand despite a sluggish property market.

Pattaya Mail · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Philippines needs productivity boost to sustain UMIC status — World Bank

The World Bank advised the Philippines to transition from capital-driven expansion to productivity-led growth in order to sustain its upper-middle-income classification and progress toward high-income status.

BusinessWorld Online · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Brunei steps up regional efforts to combat human trafficking

Brunei reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation in combating human trafficking and agreed with ASEAN member states on a regional campaign titled "One ASEAN, One Action: Stop the Digital Trap. Break the Chains of Human Trafficking" targeting online recruitment exploitation.

The Star · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Trade Ministry promotes ASEAN deals to boost Indonesian exports

Indonesia's Trade Ministry encouraged businesses to leverage ASEAN and ASEAN Plus trade agreements to expand export markets for pharmaceutical, processed food and seafood products across the Asia-Pacific region.

ANTARA News · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Neighboring Countries Are Increasingly Uneasy, Indonesia's Haze Will Be Carried to ASEAN

Malaysia and the Philippines confirmed they will raise Indonesia's forest and land fire haze at an ASEAN November 2026 meeting, with Timor Leste also supporting joint regional handling.

Kompas.id · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council meets Thai Ambassador

The Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council met Thailand's Ambassador to Sri Lanka to advance implementation of their bilateral free trade agreement and unlock new economic opportunities.

The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Toxic haze splits ASEAN, sparks diplomatic showdown

Indonesia's wildfire crisis has triggered a regional environmental and diplomatic emergency, blanketing at least eight ASEAN nations in toxic smog and escalating into a multi-nation diplomatic dispute.

DD India · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce B2G
Training for transformation

The ASEAN Future Workforce Council executive chairman called for measuring technical and vocational education and training success by capability development and economic value creation, not merely by enrollment or certificate volume.

The Star · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
CHED urges stronger ASEAN cooperation to future-proof higher education

The Philippines' Commission on Higher Education chairperson urged Southeast Asian higher education institutions to strengthen regional cooperation to address disruptions from artificial intelligence, climate change, geopolitical tensions and shifting workforce demands.

Daily Guardian · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce B2G
Higher wages alone insufficient without productivity gains, says CIMB

CIMB Treasury and Markets Research stated that higher wages under Malaysia's Budget 2027 must be accompanied by productivity gains, business investment and technology adoption to sustain competitiveness and job quality.

The Sun Malaysia · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia drops 2.4 tonnes of dry ice over South Sumatra to tackle haze

Indonesia's government deployed 2.4 tonnes of dry ice over South Sumatra across three flights totalling seven hours to disperse haze from forest and land fires affecting Southeast Asia.

CNA · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
‘We cannot sit back’: Malaysia offers aircraft to fight Indonesia forest fires despite dangerously poor visibility

Malaysia's government offered aircraft to assist Indonesia in fighting forest fires despite visibility hazards below 50 metres, acknowledging the difficulty and previous unsuccessful attempts by Japanese teams.

Yahoo · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
SET and Chulalongkorn University partner to advance Thai family businesses education

Thailand's Stock Exchange and Chulalongkorn University signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on education, research and human capital development for Thai family businesses.

Thailand Business News · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) proposes removing the requirement that petroleum wholesalers own 40 retail outlets.

Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposed to the Ministry of Industry and Trade removing the requirement that petroleum wholesalers own 40 retail outlets, allowing use of leased facilities to meet business conditions.

Vietnam.vn · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia to review 5G coverage metrics

Malaysia's government is reviewing 5G coverage measurement standards to extend beyond populated areas to include ports, railway networks and highways, reflecting economic activity rather than resident density alone.

The Star · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
BOI, SET, and SEC Launch BOI to IPO Program to Boost Thailand’s New Economy

Thailand's Board of Investment, Stock Exchange of Thailand, and Securities and Exchange Commission jointly established the BOI to IPO programme to help New Economy enterprises access capital markets through stock listings.

Thailand Business News · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam moves towards becoming an international transit hub.

Vietnam's Long Thanh International Airport, the nation's largest infrastructure project, has completed test flights and navigation system calibration and is entering comprehensive trial operations ahead of commercial launch in December 2026.

Vietnam.vn · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Kyrgyzstan and Singapore Sign Agreement to Eliminate Double Taxation

Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Economy and Commerce and Singapore's Minister for Transport signed an agreement to eliminate double taxation between the two countries.

EGOV.KG · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets B2G
As durian rivals grow, Malaysia banks on quality

Malaysia's Durian Exporters Association notes that the country's premium-quality reputation provides competitive advantage as rival producers, including China, face climate and production scaling challenges.

The Star · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation B2G
Stakeholders Urge Evidence-Based Approach to Sugar Tax Hike Amid Economic Concerns

Philippine business groups, tax experts and small-business representatives, convened by Arangkada Philippines, urged the government to adopt an evidence-based approach to a proposed increase in excise taxes on sweetened beverages, citing concerns over consumer prices, employment and business operations.

Daily Tribune · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam to host international AI Olympiad for first time

Vietnam will host the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad in Da Nang in February–March 2027, marking the competition's Southeast Asian debut, with national preliminary examinations scheduled to begin in October.

Báo VietNamNet · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Haze triggers highest-level alert in parts of Southeast Asia

Fires in Indonesia have triggered the highest-level alert by the regional bloc's meteorological monitor as toxic smoke has disrupted daily life across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Timor-Leste, closing schools and restricting outdoor activities.

Bangkok Post · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Ministry champions rural womens leadership in climate action

Indonesia's Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection is strengthening rural women's leadership and participation in climate action initiatives.

ANTARA News · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Ministry eyes illegal dumping

Thailand's Industry Ministry is establishing dedicated recycling industrial estates to manage solar panel and electric vehicle battery waste while strengthening controls on hazardous industrial waste disposal.

Bangkok Post · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Swap Mobile launches in Singapore with six-month phone upgrade option and adjustable SIM plans

Swap Mobile has launched as a mobile virtual network operator in Singapore on StarHub's 4G and 5G network, offering six-month device upgrade options and flexible subscription plans ranging from S$29.90 to S$119.90 monthly.

Tech Edition · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Selangor sees chance to draw investors amid Indonesia’s MSCI downgrade

Selangor is positioning itself to attract foreign investors by leveraging competitive advantages including infrastructure, industrial ecosystem, skilled workforce and connectivity networks amid regional market dynamics.

Newswav · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam will host the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad for the first time, with preliminary rounds starting on October 18th.

Vietnam will host the 2027 International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad for the first time, with preliminary rounds beginning in October 2026 and the main event scheduled for Da Nang in February–March 2027, marking Southeast Asia's first hosting of the competition.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Inside the 'cleanroom' for semiconductor training at a college in Ho Chi Minh City.

A Ho Chi Minh City educational institution is offering short-term semiconductor engineering training to 40 participants using an ISO 6-certified cleanroom facility for hands-on instruction in integrated circuit and semiconductor manufacturing.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Apple unveils Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri assistant.

Apple has released an upgraded Apple TV 4K model powered by enhanced Apple Silicon chips delivering 50 per cent faster processing and double the graphics performance compared to previous generations.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
IOAI Philippines 2027 Opens: Free AI Training for K to 12 Students

IOAI Philippines 2027, hosted by Ateneo BUILD, is accepting free applications from kindergarten to grade 12 students through 11 November 2026 to train talent for the International Olympiad of Artificial Intelligence.

Gadget Pilipinas · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Philippine startup funding doubles as corporate investors step in

Philippine startup funding doubled to $66 million in the first half of 2026 as corporate investors increased cheque sizes, though transaction numbers fell to the lowest level since 2019, reflecting a shift toward fewer, larger investments.

InsiderPH · 17 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Kazakhstan, Cambodia sign six cooperation agreements

Kazakhstan and Cambodia have signed six cooperation agreements covering artificial intelligence, digital development, digital government, trade, culture and tourism, formalising bilateral ties across technology and economic sectors.

Trend News Agency · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Southeast Asia caught amid competing US and Chinese AI blocs

Southeast Asian governments face mounting pressure to align with either the United States or China as artificial intelligence competition between the two powers intensifies, with potential consequences for regional business operations.

Nikkei Asia · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Southeast Asia Fintech Funding Triples To $2.3bn As Mega-Rounds Dominate

Southeast Asian fintech companies raised $2.3 billion across 42 funding rounds in the first nine months of 2026, more than tripling the prior-year total as mega-rounds dominated despite a decline in deal volume.

Crowdfund Insider · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Web3 Payments Hit the Mainstream: Stablecoin Cards Go Global

StraitsX, a Major Payment Institution licensed by Singapore's Monetary Authority, partnered with Visa to extend stablecoin card services to over 100 markets, enabling fintechs and businesses to connect digital token balances to Visa's global network.

OneSafe · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia may review 5G coverage measurement to include economic hubs, says Fahmi

Malaysia's Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will review 5G coverage measurement standards to include economic hubs such as ports, rail lines and highways alongside populated areas.

The Star · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Fahmi: Communications, Transport ministries to expand 5G coverage at major ports

Malaysia's Communications Ministry and Transport Ministry launched a collaboration to expand 5G network coverage across major ports nationwide, building on prior coordination to address connectivity gaps along railway networks.

NST Online · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Communications Ministry, MCMC to study expanding CoPA metric to key economic areas

Malaysia's Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will study expanding telecommunications coverage metrics to include key economic activity zones such as ports, rail lines and highways.

Newswav · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
BoT Governor Calls for Global Guardrails as AI and Fraud Reshape Finance

Thailand's central bank governor called for international regulatory coordination to manage risks from artificial intelligence and instant payments in financial services, warning that both technologies accelerate fraud alongside innovation.

Nation Thailand · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam expands cross-border QR payments to more than 60 markets

Vietnam's banking and payment intermediaries have expanded QR code payment interoperability to over 60 countries and territories, enabling Vietnamese travelers to transact abroad and international visitors to pay domestically via digital methods.

Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
TECNO CAMON Slim 5G gets launch discounts, free MagBadge

TECNO launched the CAMON Slim 5G smartphone in the Philippines with promotional discounts of up to PHP 3,000 and bundled accessories during the October 2026 launch period.

GadgetMatch · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia explores 5G coverage beyond populated areas

Penang Port became Malaysia's first port to deploy a private 5G network on dedicated spectrum, operating independently with locally hosted core infrastructure to support smart port operations and data sovereignty.

NST Online · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Penang Port becomes Malaysia's first port with private 5G network

Penang Port became Malaysia's first port to deploy a private 5G network on dedicated spectrum, operating independently with locally hosted core infrastructure to support smart port operations and data sovereignty.

NST Online · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Travel platform Klook Technology files to withdraw US listing

Travel booking platform Klook Technology withdrew its planned US initial public offering, citing unfavourable market conditions including higher bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty.

The Business Times · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Exclusive: EnterpriseSG positions Singapore's semiconductor SMEs for bigger roles in global chip supply chains

Singapore's Enterprise Singapore is positioning the country's semiconductor small and medium enterprises for expanded roles in global chip supply chains, targeting advanced packaging and silicon photonics.

digitimes · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore-Linked F-35 Deal Adds US$18.8 Million to Stealth Readiness Push

Lockheed Martin secured an US$18.8 million contract extension for customised F-35 fighter jet development work linked to Singapore's defence modernisation through December 2030.

Defence Security Asia · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
How Dato Andrew Lim Bought SOGO Malaysia for RM20 and Turned It Profitable

Malaysian lawyer Dato Andrew Lim acquired department store chain SOGO Malaysia for RM20 while assuming RM290 million in liabilities, subsequently turning the business profitable.

Newswav · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Indonesia eyes export expansion in six West African nations

Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is assisting domestic businesses in exploring export opportunities across six West African nations.

ANTARA News · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
SOUDIAN Expands Thailand Shared Power Bank Network with Localized Partnership Program

SOUDIAN is expanding its shared power bank services in Thailand and inviting local partners to develop localized charging networks across retail, tourism and hospitality venues.

WBOC TV · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam refinery operator BSR expects state divestment by March 2027

Vietnam's Petrovietnam is expected to complete its divestment from Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical, operator of Dung Quat Refinery, by March 2027 as refining margins support profitability.

Theinvestor · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Ho Chi Minh City plans to reduce its ownership stake in Becamex and transfer ownership to SJC.

Ho Chi Minh City's People's Committee approved a restructuring plan for state capital in sixty state-owned enterprises through 2030, including reducing its ownership stake in Becamex and transferring representation to SJC.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Nordic investors acquire 49% stake in Vena Energy’s PH solar project

Vena Energy, a Singapore-based renewable energy developer, has agreed to sell a combined 49 percent equity stake in its 500-megawatt Ixus Bugallon Solar Power Project in Pangasinan to Norwegian fund Norfund and Denmark's Impact Fund, subject to Philippine Competition Commission approval.

InsiderPH · 17 Oct 2026
KH · Law & Regulation G2B
National Committee Approves Provincial Spatial Plans and Master Land-Use Frameworks Across Cambodia

Cambodia's National Committee for Spatial Planning and Urbanization, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Say Samal, approved provincial spatial plans and master land-use frameworks to guide economic development, environmental protection and sustainable urbanization.

Construction & Property News · 17 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Burma Burma Restaurant Chain Operator Files Papers For IPO With SEBI

Hunger Pangs Ltd, operator of the Burma Burma Restaurant & Tea Room chain, has filed preliminary papers with India's markets regulator for an initial public offering comprising a ₹150 crore fresh issue and offer for sale to fund expansion across India.

ETV Bharat · 17 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Burma Burma Parent Files DRHP For IPO With ₹150 Cr Fresh Issue

Hunger Pangs Ltd has filed its draft red herring prospectus for an IPO comprising a ₹150 crore fresh issue and offer for sale, with proceeds designated for opening 27 new Burma Burma outlets as the restaurant operator expands its footprint.

Inc42 · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore Gulf Bank's USD-USDT Move: Crypto Banking Update

Singapore Gulf Bank has added a feature enabling retail customers to convert between U.S. dollars and USDT stablecoin within its mobile banking application, integrating cryptocurrency on-ramp functionality into its banking platform.

OneSafe · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore’s economy grows more than 5.0pc amid AI boom

Singapore's economy expanded 5.4 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, driven by artificial intelligence investment and digital infrastructure development.

The Financial Express · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Palm Oil Firms’ Shares Down After Singapore Starts Looking Into Those Responsible for Haze

Singapore's Prime Minister announced an investigation into companies responsible for transboundary haze-causing fires and signalled enforcement action under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.

https://www.tabla.com.sg/ · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Data centre investors must pay for electricity transmission upgrades, says Johari

Malaysia's Minister of Investment announced that data centre investors must fund electricity transmission infrastructure upgrades to prevent strain on national power systems.

The Sun Malaysia · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Seadrill secures new offshore drilling sontracts

Seadrill secured new offshore drilling contracts, including a $420 million firm commitment for the West Carina drillship plus extensions for other units and optional expansion periods.

Inspenet · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Golden Agri-Resources Says Indonesia Fires Have No Material Impact on Operations

Golden Agri-Resources and its subsidiary SMART reported to the Indonesian Stock Exchange that recent forest and peatland fires caused no material operational disruption and do not threaten 2026 production or financial targets.

The Globe and Mail · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Thai scam crackdown and Bangkok Blueprint impress US Fed chief Kevin Warsh

Thailand's central bank governor and finance ministry official met with the US Federal Reserve chair, who praised Thailand's crackdown on illicit financial networks and scam operations.

Nation Thailand · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
India’s rice exports dip amid geopolitical strain; Thailand sees price softening as Indonesia bets big on storage infrastructure

India's rice exports declined 7.5 per cent year-on-year to $11.53 billion in fiscal 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia affecting shipments to Iran and other major markets.

AgroSpectrum India · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Inside the world’s biggest fine jewellery factory: Pandora’s next bet

Pandora invested $150 million in a Vietnam factory powered entirely by renewable electricity, while expanding its use of 100 per cent recycled gold and silver across production.

Euronews.com · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thai star Nene Royal faces trademark headaches in Thailand and South Korea as she secures her fortune

Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property has ordered an investigation into a trademark dispute over the stage name of 16-year-old singer Nene Royal, following a prior registration filed by a Chiang Mai woman.

Thai Examiner · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Rainbow oil slick found in Prachin Buri rice paddies again

An oil-like rainbow sheen has reappeared on water in rice paddies in Prachin Buri province, raising safety concerns among villagers and prompting official investigation.

Thaiger · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Pandora Opens Vietnam Jewellery Plant: $150M Factory, 7,000 Jobs - News and Statistics

Pandora's Vietnam jewellery factory, a $150 million investment, will produce 60 million pieces annually and increase the company's global manufacturing capacity by 50 per cent using renewable energy.

IndexBox · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam deputy PM orders 1.5-2 percentage point cut in lending rates

Vietnam's deputy prime minister ordered the central bank to cut lending rates by 1.5 to 2 percentage points to reduce capital costs and improve credit access for businesses and individuals.

Theinvestor · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Seized Vietnamese rice: Tiu Laurel favors DSWD donation

The Philippine Agriculture Secretary rejected auctioning a seized shipment of Vietnamese rice, recommending donation to the Department of Social Welfare and Development instead.

Daily Tribune · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
DA chief rejects auction of seized Vietnam rice

The Philippine Agriculture Secretary rejected auctioning a seized shipment of Vietnamese rice, recommending donation to the Department of Social Welfare and Development instead.

Daily Tribune · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Indonesia, West African businesses explore joint ventures

Indonesian businesses engaged in product promotion and joint venture exploration with West African delegates at a business networking meeting in South Tangerang, Banten.

ANTARA News · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2G
Italian firms eye Luzon Economic Corridor investments

Philippine Finance Secretary and Italian Ambassador met to explore Italian investment opportunities in the Luzon Economic Corridor, with representatives from ten Italian companies attending discussions on job creation and infrastructure development.

Daily Tribune · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Expanding trade connections between Vietnam, Laos, and China.

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade organized the Dien Bien International Trade Fair (October 17–22, 2026) with domestic and international businesses and delegations from Laos and China to promote border trade and regional investment opportunities.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Businesses from Viet Nam, Laos and China gather at Dien Bien trade fair

The Dien Bien International Trade Fair 2026 is scheduled to run from October 17 to 22 in Dien Bien Phu, bringing together businesses from Vietnam, Laos and China.

Nhan Dan Online · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
VPUB - Opening Ceremony of the Dien Bien International Trade Fair 2026

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Dien Bien provincial government convened the opening ceremony of the Dien Bien International Trade Fair 2026, attended by officials from Vietnam, Laos and China and the regional business community.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
From Chongqing to Yangpu: New Trade Routes Bring China Closer to ASEAN

The newly opened Pinglu Canal provides inland Chinese manufacturers with a shorter sea route to overseas markets, cutting over 560 kilometres and potentially reducing logistics costs by up to 30%, discussed at a business conference on low-carbon industrial cooperation in Chongqing.

iChongqing · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia's GDP growth beats expectations [WATCH]

Malaysia's third-quarter 2026 gross domestic product grew at 5.3 per cent, exceeding economist expectations despite external shocks including the ongoing US-Iran conflict.

NST Online · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Beyond Nickel Indonesia’s next great industrial test

Indonesia's President launched 11 downstreaming projects worth US$10.2 billion at the Weda Bay Industrial Park, including four commercializing projects, seven under construction, and the first electric-vehicle battery export from the industrial complex.

Independent Observer · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore Steps Up Quantum-Safe Plan, Puts Critical Infrastructure First

Singapore is funding projects to discover legacy encryption vulnerabilities and help industrial systems transition to quantum-safe codes to protect critical infrastructure including power grids, water treatment plants, and transport networks.

NetNewsLedger · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Vietnam's 10% GDP growth target faces major challenges

Vietnam's National Assembly Economic and Financial Committee warned that the government's 10% GDP growth target for 2027 faces major challenges from fragile fundamentals, inflation and rising capital and energy demand.

Báo VietNamNet · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
Pakistan and Malaysia agree roadmap for trade and investment — Dawn

Pakistan and Malaysia agreed on a roadmap to deepen trade and investment relations, identifying artificial intelligence, education, manufacturing, services, edible oil and halal products as priority cooperation areas.

UA.NEWS · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Postal services are essential infrastructure for digital economy: NA President

Vietnam's National Assembly President welcomed the revised Law on Postal Services draft, which reduces market entry barriers and aligns regulations with digital economy needs.

vietnamnews.vn · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore expands LNG refueling services for ships.

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority is expanding liquefied natural gas refueling services, with PetroChina International conducting its first LNG ship-refueling operation on 15 October 2026 to enhance the port's competitive position.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung witnessed the signing of the Strategic Alliance Agreement between PETRONAS and PETROVIETNAM.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met Malaysia's PETRONAS CEO to witness a Strategic Alliance Agreement between PETRONAS and PetroVietnam, affirming government support for continued oil and gas cooperation.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia Takes Halal Certification Rules to a New Level

Indonesia is overhauling its halal certification process for domestically made and imported goods, expanding labelling requirements beyond food and beverages to a wider range of products.

https://www.readthepeak.com/ · 17 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Kazakhstan, Cambodia discuss Trans-Caspian link to Asian corridor

Kazakhstan's and Cambodia's prime ministers discussed expanding trade and investment cooperation, including measures to connect the Trans-Caspian link to Asian corridor infrastructure.

Trend News Agency · 17 Oct 2026
MM · Economy & Markets G2G
Yangon-Chengdu direct flight route expected to boost Myanmar's tourism, trade

A new direct flight route between Yangon and Chengdu has improved air connectivity, supporting tourism, trade, and investment cooperation under the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor framework.

The Star · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2G
ASEAN Meteorological Centre activates highest alert level over haze — Asharq Al-Awsat

The ASEAN Specialized Meteorological Centre activated its highest alert level (level three) due to thick smoke from Indonesian fires affecting multiple Southeast Asian countries.

UA.NEWS · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Swiss forge new links ahead of free trade pact

Thailand and Switzerland are expanding trade and investment ties ahead of a bilateral free trade agreement targeted to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Bangkok Post · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Swiss President Guy Parmelin makes first official visit to Vietnam

Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrived in Hanoi for his first official visit to Vietnam, marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Báo VietNamNet · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Use trade leverage to tackle haze, Bersama leader tells govt

Malaysia's Bersama coalition leader called on the government to use trade leverage and introduce a Transboundary Haze Pollution Act to address fire-related pollution originating from Indonesia.

Free Malaysia Today · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
From rural roots to international markets: Indonesian MSMEs go global

Indonesia's micro, small and medium enterprises from rural areas are expanding into international markets through government-facilitated export programs under President Prabowo Subianto's trade policy.

ANTARA News · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam–Switzerland relations aim for substantive outcomes

Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin and his spouse visited Vietnam to strengthen political trust and deepen the bilateral comprehensive partnership on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

VOV World · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam and Switzerland promote cooperation within the framework of the Comprehensive Partnership.

Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam held talks with Swiss President Guy Parmelin, welcoming the official visit and affirming Vietnam's appreciation for Switzerland's early diplomatic recognition and the deepening comprehensive partnership.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
India is concerned about China's non-tariff barriers.

India's Finance Minister stated that China's non-tariff barriers are the primary obstacle to bilateral trade, widening India's trade deficit despite years of negotiations, during remarks at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
ADB Backs Thailand’s Disaster Readiness and Sets Out $30 Billion ASEAN Investment Push

The Asian Development Bank announced support for Thailand's disaster resilience and a $30 billion regional investment initiative for ASEAN, including financing for Thai hospitals and infrastructure strengthening.

Devdiscourse · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Garcia pushes inclusive polls as Philippines leads Asian election body

The Philippines' Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia called on Asian election authorities to ensure electoral modernization does not disenfranchise voters as the Philippines assumes the chairmanship of the Association of Asian Election Authorities.

Daily Tribune · 17 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Kazakhstan, Cambodia Seek AI Cooperation and Stronger Trade Ties

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet held talks to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, energy, agriculture and trade during the first-ever visit by a Cambodian premier to Kazakhstan.

The Astana Times · 17 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Kazakh president, Cambodian premier hold talks in Astana on bilateral cooperation

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet in Astana to discuss bilateral cooperation and strengthen partnership links with ASEAN during the first-ever visit by a Cambodian prime minister to Kazakhstan.

Anadolu Ajansı · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Gov’t establishes Organizing Committee for CLMV 12, ACMECS 11

Vietnam's government established an Organizing Committee headed by Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung to prepare for the CLMV 12 and ACMECS 11 summits, with subcommittees addressing security, facilities, content, protocol and communications.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 17 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Son La strengthens coordination in safeguarding Viet Nam-Laos border

Vietnam's Son La border guard command has strengthened coordination with Laotian armed forces through border defence diplomacy and twinning agreements to maintain security along the shared Vietnam-Laos border.

Nhan Dan Online · 17 Oct 2026
BN · Economy & Markets G2B
Brunei non-oil, gas sector contribution to GDP rises to 55% in 10 years: minister

Brunei's government reported that the non-oil and gas sector's contribution to gross domestic product increased from 46 per cent in 2015 to 55 per cent in 2025, driven largely by downstream petroleum and chemical products expansion.

The Star · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2G
Indonesia records US$4.84 billion in trade with Russia in 2025

Indonesia's government recorded bilateral trade with Russia at US$4.84 billion in 2025, a 21.6 percent increase from the prior year.

ANTARA News · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesian Minister Says Islamic Ruling Barring Crypto Could Change

Indonesia's government stated that its Islamic law ruling barring cryptocurrency use as currency may be revised, noting that the National Sharia Council continues to evaluate digital asset policy.

bloomingbit · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Anutin hopes IMF-World Bank meetings will boost Thailand’s OECD bid

Thailand's Prime Minister said hosting the 2026 IMF-World Bank meetings will advance the country's bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, citing the event as a platform to showcase economic strengths.

Thai PBS World · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia contributes 1M USD to PM disaster relief fund

Malaysia's government provided one million US dollars to Nepal's disaster relief fund for victims of the Bhotekoshi flash flood.

The Rising Nepal · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Uzbekistan signs five MoUs in Malaysia on semiconductor training

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Economy and Finance signed five memorandums of understanding with Malaysian institutions including IC Design Park and MIMOS Berhad to expand cooperation in semiconductor specialist training and microelectronics research.

Trend News Agency · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
RI extends halal certification mandate for select sectors to Oct. 2028

Indonesia's government extended the halal certification mandate for select products and services to October 2028.

ANTARA News · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2G
Indonesia explores cassava processing investment in Mozambique

Indonesia's Minister of Trade held a bilateral meeting with Mozambique's Minister of State for Trade to explore cassava processing investment opportunities.

ANTARA News · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Nigeria, Indonesia firms sign defence deal, target $6bn trade

Nigeria and Indonesia signed a letter of agreement and memorandum of understanding for PT Pindad, an Indonesian state-owned defence manufacturer, to represent and promote local production of defence equipment in Nigeria, targeting six billion dollars in bilateral trade.

Punch Newspapers · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
UN Secretary-General Arrives in Indonesia, Welcomed by Foreign Minister and Scheduled to Meet Prabowo

The United Nations Secretary-General arrived in Indonesia for a three-day visit with the main agenda to meet President Prabowo Subianto.

Kompas.com · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2G
Indonesian wildlife delegation planning Odisha visit to evaluate rescued infant orangutans

Indonesian officials plan to visit India to assess five rescued infant orangutans at a zoo, verifying their health, species and origin.

prameyanews.com · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam, Switzerland to turn education, sci-tech, innovation into cooperation focus

Vietnam and Switzerland pledged to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum technology, green energy, the digital economy, and education through innovation hubs, research institutes and enterprises.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Prime Minister supports expansion of energy cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia

Vietnam's Prime Minister met PETRONAS's Chairman and Chief Executive to discuss expansion of energy cooperation, emphasizing stability in the PM3-CAA oil and gas project in the overlapping maritime area between Vietnam and Malaysia.

Vietnam Economic Times · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Vietnam to allocate 0.1% of GDP annually to talent development

Vietnam's Communist Party announced plans to allocate 0.1% of gross domestic product annually to talent development, improving institutional frameworks and recruitment policies.

Báo VietNamNet · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce B2G
Asean must act decisively to end recurring haze, says MMA

The Malaysian Medical Association calls on ASEAN member states to take collective action to address transboundary haze affecting millions across Southeast Asia.

NST Online · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore Charges Eight Over Alleged Fake CPF Declarations for Work Passes

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower charged seven employers and an administrative assistant for allegedly making false Central Provident Fund contribution declarations in work pass applications.

JournalArta · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Employers Seek Safer Migration Routes as Online Recruitment Fraud Raises Risks

ASEAN governments, employers and workers' organizations at the 19th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour agreed on 30 recommendations to strengthen safe migration pathways and regulate online recruitment platforms.

Devdiscourse · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Retrenched workers may claim EIS benefits for six months amid minimum wage hike - Minister

Malaysia's government announced that workers retrenched due to the RM2,000 minimum wage increase can claim Employment Insurance System unemployment benefits for up to six months.

The Sun Malaysia · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce B2G
BBC proposes 6 and 12 month impact assessment on minimum wage hike

Malaysia's MADANI Government Backbenchers Club proposes 6- and 12-month impact assessments following the minimum wage increase to RM2,000 effective June 2027.

The Sun Malaysia · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Southeast Asia sees 25% of retail spending happen online

Southeast Asia's e-commerce market, where online retail comprises 25% of total spending, is projected to exceed $400 billion by 2031 as digital payment adoption accelerates.

The Jakarta Post · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
DPM Zahid strengthens Malaysia-China ties, advances global TVET cooperation after five-day visit

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid concluded a five-day visit to China with commitments to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, electric vehicles, nuclear technology and the digital economy under the Malaysia-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework.

Malay Mail · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand’s Bitcoin and Ether ETF Rules Take Effect, Setting Fund Standards

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission put into effect a new regulatory framework for Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds, requiring funds to maintain 80 percent average net exposure over each accounting year.

TOKENPOST · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippine Tax Bureau Overhauls 16-Year-Old Rules on Shared Senior Discounts for Drugmakers and Retailers

The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue issued revised regulations clarifying how manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers must allocate the cost of the 20 percent senior citizen discount on medicines, updating rules from 2010.

BigGo Finance · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2G
Philippines and Liechtenstein sign double-tax pact in Bangkok as Manila widens its treaty push

The Philippines and Liechtenstein signed a double-tax treaty, advancing Manila's broader initiative to renegotiate and expand its tax treaty network.

astig.ph · 17 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Viet Nam-Cambodia International Commerce & Culture Forum promotes business ties

Vietnamese and Cambodian businesses convened at the Viet Nam-Cambodia International Commerce & Culture Forum 2026 in Phnom Penh to explore trade, investment and cultural cooperation opportunities.

Nhan Dan Online · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore conducts world’s largest ethanol bunkering operation at PSA terminal

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority, with support from industry partners, conducted the world's largest ethanol bunkering operation at a port terminal on 17 October, assessing the viability of bioethanol as an alternative marine fuel.

BioEnergy Times · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Ministry champions rural women's leadership in climate action

Indonesia's Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection is advancing rural women's leadership in climate action through enhanced roles in food security, natural resource management and community resilience.

ANTARA News · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Thailand’s Industry Ministry promotes industrial zones for recycling solar panels and batteries — Bangkok Post

Thailand's Ministry of Industry is promoting specialized industrial zones for recycling solar panels and electric vehicle batteries to address growing waste volumes and strengthen hazardous materials control.

UA.NEWS · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Rooftop solar power: Vietnam cannot remain a 'customer' of foreign countries forever.

Vietnam's Politburo Resolution 70 commits to energy security through 2030 and 2045, requiring the nation to reduce dependence on foreign energy and enhance economic self-reliance through rooftop solar combined with storage systems.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Gia Lai applies technological advancements to improve production efficiency in ethnic minority areas.

Gia Lai province is introducing biomass corn varieties and scientific farming methods in ethnic minority areas to improve land-use efficiency and reduce water dependence in traditionally low-yield rice fields.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
China-ASEAN: Connecting vocational education with regional supply chains

China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has trained over 3,000 ASEAN students through artificial intelligence and human resource development programs, establishing 12 virtual training facilities and over 500 digital teaching resources to connect vocational education with regional supply chains.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Govt fleshes out energy transition plans

Thailand's government outlined a three-part strategy to finance a resilient green economy by reducing energy import dependence, attracting private investment, and strengthening climate resilience through renewable energy development and job creation.

Bangkok Post · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Resolution 70 paves the way for Tay Ninh to break through and become a renewable energy hub.

Vietnam's Tay Ninh province, under Resolution 70, is developing renewable energy capacity, with 19 plants totalling 1,201.4 MW connected to national grids, plus rooftop solar and biomass installations.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
EnergyOMNI's Perspectives|The Philippines Gov Streamline Land Access For Offshore Wind Development

The Philippines' Department of Energy and Philippine National Oil Company signed a Memorandum of Agreement to streamline land access and onshore area coordination for offshore wind developers, reducing development uncertainties.

www.energy-omni.com · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Calauan pushes carbon credit initiative

Calauan municipality in the Philippines has advanced a carbon credit initiative to second reading at the municipal council, aligned with the national government's establishment of a clearer policy framework for carbon markets.

The Manila Times · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
PBBM Orders National Framework For Carbon Markets, Puts DENR In Charge

Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order 127 designating the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as the national authority to formulate the Philippine Carbon Market Policy Framework and regulate participation in international and voluntary carbon-credit mechanisms.

pageone.ph · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Indonesia, Senegal chambers sign pact to boost trade, investment

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce (Kadin Indonesia) has signed a partnership agreement with Senegal's National Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry to boost trade and investment between the two countries.

ANTARA News · 17 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
U.S. holds secret talks with Myanmar’s rulers in Tokyo, sources say

The United States and Myanmar's military government held talks in Tokyo, marking their second meeting in a month as Washington pursues renewed diplomatic engagement with the junta following its 2021 coup.

bing.com · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Five key takeaways from SICW 2026 for ASEAN

Singapore's Cyber Security Agency announced the Singapore Cybersecurity Strategy 2026 and enhancements to the National Cybersecurity Command Center at the Singapore International Cybersecurity Week.

CRN Asia · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore key exports jump by higher-than-expected 68.4% in September, led by non-electronics

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports surged 68.4 per cent year-on-year in September 2026, more than double forecasts, driven by non-electronics growth and marking the strongest performance since February 1980.

The Business Times · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Sri Lanka-Thailand Business Council meets Thai envoy - Daily Mirror

The Sri Lanka-Thailand Business Council met with Thailand's Ambassador to Sri Lanka to advance implementation of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement and operationalise newly signed labour cooperation frameworks.

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka · 16 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Laos, Azerbaijan work on investment agreement – deputy minister

Laos and Azerbaijan are negotiating an investment agreement to facilitate trade and economic cooperation, with transport and logistics links under development to enable Azerbaijani market access to Southeast Asia.

Trend News Agency · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Marcos likely to meet Trump during ASEAN Summit in Manila

The Philippines is coordinating a bilateral meeting between President Marcos and U.S. President Trump during an ASEAN Summit in Manila, following direct confirmation from the White House.

GMA Network · 16 Oct 2026
MM · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Myanmar Establishes New Committee to Advance Normalization With ASEAN

Myanmar's new ASEAN Affairs Committee, chaired by Foreign Minister U Than Swe, held its first meeting on 13 October to work towards restoring the country's full role in ASEAN.

The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Thai PM calls for more connectivity beyond regions at IMF-World Bank meetings

Thailand's Prime Minister called for enhanced cross-regional connectivity to increase trade and investment opportunities while addressing global challenges, speaking at the IMF-World Bank annual meetings.

Thai PBS World · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore names seven companies over Indonesia haze fires

Singapore's National Environment Agency issued preventive measure notices to seven companies operating plantations in Indonesia requiring them to prevent fires and submit control measures, citing satellite imagery and meteorological data.

The Edge Malaysia · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand sets October deadline for solar panel safety standards

Thailand's Industry Minister has instructed the Thai Industrial Standards Institute to enforce mandatory safety standards for solar panels by October 2026, with non-compliance carrying penalties of up to two years imprisonment and 2 million baht in fines.

Pattaya Mail · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Digital payments promote tax transparency.

Vietnam's State Bank reported strong growth in non-cash transactions during the first eight months of 2026, with internet transactions reaching 4.4 billion and mobile payments 14 billion, supporting tax transparency.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Law & Regulation G2B
COP31 Handbook Targets $20 Billion in Climate Finance for Vulnerable Countries

The Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers released the Article 6 Senior Officials' Handbook on October 14, 2026, to help 77 climate-vulnerable countries access an estimated US$20 billion annually in carbon-market financing by 2030.

CarbonCredits.com · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation B2G
VCCI requests clarification on the repayment of the advance budget to the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund.

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry has requested clarification from the government on regulations governing the repayment of state budget advances to the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund, citing the need for transparency and legal certainty.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Allianz Singapore pitches hospital cash cover for income gap as Shield rules tighten

Allianz Insurance Singapore is promoting its Hospital Income Protect plan to cover costs not reimbursed by conventional health insurance, including lost earnings and household expenses during hospital stays, amid tightened Integrated Shield Plan rider rules.

Insurance Business · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Old worries stay as KL reopens labour market

Malaysia's Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment has resumed recruitment processing and medical examinations for overseas workers, and announced an agreement to recruit 10,000 workers at zero cost.

The Daily Star · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Malaysia Targets 200,000 AI-Skilled Workers by 2027

Malaysia's Budget 2027 targets developing 200,000 artificial intelligence-skilled individuals, training and certifying 5,000 AI professionals, and supporting 4,000 micro, small and medium enterprises in adopting artificial intelligence and automation.

Employee Happiness Daily · 16 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Indonesian shoppers blur the line between clicks and stores

Indonesia's Ministry of Trade reports that nearly 60% of consumers use both online and physical channels when shopping, with about 32% researching products online before purchasing in stores, reflecting an increasingly flexible retail pattern.

Retail Asia · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
American company director arrested over unpaid wages allegations

Thai immigration police arrested an American company director on charges of unpaid wages and failure to comply with a labour inspector's order, following arrest warrants issued by Samut Prakan Provincial Court.

Thaiger · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Vietnam halves public schools, moves 28,000 managers into teaching

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training completed education restructuring across 34 provinces and cities, reducing public education institutions by 50.6% and reassigning over 28,000 administrators to teaching positions.

Báo VietNamNet · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2G
PH, UK-Asean explore partnerships to create more jobs, build future-ready Filipino workforce

The Philippines and the United Kingdom explored partnerships during a roundtable meeting to create jobs and develop a future-ready workforce, with the Philippine government highlighting the country's skilled labour pool and capacity for advanced industries.

The Manila Times · 16 Oct 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2B
Top Laos officials to address workplace gender discrimination, violence in special meeting

Laos's Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare convened a two-day seminar to strengthen enterprise-level policies addressing gender-based discrimination, violence, harassment, and workplace grievance mechanisms.

The Star · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Vocational training helps firms expand in ASEAN

Liuzhou Railway Vocational Technical College expanded vocational training across five ASEAN states—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, and Vietnam—training over 1,200 international students and delivering 25,000 days of technical instruction to Chinese manufacturing and infrastructure firms.

China Daily Global Edition · 16 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar Consul-General in Kunming Attends the China-Myanmar Cultural Tourism Promotion Exchange Meeting

Myanmar's Ministry of Culture, Hotels and Tourism and Yunnan Province officials held a China-Myanmar cultural tourism promotion exchange, with Myanmar's Permanent Secretary leading discussions on bilateral tourism cooperation.

နိုင်ငံခြား ရေး ဝန်ကြီး · 16 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Ambassador of Myanmar receives H.E. Mr. Marcelo Paz Saraiva Camara, newly-appointed Brazilian Ambassador to Viet Nam – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Myanmar's Ambassador received Brazil's newly appointed Ambassador to Vietnam to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and embassy cooperation between the two countries.

နိုင်ငံခြား ရေး ဝန်ကြီး · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Keeping the haze out: Malls shut automated doors, suspend outdoor activities

Major Singapore retail landlords including Lendlease, Far East Organization, and CapitaLand Investment closed automated doors and suspended outdoor activities to protect shoppers and staff during prolonged unhealthy air quality.

The Straits Times · 16 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
UNESCO trains policymakers on the role of education in addressing violent pasts

UNESCO conducted a four-day training for policymakers including Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education on using education to address violent histories, leveraging UNESCO World Heritage memorial sites.

UNESCO · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce G2G
ASEAN Forum Agrees 30 Recommendations to Make Labour Migration Safer and Tackle Online Recruitment Fraud

An ASEAN Forum agreed to 30 recommendations to enhance labour migration safety and combat online recruitment fraud across Southeast Asia.

IndexBox · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Some retailers capping purchases of N95 masks as haze drives surge in demand

Singapore retailers including Guardian, Watsons, and Unity implemented purchase limits on N95 and surgical masks due to surge in demand during prolonged unhealthy air quality conditions.

The Straits Times · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Ramanan: Minimum wage threshold applies at group level, covers foreign workers too

Malaysia's labour authority clarified that the minimum wage threshold applies at group level and covers foreign workers, with micro, small and medium enterprises below RM50 million annual sales exempted.

The Edge Malaysia · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Zahid wants China's TVET training model in Malaysia's rural areas

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister proposed establishing China's Luban Workshop vocational training programme in rural Malaysia to build a skilled technical workforce and provide free equipment and teaching modules.

The Edge Malaysia · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
UPSI, HONOR Malaysia sign MoA to establish HONOR AI Lab

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and HONOR Technology (Malaysia) signed a memorandum of agreement to establish the HONOR AI Lab at the university, providing industry-based learning and research opportunities in artificial intelligence.

Malay Mail · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
China agrees in principle to Malaysia’s proposal for world TVET council, says Zahid

Malaysia's Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid and China's Deputy Prime Minister Ding Xuexiang and Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng agreed in principle to establish a World Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council, with China serving as permanent host and secretariat.

Malay Mail · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore Probing Firms Over Haze-Causing Indonesian Fires

Singapore's government is investigating companies responsible for Indonesia-origin fires and indicated it will pursue enforcement under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act and seek joint action with other countries.

Bloomberg.com · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
This year’s haze is set to cost Singapore more than 2015’s S$1.83 billion. Who pays for the losses?

Singapore's economist estimates this year's haze will cost between S$3.2 billion and S$3.9 billion, yet no company has been fined or prosecuted under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act despite over a decade of enforcement provisions.

Eco-Business · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Haze in Singapore: MOM guidelines on outdoor work, employee health, and leave

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower, with tripartite partners, issued guidance requiring employers to monitor air-quality forecasts and implement haze-related workplace safety measures to protect employees, particularly outdoor workers.

Human Resources Online · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore haze: 7 takeaways from press conference – from school contingency plans to mask supplies

Singapore's government held a press conference outlining measures to protect residents and workers from sustained transboundary haze, covering school contingency plans and workplace protections.

CNA · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Employers need to plan how to protect workers if haze situation worsens: MOM

Singapore's Acting Minister for Manpower directed employers to conduct risk assessments, provide N95 masks to outdoor workers, and implement flexible or home-based work arrangements as haze conditions worsen.

The Straits Times · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore names seven firms over Indonesia haze

Singapore's government notified seven firms, including two South Sumatra plantation operators, over responsibility for transboundary haze, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong indicating legal action against those found culpable.

Briefs Finance · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Why Malaysia Says It Won’t Take Legal Action Against Indonesia Over Haze, Despite Visibility Falling Below 50 Metres

Malaysia's Foreign Minister said the government will pursue diplomatic discussions and regional cooperation with Indonesia to resolve the haze crisis rather than pursue legal action, prioritizing bilateral relations and the health of Malaysians.

SAYS · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Switzerland and Thailand underscore opportunities offered by free trade

Switzerland's President met Thailand's Prime Minister in Bangkok to discuss bilateral relations and a free trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association and Thailand.

Eidgenössisches Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung WBF · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
British dairy seeks new overseas markets after £973m in exports

UK dairy exporters achieved £973 million in exports in the first half of 2026 and hosted a trade mission in Manchester and London to meet buyers from Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and Mexico.

FarmingUK · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
The National Remote Sensing Agency participated in the COSTI-90 Conference and the first meeting of the ASEAN Sub-Committee on Earth, Ocean and Space Sciences (SC-EOSS-1).

Vietnam's National Remote Sensing Agency chaired the ASEAN Sub-Committee on Earth, Ocean and Space Sciences inaugural meeting to promote regional cooperation and satellite data sharing among ASEAN members and with India.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Swiss-Viet Economic Forum 2026 set to open in Hanoi

The Swiss-Viet Economic Forum 2026 will convene in Hanoi from 18–20 October to bring together 250–300 senior business and government leaders to explore opportunities from a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association.

Vietnam Economic Times · 16 Oct 2026
TL · Economy & Markets G2G
Indonesia, Timor-Leste seek broader market access, business ties

Indonesia's Trade Minister met Timor-Leste's Deputy Prime Minister in Tangerang to discuss strategies for broader market access and business ties between the two countries.

ANTARA News · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Working together for peace and sustainable development at sea.

Timor-Leste's Ambassador to Vietnam affirmed that dialogue is essential to maintain regional peace and stability, and that Timor-Leste will contribute to ASEAN's common commitment to maritime security and sustainable development.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Pakistan can benefit from Malaysia’s computer semiconductor manufacturing industry: Envoy

Pakistan's Federal Minister for the Board of Investment told chambers of commerce and business leaders at the Malaysia-Pakistan Business Engagement 2026 that Pakistan can benefit from Malaysia's computer semiconductor manufacturing industry.

24 News HD · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia banks on policy certainty, economic resilience to attract investment – Amir Hamzah

Malaysia's government official said the country is reinforcing economic fundamentals through regulatory clarity, business-friendly policies and reforms to attract and retain investors amid geopolitical uncertainty.

KLSE Screener · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
U Mobile And HLGY Energy Partner To Develop 5G-Enabled Smart Solar Farms In Malaysia

U Mobile, Malaysia's 5G provider, signed a memorandum of understanding with HLGY Energy to develop smart solar farm solutions integrating private 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence and industrial automation for utility-scale solar projects.

SolarQuarter · 16 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia quarantine agency aligns trade facilitation with biosecurity standards

Indonesia's quarantine agency emphasizes balancing trade facilitation with biosecurity standards for agricultural, fishery, and plantation commodities, requiring adherence to health, safety, quality, and traceability standards.

https://streamlinefeed.co.ke/ · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Chinas Non-Tariff Barriers Biggest Hurdle For Trade Ties: Sitharaman

India's Finance Minister expresses concern over India's widening trade deficit with China, citing non-tariff barriers as the biggest hurdle to bilateral trade.

Free Press Journal · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam and Switzerland are heading towards a new phase of cooperation.

Vietnam and Switzerland advance their comprehensive partnership, with Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin's visit marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations and strengthening political trust.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Taking Vietnam-EU cooperation to a new level with concrete and practical results.

Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam will pay an official visit to the European Union to advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in January 2026.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam-China legislative ties to facilitate trade, connectivity: Expert

An expert expresses hope that Vietnam's National Assembly President's visit will strengthen legislative cooperation with China, promoting practical cooperation across sectors and facilitating trade and connectivity.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2G
Forum calls for stronger digital connectivity among Global South countries

The Asia-Africa International Forum 2026, held in Hanoi, discusses opportunities to strengthen digital cooperation among developing countries in the Global South.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Philippines, Cambodia being eyed for future SIBS@ASEAN

Invest Selangor Bhd is evaluating the Philippines and Cambodia to identify opportunities for bilateral trade and business expansion under SIBS@ASEAN 2027.

Newswav · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
Promoting trade through the Vietnam-Cambodia International Trade and Culture Forum 2026

Vietnam's ambassador to Cambodia stated that the Vietnam-Cambodia International Trade and Culture Forum 2026 would strengthen business connections, expand economic cooperation, and promote cultural exchange between the two countries.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
MM · Economy & Markets G2G
India and Myanmar sign five MoUs for Quick Impact Projects worth $247,502

India and Myanmar signed five memoranda of understanding for Quick Impact Projects totalling US$247,502.47 for the 2026-27 financial year, covering public infrastructure, water, sanitation, vocational training and sports facilities.

Business Upturn · 16 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Chargé d’Affaires/ Ambassador of the Embassy of Myanmar in Canada Attends Canada–ASEAN Economic Symposium

Myanmar's chargé d'affaires attended the Canada–ASEAN Economic Symposium in Ottawa on October 13, 2026, convened by Canada–ASEAN Initiatives and partner organizations to address economic resilience and market penetration.

နိုင်ငံခြား ရေး ဝန်ကြီး · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks B2G
Private-sector task force eyed to help accelerate ASEAN Power Grid

Participants at an ASEAN Power Grid workshop in Manila proposed a dedicated private-sector task force to address financing, regulatory, technical and project-delivery barriers to cross-border power infrastructure in Southeast Asia.

Power Philippines · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Push to bring Malaysia within reach

Tourism Malaysia is expanding its International Flight and Charter Matching Grant programme to stimulate demand, support new airline routes and charter services, and strengthen international connectivity with airlines and travel partners.

The Star · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
Malaysia steps up efforts to achieve US$30bil trade target with Thailand

Malaysia's trade minister reported bilateral trade with Thailand reached RM85.08 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up 27% year-on-year, as both nations pursue a US$30 billion trade target through improved border infrastructure and port facilities.

KLSE Screener · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore is ready to share its maritime development experience with Vietnam.

Singapore's ambassador to Vietnam declared Singapore's readiness to share maritime development expertise and supply-chain experience with Vietnam at the 18th International Scientific Conference on the South China Sea.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia ready to help Indonesia fight forest fires, says Zahid

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Zahid announced Malaysia's readiness to send aid to Indonesia following President Prabowo Subianto's acceptance of foreign assistance to combat widespread forest and land fires.

NST Online · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
FPT And Pasqal Plan Quantum Computing Push In Vietnam

Vietnam-based FPT Corporation partnered with French quantum technology company Pasqal to establish quantum computing infrastructure and develop skilled workforce capabilities within Vietnam, with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister recognizing the collaboration's strategic importance.

Quantum Zeitgeist · 16 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Turkish president receives Cambodian prime minister

Turkey's President Erdoğan received Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet in Istanbul with an official ceremony and held bilateral talks between their respective delegations.

Anadolu Ajansı · 16 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Erdogan urges end to Thailand border dispute as Türkiye, Cambodia sign defense deal

Turkey and Cambodia signed a military framework agreement in Istanbul, while Turkey's President Erdoğan called for peaceful resolution of the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute through dialogue and international law.

Türkiye Today · 16 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
“I regard Cambodia as one of our important partners in the Southeastern Asia region”

Turkey's President Erdoğan and Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet held a joint press conference and signed bilateral agreements at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul.

İletişim Başkanlığı · 16 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Laos’ senior Party official concludes official visit to Vietnam

Laos' senior Communist Party official concluded an official visit to Vietnam, with both nations' leadership reaffirming commitment to strengthening their bilateral friendship, solidarity, and strategic cooperation.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 16 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
US, Myanmar hold more talks: sources

The United States and Myanmar's military-backed government held talks in Tokyo, marking their second meeting in a month as Washington pursues re-engagement with Myanmar's military leadership.

Taipei Times · 16 Oct 2026
TL · Economy & Markets G2G
Timor-Leste Moves Towards WTO Procurement Pact as Trade Restrictions Come Under Scrutiny

Timor-Leste's government has submitted an initial market access offer and government procurement system documentation to World Trade Organization parties, advancing its accession to the Government Procurement Agreement as the first least developed country member to launch this process.

Devdiscourse · 16 Oct 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Dairy Industry Associations Send Letter to Indonesian Government on Halal Measures

Dairy industry associations from New Zealand, Australia, the United States and the European Union have jointly petitioned against new halal requirements that Indonesia is implementing, citing serious concerns about their impact on dairy exporters.

www.idfa.org · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
‘Perpetuating stupidity’: Indonesia comes under fire for response to burning and haze - news

Indonesia's government faces criticism from Malaysia and Singapore over forest and land fires causing severe transboundary haze pollution, with Indonesian officials attributing the crisis to natural causes rather than acknowledging government responsibility.

news - Mongabay · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar’s coup leader-turned-president wins back neighbours despite war

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hosted Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing, securing Myanmar's commitment to repatriate its nationals from Malaysia at its own cost, addressing a longstanding refugee and migration issue between the two countries.

Al Jazeera · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
Four killed battling Indonesia fires as Singapore vows action over toxic haze

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the government will invoke the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act against companies responsible for Indonesian fires causing severe regional air pollution, and will pursue joint action with other affected countries.

TRT World · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Finance ministers of S. Korea, Singapore meet

South Korea's Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister met Singapore's Finance Minister in Bangkok on 15 October 2026 to discuss economic cooperation.

Yonhap News Agency · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
President Tharman in Sweden from Oct 17 for five-day state visit

Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will undertake a five-day state visit to Sweden from 17 to 21 October 2026, marking the first such visit by a Singapore president and commemorating 60 years of bilateral diplomatic relations.

Yahoo News Singapore · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam and Singapore promote cooperation through the Party channel.

Vietnam's Party Committee delegation, led by Nguyen Long Hai, conducted official meetings with Singapore's People's Action Party officials and government representatives to promote inter-party cooperation.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Delegation of the Party Committee of the Central Party Agencies visits and works in Singapore.

Vietnam's Party Committee of Central Party Agencies delegation met with Singapore's People's Action Party representatives and government officials to strengthen political and institutional ties.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Prime Minister backs PETRONAS’ further investment expansion in Viet Nam

Vietnam's Prime Minister praised PETRONAS and Petrovietnam for maintaining a 30-year partnership supporting Vietnam's energy security, sustainable development and regional economic growth.

Nhan Dan Online · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Fahmi: No Malaysian palm oil companies involved in burning activities in Indonesia

Malaysia's Communications Minister stated that no Malaysian palm oil companies holding concessions in Indonesia were involved in forest fires causing regional haze, based on cross-reference checks with local operators.

Yahoo · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia’s economy grew by 5.3% in the third quarter — Channel NewsAsia

Malaysia's statistics department reported that the nation's economy grew 5.3% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, driven by manufacturing expansion of 7.5% and services growth of 5.4%, though mining and quarrying contracted 4.9%.

UA.NEWS · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Video ICC urges Thailand to develop secondary cities for growth by John Denton, International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General

The International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General urged Thailand to allocate resources to secondary cities and remove regulatory barriers to unlock foreign investment and growth opportunities.

Nation Thailand · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Wisconsin Corn Hosts Thailand Trade Team Ahead of Export Exchange

A Thai trade team visited Wisconsin to observe corn production, processing and logistics as part of preparations for an Export Exchange in Seattle.

Morning Ag Clips · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Philippines, China trade remarks over envoy’s comments on use of force

The Philippines rebuked China's ambassador for remarks suggesting China could easily win a military confrontation, characterizing the statement as a thinly veiled threat of force.

Anadolu Ajansı · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
UPS Opens New Clark Airport Hub in the Philippines: 46,000 Packages Daily - News and Statistics

United Parcel Service opened a new 30,000 square-meter logistics hub at Clark International Airport in the Philippines with a capacity to handle 46,000 packages daily.

IndexBox · 16 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Metfone Highlights AI and Digital Payments as Tools for Cambodian Business Growth at VIDEX 2026

Metfone hosted a business discussion at the Vietnam–Cambodia Trade and Product Promotion Fair 2026 examining how Cambodian companies can use artificial intelligence and digital payment tools to improve productivity and customer service.

Cambodia Investment Review · 16 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Cambodia spends over $70M on coffee bean imports

Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reported that the country spent over US$70 million annually importing approximately 10,000 tonnes of coffee, primarily from Vietnam, Thailand and Laos.

VnExpress International · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2B
U.S. trade commission finds solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos are harming domestic industry

The United States International Trade Commission found that dumped and subsidized solar imports from Indonesia, India and Laos harm domestic manufacturers, clearing the way for combined tariff rates of up to 268 per cent on Indonesian imports.

pv magazine Global · 16 Oct 2026
LA · Economy & Markets G2G
Uzbekistan, Laos seek new opportunities in trade, transport and healthcare

Uzbekistan and Laos agreed to expand trade, transport, logistics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and tourism cooperation following a presidential summit in Baku.

Daryo · 16 Oct 2026
MM · Law & Regulation G2B
Mizoram: Lawngtlai administration steps up refugee management, restricts unauthorised Myanmar trade

Mizoram authorities seized 10 vehicles allegedly violating trade restrictions and intensified enforcement of regulations governing unauthorized Myanmar trade.

NE NOW · 16 Oct 2026
BN · Law & Regulation G2B
Brunei issues over US$14,000 fines for health product offences

Brunei's Ministry of Health issued 29 fines totalling US$14,000 for health product offences involving one individual and 28 companies from January to September 2026.

The Star · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Tengku Zafrul urges closer Asean ties to overcome trade barriers at aseanX launch

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority chairman urged closer ASEAN ties and promoted aseanX, a platform designed to bridge information gaps for policymakers and businesses seeking to expand across Southeast Asia and overcome regulatory trade barriers.

Yahoo · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
VietNam Holding highlights country growth despite September market weakness

Vietnam achieved a long-awaited FTSE Russell Secondary Emerging Market upgrade amid robust third-quarter gross domestic product growth of 9.95% year-on-year, though stock market weakness persisted as foreign investors remained net sellers despite the upgrade.

Vox Markets · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Philip Morris International aims to contribute to Vietnam's growth and innovation journey.

Philip Morris International reaffirmed its commitment to Vietnam at the Vietnam-US Business Summit 2026, pledging to support the country's economic growth, innovation, and international economic integration over three decades of partnership.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore Dollar Faces Carry-Trade Risk After Policy Standstill

Singapore's Monetary Authority held its nominal effective exchange rate band steady in October 2026, maintaining the midpoint and slope, a decision that creates potential carry-trade risks for the Singapore dollar ahead of the next scheduled policy review in late January.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore Proposes Interest Ban for MAS-Regulated Stablecoins

Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore proposes to ban interest payments on locally issued stablecoins pegged to the Singapore dollar or G10 currencies and strengthen issuer safeguards under amendments to the Payment Services Act 2019.

TOKENPOST · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore’s key exports soar beyond expectations in September on AI and non-electronics boom

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports surged 68.4 per cent year-on-year in September, driven by electronics shipments of integrated circuits, disk media and personal computers benefiting from artificial intelligence demand.

The Straits Times · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore Exports Surge 68.4% in September on AI-Driven Electronics Boom

Enterprise Singapore reported non-oil domestic exports rose 68.4 per cent year-on-year in September, led by electronics including integrated circuits and personal computers, with non-electronics shipments of ships and boats also accelerating.

BigGo Finance · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore's non-oil exports soar 68.4% in September, buoyed by AI demand, Money News

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports grew 68.4 per cent year-on-year in September, with electronic shipments of integrated circuits, disk media and personal computers driving growth amid artificial intelligence demand.

AsiaOne.com · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
SANS Institute launches IT and OT training tracks to strengthen Singapore’s critical infrastructure cybersecurity

SANS Institute launched dedicated training tracks in Singapore to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities for critical infrastructure operators managing advanced persistent threats and state-sponsored attacks.

Industrial Cyber · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore to award new electric harbour craft grants from 2027

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority will launch a two-year grant scheme from January 2027 to help harbour craft owners cover battery costs of new electric vessels, with grants up to SG$250,000 per vessel.

Baird Maritime · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
MPA, CMA CGM, and SLNG sign MoU to advance marine bio-LNG usage

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority, CMA CGM Group, and Singapore LNG Corp have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore bio-LNG supply and use as a marine fuel in Singapore, combining regulatory expertise, shipping logistics knowledge, and LNG infrastructure capabilities.

LNG Industry · 16 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia Sets New Rules for Farm Carbon Credits and Farmer Benefits

Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture issued new regulations on October 6, 2026, governing carbon credit projects in farming, requiring benefit-sharing agreements between businesses and farmer groups across rice, livestock and plantation sectors.

CarbonCredits.com · 16 Oct 2026
LA · Law & Regulation G2B
Lao govt moves to amend Civil Aviation Law to improve safety

Laos's Minister of Public Works and Transport presented to the National Assembly a proposal to amend the Civil Aviation Law, citing gaps in the regulatory framework and the need for clearer stakeholder responsibilities in aviation management.

The Star · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
ASEAN Collaboration: Advocating Death Penalty Abolition

The Philippines, Timor-Leste and Cambodia held a trilateral dialogue at the Department of Justice to coordinate advocacy for death penalty abolition across ASEAN member states.

The Chronicle PH · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
From permit to prospectus

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission reduced corporate document fees by 50 percent in 2025 and a further 25 percent in 2026, with discounts to micro, small and medium enterprises reaching P157.31 million by July.

Daily Tribune · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
QC, BFP link online systems to simplify business permits

Quezon City integrated its Online Business Permit Application System with the Bureau of Fire Protection's Fire Safety Inspection System to reduce paperwork and streamline permit processing for businesses.

Daily Tribune · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand seeks views on trustee system to oversee competition remedies

Thailand's regulatory authorities are seeking stakeholder input on a trustee system framework to oversee the implementation and compliance of competition remedy measures.

MLex · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Chinese car manufacturers are launching new models in rapid succession, increasing competition.

Chinese automaker MG has launched new vehicles in Vietnam, including the All-New ZS hybrid SUV and GT sports sedan, intensifying competition in the country's automotive market.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Rules Take Effect

Thailand's regulatory rules for Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds have taken effect.

Coindoo · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Eximbank Shareholders Green-Light Board Expansion and Foreign Ownership Cap Revisions

Vietnam's State Bank has pushed domestic lenders to adopt Basel II standards. Eximbank shareholders approved board expansion and foreign ownership cap revisions to strengthen capital adequacy and comply with regulatory requirements.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
4 SonKim Land housing projects in Ho Chi Minh City now eligible for foreign ownership

Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Construction has cleared four SonKim Land residential projects for foreign ownership eligibility after the developer completed required administrative procedures and disclosure obligations.

Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
IOI Properties board yet to deliberate on potential Singapore acquisitions

IOI Properties Group's board has not yet deliberated on the potential acquisition of two Singapore commercial properties despite its chief executive officer's recent public statements on exclusive negotiations.

The Edge Malaysia · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Vijayasundaram Jeyabalan emerges as Turiya’s second-largest shareholder with 9.09% stake via placement

Vijayasundaram Jeyabalan has emerged as Turiya's second-largest shareholder with a 9.09% stake acquired through a private placement to fund property upgrades and refinancing.

The Edge Malaysia · 16 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Fears foreign divestment: Indonesian stocks dive 11% as MSCI weighs market reclassification

Indonesia's stock market index fell 11% after MSCI indicated that the country has not made sufficient progress on shareholding transparency and market conduct reforms needed to avoid reclassification.

RTL Today · 16 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Trade Minister encourages Indonesian modest fashion markets expansion

Indonesia's Trade Minister Budi Santoso committed to promoting the growth of the modest fashion industry domestically and internationally, highlighting a collaborative initiative with Bank Indonesia at the IN2MOTIONFEST x JMFW 2026 fashion show.

ANTARA News · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions approves sale of 26% stake in subsidiary

Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions approved the sale of a 26% stake in its subsidiary Clean Max Hachi Private Limited to Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, with completion expected by November 30, 2026.

scanx.trade · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Norfund, Danish fund to take 49% stake in 500-MWp Pangasinan solar project

Norwegian fund Norfund and Denmark's Impact Fund Denmark acquired a combined 49% equity stake in Vena Energy's 500-megawatt Ixus Bugallon Solar Power Project in Pangasinan after it reached financial close with $310 million in senior debt financing.

Power Philippines · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
PETRONAS endorses the expansion of the Temaris PSC in Malaysia

PETRONAS approved an expansion of the Temaris production-sharing contract in Malaysian waters, authorizing an additional 547 square kilometres to the north and east, increasing the total contract area to approximately 1,770 square kilometres under operator Seascape Energy.

Inspenet · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Southeast Asian Fintech Funding Triples to $2.3 Billion as Deal Count Falls

Southeast Asian fintech companies raised $2.3 billion in nine months to mid-2026, with four mega-rounds accounting for 86 per cent of capital; seed-stage investment fell 46 per cent, reflecting consolidation around established players including Ant International, Crypto.com and Ajaib.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
India, Thailand hold talks on cementing strategic partnership

India's Finance Minister and Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister held talks in Bangkok to strengthen bilateral strategic partnership and explore investment opportunities.

Social News XYZ · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam-Russia trade at structural turning point: report

A report examines Vietnam-Russia trade at a structural turning point, focusing on translating political goodwill and trust into practical economic cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
This Filipino Startup Helps Local Businesses Bring Customers Back

GoBalik, a Filipino digital loyalty platform, enables small businesses to build customer retention programs with tools previously accessible only to large brands.

Voice of ASIA · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Xendit Report Finds QR Ph and InstaPay Payments Up 198% since January 2025

Xendit's payments infrastructure recorded 198% growth in QR Ph and InstaPay transactions from January 2025 to April 2026, which now represent 13% of e-commerce payment value on its platform.

Fintech News Philippines · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore Cyber Week exercise highlights security risks of autonomous AI agents

Singapore's Cyber Security Agency and Google convened experts during Singapore International Cyber Week 2026 to examine security risks posed by autonomous artificial intelligence systems to critical infrastructure and cybersecurity operations.

Asia Pacific Security Magazine · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia fast-tracks chip design via ARM IP

Malaysia is accelerating semiconductor design cycles by leveraging Arm Ltd's intellectual property, building on its established manufacturing, testing, equipment and packaging expertise.

The Star · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
CPF Expands "Eggs for Next Gen" to 1,030 Schools, Advancing Food Security Through Better Access to Nutrition

CPF expanded its nutritional support programme to 1,030 schools in Thailand, addressing child food poverty and stunting as part of food security and nutrition initiatives.

Media OutReach Newswire · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
India, Vietnam hold 4th Security Dialogue, review counter-terrorism, cybersecurity cooperation

India and Vietnam held their fourth bilateral security dialogue, reviewing cooperation on counter-terrorism, maritime engagements, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

The Tribune · 16 Oct 2026
MM · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Asia-Pacific Community: China-Myanmar Paukphaw friendship shines via solar donation for Yangon school

China's Yunnan Province donated a solar power system comprising 54 panels and battery storage to a school in Yangon, Myanmar, under its Yunnan Hand in Hand Program to support cleaner electricity supply for over 1,800 students.

Xinhua · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Philippines Leads Southeast Asia With 13 Renewable Energy And Electrification Measures Amid Global Fuel Disruption

The Philippines introduced or advanced 13 renewable energy and electrification policy measures between February and August 2026, the highest among six Southeast Asian economies studied, according to Zero Carbon Analytics.

SolarQuarter · 16 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk wins two awards at Asian Power Awards 2026

Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk won two awards at the Asian Power Awards 2026 for its geothermal projects and environmental programmes at Lumut Balai in Indonesia.

Asian Power · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Egat prepares to develop virtual power plants in Thailand — Bangkok Post

Thailand's Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand is preparing to deploy virtual power plant technologies following successful testing, combining distributed renewable energy sources into a coordinated network to supply electricity to the national grid.

UA.NEWS · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
SP Group wins at Asian Power Awards 2026 for two grid innovations

Singapore Power Group won two awards at the Asian Power Awards 2026 for its Virtual Power Plant platform and artificial-intelligence-enabled monitoring system, developed under Singapore's regulatory sandbox to aggregate distributed energy across 26 locations.

Asian Power · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
SCGC Showcases Energy Efficiency Solutions to Enhance Industrial Energy Performance at OGET 2026

SCGC displayed energy efficiency solutions at Oil & Gas Thailand 2026, including emisspro® coating technology and thermal lining optimization designed to improve industrial energy performance and reduce carbon emissions.

Polymerupdate · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2G
AIT Hosted Nearly 200 Experts from 79 Countries to Advance IPCC Climate Mitigation Report

The Asian Institute of Technology hosted nearly 200 climate experts from 79 countries to advance the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Working Group III, contributing to the Seventh Assessment Report on greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

Bangkok Post · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Philippines bets billions on electric vehicle production.

The Philippine government signed into law the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy, a 60-billion-peso fiscal support package designed to encourage automakers to build factories and increase domestic electric vehicle production.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam CFA showcase highlights $120m funding need for climate ventures - Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam's Climate Finance Accelerator showcased 11 climate-focused businesses seeking over $120 million in funding across three years, with solutions spanning heat storage, sustainable packaging, waste recycling, and low-carbon agriculture.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
When sustainability becomes a business investment

The Philippines Department of Energy aims to increase renewables' power-sector share to 50 percent by 2030, as solar energy in Southeast Asia costs 50 percent less than gas in 2025, widening to 84 percent savings within five years.

The Manila Times · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) proposes clarifying the right to determine gasoline and diesel prices independently and removing distribution barriers.

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry submitted feedback to the Ministry of Industry and Trade on a draft petroleum decree, proposing that businesses be granted independent pricing authority and that distribution barriers be removed.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Head of Communications Duran’s statement on Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia’s visit to Türkiye

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet will visit Türkiye on 15–16 October 2026 at President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's invitation to review bilateral relations and explore cooperation opportunities.

İletişim Başkanlığı · 15 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Thailand, Cambodia continue maritime talks to settle boundary claims

Thailand and Cambodia are conducting closed-door maritime boundary talks at the Permanent Court of Arbitration through October 18, with Cambodia seeking a comprehensive maritime boundary agreement under international law.

Anadolu Ajansı · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung: Transforming Vietnam-Laos "strategic engagement" into tangible benefits.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Laos's senior Party officials to strengthen Vietnam-Laos strategic engagement and convert partnership into tangible economic and social benefits.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar / Saudi Arabia: Union Minister receives Ambassador

Myanmar's Union Minister for Labour received Saudi Arabia's Ambassador in Yangon for diplomatic discussions.

Myanmar International TV · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
PM launches UM student housing project for 40,000 students

Brunei's Prime Minister launched a University of Malaysia student housing project to accommodate 40,000 students across two phases, with completion of the first phase by 2030.

The Star · 15 Oct 2026
TL · Economy & Markets G2G
Indonesia, Timor-Leste seal investment treaty to expand economic ties

Indonesia and Timor-Leste signed a bilateral investment treaty to deepen economic ties and encourage cross-border investment, executed by Indonesia's Investment Minister and Timor-Leste's Deputy Prime Minister.

ANTARA News · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore and Google DeepMind Deploy On-Device AI That Detects Scams Without Cloud Access

Google DeepMind and Singapore's Government Technology Agency deployed an on-device artificial intelligence scam detection system that analyzes suspicious messages without transmitting data to a server.

Tech Times · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Four moves putting Singapore's new cybersecurity strategy into action

Singapore announced four new cybersecurity measures at the Singapore International Cyber Week 2026 to implement its updated strategy for coordinating major cyber incidents and accelerating response with emerging technology.

GovInsider · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Kazakhstan, Singapore discuss strengthening bilateral partnership

Kazakhstan and Singapore discussed strengthening bilateral partnership, including Singapore-based Changi Airports International's strategic involvement in Kazakhstan's airport infrastructure development.

Qazinform · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay holds talks with Singapore Deputy PM on economic ties, investments

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister held bilateral talks with Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister to strengthen economic ties and attract investments, including participation in the inauguration of a data centre facility in India.

The Hindu · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
Singapore Manufacturing Federation Engages Chinese Delegations to Explore Business Opportunities

Singapore Manufacturing Federation engaged Chinese delegations from multiple provinces and regions to explore business opportunities and develop trade connections in manufacturing and healthcare technology sectors.

INDiplomacy · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia sets November decision on Formula 1 return

Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry will present a Cabinet recommendation by November 2026 on restoring Formula 1 racing to the country after assessing economic viability and circuit readiness.

Grandprix.com · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia Sets Deadline as It Looks At Options for a F1 Return After Recent Success

Malaysia's government has set a deadline to produce a viability report on hosting Formula 1 races regularly in cooperation with other parties.

MotorBiscuit · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia Says Considering Bringing F1 Race Back

Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister said the government is assessing costs and economic benefits of restoring regular Formula 1 racing, including proposals for annual or multi-year hosting with international partners.

ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia considers permanent F1 return after Sepang 2026 success

Malaysia's government is examining the financial viability of restoring Sepang International Circuit to the Formula 1 championship calendar following the successful 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix hosted there.

Grande Prêmio · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Pakistan, Malaysia reaffirm commitment to strengthen defence, security cooperation

Pakistan and Malaysia reaffirmed bilateral defence and security cooperation commitments during their 16th defence ministerial meeting.

The Nation (Pakistan ) · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia rules out diplomatic protest over haze, offers firefighting aid to Indonesia

Malaysia declined to lodge a diplomatic protest over transboundary haze and instead offered firefighting assistance to Indonesia.

Newswav · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Prabowo approves foreign help to tackle fires causing regional haze, says Indonesian foreign minister

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto approved foreign assistance to combat forest and land fires causing regional haze, with technical discussions now underway between Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency and neighbouring countries.

CNA · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesia ready to accept foreign firefighting assistance on haze, says foreign minister

Indonesia's Foreign Minister confirmed President Prabowo's approval of foreign firefighting assistance from Singapore and Malaysia to combat the country's worst fire season in over a decade.

The Straits Times · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region

Indonesia's government is testing dry-ice dispersal as a novel fire-suppression technique across South Sumatra as part of efforts to contain widespread wildfires and reduce toxic haze affecting Southeast Asia.

The Guardian · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Prabowo replaces Indonesia disaster chief a day after brother’s graft arrest

Indonesia's President Prabowo replaced the head of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency on 15 October, one day after the outgoing chief's brother was arrested on corruption charges related to emergency relief funds.

The Straits Times · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia tackles graduate job crisis via national Internship program

Indonesia's Ministry of Law is implementing a National Internship program to address unemployment among the country's 1.26 million annual graduates and bridge the gap between education and formal employment.

ANTARA News · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Vietnam warns of risks as 1.6 million young people neither work nor study

Vietnam's home affairs minister warned that 1.6 million young people are neither employed nor in education or training, citing concerns about wasted talent as digital transformation and AI reshape the labour market.

Báo VietNamNet · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
PH universities urged to 'reinvent' for AI, climate-driven future

The Philippines' Commission on Higher Education urged universities to evolve and adapt to advancing artificial intelligence, climate change and shifting workforce demands.

Philippine News Agency · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
BI stops 4 Filipinos bound for Myanmar over suspected illegal recruitment

The Philippines' Bureau of Immigration intercepted four Filipino passengers at Manila airport on suspicion of illegal overseas recruitment to Myanmar under questionable travel arrangements.

ABS-CBN · 15 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ILO, Australia & Switzerland launch ASEAN labour migration programme

The International Labour Organization, Australia and Switzerland launched TRIANGLE Partnerships for Fair and Effective Labour Migration in ASEAN, a five-year US$20 million programme spanning 2026–2031 to improve migrant workers' access to safe pathways, skills development and social protection across Southeast Asia.

Fibre2Fashion · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
YYForce Launches Yolara AI Workforce Intelligence Platform in Singapore

YYForce Inc. launched Yolara AI, an artificial-intelligence-powered workforce intelligence platform combining algorithmic matching, automated staffing workflows and operational analytics, now available in Singapore.

PR Newswire · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Ubisoft to lay off 70 employees in Singapore as it steps up cost-cutting measures

Ubisoft announced plans to cut 70 jobs at its Singapore studio, affecting approximately one-fifth of the facility's 350-person workforce, as the French video game publisher pursues global cost-cutting and restructuring.

People Matters Global · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore General Hospital uses AI to speed up brain bleed detection

Singapore General Hospital deployed iScreen, an artificial-intelligence software, to reduce the time required to report suspected brain bleeding on CT scans to under 30 minutes from as long as one hour.

Healthcare Asia Magazine · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Ediston signs deal with Singapore investor to help ease housing shortage

Singapore-based 42 Capital Partners has signed a funding partnership with UK developer Ediston to raise £150–200 million for delivering rental homes in Scotland, creating a new investment route for Singapore and Southeast Asian capital into UK housing.

Scottish Housing News · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia to deploy dry ice to reduce thick haze from fires

Indonesia's government will deploy dry ice over South Sumatra to mitigate thick haze from wildfires affecting Southeast Asia and neighbouring countries including Singapore and Timor-Leste.

ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 15 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia has no plans to take legal action or issue diplomatic note over haze, says foreign minister

Malaysia's Foreign Minister said the country will address transboundary haze from regional wildfires with Indonesia through ASEAN mechanisms and diplomatic channels rather than legal action, prioritizing public health without damaging bilateral relations.

The Straits Times · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
PM proposes to boost cooperation in ports, logistics and green energy between Vietnam and Germany

Vietnam's Prime Minister proposed enhanced cooperation with Hamburg on maritime economy, seaport development, and technology transfer to strengthen Vietnamese port infrastructure and logistics services.

Vietnam Economic Times · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam elevates ties with Denmark, EU and Belgium: Spokeswoman

Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam will make a state visit to Denmark and official visits to the European Union and Belgium from 19–24 October at their invitations.

Báo VietNamNet · 15 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Trump to attend ASEAN-related summits in Manila

The United States President will attend the 49th ASEAN-related summit in Manila on 16–18 November to reaffirm US support for ASEAN, which is expected to become the world's fourth-largest economy within five years.

Thai PBS World · 15 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Cambodia

The President of Kyrgyzstan met with Cambodia's Prime Minister during the ASEAN Summit in Baku to discuss prospects for bilateral trade, economic and diplomatic relations.

open.kg · 15 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
China’s trade with ASEAN rose 22.7% in nine months — ECNS

China's trade with ASEAN countries increased 22.7 per cent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026, reaching approximately 960 billion dollars, with ASEAN remaining China's largest trading partner.

UA.NEWS · 15 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
DFA: Philippines Finalizing Plan For ASEAN-Led Humanitarian Mission To Myanmar

The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, is finalizing plans to lead a humanitarian mission to Myanmar in the fourth quarter of 2026, with preparations still underway.

pageone.ph · 15 Oct 2026
MM · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Basic course for ASEAN cooperation to open

Myanmar's Centre for Regional and Southeast Asian Studies will launch a basic course on ASEAN politics, economy, regional cooperation and Myanmar–ASEAN relations starting 7 November.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 15 Oct 2026
BN · Economy & Markets G2B
Brunei must anticipate global economic shifts: Minister

Brunei's government minister called on the nation to anticipate and adapt to global economic shifts, technological advances and changing trade and investment patterns reshaping the regional landscape.

The Star · 15 Oct 2026
KH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Cambodia, EU Partner to Bridge Skills Gaps

Cambodia's Labour Minister announced a European Union-backed capacity-building initiative under the EU–ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package–Higher Education Program to address skills gaps in green and digital sectors.

Cambodianess · 15 Oct 2026
ID · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Minister: Indonesia Has Fulfilled Reporting Obligations on Forest and Land Fires to ASEAN

Indonesia's Foreign Minister stated that Indonesia has fulfilled all reporting obligations on forest and land fire management to ASEAN.

Kompas.com · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia’s three priority areas for strengthening its digital infrastructure

Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital is expanding data centre capacity, extending connectivity, and strengthening network resilience to support the country's growing digital economy and artificial intelligence adoption.

GovInsider · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Swiss president making first Thai visit in 22 years

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed Swiss President Guy Parmelin for an official visit aimed at expanding trade and investment and strengthening bilateral cooperation as the two countries prepare to mark the 95th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Bangkok Post · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Promoting the expansion of cooperation between Vietnam and Switzerland.

Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin visited Vietnam to deepen bilateral cooperation, coinciding with the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the recent upgrade of their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Liechtenstein Prime Minister's visit to Vietnam: Opening up practical cooperation opportunities for the business community.

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister visited Vietnam for the first time since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 2008, focusing on expanding cooperation in economics, trade, investment, technology, and innovation.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
The Switzerland-Vietnam Economic Forum 2026 is about to open.

The Switzerland-Vietnam Economic Forum 2026 convened 250–300 delegates from government, business, financial institutions, and academia to expand trade and investment opportunities and connect value chains, following Vietnam's signing of a Free Trade Agreement with the European Free Trade Association.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
The Phu Tho Provincial Delegation held a working meeting with the National Chamber of Commerce of Poland.

A Phu Tho Provincial delegation held meetings with Poland's National Chamber of Commerce to strengthen trade relations, explore cooperation opportunities, and share models of digital transformation and science and technology application.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
ID · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia advocates for stronger ASEAN cybersecurity resilience

Indonesia's National Cyber and Crypto Agency advocated for strengthening cybersecurity resilience across the ASEAN region during the 11th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity held in Singapore.

ANTARA News · 15 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia to push for stronger Asean-China-GCC ties

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi met China's Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang to discuss strengthening trilateral cooperation between ASEAN, China and the Gulf Cooperation Council, building on the inaugural summit Malaysia hosted last year.

The Star · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia doesn’t plan to pursue legal action over smog, says minister

Malaysia's environment minister stated the government will not pursue legal action over transboundary smog, preferring diplomatic discussions with regional neighbours to legal enforcement measures.

Newswav · 15 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malacañang confirms Trump visit to Philippines for 49th ASEAN Summit

The Philippines will host the 49th ASEAN Summit with US President Donald Trump attending to discuss economic cooperation, regional security, trade and issues affecting Southeast Asia.

The Chronicle PH · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam contributes to connecting businesses in the CPTPP bloc and restructuring supply chains.

Vietnam's textile and garment sector expects exports to CPTPP member markets to grow 33.3% to US$8.3 billion by 2025, though supply chain bottlenecks including yarn-forward rules of origin constraints limit full realisation of the agreement's benefits.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Thai FinMin Highlights Fiscal Discipline and Human Capital to Build Buffer Again Economic Storms

Thailand's Finance Minister Ekniti highlighted the country's fiscal discipline and low government bond yields as a macroeconomic foundation to withstand external shocks, while emphasising structural reforms to accelerate transitions in sectors including artificial intelligence.

kaohoon international · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
China reaffirmed support for Malaysia’s BRICS bid, says Zahid

China reaffirmed support for Malaysia's bid to become a full BRICS member and expressed hope that Malaysia will continue serving as a bridge to strengthen China-ASEAN cooperation.

Free Malaysia Today · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Milbank advises Danantara and EMP on HighPeak Energy deals

Danantara Indonesia and Energi Mega Persada completed two separate transactions with HighPeak Energy totalling USD 450 million, with Danantara investing USD 250 million in convertible preferred stock to gain exposure to oil-weighted assets in the Permian Basin.

Law.asia · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
OJK Indonesia Revokes License of PT Pratama Capital Assets

Indonesia's Financial Services Authority revoked PT Pratama Capital Assets Management's investment management license for violations of capital market regulations and mandated cooperation with custodians in the dissolution of its mutual funds.

Coinfomania · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Thailand and Cambodia continue talks on maritime border — Anadolu Agency

Thailand and Cambodia continued conciliation talks in The Hague on maritime border delimitation under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, examining technical and legal issues to establish a comprehensive maritime agreement.

UA.NEWS · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand report calls for earlier action to stop digital fraud before money disappears

Thailand's central bank and the Puey Ungphakorn Institute released a report on fraud-resilient financial services examining policy lessons from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, offering guidance on implementing regional anti-fraud frameworks.

Pattaya Mail · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippines bill could spare consumers 'system loss' charges on power bills

The Philippines House Committee on Energy approved a bill that would prevent consumers from paying separate charges for system losses linked to power theft, malfunctioning meters and utility inefficiencies.

Yahoo · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Internet cable found between border house and Myanmar casino

Thai telecommunications authorities discovered an illegally laid optical fibre cable running 350 metres from a border house in Kanchanaburi across the Thai-Myanmar border to supply internet to a casino in Myanmar.

Bangkok Post · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Zetrix AI, Bus Cap, Sunway, AWC, CTOS Digital, Kimlun Corp, CelcomDigi, Vestland, HeiTech Padu, Duopharma Biotech, Mycron Steel, HCK Capital, JAKS Resources, Citaglobal, PJBumi

Zetrix AI confirmed it is under police investigation following a Bursa Malaysia query, stating operations remain unaffected and pledging full cooperation with authorities.

KLSE Screener · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand rejects claims IMF chief warned its economy is falling behind ASEAN

Thailand's Ministry of Finance dismissed online claims that the International Monetary Fund Managing Director warned Thailand's economy was falling behind other ASEAN economies, clarifying that her remarks concerned global economic conditions and elevated borrowing costs.

Pattaya Mail · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thai SEC Launches Investigation into Digital Asset Firms

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission, in coordination with the Anti-Money Laundering Office, launched an investigation into digital asset firms for compliance issues, particularly transactions linked to online gambling websites.

Cryptonews.net · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
PCC slaps onion cartel with record fine of P1.76B

The Philippine Competition Commission imposed a P1.76-billion fine on members of an onion cartel for illegal market allocation and price manipulation, after they controlled nearly 50% of onion import clearances in 2020–2021.

Rappler · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Key changes under Decree 371/2026 on recruiting Vietnamese workers for foreign organizations

Vietnam's Decree No. 371/2026, effective from November 15, 2026, introduces changes to recruitment and management of Vietnamese workers for foreign organizations, including new reporting responsibilities and removal of provincial-level management authority.

LuatVietnam · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
KPay Granted Major Payment Institution (MPI) Licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Expanding its Payments and Commerce Ecosystem in Singapore

Singapore's Monetary Authority granted KPay Group a Major Payment Institution licence, enabling the fintech company to expand its payments and commerce ecosystem across Asia-Pacific.

The Business Times · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
5 men arrested for alleged smuggling near Marina South Wharves

Singapore's Police Force and Singapore Customs arrested five men for alleged vessel-to-shore smuggling of duty-unpaid cigarettes near Marina South Wharves, seizing 238 cartons and 120 packets.

Yahoo News Singapore · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Menara Asia launches Menarabena to tackle quality and compliance gaps in construction industry

Menara Asia has launched Menarabena in collaboration with CIDB Holdings to address quality and compliance gaps in Malaysia's construction industry, leveraging products and technology sourced from international markets.

The Edge Malaysia · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Sarawak’s mangroves make history with Malaysia’s first Blue Carbon licence

Sarawak's government issued Malaysia's first Forest Carbon Licence for a blue carbon project covering 4,788.2 hectares of mangrove forest in Tanjung Manis, and a second licence to Shin Yang for a 26,353-hectare forest carbon area.

DayakDaily · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia Seeks Comment on Draft AI Privacy Framework

Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Department is consulting on a draft artificial intelligence privacy framework applying existing privacy law across an AI system's lifecycle, with submissions due 23 October.

https://streamlinefeed.co.ke/ · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia should broaden tax base, improve subsidy targeting to withstand future shocks — IMF

The International Monetary Fund's Asia and Pacific Department director advised Malaysia to broaden its tax base and improve subsidy targeting to strengthen fiscal buffers and prepare for future economic shocks.

The Edge Malaysia · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia approves 27 data center projects worth US$55.4 billion

Malaysia's Digital Ministry approved 27 data centre projects worth US$55.4 billion in estimated investment as of July 2026, with most still under construction and one operational.

ET Datacenters · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Johari: Data centres must meet 30pct local content requirement

Malaysia's Digital Ministry announced that new data centres will be required to meet a minimum 30 per cent local content requirement in servers, integration systems, cooling and electrical systems to create jobs and build local industry capacity.

NST Online · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
RM225.97b data centre investments to create 4,053 jobs

Malaysia's 27 approved data centre projects, involving RM225.97 billion in investment, are expected to create 4,053 jobs, 89.21 per cent of which will be highly skilled positions filled by Malaysians.

NST Online · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia steps up corporate probes over forest and land fires

Indonesia's police have intensified corporate investigations into forest and land fires, with 92 of 97 related reports advancing to formal probe status.

ANTARA News · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesian Customs Destroys Billions in Smuggled Goods at Border

Indonesia's Tanjungpinang Customs Office destroyed contraband goods valued at Rp 4.3 billion, including illicit tobacco, unregistered alcohol and unauthorized pharmaceuticals seized during 2025–2026 enforcement operations.

https://streamlinefeed.co.ke/ · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
CAAP confirms permit request from meth jet

The Philippines' Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that a US-registered private jet linked to a 500-kilogramme methamphetamine seizure in Laos had applied for a flight permit to the Philippines but never landed.

Daily Tribune · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Restructuring the electricity sector: Gradually separating natural monopolies and competition.

Vietnam's government is restructuring the electricity sector to develop a competitive market through three levels as mandated by the 2024 Electricity Law and Politburo Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW on energy security.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2G
The 7th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Management Cooperation Forum opens in Jakarta.

Indonesia's Tax Director and Deputy Finance Minister addressed the 7th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Management Cooperation Forum in Jakarta, committing to enhance tax administration capacity and expand international cooperation on digital transformation and artificial intelligence applications.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Proposal to expand building permit exemptions

Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Construction proposes expanding exemptions from construction permits for individual residential houses under 7 stories and 500 m² to reduce costs and time for households, individuals and organizations.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
E-Commerce Bill crucial for healthy digital economy, fair competition - MRCA

Malaysia's Retail Chain Association backs the E-Commerce Bill as essential for protecting consumer interests and fair competition, urging all domestic and foreign businesses to comply with taxation, product safety and commercial requirements.

NST Online · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Philippines’ cash remittance growth below 2% for third month

The Philippines' central bank reports that cash remittances from overseas Filipino workers grew 1.9% to $3.035 billion in August, marking the third consecutive month of sub-2% growth amid geopolitical tensions affecting deployment.

BusinessWorld Online · 15 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Cambodian banana, mango, and longan exports rise 16.4% in 2026

Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce reports that banana, mango and longan exports grew 16.4% to $312.17 million in the first nine months of 2026, driven by Chinese demand and preferential tariff agreements.

FreshPlaza · 15 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2B
USITC Backs Solar Import Duties On India, Indonesia, Laos

The US International Trade Commission issued a final affirmative determination that solar cell and module imports from India, Indonesia and Laos materially injured the US domestic solar industry, clearing the way for antidumping and countervailing duty orders effective November 2, 2026.

TaiyangNews · 15 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Order No. 82 / 2026: Appointment of Union Ministers

Myanmar's President appointed Lt-Gen Yar Pyae as Union Minister for Defence and Dr. Ko Ko Lwin as Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement under the Constitution and Union Government Law.

Myanmar International TV · 15 Oct 2026
BN · Economy & Markets G2G
India, Brunei Hold Third Joint Trade Committee Meeting to Expand Economic Ties

India and Brunei Darussalam held their third Joint Trade Committee meeting, co-chaired by India's Department of Commerce and Brunei's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, to review bilateral trade and identify market-access opportunities.

KNN India · 15 Oct 2026
BN · Economy & Markets G2G
India and Brunei Put Farm Exports and Healthcare on Joint Trade Agenda

India and Brunei Darussalam's Joint Trade Committee identified agricultural and animal-product exports, as well as pharmaceutical and healthcare services cooperation, as priorities for further government engagement.

The Policy Edge · 15 Oct 2026
TL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Timor Leste shuts schools over Indonesia haze

Timor-Leste's government closed schools for three days due to thick haze drifting from Indonesian forest fires, prompting public health precautions as air quality deteriorated.

The Star · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Danone Thailand Wins Five HR Asia Awards 2026, Driving Sustainable Growth Through People

Danone Thailand received five Human Resources Asia Awards 2026, including a first-time Tech Empowerment Award, recognizing the company's technology-enabled workforce development and digital-skills training initiatives.

Khaosod English · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Thailand can return to 3% growth within 2-3 years, central bank official says, Asia News

Thailand's central bank deputy governor stated that the country can return to 3% economic growth within two to three years if structural challenges are addressed, signalling the Bank of Thailand will maintain an accommodative monetary policy stance.

AsiaOne · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
UOB raises Vietnam's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.2%

United Overseas Bank raised Vietnam's 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast to 9.2%, citing strong third-quarter expansion at 9.95% year-on-year and record foreign direct investment inflows driving performance.

Fibre2Fashion · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam's economy in Q4: Accelerating but not complacent about inflation.

Vietnam's economy expanded 9.95% year-on-year in the third quarter 2026, with foreign direct investment disbursements reaching US$21.07 billion in the first nine months, up 12.1% year-on-year.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore's economy grew 5.4% in Q3 2026, down from 6.2% in Q2

Singapore's gross domestic product grew 5.4% year-on-year in the third quarter 2026, moderating from 6.2% in the previous quarter, with manufacturing growth of 7.5% supported by electronics and precision engineering output.

Human Resources Online · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Chhattisgarh secures ₹43,600 crore in Singapore investment commitments

Energy Capital Global, a Singapore-headquartered firm, committed to develop a 100 MW artificial-intelligence-ready data centre campus in India's Chhattisgarh state worth ₹41,750 crore, alongside a solar project commitment by another investor at the inaugural Singapore-India Network for Growth Forum 2026.

BusinessLine · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore MPA, CMA CGM, SLNG Sign MoU on Liquefied Bio-Methane Marine Fuel - News and Statistics

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority, CMA CGM and Singapore LNG Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding to develop supply pathways for liquefied bio-methane as a marine fuel, leveraging existing liquefied natural gas infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.

IndexBox · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
PetroChina branches into LNG and methanol bunkering in Singapore

PetroChina International received one of eight liquefied natural gas bunkering licences from Singapore's government and completed acquisition of a methanol bunker vessel to expand alternative-fuel supply options at the world's largest refuelling port.

Baird Maritime · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore and United States Expand Cyber Cooperation Around AI, Critical Infrastructure and Ransomware

Singapore and the United States concluded their fourth Cyber Policy Dialogue, expanding bilateral cooperation on artificial-intelligence security, critical-infrastructure protection, ransomware defence and coordinated responses to malicious cyber activity.

CXO Digitalpulse · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
PetroChina Launches First LNG Bunkering Operation in Singapore

PetroChina International received one of eight liquefied natural gas bunkering licences from Singapore's government and secured authorisation to supply methanol as marine fuel, acquiring a methanol bunkering vessel to serve the emerging alternative fuels market.

ChemAnalyst · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore’s AG&P to explore proposed LNG plant, AI-ready infra in New Clark City

AG&P Group, a downstream LNG and gas logistics company, is exploring an LNG-powered industrial plant and AI-ready digital infrastructure in New Clark City under the Luzon Economic Corridor with Philippine authorities.

Daily Tribune · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore strengthens multi-fuel bunkering capabilities and digitalisation at SIBCON 2026

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority opened the 24th Singapore International Bunkering Conference, convened by a senior government minister, to advance multi-fuel bunkering capabilities and digitalisation in maritime shipping.

India Shipping News · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
ICT industry, e-commerce contribute RM476.8 bil to Malaysia's GDP in 2025 — DOSM

Malaysia's Department of Statistics reports that the ICT industry and e-commerce sector combined contributed RM476.8 billion to GDP in 2025, expanding 5.6 per cent year-on-year.

The Edge Malaysia · 15 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Southeast Asia fintech funding jumps to $2.3b: report

Southeast Asian fintech funding reached $2.3 billion, reflecting growing investment momentum in the region's digital financial services sector.

Tech in Asia · 15 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
SEA ecommerce could near $400b by 2031: Xendit

Southeast Asian ecommerce could approach $400 billion by 2031, according to fintech platform Xendit's market outlook.

Tech in Asia · 15 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Taiwan dollar, won slump as chip selloff hurts Asian currencies

Asian currencies including the Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah came under pressure as a semiconductor stock selloff in North Asia erased US$1.6 trillion in market value over six trading days amid concerns about high interest rates.

The Edge Malaysia · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Thailand partners with Dutch institutions to build semiconductor talent and research

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Dutch Foreign Trade Minister witnessed the signing of two agreements between NXP Manufacturing Thailand and the University of Twente to develop semiconductor talent and research under Thailand's Siam Silica program.

Pattaya Mail · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Grab, OpenAI Roll Out ChatGPT Training for Thai Drivers and Merchants

Grab and OpenAI are rolling out ChatGPT training for more than 3,000 drivers, riders and merchants in Thailand as part of a regional initiative to equip over 30,000 Grab users across Southeast Asia with practical AI skills.

Fintech Singapore · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Chip industry surpasses $1 trillion: Vietnam welcomes investment wave from Samsung and Nvidia.

The semiconductor industry reached US$1 trillion in revenue at a faster pace than previously forecast, with Vietnam welcoming investment from major players including Samsung and Nvidia.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Anthropic opens Singapore office and agrees AI cooperation with govt

Singapore's ministry of digital development and information signed a memorandum of understanding with Anthropic covering AI safety, security, model evaluation and responsible adoption, including technical exchanges and research collaboration.

Telecompaper · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Philippines Reaffirms Commitment to Cybersecurity Cooperation at Singapore International Cyber Week 2026

The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to regional cybersecurity cooperation at the 11th Singapore International Cyber Week 2026.

Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore, India formalise cybersecurity cooperation on incident response and threat information sharing

Singapore and India signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation, including information exchange and mutual response to cyber incidents between their national cyber emergency response teams.

CRN Asia · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore sets out five-year push to harden cyber defences

Singapore unveiled a refreshed five-year cybersecurity strategy expanding national defence beyond critical infrastructure to AI, quantum risk and workforce development, emphasizing partnerships and industry innovation.

ET CIO SEA · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysian startup 3cat eyes making secondhand phones premium in the Philippines

Malaysian startup 3cat is entering the Philippine market to sell refurbished premium smartphones at discounted prices to cost-conscious consumers.

ABS-CBN · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Finexus Helps Malaysian Banks Prepare for BNM’s Project STREAM

Finexus is providing technology services to Malaysian banks to comply with Bank Negara Malaysia's Project STREAM, a regulatory initiative to streamline data submissions and reduce reporting burden.

Fintech News Malaysia · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
CelcomDigi to provide FWA equipment at 15 evacuation centres during monsoon season

CelcomDigi is supplying fixed wireless access equipment to 15 evacuation centres across six Malaysian states in partnership with the Malaysian Relief Agency and Malaysian Red Crescent during monsoon season.

Telecompaper · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Desperate to clear toxic haze, Indonesia douses its skies with dry ice

Indonesia's authorities deployed aircraft to scatter dry ice pellets over South Sumatra to experimentally disperse toxic wildfire haze affecting Southeast Asia.

BBC · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia begins dry-ice cloud-seeding trial as haze from fires persists

Indonesia began testing dry-ice cloud seeding in South Sumatra to induce rainfall and mitigate haze from active wildfires, though effectiveness remains unproven.

https://streamlinefeed.co.ke/ · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia Haze Response: Dry-Ice Technology Tested to Clear Wildfire Smoke

Indonesia's meteorological agency tested dry-ice technology to clear wildfire smoke while cautioning that the method's effectiveness against tropical haze has not been established.

Batam News Asia · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Homeowners in Indonesia Can Now Configure an Otis Homelift and Receive a Price Estimate Online

Otis Worldwide Corporation launched an online configuration and pricing platform in Indonesia enabling homeowners to design and estimate costs for its Gen3 Villa homelift product.

Plataforma Media · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
UOB Malaysia, Invest Selangor Facilitate Over RM3 Billion in Investments

UOB Malaysia and Invest Selangor Berhad facilitated over RM3 billion in proposed investments into Selangor across digital infrastructure, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and energy sectors.

Fintech News Malaysia · 15 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Solar imports from India, Indonesia, Laos injured US manufacturers: ITC

The United States International Trade Commission determined that solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos injured domestic manufacturers, clearing the way for anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, with Cambodian exporters facing subsidy rates as high as 3,403.96%.

Utility Dive · 15 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Solar installation donated under Yunnan Hand in Hand Programme

Yunnan Province of China donated a solar energy installation worth K160 million to No 6 Basic Education High School in Yangon Region under the Yunnan Hand in Hand Programme, providing 9.24 kilowatts per day for over 1,800 students.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 15 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Yunnan Province donates solar panels to Insein BEHS No 6

Yunnan Province of China installed a solar power system at No 6 Basic Education High School in Yangon Region under the Connected Hearts of Yunnan Province Programme, with the handover ceremony held at the school.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 15 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Local oil mills to host Thadingyut market fair

Myanmar Edible Oil Millers' Association will host a three-day Thadingyut market fair from 20 to 22 October in Yangon, featuring groundnut oil, sesame oil and sunflower oil from FDA-certified local mills.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 15 Oct 2026
TL · Sustainability & Energy G2G
New Zealand scores poorly on health protection in climate plans; Timor-Leste among top performers

Timor-Leste ranked among the top five performers globally in integrating public health into its climate commitments, scoring 22 out of 32 points on the 2026 Healthy Nationally Determined Contributions Scorecard.

Post Courier · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Pundits call for use of farm land for wind energy projects

Thailand's wind energy industry association is calling on the government to permit wind farm development on Sor Por Kor agricultural reform land to lower electricity prices, strengthen energy security and improve farmer incomes.

Bangkok Post · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
PTSC Marine GS, Pacifico Energy launch surveys for 1.8 GW offshore wind projects

Pacifico Energy Vietnam and Vietnam Petroleum Technical Services Corporation have launched survey work for two offshore wind power projects totaling 1.8 GW in Vietnam.

Theinvestor · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Indonesia seeks Japan's support for energy transition, infrastructure

Indonesia's Finance Minister explored potential financing support from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation to accelerate infrastructure development and energy transition projects in Indonesia.

ANTARA News · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Need for generation, grid investment to support Malaysia's energy transition – TNB

Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional Bhd has called for substantial investment in power generation and grid modernisation to support the country's changing energy mix while maintaining affordable and reliable electricity supply.

KLSE Screener · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2G
Philippine mango farmers learn sustainable pest control in Indonesia

The Food and Agriculture Organization and Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture facilitated a study tour for twelve Philippine mango farmers to learn area-wide pest management and value-added processing techniques on Indonesian farms in West Java.

tanahair.net · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
SCBX-SCB Position Bangkok as Platform for Asia’s Green Finance Dialogue

SCBX Group and Siam Commercial Bank hosted a strategic dialogue on sustainable finance in Asia with the Institute of Finance and Sustainability, framing climate change as an economic development challenge reshaping risk and investment.

kaohoon international · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
APAC storage targets rise but trail global pledge: Ember

Vietnam has revised its energy storage target to 22.3 gigawatts by 2030, as part of broader Asia-Pacific efforts to raise renewable energy storage ambitions according to Ember analysis.

Asian Power · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Vietnam sets rules for shared charging by compatible EVs - Australasian Fleet Management Association

Vietnam's government issued Circular 61/2026/TT-BCT requiring all electric vehicle charging stations nationwide to support compatible vehicles from different manufacturers starting 1 July 2027.

Australasian Fleet Management Association - AfMA · 15 Oct 2026
BN · Corporate Moves B2B
Hengyi Industries taps Honeywell Technologies for Brunei complex expansion

Hengyi Industries has awarded Honeywell Technologies a contract for proprietary process technologies and technical support for Phase II of its Pulau Muara Besar refinery and petrochemical complex expansion in Brunei, scheduled for startup by early 2029.

Oil & Gas Journal · 15 Oct 2026
BN · Corporate Moves B2B
Hengyi Petrochemical Forecasts Q1-Q3 Net Profit to Surge Over 33-Fold; Full-Utilization Brunei Refinery Serves as Core Engine

Hengyi Petrochemical forecasts a more than 33-fold surge in net profit for Q1–Q3, driven primarily by sustained high performance from its Brunei refinery benefiting from tight Southeast Asian refined product supply and elevated chemical product earnings.

BigGo Finance · 15 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Finder Energy contracts ENEOS Hakuryu-5 for Timor-Leste KTJ wells

Finder Energy has signed a contract with ENEOS Drilling to provide the Hakuryu-5 semisubmersible rig for drilling three firm development wells at the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oilfields offshore Timor-Leste, with drilling scheduled to commence from December 2027.

Drilling Contractor · 15 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Finder selects Hakuryu-5 rig for KTJ development drilling offshore Timor-Leste

Finder Energy has selected the Hakuryu-5 rig for a three-well drilling program at the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oilfields offshore Timor-Leste, a key step toward final investment decision and production through tieback infrastructure to the FPSO Petrojarl I.

Offshore Magazine · 15 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Rig provider and other contractors revealed for Timor-Leste's oil field

Finder Energy has awarded ENEOS Drilling a contract to provide the Hakuryu-5 semi-submersible rig for developing the Kuda Tasi and Jahal offshore oil field in Timor-Leste, including three firm wells with options for two additional wells.

Offshore Energy · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Indonesia Eximbank facilitates global market expansion at TEI 2026

Indonesia Eximbank, the Ministry of Finance policy bank, participated in the 2026 Trade Expo Indonesia to support national export development alongside the Ministry of Finance, Directorate General of Customs and Excise, and the National Single Window Agency.

The Jakarta Post · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam proposes $6.8 billion expansion of North-South Expressway

Vietnam's ministry has submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister for a $6.8 billion expansion of the North-South Expressway's eastern section through public-private partnerships, upgrading approximately 1,144 km across 18 sections from four to six lanes.

Báo VietNamNet · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
PLDT postpones Philippines’ first data center REIT IPO citing market volatility

Philippines telco PLDT Inc. has postponed the public listing of its data centre unit Vitro REIT Inc. to 2027, citing unfavourable market conditions amid rising interest rates.

W.Media · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Philippines building aircraft parts: Aerospace firm doubles down in Batangas

Global Aerospace Technology Philippines Inc. will open a new aircraft parts manufacturing facility in Batangas within the First Philippine Industrial Park special economic zone, as announced by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.

Gulf News · 15 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Restructuring on the cards for Myanmar’s Yoma Central project

Law firms have advised on the proposed restructuring of Meeyahta Development Limited's ownership and financing arrangements for the Yoma Central project in Yangon, involving a Mitsubishi-led joint venture and multilateral lenders.

Law.asia · 15 Oct 2026
BN · Corporate Moves B2B
Duopharma Biotech unit secures HFMD vaccine distribution rights in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei

Duopharma Biotech's wholly owned unit has secured exclusive distribution rights for the EnVAX-A71 Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease vaccine in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, including regulatory approval and marketing responsibilities.

KLSE Screener · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
"Huat Ah!": Singapore Dy PM Gan Kim Yong, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay unveil CapitaLand’s first data centre in Chennai

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister unveiled CapitaLand's first data centre in Chennai, reflecting growing demand for digital infrastructure and strengthened investment cooperation between Singapore and India.

Devdiscourse · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore Grows Its Bank-Spy-Network to Catch More Money Launderers

Singapore's regulators are expanding COSMIC, a collaborative platform enabling banks to share financial crime intelligence on money laundering and terrorism financing, to include more financial institutions.

NetNewsLedger · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Petronas approves 45 per cent expansion of Seascape's Temaris gas acreage offshore Malaysia

Malaysia's Petronas, through its subsidiary Malaysia Petroleum Management, approved a 547-square-kilometre extension to Seascape Energy's Temaris production-sharing contract offshore Peninsular Malaysia, increasing the acreage by 45 per cent.

Baird Maritime · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia will not offer cheap power and water to data centre operators – Johari

Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister stated the government will not offer discounted electricity and water to foreign data centre operators without ensuring meaningful economic benefits to the country.

The Sun Malaysia · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
VCCI partners with businesses to apply AI for brand development.

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry partnered with businesses to apply artificial intelligence for brand development, aligning with government resolutions on digital transformation and private-sector growth.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Cambodia and Vietnam Sign $8 Million Accord to Build Bilateral Friendship School

Cambodia and Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding to construct and renovate a bilateral friendship school serving over 5,500 students, including 80 new primary classrooms, 24 secondary classrooms, laboratories, and sports facilities.

Construction & Property News · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Why Asia’s sovereign wealth funds go direct, co-invest in PE deals – and who’s at risk

Asia's sovereign wealth funds are increasing direct stakes and co-investments with private equity firms, with sovereign-backed deal value tripling year-on-year to US$200 billion globally in 2025.

The Business Times · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singlife looks to improve healthcare sustainability with new partnership

Singapore-based insurer Singlife has partnered with NHG Health to expand specialist care access for Integrated Shield customers across three major hospitals.

Asia Insurance Review · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
PCCI OKs resolutions eyed to help gov’t determine growth-bolstering investments

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry approved resolutions aimed at helping the government identify programs to attract investors, strengthen supply chains, and build competitive enterprises.

Philippine News Agency · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets B2G
PCCI urges reforms to boost Philippine competitiveness

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry urged the government to prioritize reforms to develop economic corridors, strengthen energy security and modernize agriculture to boost national competitiveness and attract investment.

BusinessWorld Online · 14 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Laos proposes to establish joint business council with Azerbaijan

Laos proposed establishing a joint business council with Azerbaijan to expand cooperation in trade, logistics, energy, investment, tourism and digital transformation.

Trend News Agency · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) proposes reducing export taxes on certain aluminum products to 0%.

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposed reducing export tax rates to zero percent for aluminum and wood products to address inventory pressures and cash-flow constraints for domestic producers.

Vietnam.vn · 14 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Trump to visit Manila in November for ASEAN summit

United States President Donald Trump will visit Manila in November to attend the ASEAN Regional Summit, as confirmed by the office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Yahoo News Singapore · 14 Oct 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
S’pore eyes closer economic ties with China ahead of ASEAN chairmanship

Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry and China's Ministry of Commerce held bilateral economic talks to strengthen cooperation ahead of Singapore's ASEAN chairmanship next year, with focus on digital economy and green development.

Singapore Business Review · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam Visits Bangkok for Royal Audience and Talks with Thai Leaders

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam held a Royal Audience with Thai monarchs and met Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, reaffirming the strong bilateral partnership and discussing regional developments.

INDiplomacy · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam strengthens financial cooperation at IMF-World Bank annual meetings

Vietnam's central bank Governor highlighted complementary roles of global and regional financial cooperation mechanisms including the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation and ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, emphasizing technical assistance in fintech and digital transformation.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
EFTA and Vietnam plan to sign a free trade agreement on Sunday — TimesLIVE

The European Free Trade Association and Vietnam plan to sign a free trade agreement in Hanoi, with Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin expected to participate in the ceremony following negotiations that concluded in July.

UA.NEWS · 14 Oct 2026
LA · Economy & Markets G2B
Deputy Minister: Laos could serve as gateway to ASEAN market for Azerbaijani companies

Laos's Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce stated that Laos could serve as a gateway to the ASEAN market for Azerbaijani companies, leveraging the Laos-China railway and regional logistics strategy.

Apa.az · 14 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
The Autumn Myanmar Turned Pretty

Myanmar's junta is in talks with Malaysia and the United States regarding deportation of Myanmar migrants and refugees, marking a policy shift for Malaysia.

Foreign Policy · 14 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Japan’s “Silent Diplomacy” in Myanmar: A Partner for ASEAN’s Peace Process?

Japan is stepping up regional mediation efforts in Myanmar, with a Japanese parliamentary delegation meeting Myanmar's Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker to strengthen Japan's mediation capacity for ASEAN's peace process.

fulcrum.sg · 14 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Trump, Guterres to attend 49th Asean Summit in Nov in Manila

United States President Donald Trump and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will attend the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila from 16–18 November 2026, with all ten other ASEAN Leaders expected to participate.

The Manila Times · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Wealthy investors can trust Singapore to manage their assets: Gan Kim Yong

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry promoted Singapore as a trusted global wealth management hub, speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi.

The Straits Times · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Singapore pledges SG$30m to boost ASEAN cybersecurity

Singapore announced a further commitment of SG$30 million over five years to strengthen regional cybersecurity capacity-building efforts through the ASEAN-Singapore Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence.

Newswav · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Singapore, Brunei sign agreement to recognise each other's halal certificates

Singapore and Brunei signed a mutual recognition agreement on halal certificates and marks to facilitate halal trade and strengthen consumer confidence in halal-certified products between the two nations.

AsiaOne · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Thailand-EU trade deal nears final stage, agreement expected by year-end

Thailand's Commerce Minister announced that Thailand-European Union Free Trade Agreement negotiations have entered their final stage, with the deal expected to be concluded by year-end.

Thai PBS World · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Bitdeer adds 127MW AI data center capacity in Malaysia

Singapore-headquartered Bitdeer AI secured 127 megawatts of data centre capacity in Malaysia, bringing its global total to 333.5 megawatts as it approaches its 350-megawatt target by early 2028.

ET Datacenters · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Bitdeer adds 127MW in Malaysia as AI cloud expansion gathers pace

Singapore-headquartered AI neocloud service provider Bitdeer AI secured 127 megawatts of data centre capacity in Malaysia as it approaches 95 per cent of its 350-megawatt expansion target.

W.Media · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia needs stronger fibre network to power AI boom – Fahmi

Malaysia's Communications Ministry warned that the country must strengthen its fibre connectivity infrastructure to meet growing artificial intelligence demands and maintain a competitive, resilient digital ecosystem.

NST Online · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
Malaysia proposes WTO platform to tackle maritime trade disruptions

Malaysia proposed establishing a dedicated platform under the World Trade Organisation to help countries respond to disruptions along international maritime routes and ensure freedom of navigation.

NST Online · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesia, Serbia agree to deepen cooperation in trade, food, energy

Indonesia's Foreign Ministry announced that Indonesia and Serbia agreed to elevate relations toward concrete cooperation in the economy, industrial downstreaming, and food and energy security at their fifth Bilateral Consultation Forum in Jakarta on October 10, 2026.

ANTARA News · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
PT Tigabelas Solusi Nusantara opens Lamongan data center

PT Tigabelas Solusi Nusantara inaugurated a new data centre in Lamongan, East Java, on October 13, 2026, to improve regional internet connectivity and enable local network traffic exchange.

ET Datacenters · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Swiss president to visit Thailand for talks on trade, investment

Swiss President Guy Parmelin will visit Thailand from October 15–17, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, to discuss trade, investment and bilateral cooperation and mark the 95th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Khaosod English · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Thailand and Russia push for free trade deal, explore nuclear technology cooperation

Thailand and Russia agreed to advance negotiations on the Thailand–EAEU Free Trade Agreement and explore cooperation in agriculture, security and energy, including nuclear technology and cleaner energy sources.

Pattaya Mail · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Swiss president makes the first visit to Thailand in 22 years this week

Swiss President Guy Parmelin will visit Thailand from October 15–17, 2026, marking the first Swiss presidential visit in 22 years and the 95th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Thaiger · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Swiss president visits Thailand weeks before leaving government after 11 years

Thailand will welcome Swiss President Guy Parmelin on an official visit from October 15–17, 2026, marking the first Swiss presidential visit in 22 years, to expand economic ties and deepen cooperation in trade, investment, technology and innovation.

Pattaya Mail · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN power grid plan in spotlight at Bangkok IMF-World Bank meeting

Experts at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok emphasized that Southeast Asia must connect regional power grids to build resilience against energy shocks.

Nikkei Asia · 14 Oct 2026
MM · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
First Coordination Meeting of the ASEAN Affairs Committee held

Myanmar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the first coordination meeting of the ASEAN Affairs Committee on October 13, 2026, chaired by Union Minister U Tin Maung Swe, to coordinate engagement channels with ASEAN.

နိုင်ငံခြား ရေး ဝန်ကြီး · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore office and government MOU

Singapore's Ministry of Digital Development and Information signed a memorandum of understanding with Anthropic, which is opening its fifth Asia-Pacific office in Singapore to expand AI services for government and business clients.

Anthropic · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Liechtenstein PM to pay official visit to Vietnam

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister will conduct an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Vietnam's Prime Minister.

VOV World · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam gives top priority to relations with Laos: PM

Vietnam's Prime Minister reaffirmed support for Laos' development and committed to strengthening economic ties, infrastructure connectivity, and practical cooperation projects benefiting both nations.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Viet Nam, Cambodia should enhance strategic exchanges

Vietnam's Prime Minister welcomed a defense ministry visit from Cambodia, commending bilateral defense cooperation and urging deeper strategic exchanges and implementation of agreements between the two countries.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Liechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas to pay official visit to Viet Nam

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister will visit Vietnam to review bilateral cooperation and explore economic and investment opportunities aligned with Vietnam's development priorities.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 14 Oct 2026
BN · Economy & Markets G2G
India, Brunei Darussalam Review Trade Ties, Explore Ways to Expand Market Access

India and Brunei Darussalam held their third Joint Trade Committee meeting to review bilateral economic cooperation, explore expanded market access, and facilitate Indian exports of agricultural and animal products to support Brunei's food security.

DD India · 14 Oct 2026
BN · Society & Workforce G2B
Nationwide survey collects latest Brunei labour force data

Brunei's Department of Economic Planning and Statistics is conducting the 2026 Labour Force Survey nationwide from October 5 to November 1 under statutory authority.

The Star · 14 Oct 2026
MM · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Affairs: Union Minister chairs 1st coordination meeting

Myanmar's Union Minister for Foreign Affairs chaired the first coordination meeting of the ASEAN Affairs Committee on October 13, 2026.

Myanmar International TV · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia taps China’s satellites to boost disaster response

Malaysia and China are negotiating a bilateral disaster management agreement that would grant Malaysia access to China's satellite-based weather forecasting systems to enhance disaster response and monsoon preparedness.

The Straits Times · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia to table legislation combating rent seeking in 2027

Malaysia's Ministry of Economy plans to table new legislation or amend existing laws to combat rent-seeking practices such as 'Ali Baba' arrangements in Parliament in 2027.

The Edge Malaysia · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesia’s forest fires will be extinguished within a month, Environment Minister says

Indonesia's Environment Minister stated that forest fires will be extinguished within a month and is reviewing foreign firefighting offers from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and Brazil.

The Straits Times · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Trade Expo Indonesia opens with US$13.2 billion MoUs signing: Minister

Indonesian exporters are set to sign 168 memorandums of understanding worth US$13.2 billion with prospective buyers from 22 countries at the 2026 Trade Expo Indonesia, Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced.

ANTARA News · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesians on fire-ravaged island sue state for clean air

Residents of West Kalimantan province have filed a class action lawsuit against the Indonesian government alleging negligence and failure to address wildfires and resulting air pollution that have caused a public health crisis.

CNA · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Indonesia highlights fiscal credibility to attract foreign investors

Indonesia's Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara highlighted the government's fiscal credibility and commitment to maintaining a state budget deficit below 3 percent of GDP as key factors to attract foreign investment.

ANTARA News · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Let AI Take Over the Task but Not ‘The Learning’ Singapore's Minister Said Juniors still Need Room to Learn from Mistakes.

Singapore's Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How announced the establishment of a Cybersecurity Professional Accreditation Framework to ensure the next generation gains experience in cybersecurity despite increasing automation of entry-level tasks.

Techsauce · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Top diplomats of S. Korea, Singapore discuss Korean Peninsula issues by phone

Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan held phone talks with South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to discuss Korean Peninsula affairs and regional security, reflecting Singapore's diplomatic engagement with both Koreas.

Yonhap News Agency · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2G
Finland and Singapore deepen AI and quantum technology cooperation

Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan agreed to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and digital infrastructure, including research and commercial partnerships.

Scandasia · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2G
Singapore and Finland Discuss AI Governance During Finnish Foreign Minister’s Working Visit

Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen discussed artificial intelligence governance, digital innovation and bilateral cooperation to promote responsible use of advanced technologies.

INDiplomacy · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2G
President Marcos Working Visit to Singapore Affirms Strong Bilateral Ties with Singapore, To Bring Investment Opportunities to the Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. concluded a five-day working visit to Singapore, advancing discussions on new investment opportunities with Singapore to bring economic benefits to the Philippines.

Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Google, Singapore's GovTech developing first-of-its-kind AI model to flag scams in real time for Android users

Google DeepMind and Singapore's Government Technology Agency are developing an on-device artificial intelligence model to alert Android users in real time to potential scam attempts without transmitting personal data.

The Star · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore and Pacific Alliance Discuss Sustainability and Plastic Pollution at Seminar

Singapore and Pacific Alliance countries (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru) discussed sustainable development, circular economy initiatives and marine conservation at a seminar on 14 October 2026.

INDiplomacy · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Minister: Putrajaya targets 2027 for anti-rent seeking law

Malaysia's government is studying an anti-rent-seeking law or amendments to existing provisions, targeting 2027 for implementation, in consultation with industry players and enforcement agencies.

Yahoo · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia gives Nepal over Rs 150 million for post-flood reconstruction

Malaysia provided Nepal with US$1 million in aid for post-flood reconstruction following the devastating Bhotekoshi flood on 26 August.

OnlineKhabar English News · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2G
MACC, Brunei's ACB deepen cross-border anti-corruption cooperation

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission and Brunei Darussalam's Anti-Corruption Bureau are strengthening cooperation in cross-border investigations through enhanced intelligence sharing and investigative assistance.

NST Online · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia reforms its labor policy.

Indonesia's government enacted a new labour law on 6 October 2026 strengthening worker protections against dismissal, introducing severance-payment contingency mechanisms, and reinforcing female workers' rights to menstrual leave and maternity leave of at least three months.

Vietnam.vn · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Philippines places over 1.4 million jobseekers through PESOs in 2026

The Philippines' Department of Labor and Employment reported that Public Employment Service Offices placed over 1.4 million jobseekers in 2026, achieving a 91.72% placement rate as the government strengthened coordination to expand employment opportunities.

People Matters Global · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
New Job Initiatives in Philippines Boost Employment Opportunities

The Philippine Department of Labor and Employment launched seven flagship initiatives under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers Programme to expand employment and livelihood pathways for disadvantaged Filipinos beyond temporary work.

The Chronicle PH · 14 Oct 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2G
Laos Seeks Higher Age Limits, More Couple Slots for Farm Workers in South Korea

Laos requested South Korea's Seongju County to raise age limits and expand seasonal farm-work opportunities for older workers and married couples, and to strengthen heat-protection measures, during an October 12 bilateral meeting on their existing labour cooperation agreement.

Laotian Times · 14 Oct 2026
LA · Law & Regulation G2B
Laos launches inclusive disaster risk communication initiative

Laos' Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with the United Nations, launched an inclusive disaster-risk communication initiative and open call for videos promoting multi-hazard early-warning systems on 13 October.

The Star · 14 Oct 2026
MM · Society & Workforce G2G
MoL Union Minister receives Saudi Arabian Ambassador

Myanmar's Union Minister for Labour received Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to discuss labour cooperation, including procedures for worker deployment to Saudi Arabia and ASEAN countries and compliance with destination-country laws.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ILO Launches TRIANGLE Partnerships Programme for Fair Labour Migration in ASEAN

The International Labour Organization, with funding from Australia and Switzerland, launched the TRIANGLE Partnerships programme to strengthen safe migration pathways, skills development and social protection for migrant workers across ASEAN.

IndexBox · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2G
Indonesian minister seeks deeper vocational education cooperation with China to power national transformation

Indonesia's Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology announced deepening cooperation with China in technical and vocational education and training to align with national development and industrial demand.

Xinhua · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore partners with GetYourGuide to take local experiences global

Singapore Tourism Board signed a two-year memorandum of understanding with GetYourGuide to develop, distribute and promote tours and activities to international travellers.

travelweekly.com.au · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia’s Firefly extends Seletar-Subang flight cancellations to Oct 16 due to haze

Malaysia's Firefly extended cancellations of flights on the Subang-Seletar route until October 16 due to regional haze, with affected passengers reallocated to Malaysia Airlines services.

Yahoo News Singapore · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore begins early N95 mask distribution amid haze

Singapore's authorities have begun early phased distribution of N95 masks to vulnerable residents ahead of schedule as hourly PM2.5 concentrations in the western region reached 288, the highest level this haze season.

UA.NEWS · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Malaysia funds 100,000 free learning licences to build AI-ready workforce

Malaysia's Ministry of Digital is funding 100,000 free learning licences to develop an AI-ready workforce under its AI Nation 2030 ambition, offering Malaysians access to over 16,000 courses and professional certificates through the Rakyat Digital portal.

Marketing-Interactive · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
IHH said to join race for TPG’s Malaysian hospitals

IHH Healthcare is considering joining a bidding process for Malaysian hospital assets being sold by TPG Inc, competing with private equity firms Blackstone, EQT, KKR and Warburg Pincus, with first-round bids expected by month-end.

The Edge Malaysia · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Sansiri Capital completes the acquisition of The Lake Como EDITION,

Sansiri Capital Trophy Fund, sponsored by Thai developer Sansiri, completed acquisition of The Lake Como EDITION ultra-luxury hotel in Italy from a Bain Capital and Omnam Group joint venture.

Bangkok Post · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
AI Momentum and Philippine Semiconductors: FedEx 2026 Report

FedEx released a 2026 report identifying the Philippines' semiconductor manufacturing base and skilled workforce as positioned to benefit from expanding Asia-Pacific supply chains driven by artificial intelligence and advanced technology demand.

The Business Manual · 14 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Cambodia Ships Additional 20,000 Tonnes of Milled Rice Worth Over $10 Million to Philippines

Cambodian exporter Signature Rice shipped 20,000 tonnes of milled rice valued at over US$10 million to the Philippines, with plans to expand total deliveries to 60,000 tonnes by year-end.

Construction & Property News · 14 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Azerbaijan, Laos see new opportunities for boosting cooperation - analyst

Laos and Azerbaijan adopted a joint statement and signed documents during President Thongloun Sisoulith's official visit to Azerbaijan, expressing intentions to expand cooperation in economy, investment, transport, agriculture and education.

Trend News Agency · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
JBS Expands Into Southeast Asia Amid Amazon Deforestation Claims

JBS, a global meat company, is planning a US$5 billion expansion into Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, raising concerns about deforestation and ecosystem impact.

Mirage News · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Toothsi parent MakeO raises Rs 90 crore led by Singularity AMC to expand in India, Southeast Asia

MakeO, parent of clear aligner brand Toothsi, raised Rs 90 crore to expand dental operations across India and Southeast Asia, including acquisitions of dental clinics and aligner businesses.

Indian Startup News · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
NYK-MISC JV Inks Long-Term LNG Carrier Charter with Malaysia LNG - News and Statistics

A joint venture between NYK and MISC signed a long-term liquefied natural gas carrier charter agreement with Malaysia LNG.

IndexBox · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Yude Solar And Sedayusolar Form Joint Venture To Expand Renewable Energy Projects In Indonesia

Yude Solar Technologies and PT Selaras Daya Utama formed a joint venture in Indonesia to develop commercial, industrial and utility-scale solar energy projects.

SolarQuarter · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
IDX tightens IPO rules despite muted market activity

Indonesia's Stock Exchange tightened initial public offering requirements to prioritize investor protection amid sluggish listing activity.

The Jakarta Post · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Hongkong Land to seek stake in tycoon Ong Beng Seng’s Singapore assets — Bloomberg

Hongkong Land, controlled by Jardine Matheson, is in early-stage discussions to acquire a majority stake in three Orchard Road properties owned by Hotel Properties Ltd, valued at over S$2 billion.

The Edge Malaysia · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam needs Q4 GDP growth above 12.5% to hit 2026 target

Vietnam recorded over $50 billion in registered foreign investment during the first nine months of 2026, with disbursed FDI reaching $21 billion, the highest nine-month level in five years, according to the General Statistics Office.

Fibre2Fashion · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Murphy Oil announces exploration discovery, development progress in Vietnam

Murphy Oil Corporation announced an exploration discovery at the Lac Da Trang North-1X well and first oil production from the Lac Da Vang field offshore Vietnam, expanding its resource potential and demonstrating development progress.

Theinvestor · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam growth nears double digits, UOB raises forecast - Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam's third-quarter GDP growth reached 9.95 per cent year-on-year, prompting United Overseas Bank to raise its growth forecast, with industry and construction expanding 12.5 per cent.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Ube boost: Philippines begins scaling up output in push for export growth

The Philippines' Department of Agriculture is scaling up ube production for export growth through a market-driven model, with government providing technical assistance and private-sector partners ensuring alignment with buyer specifications.

FeedNavigator.com · 14 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
TotalEnergies Bets on Cambodia's Growth Despite Energy Security Challenges

TotalEnergies plans further investment in Cambodia despite geopolitical uncertainties and the Kingdom's exposure to global fuel supply disruptions due to limited storage capacity.

Kiripost · 14 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Cambodia to Give Second Round of Cash Aid to Vulnerable Households Amid Rising Inflation

Cambodia's government will distribute a second round of cash aid from a $1.24 billion allocation to vulnerable households to mitigate rising inflation and economic challenges.

Kiripost · 14 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
ACI helps strengthen security at Cambodia’s Techo International Airport

The Airports Council International conducted its first APEX Security review at Cambodia's Techo International Airport, hosted by Cambodia Airports and Cambodia Airport Investment Co., to strengthen security compliance and efficiency.

ACI Asia-Pacific · 14 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
Chinese social media used to promote illegal wildlife trade in Laos - news

Chinese social media vloggers are promoting illegal wildlife trade in Laos through online videos, contradicting warnings from the Chinese Embassy about violations of Lao law prohibiting sales of protected species.

news - Mongabay · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
US Trade Commission Finds Domestic Solar Manufacturing Harmed by Imports from India, Indonesia and Laos

The US International Trade Commission found that domestic solar manufacturers were harmed by unfairly priced imports from India, Indonesia and Laos, paving the way for antidumping and countervailing duty orders.

IndexBox · 14 Oct 2026
MM · Economy & Markets G2B
UNDP Funds Quake-Hit Small Businesses

The United Nations Development Programme is offering financial assistance to small businesses affected by the 2025 earthquake in Myanmar's Mandalay Region, Sagaing Region and Nay Pyi Taw Council Area to resume operations.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 14 Oct 2026
BN · Corporate Moves B2B
Honeywell to supply technology for Hengyi’s Brunei petrochemical project

Honeywell Technologies UOP will provide technology licensing, catalysts and engineering services for Hengyi's planned hydrocracking, aromatics and dehydrogenation units in Brunei, supporting a complex expected to reach 20 million metric tons per year processing capacity.

Trend News Agency · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
ASEAN economies need to tackle energy shocks, inflation, Mimura says

Japan's Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs called on ASEAN economies to address imminent challenges including energy shocks and inflation through targeted, tailored and temporary fiscal support.

TradingView · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2B
Solar imports from India, Indonesia, Laos to be tariffed beginning in November

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that domestic solar panel manufacturers were harmed by unfairly priced imports from India, Indonesia and Laos, resulting in antidumping and countervailing duties effective November 2026.

Solar Power World · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Monetary Authority Of Singapore Monetary Policy Statement - October 2026

Singapore's Monetary Authority maintained its monetary policy stance in October 2026, with the Singapore dollar strengthening modestly within the upper half of the appreciating policy band.

Mondo Visione · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia Airlines' India growth curbed by traffic rights

Malaysia Airlines cited bilateral traffic rights restrictions as limiting its expansion in India, where it operates 80 weekly frequencies to ten destinations, with Indian passenger traffic growing 13% year-on-year in H1 2026.

ch-aviation · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Dy minister sets four conditions for 6 pct economic growth in 2027

Indonesia's Deputy Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs outlined four conditions required to achieve 6 percent economic growth in 2027.

ANTARA News · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore growth to stay firm, but AI boost to moderate in 2027: MAS

Singapore's Monetary Authority released its macroeconomic review forecasting continued economic expansion, with artificial intelligence-related activity moderating in late 2027 as technology sectors remain supported by strong AI product orders and production capacity increases.

The Business Times · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore’s GDP grew by 5.4% in third quarter of 2026

Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry reported third-quarter 2026 GDP growth of 5.4 per cent year-on-year, with manufacturing up 7.5 per cent and construction up 8.8 per cent, driven by public and private projects.

The Straits Times · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Davao City, Sannex Ventures Limited of Singapore to sign cooperation on trade, investment

Davao City government endorsed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-based Sannex Ventures Limited to position the city as an investment and trade hub targeting Singapore enterprises, international investors and chambers of commerce.

Mindanao Times · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Taiwan and Singapore AI associations sign agreement to support joint projects and SME expansion

Taiwan and Singapore artificial intelligence industry associations signed a cooperation agreement to support joint projects and small-to-medium enterprise expansion, leveraging Singapore's role as a gateway to ASEAN and Taiwan's semiconductor and edge computing capabilities.

Tech Edition · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Partnership Aims To Advance Bio-LNG As Marine Fuel

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority, CMA CGM Group and Singapore LNG Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding to explore liquefied bio-methane as a marine fuel for shipping.

Marine Link · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
MPA looks to expand bunker supply options at Singapore port

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority announced plans to expand the world's largest bunkering port by inviting bids for liquefied natural gas floating storage unit licences by end-2026, while also exploring liquefied bio-methane with CMA CGM and Singapore LNG Corporation.

Baird Maritime · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Vietnam weighs full indoor smoking bans at bars, karaoke parlors and hotels

Vietnam's Ministry of Health is drafting an implementing decree to phase in complete indoor smoking bans at bars, karaoke parlors, hotels, and other venues, replacing current designated smoking areas.

VnExpress International · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Honda to rebadge Mitsubishi Triton for ASEAN from 2028 – pick-up to broaden lineup amid Chinese competition

Honda is planning to rebadge the Mitsubishi Triton pick-up under its own brand for sale across Southeast Asia starting in 2028 to strengthen its lineup against Chinese competition.

Paul Tan's Automotive News · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Ledger Widens Reseller Halt Across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong

Ledger halted reseller operations across six Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong to investigate reports of tampered cryptocurrency wallet devices.

Altcoin Buzz · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2G
Indonesian legislation calls for arbitral institution establishment

Indonesia became a member state of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in February 2026 following its accession to the 1907 Hague Convention, and Parliament prioritized deliberations on private international arbitration legislation.

Law.asia · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand Sets 80% Exposure Rule for Bitcoin ETFs Starting Oct. 16

Thailand's financial regulator established new rules for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds effective October 16, requiring funds to maintain at least 80% net exposure to Bitcoin and restricting margin financing by securities firms.

TOKENPOST · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam, Czech Republic enhance law enforcement cooperation

Vietnam and the Czech Republic agreed to strengthen cooperation in law enforcement, crime prevention and criminal sentence enforcement, with enhanced coordination on transnational crime, trafficking and high-tech offences.

Báo VietNamNet · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand Weighs US$30 Departure Tax for Thai and Foreign Travellers

Thailand's Finance Ministry has backed a proposed 1,000-baht (US$30) departure tax on air travellers, to be collected via airline ticket prices, with exemptions for eligible transit passengers and children under two.

Fintech Singapore · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
‘Anti-Ali Baba’ bill to be tabled next year, says minister

Malaysia's Economy Ministry is preparing a bill to criminalise rent-seeking or 'Ali Baba' practices, with parliamentary tabling expected by 2027, following a study that found existing legal provisions inadequate to curb illegal licence transfers.

Free Malaysia Today · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Cheap imports threaten local manufacturers as SMEs struggle with higher costs

Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises face competitive pressure from cheaper imported goods as higher domestic production costs limit their price competitiveness.

Newswav · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Close, but not caviar: Sushi King wins tax dispute over imported fish roe

Malaysia's High Court ruled that seasoned fish roe served on sushi is a culinary garnish rather than a luxury caviar substitute, classifying it as prepared fish attracting zero import duty rather than the 8 per cent caviar tariff.

Yahoo · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Ministry extends anti-dumping duties on polyester filament yarn from 4 countries

Malaysia's Ministry of Industry and Trade extended anti-dumping duties on polyester filament yarn imports from India, Indonesia, Malaysia and China for five years to protect domestic manufacturers from unfair competition.

SGGP English Edition · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Hosting the 7th BRITACOF, Indonesia Takes Part in “Smart Taxation, Shared Prosperity”

Indonesia's Vice Minister of Finance participated in the 7th BRITACOF forum, emphasizing that tax authorities in Belt and Road Initiative jurisdictions must adapt tax administration and services to evolving economic conditions.

Direktorat Jenderal Pajak · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Almal Real Estate Development Moves Forward with Bali Project

Almal Real Estate Development, a Dubai-based company, secured a building permit from Badung Regency authorities on 14 October 2026 to proceed with construction of The One by Almal Bali Nusa Dua resort and real estate project.

UPPERNEWS · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand Weighs Reviving Departure Tax After 35 Years

Thailand's government is reviewing a bill to reinstate a 1,000-baht departure tax on airline passengers for the first time in 35 years, to shore up public finances and support the tourism sector, though travel operators oppose the measure.

Seoul Economic Daily · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand mulls new travel taxes

Thailand is advancing two separate tax proposals: a 450-baht arrival tourist tax and a 1,000-baht departure tax on international air passengers, with 80% and 78% approval rates respectively from consulted tourism and civil society groups.

eTNW · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Uganda to offer Thai investors 10-year tax holidays

Uganda's Minister of Finance announced at a World Bank-IMF meeting in Bangkok that Uganda is offering Thai investors ten-year tax holidays, 100% foreign ownership eligibility, and one-day investment registration to attract Thai capital.

The Independent Uganda · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Ampotech and Buskowitz: Transforming Energy Solutions in the Philippines

Ampotech and Buskowitz Energy are partnering to deliver integrated energy solutions combining energy efficiency, rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, and battery storage to commercial and industrial customers in the Philippines.

SolarQuarter · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Sun Life Philippines to wind down trust operations

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. is winding down its trust unit Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corp. after five years of operations, ceasing to offer unit investment trust funds and other trust products.

BusinessWorld Online · 14 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Deputy Minister: Azerbaijan and Laos have maintained friendly relations for more than 30 years

Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Economy highlighted the 30-year-long friendly relations and complementary economic advantages between Azerbaijan and Laos at an investment and business forum in Baku, noting Laos's hydropower and mineral resources potential.

Apa.az · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Ampotech and Buskowitz Energy Collaborate to Deliver Integrated Energy Solutions Combining Energy Efficiency, Solar and Battery Storage

Ampotech and Buskowitz Energy are collaborating to deliver integrated energy solutions combining energy efficiency, rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage systems, and AI-powered energy management to commercial and industrial customers in the Philippines.

Voice of ASIA · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore's Early Adopter Scheme for Electric Harbour Craft: Grants Up to $250,000 - News and Statistics

Singapore's government has launched an Early Adopter Scheme for electric harbour craft, offering grants of up to S$250,000 to encourage fleet transition ahead of mandatory net-zero requirements for new vessels entering service from 2030.

IndexBox · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
CRESS grid access charge now 18 sen/kWh after second revision in one month — sources

Malaysia's Energy Commission and Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation have revised the grid access charge under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme to 18 sen per kilowatt-hour, the second increase in one month.

The Edge Malaysia · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Pacifico Energy begins offshore wind surveys in Vietnam

Pacifico Energy and Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation have launched an offshore technical survey campaign for two wind farm projects totalling 1.8 GW capacity following licences granted by Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Windtech International · 14 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
On October 12, Jinko Solar announced the formal signing of a strategic

Jinko Solar and SANDISOLA have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop a 20.7 MW off-grid solar energy storage demonstration project on Myeik Island in Myanmar's Tanintharyi Region.

Shanghai Metals Market · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore's MPA launches grant scheme to boost electric harbour craft adoption

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority has launched the Early Adopter Scheme for Electric Harbour Craft from January 2027, offering grants of up to S$250,000 per vessel to support adoption of fully electric harbour craft by 2030.

Data Portuaria · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Five govt buildings get solar installations ahead of schedule, says works minister

Malaysia's Public Works Department has completed ahead-of-schedule solar installations at five government buildings and has implemented grid-connected and off-grid photovoltaic systems across 46 federal buildings, 283 rural schools and other facilities, with potential annual energy cost savings of up to RM115 million.

Malay Mail · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2B
UK’s BII targets USD 1.6B for Southeast Asia climate finance

The United Kingdom's development finance institution, British International Investment, plans to commit USD 1.6 billion to climate finance across Southeast Asia over five years, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, with half mobilised from private investors.

Power Philippines · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Mida connects 25 local firms with TNB companies for RE opportunities

Malaysia's investment promotion agency connected 25 local firms with Tenaga Nasional Berhad companies for renewable energy opportunities through business-matching sessions at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia 2026.

The Edge Malaysia · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Prabowo urges faster action as forest fires send haze across borders

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has directed ministers to contain forest and peatland fires causing transboundary haze, though the government declined to declare a national disaster, stating it can still manage the crisis.

tanahair.net · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2B
UK’s BII pledges $1.6 bln for Southeast Asia climate finance, with Vietnam set to benefit

British International Investment, the UK's development finance institution, has pledged USD 1.6 billion in climate finance for Southeast Asia, targeting Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand to accelerate clean energy transition.

Theinvestor · 14 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Viettel introduces its technology ecosystem and expands cooperation opportunities in Cambodia.

Viettel, a Vietnamese telecommunications group, showcased its technology ecosystem and subsidiaries at a convention in Phnom Penh, displaying artificial intelligence applications and digital services targeting businesses, government agencies, and the public.

Vietnam.vn · 14 Oct 2026
LA · Economy & Markets G2B
Azerbaijan invites Lao firms to invest in industrial parks, Alat FEZ

Azerbaijan's deputy minister invited Lao business communities to invest in Azerbaijani industrial parks and special economic zones, emphasizing that Southeast Asia is an economic priority for Azerbaijan's expansion of bilateral trade and investment.

Trend News Agency · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indian Embassy in Indonesia introduces AI avatar 'Dewi'

India's Embassy in Indonesia launched an artificial intelligence avatar named Dewi to promote Indian culture, travel, business, and consular services, strengthening India-Indonesia bilateral partnership and cultural connections.

The Economic Times · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Filipino United Methodists question AI hub

The Philippine and United States governments are developing a 4,000-acre artificial intelligence industrial hub in New Clark City and Tarlac under the Pax Silica coalition, though faith leaders have raised environmental and equity concerns.

UM News · 14 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
H.E. Mr. Maung Maung Soe, Ambassador of Myanmar to Belarus Attends and Delivers Speech at International Strategic Session on Labour Market Digitalization – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Myanmar's Ambassador to Belarus addressed an international strategic session on labour market digitalization, emphasizing Myanmar's investment in human capital to enable workforce adaptation to artificial intelligence and automation.

နိုင်ငံခြား ရေး ဝန်ကြီး · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore and China Find Common Ground on AI and Cybersecurity at Cyber Week

Singapore and China identified shared concerns on artificial intelligence's impact on cybersecurity at Singapore International Cyber Week, with both nations emphasizing digital sovereignty and the disruptive effects of emerging technologies.

INDiplomacy · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Thailand’s Salary Hero Raises US$7.6 Million to Expand into Malaysia

Thailand-based Salary Hero raised US$7.6 million in Series A funding to expand its earned wage access services into Malaysia, with backing from regional venture investors.

Fintech Singapore · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Startup Ecosystem Roadmap attracted over 78,000 highly skilled foreign tech talent so far — deputy minister

Malaysia's government reported that its startup ecosystem roadmap attracted 78,000 foreign tech talents and generated RM51.17 billion in investments as of September 30.

The Edge Malaysia · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Sovereign AI cloud to protect Malaysia's digital sovereignty, says Fahmi

Malaysia's Communications Ministry is developing a sovereign artificial intelligence cloud infrastructure to keep classified information secure from foreign legal and policy jurisdictions.

NST Online · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
Malaysia seeks Euro tech, talent and jobs as FTA deal nears June 2027 target

Malaysia seeks to leverage a forthcoming free trade agreement with the European Union, targeting June 2027, to accelerate technology transfer, skilled employment and domestic industrial upgrading amid US-China competition.

NST Online · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung receives the Ministers of Defense of Laos and Cambodia.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received the Defence Ministers of Laos and Cambodia for the 10th annual trilateral defence meeting and a joint civil defence exercise, affirming strategic engagement and consolidating political trust among the three nations.

Vietnam.vn · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore Q3 GDP grows 5.4% on sustained AI-driven demand

Singapore's economy grew 5.4% year-on-year in the third quarter, driven by sustained artificial intelligence-related demand in the manufacturing sector.

Nikkei Asia · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore’s GDP grows 5.4% in Q3, supported by electronics

Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry reported gross domestic product growth of 5.4% year-on-year in the third quarter, with the manufacturing sector expanding 7.5% driven by electronics.

The Business Times · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore central bank keeps monetary policy unchanged

Singapore's Monetary Authority maintained its exchange rate-based monetary policy band for the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate, leaving settings unchanged.

TradingView · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
From bank capital to global capital

Vietnam's Buon Ma Thuot Coffee and Commodity Exchange is pursuing membership in the Vietnam International Finance Centre's commodity exchange to mobilize green and long-term investment capital.

Vietnam.vn · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets B2G
PCCI calls for reforms to ensure MSMEs benefit from LEC growth

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry released policy briefs proposing six cross-sectoral reform priorities to enable micro, small and medium enterprises to benefit from Luzon Economic Corridor growth.

GMA Network · 13 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia to raise transboundary haze issue at ASEAN — Channel NewsAsia

Malaysia's Foreign Minister will raise transboundary haze at the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila next month, seeking more effective regional mechanisms to address the issue, which is not currently classified as a natural disaster under existing ASEAN protocols.

UA.NEWS · 13 Oct 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam hosts 90th ASEAN COSTI Meeting

Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology hosted the 90th ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation meeting in Da Nang from 13 to 15 October 2026, advancing implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation for 2026–2035.

Vietnam Economic Times · 13 Oct 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam hosts ASEAN science and innovation meetings in Da Nang

Vietnam hosted the 90th ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation meeting in Da Nang from 13 to 15 October 2026, bringing together around 250 delegates from ASEAN member states, the ASEAN Secretariat, development partners and regional experts to advance research cooperation and emerging technologies.

Báo VietNamNet · 13 Oct 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam hosts the 90th ASEAN Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation.

Vietnam hosted the 90th ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation meeting and related conferences in Da Nang, supporting the initial implementation phase of the ASEAN Action Plan on Science, Technology and Innovation 2026–2035.

Vietnam.vn · 13 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN foreign ministers to tackle transboundary haze in November meetings

ASEAN foreign ministers will address transboundary haze blanketing parts of Southeast Asia during preparatory meetings in November 2026, ahead of the ASEAN summit, with the Philippines chairing the agenda.

AOL.com · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
President Trump to attend ASEAN, APEC summits in November

United States President Donald Trump will attend the ASEAN summit in Manila on 16 November before travelling to China for the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting from 17 to 19 November.

VOV World · 13 Oct 2026
TL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Winds of Change: Timor-Leste Advances Renewable Energy Plans with IFC

Timor-Leste's Government signed a technical assistance agreement with the International Finance Corporation to develop wind power projects in Larigutu and Oeleu, including feasibility studies and documentation to attract private investors for the facilities.

INDiplomacy · 13 Oct 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Singapore eyes regional AI adoption push under 2027 ASEAN chairmanship

Singapore plans to advance artificial intelligence adoption across ASEAN when it assumes the bloc's chairmanship in 2027, emphasising collective resilience, deeper regional integration and inclusive partnerships.

Singapore Business Review · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Nirmala Sitharaman concludes successful visit to Singapore, focusing on strengthening investment and financial cooperation

India's Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs concluded a bilateral visit to Singapore, holding high-level meetings with government leadership and global investors to strengthen investment, financial cooperation and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, while discussing India–ASEAN regional economic ties.

India Shipping News · 13 Oct 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Singapore to prioritise ASEAN digital trade initiatives: PM Wong

Singapore's Prime Minister announced that the country will prioritise ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement initiatives during Singapore's ASEAN chairmanship in 2027, focusing on reducing regulatory barriers, facilitating cross-border data flows and improving digital trade across Southeast Asia.

Singapore Business Review · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
FM Sitharaman concludes Singapore visit, seeks investment in infrastructure and emerging technologies

India's Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs concluded a four-day Singapore visit discussing expanded investment, financial connectivity and emerging technologies with Singapore's leadership, reviewing the fourth India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable outcomes and India–ASEAN cooperation ahead of Singapore's 2027 ASEAN chairmanship.

Revoi.in · 13 Oct 2026
KH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Cambodia's RCEP trade rises 21.3% to $35.79 bn in January-September

Cambodia's trade with the fourteen other Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership members rose 21.3 per cent to USD 35.79 billion in the first nine months of 2026, accounting for 61.2 per cent of the country's total global trade.

Fibre2Fashion · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Cover Story: BCB maps its next phase of growth across Johor

Malaysian developer BCB Bhd is positioning its portfolio across Johor, including commercial, residential and potential industrial projects, capitalising on enhanced connectivity through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.

KLSE Screener · 13 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia to raise transboundary haze issue at ASEAN meeting, says existing disaster mechanisms do not cover it

Malaysia's Foreign Minister announced that the country will raise the transboundary haze issue at an ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting, seeking more effective regional mechanisms to address the problem, noting that existing ASEAN disaster frameworks do not classify haze as a natural disaster.

CNA · 13 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia secures Asean consensus on Israel during chairmanship

Malaysia secured ASEAN consensus on a joint statement condemning violence against Palestinians in Gaza and Israeli incursions into the Middle East during its chairmanship, marking the first time ASEAN reached such consensus on the issue.

NST Online · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
Malaysia and EU Near Trade Deal as Palm Oil, Automotive Sectors Hold Up Final 20 Per Cent

Malaysia and the European Union have completed eighty per cent of free trade agreement negotiations with a June 2027 signing target, with the remaining twenty per cent centring on palm oil deforestation regulations and automotive market access issues.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
Malaysia-EU trade deal 80pct done, palm oil and autos remain key hurdles

Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister stated that Malaysia–European Union free trade agreement negotiations are eighty per cent complete, with outstanding issues on palm oil and automotive sectors expected to be resolved by June 2027 signing deadline.

NST Online · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
June target to seal free trade pact

Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said negotiations on a free trade agreement with the European Union will likely be finalised by June 2027, with a few unresolved issues requiring further discussion between both parties.

The Star · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Bitdeer Technologies Group signs eight-year deal for 60 MW AI facility

Bitdeer Technologies Group, a Singapore-listed bitcoin miner and AI cloud operator, secured an eight-year data-centre services agreement for 60 megawatts of AI computing capacity in Malaysia, raising its total secured capacity to approximately 333.5 megawatts across three countries.

Mugglehead Investment Magazine · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
2027 Budget will boost digital ecosystem

Malaysia's 2027 Budget commits substantial funds to strengthen the digital economy through investments in connectivity, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, with major allocations for the National Digital Network Plan, digital healthcare and cybersecurity initiatives.

NST Online · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia encourages ASEAN to be more effective ahead of 60th year

Indonesia's Foreign Minister committed to advancing ASEAN's effectiveness, adaptability and impact as the bloc approaches its 60th anniversary in 2027, positioning ASEAN as the anchor of Indonesia's regional foreign policy.

ANTARA News · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Asean to discuss tackling transboundary haze ahead of November summit

ASEAN foreign ministers will address transboundary haze at a meeting in November ahead of the bloc's 49th Summit, as massive wildfires across Indonesia have caused toxic haze impacting multiple Southeast Asian nations.

Bangkok Post · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia to Raise Transboundary Haze Crisis With ASEAN Foreign Ministers Ahead of Summit

Malaysia will raise the transboundary haze crisis at an ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting ahead of the bloc's 49th Summit in November, following months of wildfires across Indonesian Borneo and Sumatra affecting multiple Southeast Asian nations.

The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Asean to discuss regional haze crisis ahead of November summit

ASEAN foreign ministers will seek to tackle transboundary haze at a meeting next month ahead of the bloc's November summit, the Philippines Chair confirmed.

NST Online · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Singapore PM Wong rejects weaker currency as shortcut to competitiveness

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong rejected currency depreciation as a route to competitiveness, stating the economy must rely on structural strengths and a strong currency to contain inflation.

CNBC · 13 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam’s Vice President Visits Georgia

Vietnam's Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân completed an official visit to Georgia, meeting government officials and signing bilateral cooperation agreements, including Georgia's planned embassy opening in Hanoi.

Civil Georgia · 13 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Shalva Papuashvili met with the Vice President of Vietnam

Georgia's parliamentary speaker Shalva Papuashvili met Vietnam's Vice President during her first visit to Georgia, discussing bilateral relations and praising each nation's commitment to economic development and territorial integrity.

საქართველოს პარლამენტი · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2G
PH, UN push faster clean energy transition, climate investments in Asia

The Philippine government and United Nations called for stronger regional cooperation, increased climate financing and faster renewable energy deployment across Asia to strengthen energy security and combat climate change.

Philippine News Agency · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
The Philippines to open its embassy in Astana

The Philippines and Kazakhstan discussed bilateral relations and agreed to expand trade, economic and investment cooperation, with the Philippines planning to open an embassy in Astana.

Qazinform · 13 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2G
Cambodia-Azerbaijan Sign Deals on Trade, Economy and Double Taxation

Cambodia and Azerbaijan signed three memoranda of understanding on economy, education and the elimination of double taxation to deepen bilateral economic and trade relations.

CamboJA News · 13 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Defence, security cooperation is an important pillar of Viet Nam–Laos ties: PM

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung reaffirmed that defence and security cooperation is a cornerstone of bilateral ties during a reception for Laos's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Khamlieng Outhakaisone.

Nhan Dan Online · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2G
Finnish trade minister leads business mission to Indonesia and Vietnam

Finland's Minister for Foreign Trade and Development is visiting Indonesia from 12 to 14 October 2026, accompanied by Finnish companies, to strengthen bilateral trade relations and develop commercial partnerships in digital technology, energy and healthcare sectors.

Scandasia · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia's tax drive upsets ecommerce sellers, big businesses

Indonesia's government is extending tax measures including recently enforced e-commerce and influencer taxes, plus a planned excise duty on sugary drinks, to lift tax revenue and support President Prabowo Subianto's economic growth targets.

Nikkei Asia · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Prabowo steps up Indonesia's firefighting efforts; foreign offers of help not discussed

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto ordered firefighting efforts to be stepped up to battle ongoing land and forest fires, with over 60,000 personnel deployed for ground operations and water bombing.

CNA · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia’s Communications Minister announces study of e‑commerce impact on SME’s

Malaysia's Communications Ministry has instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to invite e-commerce platforms for regulatory discussion to review their impact on small and medium enterprises, focusing on below-market pricing practices.

Digital Watch Observatory · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia’s Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from Indonesia

Malaysia-based carrier Firefly cancelled flights between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore up to Wednesday due to weather and haze conditions from Indonesian forest fires ranked as the country's most intense in 11 years.

Al Jazeera · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore firm eyes hub in Japan for startup talent in Asia

A Singaporean venture capital firm is planning to launch an academy in northeastern Japan in partnership with a local Japanese government to develop startup talent across Asia.

Japan Wire by Kyodo News · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore updates cybersecurity strategy to ‘act at the speed of the threat’

Singapore's government launched its third Cybersecurity Strategy, shifting national cyber defence to a more proactive approach and preparing for artificial intelligence and quantum threats.

GovInsider · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore’s Cybersecurity Strategy 2026

Singapore's government released Cybersecurity Strategy 2026, outlining its approach to strengthening national cyber defence, securing cyberspace and building a resilient cybersecurity ecosystem.

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong on India visit to strengthen bilateral economic ties

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister visited India to strengthen bilateral economic ties, with focus on Tamil Nadu as a major industrial hub where Singapore companies operate across multiple sectors.

The Tribune · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore Cybersecurity Strategy 2026 sets out national defence, AI and quantum safeguards

Singapore's government released Cybersecurity Strategy 2026, detailing upgrades to the National Cybersecurity Command Centre, malicious-domain blocking, artificial intelligence-enabled defence and quantum-safe migration plans.

Tech Edition · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
New Singapore cybersecurity strategy to tap 'best available' AI models for cyber defence

Singapore's government will adopt a pragmatic approach to artificial intelligence-enabled cyber defence, evaluating and adapting the best available models to national needs rather than developing proprietary systems.

CNA · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Ending A Decade Of Career Uncertainty — College Of Physicians Malaysia

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad announced permanent tenure for medical officers in Budget 2027 to retain skilled staff in the public healthcare sector and reduce brain drain.

CodeBlue · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation B2G
Budget 2027: Missed Opportunity To Prioritise Malaysians’ Health — MyWatch

The Malaysian Women's Action for Tobacco Control and Health expressed disappointment with Budget 2027 for failing to increase tobacco excise duties or commit to banning recreational vaping products.

CodeBlue · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
MACC joins police probe into MyEG, Zetrix AI over RM314m unpaid collections

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission joined a police investigation into MyEG and Zetrix AI over RM314 million in unremitted government revenue, with the MACC prepared to act if corruption is suspected.

Yahoo · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
MACC says police investigating MyEG and Zetrix AI, will act if corruption suspected

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission stated it will cooperate with police investigating MyEG and Zetrix AI over unremitted collections, and will take action if evidence of corruption emerges.

The Edge Malaysia · 13 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Thailand Tightens Its Belt With 2027 Budget

Thailand's government approved a 2027 budget of 3,788 billion baht with only 0.2% spending increase over 2026, projecting a fiscal deficit of 3.8% of GDP as borrowing constraints tighten.

The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Philippines sees 2026 current account deficit at 3.8% of GDP

The Philippines central bank projects the country's 2026 current account deficit at 3.8% of GDP, or $19.1 billion, and a 2027 deficit of 3.6% of GDP, or $19.4 billion.

TradingView · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Budget aids sustainability, climate agenda

Malaysia's 2027 budget reinforces sustainability and climate resilience through increased Ecological Fiscal Transfer allocation to RM270 million for state-level conservation and RM65 million for community biodiversity rangers.

The Star · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
Aliyev connects distant Asia to the Silk Road

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith visited Azerbaijan and concluded framework agreements on trade and economic cooperation with the Azerbaijani government.

TodayPress.tv · 13 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Public forum held in Chiang Rai over contamination of Sai River

Myanmar's Environment and Pollution Control Office and Chiang Rai provincial administration held a public forum to address cross-border contamination of the Sai River, where arsenic levels were detected at 28 times safe limits, prompting warnings on tap water, agriculture and fisheries.

Thai PBS World · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
India, ASEAN growth revised up in IMF's latest world outlook

The International Monetary Fund revised upward its economic growth forecasts for India and major Southeast Asian countries in 2026, citing support from artificial intelligence investments and global high-tech sector expansion.

Nikkei Asia · 13 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
T&T Group develops a nearly 1 GW wind power cluster in Laos: From inherited advantages to a power source for growth.

Vietnam's T&T Group developed Savan 2, a nearly 1 gigawatt wind power cluster in Laos as a cross-border investment cooperation project, with Phase 1 (300 MW) of the preceding Savan 1 project in commercial operation since December 2025, supplying 0.9 billion kilowatt-hours annually to Vietnam.

Vietnam.vn · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of ‘split’ outlook

The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 per cent but warned that low-income countries remain vulnerable to supply shocks from the Strait of Hormuz crisis amid energy-price volatility.

Free Malaysia Today · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore’s digital economy reaches 19.3% of GDP as AI adoption rises

Singapore's digital economy expanded to SGD144.1 billion in 2025, representing 19.3 per cent of GDP, driven by accelerating enterprise artificial intelligence adoption and technology employment growth, though skills gaps in AI training persist.

hrsea.economictimes.indiatimes.com · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore’s MAS to tighten policy ‘very slightly’ as inflation risks persist

Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore is expected to tighten monetary policy incrementally to contain inflation risks from elevated oil import costs and the artificial-intelligence boom's faster-than-expected economic growth impact.

Free Malaysia Today · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Shell Imports Singapore's First Bio-LNG Cargo on Path to Cleaner Energy

Shell has imported Singapore's first bio-liquefied natural gas cargo, exploring its use as a drop-in fuel for power generation, marine bunkering and trucking.

Energy Intelligence · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Shell imports first mass-balanced LBM into Singapore

Shell has delivered an ISCC EU-certified biomethane cargo to Singapore using mass-balancing technology and existing liquefied natural gas infrastructure, without building dedicated facilities.

https://www.engine.online/ · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Delta Air Lines' Major New 18-Hour Ultra-Long Nonstop Route: See Flights Now

Delta Air Lines is launching an 18-hour nonstop ultra-long route to Singapore using the Airbus A350-900, marking a return to the city-state after service ceased in 2019.

Simple Flying · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
DHL adds six healthcare air cargo corridors connecting Asia

DHL has launched six new healthcare air cargo corridors across Asia, including routes connecting Singapore, to improve pharmaceutical supply chain connectivity and temperature-controlled capacity.

STAT Times · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Oasis Home eyes Malay market, new categories for next leg of growth

Oasis Home Holding Bhd reported FY2026 revenue of RM99.25 million (37.1% growth) and announced plans to expand into the Malay market through social media platforms targeting 30% additional growth.

The Edge Malaysia · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Yude Solar and SEDAYUSolar Form Joint Venture to Develop Solar Projects in Indonesia

Yude Solar Technologies, a GoodWe Group subsidiary, and PT Selaras Daya Utama formed a joint venture to develop, finance, build and operate commercial, industrial and utility-scale solar projects in Indonesia.

energynews.pro · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Eni sells 7 gas assets in Indonesia to Pertamina and Medco

Eni sold seven gas assets and stakes in production sharing contracts to Indonesia's Pertamina and Medco, including a 10% stake in East Sepinggan, North Ganal and Rapak blocks, increasing Pertamina's strategic energy holdings.

Inspenet · 13 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Gulf Labs Begins Institutional Validator Role on Injective

Gulf Labs, the blockchain and digital-asset arm of Thailand's GULF Group, began operating as an institutional validator on the Injective proof-of-stake network while exploring tokenization and stablecoin opportunities with Thai institutions.

TOKENPOST · 13 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
SK earthon begins oil production at offshore field in Vietnam

South Korean exploration and production company SK Earthon announced oil production has begun at the Lac Da Vang offshore field in Vietnam's Cuu Long Basin, operated by Murphy Oil.

The Korea Times · 13 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam Cosmetics Stores Reach 574 as Hasaki Leads Expansion

Vietnam's beauty retail sector expanded to 574 stores in March 2026, with Hasaki Beauty & Clinic leading growth by opening 52 outlets to reach 252 locations, while online beauty and personal care sales exceeded $2.8 billion in 2025.

Retail News Asia · 13 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Adidas Cambodia wages and working conditions unveiled

Cambodian garment worker representative bodies have called on Adidas to sign a collective-bargaining agreement; investigations show workers at supplier factories earn approximately $1 per hour in temperatures exceeding 35°C without heat-stress protections.

industriall-union · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
VinFast announces special incentives for new electric motorcycle showrooms in Indonesia and the Philippines, accelerating distribution network expansion

Vietnamese automaker VinFast announced incentive programs for dealer partners opening electric motorcycle showrooms in Indonesia and the Philippines by end of 2026, offering up to $60,000 per location to accelerate distribution expansion.

Laotian Times · 13 Oct 2026
LA · Economy & Markets G2B
The Noi Bai - Lao Cai Expressway expansion: A new level of stature for the national arterial road.

Vietnam's government is expanding the Noi Bai–Lao Cai expressway's Yen Bai–Lao Cai section with a 121 km, 7,700 billion VND investment to eliminate regional economic bottlenecks by end-2026.

Vietnam.vn · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
NBA Names David Beckham Co-Founded IM8 as Official Nutrition Partner in Australia and Southeast Asia

IM8, co-founded by David Beckham and Prenetics Global CEO Danny Yeung, has expanded its NBA official nutrition partnership across Southeast Asia and Australia, targeting 660 million consumers.

Ministry of Sport · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
ABNR steers Telkom Indonesia’s USD2.8bn InfraNexia spin-off

Indonesian law firm ABNR advised Telkom Indonesia on completing the second phase of its spin-off of wholesale fibre connectivity business InfraNexia, valued at approximately USD 2.8 billion, one of Indonesia's largest telecommunications infrastructure reorganisations.

Law.asia · 13 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand detains 39 suspects in alleged scam network case — Bangkok Post

Thailand's Cyber Crime Investigation Centre and Central Investigation Bureau detained 39 suspects in an operation against a suspected transnational online fraud and money-laundering network, seizing assets exceeding 500 million baht.

UA.NEWS · 13 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Decree No. 384/2026/ND-CP issued on determining Vietnamese origin of goods

Vietnam's Government issued Decree No. 384/2026/ND-CP on determining Vietnamese origin for domestically produced and traded goods, effective from January 1, 2027, governing producers, traders and state management agencies.

LuatVietnam · 13 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Thai migrant labour crunch leaves fruit rotting, jobs unfilled

Thai fruit growers in eastern provinces face acute labour shortages following border disruptions, with departing Cambodian workers prompting daily wages to more than double and forcing decisions to leave lower-value crops unharvested.

The Business Times · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Law & Regulation G2B
[UPDATED]: Ex-pilot with drug record, foreign woman identified in Laos private jet drug probe

Malaysian federal police identified two Filipino nationals, including a former pilot, linked to an international drug trafficking syndicate behind the seizure of 521 kilograms of methamphetamine from a private jet in Laos.

NST Online · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2G
Convicted Myanmar refugees need to serve sentence before repatriation

Myanmar refugees convicted of criminal offences in Malaysia must complete their sentences before repatriation to Myanmar, following the Myanmar government's agreement to accept back its citizens screened by Malaysian authorities.

The Star · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Ledger asks resellers to halt sales in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong

Ledger requested resellers and distributors to suspend sales and remove its hardware wallets from shelves across Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Hong Kong pending investigation into reports of tampered devices.

TradingView · 13 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand eyes US$30 departure tax for tourists in revenue push

Thailand's government is considering imposing an outbound tax of approximately 1,000 baht (USD 30) on departing travellers and a 450 baht arrival fee for foreign visitors entering by air to boost government revenue.

The Business Times · 13 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand Plans $30 Departure Levy on All Travelers in Fiscal Push

Thailand's Finance Ministry and Tourism and Sports Ministry are advancing twin levies: a $30 departure charge on all travelers and a separate 450-baht fee on foreign air arrivals, to address fiscal deficits and fund government spending.

BigGo Finance · 13 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Uganda woos Thai investors with promises of one-day business registration, 100% foreign ownership

Uganda's national investment strategy is promoting foreign direct investment through progressive policy frameworks including expedited business registration and full foreign ownership rights to attract Thai investors.

Daily Monitor · 13 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand Explains 4 Requirements for Foreigners to Get a Residence Permit

Thailand's Immigration Bureau has published the official requirements for foreign nationals seeking residence permits, including documentation, fees, and procedural timelines.

Legit.ng · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippines lower house approves bill restricting minors’ social media access

The Philippines House of Representatives has approved legislation restricting social media access for minors in response to growing concerns over health and safety impacts.

The Japan Times · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Pledge on maintaining the integrity of the International Law of the Sea – No Fees/No Tolls

The European Union is calling on international partners, including ASEAN nations, to join a 'No Fees/No Tolls' pledge opposing coercive unilateral actions and unlawful restrictions on international maritime navigation to uphold the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

EEAS · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia Digital Safety: Government Flags Gaps in Meta’s Child Protection Compliance

Indonesia's government has flagged compliance gaps in Meta's child online-safety practices, shifting from voluntary commitments to measurable platform obligations under national digital safety rules.

Batam News Asia · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Indonesia Offers Nigerians Tax Cuts and Easier Visas to Attract Investors

Indonesia's trade promotion authorities are offering Nigerian investors special visa arrangements and tax incentives to attract Nigerian businesses and strengthen bilateral trade.

Tori News · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Indonesia Offers Nigerian Investors Special Visa, Tax Incentives

Indonesia has announced preferential treatment for Nigerian investors, including potential tax incentives and special visa arrangements, as part of efforts to attract Nigerian businesses.

Arbiterz · 13 Oct 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
Thailand plans to hire workers from Sri Lanka for the first time — The Japan Times

Thailand's government plans to recruit migrant workers from Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh for the first time to address labour shortages in eastern fruit-growing regions, where rising wages have made harvesting cheaper crops unprofitable.

UA.NEWS · 13 Oct 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2B
Overseas Jobs Dominate Laos Employment as Workers Seek Higher Wages

Laos's Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare reported that 93 percent of 76,604 registered job seekers in the first nine months of 2026 sought work abroad, signalling a severe domestic labour shortage as workers pursue higher wages overseas.

Laotian Times · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Philippines continues regional wage consultations, says labour secretary

The Philippines' Department of Labor and Employment is conducting regional wage consultations through Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards to adjust worker compensation based on local conditions.

People Matters Global · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Philippines issues pay rules for November holidays

The Philippines' Department of Labor and Employment issued guidelines determining compensation rates for workers during November holidays, classifying November 1–2 as special non-working days and November 30 as a regular holiday.

People Matters Global · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Close to 1.4K TUPAD beneficiaries in Legazpi receive P6.2M in wages

The Philippines' Department of Labor and Employment distributed PHP6.2 million in wages to 1,380 beneficiaries of its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers program in Legazpi City.

Philippine News Agency · 13 Oct 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2G
El Nino threatens water resources and puts pressure on many Asian economies.

Cambodia's Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology forecasts El Niño impacts from October 2026 to February 2027, advising water conservation; Sri Lanka's central bank warns adverse weather could pressure economic recovery.

Vietnam.vn · 13 Oct 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2B
Laos moves to tackle labour shortage as workers flock to jobs abroad

Laos's Minister of Labour and Social Welfare reported that only 6.8 percent of 76,604 job seekers in the first nine months of 2026 sought domestic employment, while 93.2 percent sought work abroad, prompting government efforts to improve local working conditions.

The Star · 13 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
China sentences to death Myanmar scam clan members

A Chinese court sentenced three members of a criminal gang to death and jailed dozens more for operating scam centres in Myanmar's Kokang region, reflecting intensified China–Southeast Asia cooperation against online fraud networks.

Myanmar Now · 13 Oct 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Cambodian PM Hun Manet urges stronger action against rising climate threats

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet directed authorities to prioritize flood and drought management, upgrade local water infrastructure, and monitor vulnerable households to strengthen climate resilience and mitigate risks to sustainable development.

Eastern Mirror · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Higher minimum wage not a silver bullet, but crucial for income growth, says Johan Merican

Malaysia's Treasury Secretary-General announced that the RM2,000 minimum wage, effective June 2027, is designed to address sluggish wage growth relative to living expenses, providing businesses an adequate transition window to adjust salary frameworks.

Yahoo · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Nearly half of Malaysia’s workforce exempted from higher minimum wage — minister

Malaysia's government exempted micro, small and medium enterprises with annual sales below RM50 million from implementing the RM2,000 minimum wage from June 2027, despite the increase benefiting over four million workers.

The Edge Malaysia · 13 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam should chart suitable course for quantum technology development: Japanese expert

A Japanese academic from Kyoto University recommended that Vietnam pursue quantum sensing as a suitable starting point for bilateral cooperation, citing its lower investment requirements and wide civilian applications.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 13 Oct 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Businesswoman Nguyen Thi Nga speaks about the goal of building a high-quality Vietnamese workforce.

Vietnam's leadership directed that mobilized resources be channeled into production and business to create jobs and enhance development capacity, while removing institutional bottlenecks and improving capital absorption for private investment.

Vietnam.vn · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Services restored after hours-long disruption at public healthcare clusters; no indication of cyberattack: Health tech agency

Singapore's public healthcare system experienced a nine-hour disruption on October 13 affecting appointment bookings, patient registration and billing services, caused by a network connectivity technical issue with no indication of cyberattack.

CNA · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
MEF warns RM3,100 minimum wage could hurt small businesses

The Malaysian Employers Federation warned that a proposed RM3,100 minimum wage could discourage entry-level hiring and burden small businesses, in response to the Malaysian Trades Union Congress demanding the rate instead of the government's newly announced RM2,000.

NST Online · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
First Gen’s EDC geothermal unit recognised at 2026 Asean RE Project Awards for contribution to national renewable energy priority

First Gen's geothermal power unit has been recognised at the 2026 ASEAN Renewable Energy Project Awards for its contribution to the Philippines' renewable energy objectives.

Eco-Business · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Change in wind patterns in next two weeks expected to ease haze in Peninsula and Sarawak, says Zahid

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister reported that a meteorological forecast predicts a wind shift towards the Indian Ocean within two weeks that could ease transboundary haze across the Peninsula and Sarawak.

Malay Mail · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Wind shift could help ease haze in peninsula, Sarawak, says Zahid

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister reported that a forecasted wind shift towards the Indian Ocean within two weeks could alleviate transboundary haze affecting the Peninsula and Sarawak.

Free Malaysia Today · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia says it no longer needs forests for rice. What happens to projects underway?

Indonesia's Presidential Special Envoy for Climate and Energy announced that Indonesia no longer requires 2 million hectares of forest expansion for rice cultivation, having achieved self-sufficiency ahead of schedule.

NationofChange · 13 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Pacifico Energy Launches Survey Campaign for 1.8 GW Offshore Wind Projects in Vietnam

Pacifico Energy Vietnam has launched an offshore technical survey campaign for two wind projects totalling 1.8 GW following sea-survey licence grants from Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Offshore Wind · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Jollibee Group moves 189 Philippine stores to renewable energy

Jollibee Group is transitioning 189 company-owned stores across its Philippine retail network to renewable electricity supplied by First Gen, targeting a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of over 75 per cent and significant electricity cost savings.

Inside Retail Asia · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
BII Commits $1.6B to Climate Finance in Southeast Asia

British International Investment committed $1.6 billion over five years to climate finance across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, to support the transition to renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure.

The Business Manual · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia hopes shift in wind patterns ease transboundary haze, says Zahid

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that a forecasted shift in wind direction towards the Indian Ocean is expected to ease transboundary haze from Indonesian fires within two weeks.

The Star · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Wind pattern shift expected to ease transboundary haze in Malaysia within two weeks

Malaysia expects a shift in wind direction to ease transboundary haze from agricultural burning in Sumatra and Kalimantan, though the underlying regional pollution challenge remains persistent.

https://streamlinefeed.co.ke/ · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Malaysia expects up to 11,000MW in new RE capacity by 2030

Malaysia's government announced plans for 10,000 to 11,000 megawatts of additional renewable energy capacity by 2030, supported by programmes including Large Scale Solar, Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme and Battery Energy Storage System initiatives.

NST Online · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Galaxy S26 FE Brings Exynos 2500 and 47: Explained

Samsung Electronics Indonesia launched the Galaxy S26 FE smartphone, combining an Exynos 2500 processor with Galaxy AI features and seven years of operating system updates.

JournalArta · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Realising a net zero future: Unilever Philippines connects decarbonisation, partnerships and value chain action

Unilever Philippines reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 77 per cent by end-2025 against a 2015 baseline, supported by renewable energy investments that improved operational efficiency.

Eco-Business · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia seeks greater community benefits from carbon trading

Indonesia's Environment Minister affirmed government commitment to ensure carbon trading generates significant economic benefits for local communities and indigenous peoples engaged in environmental restoration.

ANTARA News · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Indonesia to Push Carbon Markets, Forest Restoration and Climate Finance at COP31

Indonesia announced it will prioritize stronger carbon markets, Article 6 implementation and forest restoration at COP31, while promoting climate solutions and investment alongside food self-sufficiency.

Ecobiz Asia · 13 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
'Vietnam has the potential to become a regional AI technology hub'

Meta's public policy director for Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar discussed Vietnam's artificial intelligence ecosystem and Meta's programmes to support businesses, train human resources and promote AI research in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam.vn · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
FedEx report shows why the Philippines could become APAC’s next big semiconductor powerhouse

Philippine technology manufacturers are positioning the country to become a major semiconductor production hub in Asia-Pacific, supported by growing global demand for microchips driven by artificial intelligence adoption.

astig.ph · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia seeks China’s advanced satellite tech for weather forecasting, says Zahid

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister announced that Malaysia is seeking China's advanced satellite technology for weather forecasting and disaster preparedness, with China offering to provide more sophisticated forecasting systems and proposing a bilateral disaster cooperation agreement.

The Star · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
MIMOS expands digital trust and AI security efforts under Malaysia’s sovereign AI agenda

Malaysia's MIMOS Berhad is developing the Trusted Intelligence Platform to strengthen digital trust and validate artificial intelligence technologies aligned with the nation's sovereign AI agenda, extending beyond infrastructure ownership to include data, models and security control.

Biometric Update · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
MICCI E-Commerce Chapter supports 2027 Budget measures to strengthen Malaysia’s e-commerce ecosystem

Malaysia's MICCI E-Commerce Chapter, representing major platforms including Shopee and Lazada, backed the government's 2027 Budget measures to strengthen the e-commerce ecosystem and supported the proposed E-Commerce Bill.

Sinar Daily · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia: Life insurers welcome government's plan to subsidise the first-year health insurance premium for eligible employees at SMEs

Malaysia's government plans to subsidise the first-year MediAsas health insurance premium by MYR200 per employee at eligible SMEs with fewer than 75 employees, expected to benefit up to 200,000 workers and widen access to basic healthcare.

Asia Insurance Review · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
‘Malaysia must diversify beyond electrical and electronic exports’

Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister urges the nation to reduce dependence on electrical and electronics exports, which account for 48.4% of total exports, and diversify into higher-value industries to mitigate vulnerability to semiconductor demand fluctuations and geopolitical disruptions.

The Star · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
LIST: The Marcos administration’s cybersecurity efforts

The Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology launched the second National Cybersecurity Plan to strengthen national cybersecurity infrastructure, workforce development, and incident response capabilities by 2028.

Rappler · 13 Oct 2026
KH · Business Voices B2G
Cambodia wants Azerbaijan embassy, direct flights – business chamber head

Cambodia's business chamber head called for an Azerbaijan embassy and direct flights, highlighting cooperation opportunities in agriculture, energy, trade facilitation, special economic zones and light industry to attract investment and access ASEAN markets.

Trend News Agency · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics B2G
PCCI to present six-point reform agenda at 52nd business conference

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry will present a six-point reform agenda at its 52nd annual business conference in Manila, where business groups will propose policy measures to strengthen enterprise competitiveness and resilience.

Daily Tribune · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics B2G
PCCI to present six-point reform agenda at 52nd business conference

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry will present a six-point reform agenda at its 52nd annual business conference to strengthen enterprise competitiveness and resilience amid geopolitical developments.

Daily Tribune · 12 Oct 2026
MM · Law & Regulation B2G
Better Packaging Key to Global Competitiveness, Says UMFCCI

Myanmar's Union of Myanmar Chambers of Commerce and Industry called for development of a robust packaging supply chain to enhance global competitiveness of Myanmar goods.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 12 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Cambodia Chamber of Commerce President: We have common goals for developing cooperation with Azerbaijan

Cambodia's Chamber of Commerce president affirmed shared development goals and cooperation potential with Azerbaijan based on alignment in sustainable development and regional stability.

Apa.az · 12 Oct 2026
LA · Economy & Markets G2B
Laos aims to strengthen postal connectivity

Laos' Ministry of Technology and Communications outlined strategic priorities for the postal sector from 2026 to 2030, focusing on regional connectivity, digital infrastructure, and rural access.

The Star · 12 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Brunei reaffirms regional energy commitment

ASEAN energy ministers convened under the ASEAN Plan of Action on Energy Cooperation 2026–2030 to advance regional energy priorities, including energy security, resilience, and the energy transition.

The Star · 12 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Trump to attend ASEAN summit in Manila, then APEC summit in China

The United States President will attend the ASEAN Summit in Manila on 16 November, followed by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen.

OrissaPOST · 12 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
AI, data centres could make Asean clean energy projects bankable as grid plans advance: experts

Growing demand from artificial intelligence and data centres in Southeast Asia could provide long-term electricity purchase commitments to finance renewable energy and transmission projects in Southeast Asia.

Eco-Business · 12 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Marcos highlights new investments from Singapore

Philippines President Marcos engaged with Singapore's Prime Minister on sustaining momentum as the Philippines hands over ASEAN chairmanship to Singapore and highlighted new investments from Singapore.

The Manila Times · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
India’s Finance Minister Meets Singapore Leaders and Investors During Official Visit

India's Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs held high-level meetings in Singapore with government leaders to advance the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discuss investment opportunities and emerging technologies.

INDiplomacy · 12 Oct 2026
BN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Brunei Sultan receives Singapore Acting Minister for Muslim Affairs

Brunei's Sultan received Singapore's Acting Minister for Muslim Affairs to enhance bilateral cooperation and express support for Singapore's 2027 ASEAN Chairmanship.

The Star · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Singapore-Brunei JCMM 2026 Advances Supply Chain Resilience and Food Trade

Singapore and Brunei agreed at their Joint Committee Ministerial Meeting to enhance supply chain resilience and expand cooperation in food security, the green economy and tourism.

INDiplomacy · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Singapore, Brunei sign supply chain resilience pact

Singapore and Brunei's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry announced a memorandum to strengthen supply chain resilience and explore cooperation in food security, the green economy and tourism.

AsiaOne · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Singapore, Brunei Signs Mou To Strengthen Essential Goods Supply Chain Resilience

Singapore and Brunei signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen supply chain resilience for essential goods including food, fuel and medical supplies, affirming commitments under the Upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement.

Menafn · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore DPM calls for stronger ASEAN through Singapore-China cooperation

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister called for closer Singapore-China cooperation to strengthen ASEAN, identifying digitalisation, the green economy and supply-chain connectivity as priority areas.

vietnamnews.vn · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
CBN Governor Cardoso deepens Nigeria’s financial ties with Asia during Singapore visit

Nigeria's Central Bank Governor held engagements in Singapore, including a Nigeria-Asia Financial Connectivity Dialogue, to deepen financial ties and build more liquid and internationally connected financial markets.

Tech Review Africa · 12 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia to raise haze issue at Asean foreign ministers' meeting

Malaysia announced it will raise the issue of trans-boundary haze at the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting ahead of the 49th ASEAN Summit to discuss more effective regional mechanisms.

The Star · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
Malaysia, Jordan eye stronger high-tech cooperation to develop more engineers — Anwar

Malaysia and Jordan discussed strengthening bilateral ties in higher education, skilled human capital development, semiconductors, and potential cooperation in a free trade agreement and energy sectors.

The Edge Malaysia · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
EU backs Malaysia’s push to move up semiconductor value chain via global gateway

The European Commissioner for International Partnerships endorsed Malaysia's efforts to advance up the semiconductor value chain, presenting opportunities for mutually beneficial partnership and supply-chain diversification.

Newswav · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
TM welcomes Malaysia's Budget 2027 measures to expand connectivity, digital infrastructure

Telekom Malaysia welcomed Budget 2027 measures to expand digital infrastructure, improve connectivity in underserved areas, and support investment in artificial intelligence, cloud services and cybersecurity.

Telecompaper · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2G
Egypt and Indonesia target $5 billion in trade by 2030 — The Rio Times

Egypt's and Indonesia's presidents agreed to increase bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030, up from $2.38 billion in 2025, and signed four memorandums of understanding covering fisheries, maritime affairs and statistics.

UA.NEWS · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2G
Indonesia eyes direct flights between Papua, Papua New Guinea

Indonesia's Ambassador to Papua New Guinea is exploring direct air routes between Papua New Guinea and Jayapura, Papua's provincial capital, to boost cross-border trade and passenger mobility.

ANTARA News · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Vivo X500 FE, V80 FE Spotted on Indonesia’s TKDN Certification Website

Vivo's upcoming X500 FE and V80 FE smartphones have appeared on Indonesia's local content certification database, confirming 5G connectivity support for both models ahead of their market introduction.

My Mobile India · 12 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Blanar: Thailand Could Be Slovakia's Gateway to Southeast Asia

Slovakia's Foreign Affairs Minister said Slovakia views Thailand as its entry point into Southeast Asia, while offering Thailand a gateway to the European Union.

TASR · 12 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Asean energy transition hinges on where capital can find returns

A Bank of Thailand assistant governor noted that capital availability is no longer ASEAN's primary constraint on energy transition; instead, the challenge is directing investment toward bankable projects with predictable returns and policy certainty.

Bangkok Post · 12 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Cambodian media highlight outcomes of Vietnamese Prime Minister’s visit

Vietnam's Prime Minister visited Cambodia, and the two governments agreed to elevate bilateral relations, concluded six deals, and reaffirmed a US$20 billion trade target covering political, defence, economic, trade, investment, agriculture, energy, education and infrastructure cooperation.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing to Visit Indonesia and Brunei, Regime Spokesperson Says

Myanmar's military-appointed President Min Aung Hlaing may visit Indonesia and Brunei following his recent trip to Malaysia, with the two nations planning to extend official visit invitations on unspecified dates.

The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine · 12 Oct 2026
KH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Prime Minister: Cambodia supports Azerbaijan’s observer status in ASEAN

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that Cambodia supports Azerbaijan's observer status in ASEAN and expressed commitment to strengthening Cambodia-Azerbaijan cooperation to advance multilateral relations.

Apa.az · 12 Oct 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
‘Bringing Asean together as a single market’: PM Wong

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that Southeast Asia must integrate ASEAN into a single market and foster entrepreneurship and innovation to sustain foreign investment attraction.

The Business Times · 12 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
India, ASEAN step up talks to upgrade trade in goods agreement

India and ASEAN are advancing negotiations to upgrade their 2009 trade agreement on goods to reflect changes in global trade patterns, supply chains and the economic environment.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Indonesian civil society urges legal backing for biodiversity plan ahead of CBD COP17

Indonesian civil society groups have urged the government to give legal force to its national biodiversity strategy, warning that weak implementation and environmentally destructive investments threaten conservation commitments ahead of the CBD COP17 summit.

tanahair.net · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosts EU Ambassadors, Chargé d'affaires in Viet Nam

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung briefed European Union ambassadors on the country's medium and long-term development goals, noting the EU is Vietnam's fourth-largest trading partner and third-largest importer.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
From refuge to repatriations: Malaysia’s Myanmar U-turn

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hosted Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing for a two-day visit to discuss the repatriation of thousands of Myanmar migrants under a scheme implemented by Malaysia.

Myanmar Now · 12 Oct 2026
BN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Visit to Brunei Darussalam - Oct 2026

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong conducted an official visit to Brunei Darussalam from 9 to 10 October 2026 to strengthen bilateral relations.

Prime Minister's Office Singapore · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
National Climate Change Bill to be tabled in current Parliament sitting, says deputy minister

Malaysia's deputy minister announced that a National Climate Change Bill establishing a legal framework for greenhouse gas emissions measurement, reporting and verification will be tabled in Parliament during the current sitting.

The Edge Malaysia · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia welcomes Jordan's king for two-day visit

Jordan's King Abdullah II visited Malaysia for two days to strengthen bilateral relations, meeting Malaysia's King and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the royal palace.

Middle East Eye · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Bangladesh-Malaysia recruitment reforms revive old questions over the cost of migration

Bangladesh and Malaysia have implemented government-level labour migration agreements, though challenges including recruitment cost abuses and human rights violations remain unresolved.

Global Voices · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Deputy minister: MARA Hospital to strengthen Bumiputera healthcare ‘value chain’

Malaysia's deputy minister announced plans for a dedicated MARA hospital to strengthen Bumiputera representation and create spillover benefits across the country's healthcare sector value chain.

Yahoo · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Finance Ministry to strengthen oversight of public funds through amended Audit Act, new procurement law

Malaysia's Finance Ministry will strengthen public fund oversight through amendments to the Audit Act 1957 and the new Government Procurement Act 2026, expanding the Auditor-General's authority to trace and examine government spending.

Yahoo · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Thai Prime Minister Visits Singapore for Forbes Global CEO Conference and Bilateral Talks

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Singapore to attend the Forbes Global CEO Conference and held bilateral talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on economic cooperation, trade, investment and digital economy development.

INDiplomacy · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore's climate tech startups ride government's green energy ambitions

A climate technology startup converting waste carbon feedstocks into sustainable aviation and marine fuels is establishing operations in Singapore, leveraging government green energy ambitions.

Nikkei Asia · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore tests AI audience analytics for government

Singapore's government has appointed SQREEM Technologies to a framework enabling public agencies to procure AI-backed digital consumption analytics for research, communications and policy-making.

ContentGrip · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Wong says government is studying AI-based training for young workers — Channel NewsAsia

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the government is studying AI-based training and mentoring programmes for young workers to preserve entry-level learning opportunities that artificial intelligence may otherwise displace.

UA.NEWS · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore government worried AI may break 'bottom rung' of career ladder for young workers: PM Wong

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated the government is examining training and mentoring for young workers across sectors to ensure artificial intelligence does not eliminate the educational value of routine entry-level tasks.

CNA · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Singapore and Mongolia launch bilateral carbon credit initiative

Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry and National Environment Agency have launched a bilateral carbon credit initiative with Mongolia, opening applications for projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on 30 October.

Enerdata · 12 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand Issues AI Privacy Guidelines for Training Data, Prompts and Deletion

Thailand's Personal Data Protection Committee has issued non-binding privacy guidelines clarifying how companies must handle personal data across the full artificial intelligence lifecycle, including training, deployment, prompts and user deletion requests, under Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act.

The420.in · 12 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand: Digital tax exemption rules clarified

Thailand has clarified digital tax exemption rules for small and medium-sized enterprises, specifying qualifying expenses, eligibility criteria, registration requirements and annual recordkeeping obligations.

Global VAT Compliance · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
From January 1, 2027, what criteria will be used to determine the origin of goods from Vietnam?

Vietnam's government has issued a decree effective 1 January 2027 establishing criteria for determining the origin of goods, distinguishing between purely Vietnamese-origin goods and those incorporating non-Vietnamese materials, with specific provisions for seafood products.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Removing legal obstacles to improve the effectiveness of combating cigarette smuggling.

Vietnam has convened a conference to address legal obstacles hindering the effectiveness of cigarette smuggling enforcement, seeking coordinated solutions among relevant agencies to tackle complex smuggling challenges in border regions.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Cambodia offered tax breaks to Azerbaijani investors for up to 12 years

Cambodia's government is offering tax incentives of up to 12 years to Azerbaijani investors as part of new bilateral economic cooperation, promoting investment through a combination of regulatory benefits and access to a young workforce.

PLAT.AZ · 12 Oct 2026
LA · Law & Regulation G2B
Laos Tightens Ban on Minors Entering Entertainment Venues

Laos's Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism has tightened enforcement of regulations barring persons under 18 from entering entertainment venues, with penalties including fines, licence suspension and cancellation of enterprise registration for non-compliant operators.

Laotian Times · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Key Points to Know About the One Data Indonesia Law

Indonesia's parliament ratified the One Data Indonesia law, which establishes a government reference framework for national basic data with provisions for data security and protection.

Kompas.com · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Good medical innovations reach patients sooner with good regulation: Ong Ye Kung

Singapore's Health Minister announced regulatory initiatives to accelerate patient access to healthcare innovations, including faster clinical trial advice from early 2027 and expedited subsidy decisions, positioning the city-state as a trusted hub for medical innovation.

The Straits Times · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
INP Extradite Murder Suspect Captured in Malaysia Back to Indonesia

Indonesia's National Police repatriated a murder suspect from Malaysia to face charges in Surabaya for the June 2026 killing of a female victim.

Website Resmi Polri · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Transboundary haze law must take into consideration many factors, says minister

Malaysia's Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister stated that any proposed transboundary haze legislation must consider effectiveness, diplomatic implications, burden of proof and enforceability.

Free Malaysia Today · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore Could Fine Forest Burners in Indonesia

Singapore's Environment Agency is investigating Indonesian companies suspected of causing forest fires that have triggered regional air pollution, with potential fines of up to Rp 27 billion per liable entity.

Kompas.id · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia issues four policies to support MSMEs in energy sector: Govt

Indonesia's government has issued four policies to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises operating in the energy and mineral resources sector.

ANTARA News · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippine lower house approves bill restricting minors' social media access

The Philippines House of Representatives has approved a bill restricting social media access to users aged 13 and above, aligning with regional efforts to protect minors online.

Devdiscourse · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
NA Standing Committee urges inflation control, macroeconomic stability

Vietnam's National Assembly Standing Committee acknowledged the government's efforts in macroeconomic management and implementation of the 14th National Party Congress resolution and the 2026-30 five-year development plan, while urging continued focus on inflation control and macroeconomic stability.

vietnamnews.vn · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam updates two inflation scenarios, tightens price management for year-end

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance updated inflation forecasts for 2026 to 4.5% or 4.8% under two scenarios and called for tighter price management and coordinated macroeconomic policies to address inflationary pressures from accelerated public investment, rising demand for materials and production inputs, and year-end seasonal consumption.

The Star · 12 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
APAC Medical Cost Growth Projected to Slow to 9.7% in 2027, Aon Report

Aon projects that Asia-Pacific medical costs will increase by 9.7% in 2027, down from 11.3% in 2026, substantially outpacing the regional general inflation forecast of 2.5%, with the net medical trend rate expected to decline to 7.2% after inflation adjustment.

Laotian Times · 12 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
Expanding growth opportunities through neighboring economic linkages.

Vietnam and Laos target trade turnover of US$2.9 billion by 2025 and US$10 billion by 2030, while Vietnam and Cambodia aim for US$20 billion by an unspecified date, with bilateral trade expected to reach US$11.33 billion in 2025 and US$8.67 billion in the first eight months of 2026, signalling deepened regional economic linkages.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
T&T Group's nearly 1,000MW wind farm in Laos:

T&T Group is developing a nearly 1,000 megawatt wind farm in Laos as phase 2 of a cross-border renewable energy cluster; phase 1, the Savan 1 project with 300 megawatt capacity completed in 16 months, supplies approximately 0.9 billion kilowatt-hours annually to Vietnam.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesia, Egypt target $5 billion in trade, back Palestinian state

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Jakarta to discuss bilateral trade, targeting US$5 billion, and coordinate positions on Palestinian statehood.

Myanmar International TV · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
SEI Opens Singapore Office To Support Growth Across Asia-Pacific Asset Management Market

SEI opened a new Singapore office to expand its presence in Asia-Pacific's financial sector, offering asset servicing, professional services, and UCITS fund distribution with plans to broaden enterprise asset management capabilities across the region.

Pulse 2.0 · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Flip appoints agency to accelerate product growth in Indonesia

Flip appointed M+C Saatchi Performance as its agency of record in Indonesia to support product growth and media performance, expanding the partnership to include its Pinjam fintech product within months of engagement.

Marketing-Interactive · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Intel, Broadcom CEOs warn capital crunch could become AI's biggest bottleneck

The chief executives of Intel and Broadcom warned at the DBS Asia Future Forward Conference in Singapore that capital access could become a major constraint on artificial intelligence expansion, potentially exceeding semiconductor and energy shortages as the primary bottleneck.

CNBC · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia’s Firefly extends Seletar-Subang flight cancellations till Oct 13 amid haze

Malaysian carrier Firefly Airlines extended cancellations of flights between Singapore's Seletar Airport and Malaysia's Subang Airport to 13 October due to regional haze affecting visibility and airport operations.

Yahoo News Singapore · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore rolls out haze subsidies as Malaysia extends school closures

Singapore rolled out subsidies for haze-related medical treatment and Malaysia extended school closures as both countries addressed persistently unhealthy air quality caused by fires on Borneo and Sumatra islands.

The Jakarta Post · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Egypt And Malaysia Seek Middle East Peace, Pledge To Expand Economic Ties

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to deepen bilateral economic cooperation and support a political settlement to Middle East conflicts.

Trendsnafrica · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore’s low-carbon electricity 2035 target is ‘aspirational’: EMA

Singapore's Energy Market Authority characterised the city-state's 2035 target of importing 6 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity as aspirational, contingent on regulatory approvals and commercial demand.

The Business Times · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnamese enterprises adopt AI for brand development

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chicilon Group launched NEX Brain, an AI-powered platform designed to help Vietnamese enterprises advance beyond low-value processing and secure higher positions in global value chains.

Vietnam Economic Times · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam and Australia promote cooperation in digital technology and artificial intelligence.

Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Science and Technology and Australia strengthened bilateral cooperation in digital technology and artificial intelligence through the Vietnam-Australia Tech Connect Forum, following an August 2026 memorandum of understanding.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Ledger Probes Suspected US$86M Crypto Theft Linked to Malaysia’s CryptoBilis

Ledger, a French hardware wallet maker, is investigating suspected cryptocurrency thefts linked to Malaysian reseller CryptoBilis, with estimated losses exceeding US$86 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron.

Fintech News Malaysia · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
SM+ to acquire Princeton Digital Group’s enterprise data center business in Indonesia

SM+ (PT SMPlus Digital Investama) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Princeton Digital Group's enterprise data centre business in Indonesia.

W.Media · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
TM welcomes Budget 2027’s push for digital economy

Telekom Malaysia welcomes Malaysia's Budget 2027 measures on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence adoption and cybersecurity, stating they will strengthen the country's digital capabilities and regional competitiveness.

The Star · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Maybank Islamic Opens Applications for Credit Card With Fixed 14% Rate

Maybank Islamic has launched its Nadi Mastercard Credit Card-i with a fixed 14 percent annual profit rate and no annual fee, part of Malaysia's broader initiative to introduce basic credit cards with capped financing rates.

Fintech News Malaysia · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
U Mobile and HLGY Energy collaborate on smart solar farm solutions powered by private 5G connectivity

U Mobile and HLGY Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop smart solar farm solutions in Malaysia, combining private 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence and industrial automation to monitor and manage renewable energy operations.

Malay Mail · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Explore Indonesia Data Center Market Growth and Investment Opportunities

Indonesia's data centre industry is expanding as businesses adopt cloud computing, artificial intelligence, e-commerce and digital services, creating investment opportunities for infrastructure providers.

openPR.com · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Singlife PH, Cardinal Santos Medical Center partner on healthcare integration for policyholders

Singlife Philippines and Cardinal Santos Medical Center formed a partnership to integrate insurance offerings with healthcare services, providing policyholders priority access to hospital care and streamlined medical visits.

marketech apac · 12 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Cambodian Prime Minister: We have relations with Azerbaijan in defense, security and education

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet affirmed bilateral relations with Azerbaijan in defence, security and education, and supported Azerbaijan's application to join the Asian Inter-Parliamentary Union as an observer.

Apa.az · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Proposed amendments to several pension and social insurance policies.

Vietnam's National Assembly Committee on Culture and Social Affairs reviewed draft amendments to the Social Insurance Law proposed by the Ministry of Interior to revise pension and social insurance policies for 22.6 million participants.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
MM · Law & Regulation G2B
ME in Tokyo updates consular forms for nationals in Japan

Myanmar's Embassy in Tokyo announced amended consular application forms for nationals in Japan, effective immediately, requiring applicants to use revised documentation to avoid processing delays.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Job Skills Demands Continue to Change, but Job Training Participation Remains Low

Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency data shows only 3.52 percent of the productive population aged 25–54 participated in education or job skills training in 2024, highlighting the need for a responsive skills development system.

Kompas.id · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Raising wages, reducing working hours, adding benefits: FDI businesses employ various strategies to retain employees.

Vietnam's Ministry of Interior proposed a 7.8 per cent regional minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2027, with Region 1 rising to 5.7 million VND per month and Region 4 to 4.04 million VND per month, reflecting inflation and consumer price index adjustments.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
The Ministry of Health proposes a separate mechanism for downsizing the workforce, distinct from the administrative sector.

Vietnam's Ministry of Health proposed a separate workforce streamlining mechanism for public healthcare units distinct from the administrative sector, to maintain sufficient personnel while managing efficiency.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Nearly 200 Jollibee Group stores switch to clean power

Jollibee Group has contracted First Gen Corp. to supply geothermal electricity to 189 company-owned stores across six restaurant brands, sourced from geothermal facilities in Leyte province.

Philstar.com · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Solar 45% cheaper than gas in the Philippines, report finds

Zero Carbon Analytics reports that solar power costs 45 percent less than gas in the Philippines, the widest gap in Southeast Asia, while Southeast Asia risks locking in uncompetitive gas infrastructure.

Daily Guardian · 12 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Solar panel prices nearly double in Myanmar amid reports of possible Super El Niño, with prices fluctuating within the same day

Solar panel prices in Myanmar have nearly doubled amid forecasts of a possible Super El Niño and announcements of rotational power cuts, causing daily price fluctuations as consumer demand surges.

The Star · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Marcos: PH serious on nuclear energy amid future power demands of AI, data centers

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed plans to establish nuclear power capacity to meet anticipated electricity demand from data centres and artificial intelligence operations.

GMA Network · 12 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Energy consulting heats up amid rising power costs

Thailand's energy consulting market is intensifying as rising electricity costs and clean energy demand drive adoption of renewable systems, with operators and distributors forming partnerships to offer solar solutions.

Bangkok Post · 12 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
T&T Group's Savan wind farm in Laos adds resources to fuel growth.

Laos's revised Power Development Plan projects electricity consumption growth of 10.5–12.9 percent annually through 2030, with T&T Group's Savan wind farm contributing to meeting rising national demand.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
T&T Group's nearly 1,000MW wind farm in Laos: Adding power sources, embracing the future.

T&T Group's Savan 2 wind farm in Laos, a near-1,000 MW project, was formalized through cooperation agreements witnessed by Vietnam and Laos prime ministers; the company's Savan 1 phase 1 (300 MW) began commercial operation in December 2025, supplying approximately 0.9 billion kWh annually to Vietnam.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Apple's MacBook and iPad manufacturing partner in Vietnam doubles its investment capital.

Fukang Technology Co., Ltd., a Foxconn subsidiary in Vietnam manufacturing Apple iPad tablets and MacBook laptops, doubled its charter capital from VND 8.346 billion to VND 17.465 billion.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore draws climate tech startups with green policy push and deep capital markets

Singapore has become Southeast Asia's leading hub for climate technology startups, driven by the government's Green Plan 2030, a carbon tax rising to S$25 per tonne in 2024, and a mature capital market managing over S$4 trillion in assets.

news.lavx.hu · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2G
Marcos’ Singapore trip draws P96.5B in investment commitments

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s working visit to Singapore from October 7 to 11, 2026, highlighted nearly P96.5 billion in proposed investments and expansion plans from Japanese and Singaporean companies, including renewable energy and logistics hub projects.

SunStar Publishing Inc. · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Climate adaptation plan to launch in 2027

Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability announced that the National Climate Adaptation Plan will launch in the second quarter of 2027, targeting water resources, coastal areas, infrastructure, food security, agriculture, public health, forestry and biodiversity.

The Star · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Prabowo: We Consider Investors as Brothers, They Trust in Indonesia

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto stated that investors should be regarded as brothers and emphasized their confidence in investing in Indonesia.

Kompas.com · 12 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
BII Targets $1.6 Bn Climate Finance Investment In S. East Asia Over Five Years

British International Investment committed $1.6 billion in climate financing over five years across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand, to support renewable energy transitions, with approximately half mobilized through its British Climate Partners initiative.

Saur Energy · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Mitsubishi commits $700M to Ayala, raises stake to 15%

Mitsubishi Corporation plans to invest $700 million in Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation, increasing its stake to 15 percent and deepening cooperation in infrastructure, digital finance, energy and industrial development.

Daily Tribune · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
News | Vietjet Air expands contract with RTX’s Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, a unit of RTX, expanded its contract with Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air to include FlightSense maintenance solutions for 44 additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft, enhancing fleet reliability and operational efficiency.

RTX · 12 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Estrella Resources Commences Regional Airborne Survey in Timor-Leste

Estrella Resources commenced a helicopter-borne airborne geophysical survey in Timor-Leste using advanced magnetic sensors to identify prospective exploration targets, building on earlier drone survey findings.

Sharecafe · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
US$110M Oji Liquid Pak Aseptic Packaging Plant Marks Oji Group's Southeast Asia Expansion

OJI Group commenced construction of a $110 million aseptic carton packaging plant in Vietnam's Dong Nai province, positioning the country as a strategic production base for Southeast Asia operations, with full operations scheduled for 2028.

PR Newswire · 12 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Weekly Recap: Thai plant restarts and GAC buys FAW stake

Toyota Motor Corp. is managing supply chain disruptions from Thai plant floods by sourcing parts from Japan and reshaping China ties through a stake swap arrangement with FAW and GAC, while launching a next-generation fuel-cell bus.

TradingView · 12 Oct 2026
MM · Society & Workforce G2B
New Doctors and Dental Surgeons Commissioned into Civil Service to Boost Public Healthcare

Myanmar's Ministry of Health formally commissioned newly graduated medical doctors and dental surgeons as gazetted civil service officers, with the President attending the ceremony to outline national healthcare objectives and the strategic expansion of medical human resources.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Don’t leave contract dentists behind after Budget 2027 doctor absorption, urges MDA

Malaysia's Medical Association urges the Ministry of Health to extend permanent employment provisions announced in Budget 2027 for contract doctors to contract dental officers serving the public healthcare system.

Yahoo · 12 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Memorandum of understanding exchanged between the Chambers of Commerce of Azerbaijan and Cambodia - PHOTO

The Chamber of Commerce of Cambodia and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Azerbaijan exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding to expand trade, economic cooperation, and mutual business opportunities between the two nations.

1News.az · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act 1996 to be amended to address the emerging risks

Singapore's government introduced an amendment to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act 1996 to address emerging risks from digitalisation, remote operations, autonomous vessels, and increasingly complex port operations.

Asia Insurance Review · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesia, Egypt ink agreement on diplomatic, marine affairs

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and Egypt agreed to memorandums of understanding on diplomatic and marine affairs during a bilateral meeting.

ANTARA News · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Indonesia seeks stronger growth by protecting purchasing power

Indonesia's government announced economic policies aimed at maintaining purchasing power as a key priority heading into the end of 2026.

ANTARA News · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Vietnam to examine who pays social insurance for ride-hailing drivers

Vietnam's government is examining social insurance coverage for ride-hailing drivers as part of a plan to establish a comprehensive, digitalized social protection system by 2030.

Báo VietNamNet · 11 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam, along with Laos and Cambodia, signed and exchanged nearly 40 cooperation documents over two days.

Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia signed and exchanged nearly 40 cooperation documents during official visits by Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung to both countries from October 8–10.

Vietnam.vn · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Malaysia Budget 2027: What employers need to know about wages, skills training, and gig-worker protections

Malaysia's Prime Minister and Finance Minister tabled Budget 2027, proposing to raise the minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM2,000 monthly from June 2027, expand skills training access, and strengthen social protections for gig workers.

Human Resources Online · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Egypt, Malaysia elevate bilateral relations to strategic partnership

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited Malaysia and held discussions with the Malaysian Prime Minister, elevating bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.

Egyptian Gazette · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia, Indonesia discuss joint action to tackle transboundary haze

Malaysia and Indonesia's foreign ministers are holding detailed discussions to coordinate joint action against forest and land fires triggering transboundary haze in Southeast Asia.

Malay Mail · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2G
Egypt, Indonesia target $5bn in bilateral trade by 2030

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi agreed to increase bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030 and expand joint manufacturing and investment initiatives through multiple memorandums of understanding.

Daily News Egypt · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesia, Egypt agree to bolster maritime ties, fight illegal fishing

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation in maritime and fisheries sectors, focusing on marine conservation and combating illegal fishing.

ANTARA News · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Haze: Malaysia, Indonesia discussing joint solutions

Malaysia's and Indonesia's foreign ministers are holding discussions to find joint solutions to forest and land fires affecting both countries, with Malaysia's Prime Minister expressing readiness to assist.

The Edge Malaysia · 11 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
The Hartford targets APAC growth with Singapore energy launch in Q1 2027

The Hartford, a specialty insurer, is launching new energy insurance solutions from Singapore in the first quarter of 2027 as part of its Asia-Pacific growth strategy.

InsuranceAsia News · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
Malaysia, Egypt agree to deepen trade, investment

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held bilateral talks to deepen trade and investment cooperation in semiconductors, automotive manufacturing, renewable energy, infrastructure, agriculture, digital technology, and the halal industry.

Hürriyet Daily News · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets B2G
Vietnam’s wood industry eyes higher growth from domestic market

Vietnam's Timber and Forest Products Association (VIFOREST) is seeking to tap the domestic market to diversify sales channels and drive growth, projecting the domestic wood market could reach 7–7.7 billion USD by 2030.

Báo VietNamNet · 11 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam and Cambodia Sign $648 Million Investment Deal at Business Forum

Vietnam's THACO AGRI received amended overseas investment certificates worth $648 million for crop cultivation and livestock projects in Cambodia, exchanged at the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Forum 2026 attended by both prime ministers.

www.briefasia.com · 11 Oct 2026
MM · Society & Workforce G2B
Labour Affairs: Measures to protect Myanmar migrants abroad

Myanmar's Ministry of Labour held a meeting to discuss measures protecting Myanmar migrant workers abroad and promoting official remittance channels to their families.

Myanmar International TV · 11 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Petrovietnam to invest $14.23 billion in oil and gas exploration, production by 2030

Petrovietnam announced plans to invest $14.23 billion in oil and gas exploration and production by 2030, prioritising reserve replacement, development of new projects, and acquisition of producing assets.

vietnamnews.vn · 11 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
ASEAN's largest budget airline AirAsia is loss-making, under mounting financial pressure, targeting foreign debt markets

AirAsia Group announced plans to raise $1 billion in financing by January amid high jet fuel costs and liquidity pressures, while affirming it is not seeking government bailout.

Newswav · 11 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
UAE, Singapore explore new horizons to strengthen trade, investment partnership

The United Arab Emirates' Minister of Foreign Trade met with Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry to discuss deepening bilateral trade, investment cooperation, and expanding partnership opportunities.

Gulf News · 11 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
UAE, Singapore explore ways to strengthen trade ties

The United Arab Emirates and Singapore discussed strengthening trade and investment ties; non-oil trade between the two nations reached US$6.54 billion in 2025, a 25.3% increase from 2024.

Sharjah24 · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2G
Sisi, Prabowo target $5b in Egypt-Indonesia trade by 2030

Egypt's and Indonesia's presidents agreed to pursue a $5 billion bilateral trade target by 2030, prioritising economic cooperation, removing trade obstacles, and exploring joint manufacturing in key sectors.

Egyptian Gazette · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Egypt & Indonesia to Sign Visa, Fisheries & Statistics Agreements

Indonesia's President and Egypt's President are set to sign memoranda on visas, fisheries and statistics cooperation, deepening the two countries' strategic partnership.

CairoScene · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Thailand oil fund debt nears 100 billion baht but borrowing remains on hold

Thailand's Oil Fuel Fund has accumulated nearly 98 billion baht in liabilities while maintaining subsidies to cushion consumers from volatile global oil prices, with no immediate borrowing planned.

Pattaya Mail · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Toyota Thailand Extends Suspensions at 3 Plants to Oct 19

Toyota Motor Thailand has extended production suspensions at three facilities until mid-October due to flooding affecting parts deliveries across multiple provinces.

Retail News Asia · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Chiang Rai river basin findings ramp up the pressure on Thailand to act over poison flowing from Burma

Thailand faces mounting pressure to address arsenic pollution from suspected mining activities across the Burmese border, with contaminated soils threatening agricultural production in Chiang Rai.

Thai Examiner · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam-China trade surpasses $253 billion after 9 months.

Vietnam–China bilateral trade exceeded $253 billion in the first nine months of 2026, with fruit and vegetable exports to China reaching $4.7 billion.

Vietnam.vn · 11 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam and Cambodia Trade Hits $8.7B as Both Nations Eye $20B Target

Vietnam–Cambodia bilateral trade reached $8.7 billion in the first eight months of 2026, placing both nations on track toward a $20 billion annual target.

Retail News Asia · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
VietVisaGo Connects Vietnam Visa Assistance and Airport Support for International Travellers

VietVisaGo has launched a digital platform integrating Vietnam eVisa assistance and airport support services for international travellers.

FinancialContent · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam must ensure tax policy stability to retain and attract foreign investors: officials

Vietnam's government officials emphasize that stable and predictable tax policy is essential to retain quality foreign direct investment and enhance competitiveness.

VnExpress International · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Inside F1: How ‘reactive’ DHL acted quickly to fit Malaysia race just before Singapore’s

Logistics provider DHL rapidly adapted its post-pandemic strategy to accommodate schedule changes for the Formula One racing calendar amid geopolitical disruptions.

The Business Times · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly cancels all flights between Subang, Seletar airports due to haze

Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly cancelled all flights between Subang and Singapore's Seletar Airport as a proactive measure due to regional haze.

CNA · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
No Malaysian casualties reported in Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airport attack in Riyadh, says Wisma Putra

Malaysia's Foreign Ministry confirmed no Malaysian casualties from attacks on Saudi Arabian airports and is providing consular assistance to stranded nationals.

Malay Mail · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysian Airlines open to partnership with India, seeks to expand network, says CEO

Malaysian Airlines is open to partnerships with Indian carriers and seeks to expand its network on the India route, citing strong demand for corporate and visiting-friends-and-relatives traffic, though bilateral traffic rights constrain expansion.

BusinessLine · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
Strengthened China-Malaysia air corridor continues to drive trade, travel: Malaysian minister

Malaysia and Hong Kong are strengthening air and trade links as growing passenger and cargo demand creates business opportunities.

Awani International · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
2027 Budget: Tax, stamp duty incentives to ease shipowners' financing constraints

Malaysia's 2027 Budget extends income tax exemptions and fixed stamp duty rates on ship financing to ease constraints for domestic shipowners and encourage local vessel construction.

KLSE Screener · 11 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Calabarzon workers get P45 wage hike

The Philippines' Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board approved a minimum wage increase of up to P45 per day for approximately 1.56 million workers in the Calabarzon region, effective October 26.

Philstar.com · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Malaysia rejects Nepal’s demand to allow all agencies to recruit workers — Kathmandu Post

Malaysia's government rejected Nepal's request to expand the list of licensed employment agencies permitted to recruit and send Nepali workers, maintaining its centralized Foreign Workers Centralized Management System effective from November 5.

UA.NEWS · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Budget 2027: Higher wages to boost purchasing power, productivity, say experts

Malaysia's government increased the minimum wage from 1,700 ringgit to 2,000 ringgit per month, with a 2,500 ringgit starting salary for semi-skilled workers and graduates, designed to boost purchasing power and productivity.

The Star · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Malaysia rejects Nepal’s demand to open recruitment to all manpower agencies

Malaysia rejected Nepal's demand to open recruitment to all manpower agencies, retaining its list of 25 primary agencies and 250 sub-agencies for Nepali worker recruitment.

The Kathmandu Post · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia Rolls Out RM57 Billion Financing Package for Small Businesses

Malaysia allocated 57 billion ringgit in loan facilities and guarantees for small and medium enterprises in 2027, a 14 per cent increase, while cutting corporate income tax for SMEs and exempting firms below 50 million ringgit in annual sales from the new minimum wage.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia opens pavilion of nine universities in Turkmenistan

Malaysia's embassy in Ashgabat opened an educational pavilion showcasing nine Malaysian universities and scholarships at an international exhibition, promoting Malaysian higher education to Turkmen visitors.

Arzuw news · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Rehda asks stamp duty relief for homes up to RM1mil

Rehda Malaysia, the real-estate development council, urged the government to extend stamp duty exemptions to first-time homebuyers for properties priced up to RM1 million, arguing that current thresholds do not reflect prevailing urban house prices.

NST Online · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Bukalapak Captures 584 Million Dollars Across Ten Private Funding Rounds

Indonesian e-commerce platform Bukalapak raised USD 584 million across ten private financing rounds from 26 corporate and venture investors, including Microsoft, GIC, Emtek, and Naver, before expanding into financial services and merchant digitisation.

Retail News Asia · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2G
Kingdom to fund two hospitals in Indonesia

Saudi Arabia and Indonesia are discussing a plan under which Saudi aid organisations will extend a SR225 million loan facility to fund the construction of two hospitals in Indonesia.

Arab News · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2G
Indonesia to implement four recommendations for Rempang Eco-City

Indonesia's transmigration ministry announced that the government would implement four recommendations from Germany's Technical University of Munich for the Rempang Eco-City project.

ANTARA News · 11 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Asia's richest country offers haze treatment subsidies as air quality deteriorates

Singapore's Ministry of Health activated the Haze Subsidy Scheme to cap out-of-pocket expenses for haze-related treatment at polyclinics and participating clinics, with charges ranging from fully subsidized to S$10 depending on eligibility.

VnExpress International · 11 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
AFTA key to Asean integration

ASEAN's AFTA and ATIGA frameworks have achieved nearly 99 percent tariff elimination among member states, yet intra-regional trade remains stalled at 21–25 percent of total ASEAN commerce, with the bloc continuing to rely on external powers including China, the United States, the European Union and Japan.

The Manila Times · 11 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
PH to take center stage in Asean Summit

The Philippines will host the ASEAN Leaders' Summit in November at the Philippine International Convention Center under the theme 'Navigating Our Future, Together,' with United States President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to attend.

The Manila Times · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council meet Thai Ambassador

Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council delegation met Thailand's Ambassador to discuss implementation of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement signed in February 2024 and operationalisation of labour cooperation frameworks.

Daily FT · 11 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2G
Macau, Philippines ink air deal to expand capacity and cargo rights

Macau and the Philippines initialled a new bilateral Air Services Agreement and signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand passenger capacity and cargo rights.

Macau Business · 11 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2G
AACM, Philippine aeronautics board sign pact

The Philippine aeronautics board and Macau's aviation authority signed a new bilateral Air Services Agreement, superseding the 1997 agreement and allowing significant capacity expansion on certain routes.

The Macau Post Daily · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Thailand, Timor-Leste speed up deal for direct flights

Thailand and Timor-Leste agreed to accelerate an air services agreement during the first official visit to Thailand by a Timor-Leste prime minister in 13 years, aiming to enable direct flights between Bangkok and Dili.

Thaiger · 11 Oct 2026
BN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore Prime Minister concludes Brunei visit

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong concluded a two-day official visit to Brunei, commemorating the 50th anniversary of bilateral defence relations.

The Star · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Timor-Leste, Thailand to open talks on rice trade deal, push for direct flights

Thailand and Timor-Leste agreed to negotiate a rice trade memorandum of understanding and to accelerate direct flights between Bangkok and Dili to strengthen food security and economic ties.

The Star · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Leveraging the advantages of CEPA, paving the way for Vietnamese agricultural products to enter the UAE.

Vietnam's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the UAE creates tariff preferences and expanded market access for Vietnamese agricultural products.

Vietnam.vn · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Infrastructure: Mall developers urged to plan early for 5G-ready connectivity

EdgePoint Towers advises Malaysian mall developers to incorporate telecommunications infrastructure at the planning stage to support growing demand for digital payments, artificial intelligence and 5G services.

The Edge Malaysia · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
2027 Budget allocates RM5bil to boost internet connectivity

Malaysia's government allocates RM5 billion under the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) to expand 4G coverage in remote areas, provide internet access along roads and railway tracks, and implement the Madani Submarine Cable Connection.

NST Online · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2G
Red Sea Meets Southeast Asia: Indonesia and Egypt Advance Trade Pact and Joint Wealth Fund

Indonesia and Egypt agreed to accelerate negotiations toward an Indonesia-Egypt Economic Partnership Agreement aimed at eliminating tariff and non-tariff barriers and deepening private-sector integration between the two nations.

InvestorTrust · 11 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Cost over climate: Most Asean firms scaling back decarbonisation plans as higher energy prices bite

Nearly eight in ten ASEAN businesses are delaying decarbonisation and sustainability plans due to higher energy costs and profitability pressures since the Iran war began.

The Business Times · 11 Oct 2026
LA · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Laos aims for 30% EV adoption by 2030

Laos's Ministry of Industry and Commerce has set a target for electric vehicles to account for at least 30 per cent of vehicle sales by 2030, aiming to reduce fuel imports and utilise domestic electricity resources.

The Star · 11 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Palmal Group and Omera Renewable Energy sign MoU for 4.07 MWh Huawei battery energy storage system

Palmal Group of Industries and Omera Renewable Energy Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding for supply and installation of a 4.07 MWh Huawei battery energy storage system.

Textile Today · 11 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Manila’s EV ambitions confront economic and energy realities

The Philippines's Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has reserved 7,500 ride-hailing slots exclusively for battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Metro Manila to support government electrification and emission-reduction goals.

Asia Sentinel · 11 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
PH urges global action on climate forecasts

The Philippines's Climate Change Commission has called for global action on climate forecasts, citing a World Meteorological Organization warning of intensifying El Niño conditions and advocating for climate-guided government investment decisions.

The Manila Times · 11 Oct 2026
MM · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Switzerland supports climate resilience, renewable energy and local economic development in Ayeyawady Region

Switzerland's Agency for Development and Cooperation is supporting climate resilience and renewable energy projects in Myanmar's Ayeyawady Region, including climate-smart agriculture and local economic development initiatives.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 11 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Asean companies keen on AI for business benefits, despite its energy costs

A Business Times and Kantar survey of 514 South-East Asian business leaders found that 78 per cent believe artificial intelligence's benefits will outweigh its energy costs, with Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand showing the highest optimism.

The Business Times · 11 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Navigating the future, together: Singapore-Philippines economic ties

Singapore's government has highlighted its economic ties and strategic partnership with the Philippines, emphasising shared principles of openness, investment in people and relationship-building amid global economic uncertainty.

The Manila Times · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Chery Malaysia recalls Omoda 5 again over rear axle issue: How to check if you’re affected

Malaysia's Road Transport Department suspended VTA operations for Chery Malaysia following a rear axle incident, prompting the automaker to recall affected Omoda 5 units.

SoyaCincau · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
VinFast VF 3 wins Disway award

VinFast's VF 3 mini electric SUV won the Disway Awards 2026 'Trusted & Popular Brand' title in the passenger battery-electric-vehicle category, reflecting strong market reception in Indonesia.

Daily Tribune · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Bali sets six low-emission zones under Kerthi Bhumi Satwika program

Bali Governor Wayan Koster established six low-emission zones under the Kerthi Bhumi Satwika program to advance the island's environmental sustainability commitments.

ANTARA News · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets B2G
Thailand fights to retain auto hub status

The Thai Automotive Industry Association warned that coordinated government and private-sector action is needed to preserve Thailand's status as a regional automotive hub amid rapid electric-vehicle market growth.

Bangkok Post · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Ho Chi Minh City advances shift to waste-to-energy treatment

Ho Chi Minh City is advancing a technology shift at its Da Phuoc Integrated Waste Management Facility to expand waste-to-energy treatment and reduce landfill reliance for over 14,000 tonnes of daily household waste.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 11 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore's Vena Energy plans P52-B investment for higher renewable capacity in PH

Singapore-based Vena Energy plans to invest 52 billion Philippine pesos to add 1.29 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in the Philippines, with projects in solar, wind and hybrid technologies.

GMA Network · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Industrial Downstreaming Ambition and Decarbonization Challenges

Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Downstream and Energy Transition, established in October 2026, is developing monitoring and verification systems to support industrial downstreaming and green-energy transition compliance with global emissions commitments.

Kompas.id · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Thai Hotels Association rejects 1,000-baht departure tax

The Thai Hotels Association formally opposed a proposed air departure tax of 1,000 baht on all nationalities, warning the government that the measure could increase travel costs and reduce demand for air travel to Thailand.

Thaiger · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Borneo residents take Indonesian govt to court, claim negligence in handling of forest fires causing haze

Residents of Borneo have filed a lawsuit against the Indonesian government, including President Prabowo Subianto, alleging negligence in handling forest fires that caused haze across Southeast Asia.

Mothership · 11 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore stops 265 foreign motorists, recovers S$639,000 in fines

Singapore's Land Transport Authority, through traffic police operations, recovered S$639,000 in unpaid fines from 265 foreign motorists at land checkpoints and announced new restrictions effective November 2 barring vehicles with outstanding summonses from renewing their Vehicle Entry Permit.

NST Online · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
2027 Budget tax breaks target MSMEs, investors: Wong & Partners

Malaysia's 2027 Budget introduces targeted tax breaks for micro, small and medium enterprises and businesses investing in automation, digitalisation and green technology.

NST Online · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Proposal to allow gasoline and diesel prices to float freely: Promote competition and create downward pressure on prices.

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade is finalizing a draft decree to allow businesses to independently determine gasoline and diesel prices, replacing the current state-controlled base price mechanism to promote competition and align domestic prices with global market fluctuations.

Vietnam.vn · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2G
Vietnam welcomes EU decision to remove it from non-cooperative tax list: Spokesperson

Vietnam's government welcomed the European Union's decision to remove it from its non-cooperative tax jurisdiction list, reflecting Vietnam's efforts to strengthen its legal framework and enforcement practices to meet international standards.

Thông tấn xã Việt Nam · 11 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippines Fast-Tracks $115 Billion in Strategic Projects Through Green Lane Programme

The Philippines Board of Investments approved 248 strategic projects worth P6.43 trillion under a green lane initiative since February 2023, reducing average permit processing time to 7.67 days and generating an expected 428,074 jobs.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 11 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung visits the Angkormilk factory project in Cambodia.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung visited Vinamilk's Angkormilk factory in Cambodia to review the company's decade-long investment and operations in the country.

Vietnam.vn · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
IMF-World Bank summit to boost confidence, says Sihasak

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister announced that hosting the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings will boost international confidence in Thailand and demonstrate its economic trajectory globally.

Thai PBS World · 11 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Philippines Revamps International Co-Production Fund With Minority and Majority Tracks, Unveiled at Busan Market

The Philippines revamped its International Co-Production Fund with two tracks, tying cash available to the size of Filipino investment stake in film and television projects.

Variety · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia positions Bali SEZ as AI and Semiconductor Hub

Indonesia's government is promoting the Kura-Kura Bali Special Economic Zone as a hub for artificial intelligence research and semiconductor development.

ANTARA News · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Protests or demonstrations banned near IMF-World Bank meeting venues

Thailand's Metropolitan Police Bureau has imposed a ban on protests near venues hosting the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings to ensure smooth proceedings and delegate safety.

Thai PBS World · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Govt steps up price checks for Vegetarian Festival

Thailand's Ministry of Commerce is conducting price monitoring during the Vegetarian Festival to prevent price gouging and support cost-of-living relief.

Thai PBS World · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
IMF–World Bank Meetings to Showcase Thailand’s Tourism and Economic Ambitions

Thailand's government is showcasing infrastructure and economic capabilities through hosting the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings, positioning the country as a destination for business, investment and travel.

Travel Daily Media · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Anti-graft agency probes potential police kickbacks in Khao San pub raid

Thailand's Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating potential police bribery related to an unlicensed nightclub operating on Khao San Road.

Thai PBS World · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Bangkok police arrest 11 foreigners in nominee property raids

Thailand's national police conducted raids on four luxury housing estates in Bangkok, arresting 11 foreign nationals and seizing assets worth 6 billion baht on suspicion of using Thai nominees to circumvent foreign property ownership restrictions.

Thaiger · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Promoting market expansion and strengthening support for workers employed abroad.

Vietnam's Department of Overseas Labor Management reported that the country deployed 66,311 workers abroad under contract in the first half of 2026, with a strategic shift toward higher-income markets including Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore.

Vietnam.vn · 11 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Philippines opens largest OFW service center in Taipei, eyes expansion

The Philippines' Overseas Workers Welfare Administration opened the OFW Global Center–Taipei, the third such facility and the largest to date, to provide services to overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan.

Focus Taiwan · 11 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
India, Singapore discuss Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and Singapore expanded their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through high-level meetings in October 2026, including a visit by India's Finance Minister to engage with Singapore's President and Prime Minister.

Myanmar International TV · 11 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Lao media hail Vietnamese PM’s first overseas trip as proof of special ties

Laotian media coverage highlighted Vietnam's Prime Minister's first overseas trip to Laos as a milestone reinforcing the strategic partnership, solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia: Bali SEZ Positioned for AI and Semiconductor Innovation

Indonesia's government is positioning the Kura-Kura Bali Special Economic Zone as a hub for artificial intelligence research and semiconductor development through international partnerships and technology investment.

OpenGov Asia · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Squabble puts 2100MHz allocation in question

Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission faces a deadlock over 2100-megahertz spectrum licence allocation expiring on 6 December 2027, a delay that could constrain telecom network capacity amid rising mobile data demand.

Bangkok Post · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Regarding participation in the Global Network of Vietnamese Artificial Intelligence (AI) Experts; proposing and commissioning activities and tasks related to the application and development of AI.

Vietnam's government issued decrees establishing the framework for organizing the Global Network of Vietnamese Artificial Intelligence Experts and commissioning activities for artificial intelligence application and development.

Vietnam.vn · 11 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Cambodian media extensively covered Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's visit.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung visited Cambodia with a high-level delegation, with both governments agreeing to strengthen political, defence and security cooperation and coordinate efforts against transnational crime.

Vietnam.vn · 11 Oct 2026
MM · Society & Workforce G2B
Over two-thirds of Myanmar's population experiencing or at risk of multidimensional poverty: UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme reported that 68 per cent of Myanmar's population—over 37 million people—are experiencing multidimensional poverty or at risk of falling into it, with 17.9 million already in poverty and 19.5 million vulnerable.

The Star · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Cambodian media give heavy coverage to Vietnamese PM’s visit

Vietnam's Prime Minister completed an official visit to Cambodia, witnessing the signing of six agreements on national security, drug prevention, trade, culture and education.

vietnamnews.vn · 11 Oct 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Industry Ministry Opens 3rd Cambodia Circular Economy Forum, Urging Practical Industrial Implementation

Cambodia's Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation opened the 3rd Cambodia Circular Economy Forum, urging industry leaders and government officials to translate national circular economy policies into operational changes across factories and supply chains.

Construction & Property News · 11 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore haze: Education Ministry may close schools if PSI rises above 300

Singapore's Education Ministry stated it may close schools if the Pollutant Standards Index rises above 300, while ensuring lessons and national examinations continue in enclosed venues with air purifiers.

Malay Mail · 10 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
FM Sitharaman meets GIC, Temasek, TPG, IHH Healthcare executives in Singapore to discuss investment opportunities

India's Union Finance Minister met executives from GIC, Temasek, TPG and IHH Healthcare in Singapore to discuss investment opportunities across infrastructure, financial services and healthcare sectors.

ANI News · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia’s RM459.8 Billion Budget Raises Wages, Cuts Taxes as Election Looms

Malaysia's Prime Minister announced a RM459.8 billion budget for 2027 that raises minimum wages, cuts personal income taxes and increases household financial support ahead of a possible general election.

New Fortune Times · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Expatriates’ spouses allowed to work in Malaysia from January

Malaysia's Prime Minister announced that spouses of expatriates holding a Category I employment pass will be allowed to work from January 1, 2027, to attract global talent without requiring career sacrifice.

Free Malaysia Today · 10 Oct 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Overseas Employment Support Fund: From risk support to proactive protection for workers.

Vietnam's Overseas Employment Support Fund implemented Decision No. 34/2025/QD-TTg effective September 15, 2025, to strengthen protections for workers and businesses in the overseas labour market.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
CALABARZON minimum wage earners get up to P45 daily raise

The Philippines' National Wages and Productivity Commission raised the minimum wage in the CALABARZON region by up to 45 Philippine pesos daily for more than 1.56 million workers under Wage Order No. IVA-23.

Philstar.com · 10 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce B2G
Consumer groups raise concern over transport holiday

CitizenWatch, a Philippine consumer group, urges the trucking sector to abandon a planned transport protest, warning that a port strike would disrupt the movement of essential goods and harm ordinary citizens.

Philstar.com · 10 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the results of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's visit.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung visited Cambodia on 9–10 October to deepen bilateral friendship, paying respects to Cambodian royalty and laying wreaths at national monuments.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2B
Laos steps up efforts to address labour shortages

Laos's Minister of Labor and Social Welfare announced measures to address labour shortages, including reserving certain occupations for local workers and promoting overseas employment; 119,382 people secured jobs in the first nine months of 2026.

The Star · 10 Oct 2026
BN · Society & Workforce G2B
HR Ministry to explain RM2,500 minimum wage implementation for grads, semi-skilled workers soon, says Ramanan

Brunei's Human Resources Minister announced forthcoming implementation details on a RM2,500 minimum starting monthly wage for semi-skilled jobs and graduates, intended to better reflect workers' qualifications.

The Star · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
RM2,000 minimum wage, new income framework to boost workers' earnings

Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry announced a 17.6 per cent increase in the minimum wage to RM2,000 a month from June 2027, benefiting more than four million workers as part of Budget 2027 efforts to strengthen social protection and workforce development.

NST Online · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia Closes Schools as Indonesian Wildfire Haze Pushes Air Pollution to Unhealthy Levels

Malaysia's government closed schools across Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and six states in response to hazardous air pollution from Indonesian wildfires, with air quality readings exceeding unhealthy thresholds across Southeast Asia.

ShiaWaves · 10 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesia welcomes Singapore, Malaysia offers to help tackle haze

Indonesia accepted offers of assistance from Singapore and Malaysia to combat severe forest and land fires affecting Southeast Asia, with haze causing hazardous air quality conditions in both neighbouring countries.

The Straits Times · 10 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore stands ready to assist Indonesia amid worsening haze, Grace Fu in touch with counterpart

Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment stated Singapore is ready to assist Indonesia in managing worsening haze and forest-fire conditions, with ongoing ministerial-level coordination between the two governments.

The Straits Times · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Haze: State education directors to decide on school operations based on API readings

Malaysia's Education Ministry announced that state education directors will decide school operations based on daily Air Pollutant Index readings, establishing haze-monitoring task committees to manage teaching continuity.

The Vibes · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Haze in Malaysia: URTI, conjunctivitis cases on the rise in parts of country, says Health Ministry

Malaysia's Health Ministry reported a 10.43 per cent rise in upper respiratory tract infections and 26.47 per cent increase in conjunctivitis cases linked to haze exposure, issuing guidance to vulnerable populations.

The Straits Times · 10 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia awaits Indonesia's response on haze operation as talks continue, says government spokesperson

Malaysia's government spokesperson said the country is awaiting Indonesia's response on joint haze-mitigation operations following direct discussions between the two nations' leaders.

AsiaOne · 10 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Cambodia opens 198.5-km NR10 highway built by CRBC

Cambodia's government opened a 198.5-kilometre National Route 10 highway built by China Road and Bridge Corporation, reducing travel distance on the Koh Kong-Battambang route from 560 to 280 kilometres and winning the 2026 Engineering News-Record Global Best Projects Award of Merit.

Mjengo Hub · 10 Oct 2026
LA · Technology & Innovation G2B
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung suggested that Viettel in Laos shift from providing services to creating a digital ecosystem.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, visiting Laos on 9 October, directed Star Telecom (a joint venture of Viettel Group and Lao Asia Telecom) to evolve from a telecommunications service provider into a digital ecosystem enterprise.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
MM · Economy & Markets G2G
Sberbank Creates Direct Financial Settlement Mechanism With Myanmar

Russia's Sberbank announced completion of a direct financial settlement mechanism with Myanmar to service major state contracts and commodity flows, including energy resources, agricultural products, fertilizers and mechanical engineering.

russia's pivot to asia · 10 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia’s B50 mandate, El Niño may lift palm oil prices in 2027

Indonesia's implementation of its B50 biodiesel mandate from 1 July 2026 is expected to boost domestic consumption and, combined with potential El Niño supply disruptions, raise crude palm oil prices in 2027, benefiting the regional plantation sector.

BioEnergy Times · 10 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
The State Bank of Vietnam's Region 3 branch focuses on removing bottlenecks and improving credit quality.

The State Bank of Vietnam's Regional Branch 3 is addressing bottlenecks and credit quality issues in Son La, Dien Bien, and Lai Chau provinces, which together are expected to contribute 0.69% to national GDP in 2025.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
State Bank of Vietnam, Regional Branch 3, implements tasks for the fourth quarter of 2026.

The State Bank of Vietnam held a conference with regional branch leaders, commercial banks and credit institutions to implement fourth-quarter 2026 tasks across three northern provinces.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Transfer and appointment of the Deputy Director of the State Bank of Vietnam, Regional Branch 3.

Vietnam's State Bank of Vietnam appointed Le Cao Cuong as Deputy Director of Regional Branch 3 for a five-year term, effective 10 October 2026, transferring him from Regional Branch 4.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Taxing idle land and clearing the way for project M&A in Vietnam

Vietnam's Party Central Committee Resolution No. 21-NQ/TW directs development of policies to impose higher taxes on idle land, aiming to curb speculation and promote healthier real estate markets through taxation and M&A pathways.

Theinvestor · 10 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
FM in Singapore to Tap Investors, Funds

India's finance minister is conducting government-to-business engagements in Singapore with leading institutional investors, hedge funds and financial institutions to exchange views on investment opportunities.

TradingView · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Budget 2027: SC backs US$66mil SME financing push, regional capital market expansion

Malaysia's Securities Commission has welcomed Budget 2027 measures supporting SME financing and regional capital market expansion, aligned with its Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 priorities.

Digital News Asia · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Khazanah backs Budget 2027, pledges support for semiconductor growth and energy transition

Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional has endorsed Budget 2027, pledging support for strategic sectors including semiconductors, energy transition and infrastructure to strengthen industrial competitiveness.

Yahoo · 10 Oct 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
Bac Ninh City Real Estate Association Congress: Working Together to Create a Sustainable Development Space

Vietnam's Bac Ninh City Real Estate Association, representing 139 major businesses, has conducted its congress, affirming its role as a bridge between businesses and government on market development and regulatory issues.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Cambodian press: Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's visit strengthens the depth of friendship and expands the scope of cooperation.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung visited Cambodia on 9 October 2026, a bilateral engagement generating Cambodian media coverage highlighting the strengthening of diplomatic relations and potential for expanded bilateral cooperation.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Minister Le Manh Hung accompanied the Prime Minister on official visits to Laos and Cambodia to promote economic, trade, and energy cooperation.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung conducted official visits to Laos and Cambodia from 8–10 October 2026 to promote economic, trade, energy cooperation and implement high-level bilateral agreements.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Myanmar Delegation led by Ambassador Daw Ei Ei Tin attends the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and Related Meetings – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Myanmar's delegation, led by Chargé d'Affaires Daw Ei Ei Tin, attended the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and related multilateral energy forums in Manila from 5–8 October 2026.

နိုင်ငံခြား ရေး ဝန်ကြီး · 10 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Energy Ministers Advance Regional Grid and Security Cooperation

ASEAN energy ministers and partner countries reaffirmed support for stronger regional energy cooperation, focusing discussions on electricity grid interconnection and security.

OpenGov Asia · 10 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Viet Nam, EFTA poised to sign Free Trade Deal

Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association concluded full-text negotiations on the Vietnam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement following 14 years and 21 rounds of talks.

Myanmar International TV · 10 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN pushes grid deals to unlock $400-B energy investments

ASEAN energy ministers reached consensus on a memorandum of understanding for the ASEAN Power Grid, calling for faster project preparation and clearer regulations to unlock approximately $400 billion in regional energy investments.

Daily Tribune · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Rare red carpet in KL for Myanmar's leader sparks outrage, but signals shifting Asean stance

Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing concluded an official visit to Malaysia, meeting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and agreeing to advance cooperation in education, energy and healthcare, though no binding agreements were signed.

The Business Times · 10 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia proposes ASEAN journalistic copyright consultation forum

Indonesia's Law Minister convened an ASEAN Forum on the Protection of Journalistic Works in the Copyright Regime in the Digital Era, bringing together delegates to address copyright protection in regional media.

ANTARA News · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Egypt, Malaysia Sign Four MoUs On Investment, Tourism And Education

Egypt and Malaysia signed four Memoranda of Understanding on investment, tourism, education and women's empowerment during Egyptian President Sisi's state visit, with discussions on semiconductors, renewable energy, digital technology, manufacturing, agriculture and pharmaceuticals.

Sada Elbalad English · 10 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Philippines to adopt global bond pricing system in 2027

The Philippines' central bank and financial regulators have announced adoption of a global bond pricing system effective 4 January 2027 to align peso-denominated debt securities with international standards and improve foreign investor access.

Philstar.com · 10 Oct 2026
TL · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Ministry proposes restructuring EVN to advance competitive power market

Timor-Leste's Ministry has proposed restructuring state-owned Electricidade de Timor-Leste to advance a competitive power market through reorganization of generation, transmission, distribution and retail activities.

vietnamnews.vn · 10 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Việt Nam steps up fight against counterfeits, IP violations

Vietnam's market surveillance authorities handled 19,646 cases of counterfeit goods and intellectual property violations in the first nine months of 2026, recovering nearly VND 250 billion for the state budget.

vietnamnews.vn · 10 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Bangkok targets common rail ticketing with a $1.71 fare cap by 2027

Thailand's Transport Ministry plans to launch unified rail ticketing on 1 January 2027 with a 45-baht fare cap and a 17-baht transfer fee, integrating road and boat services by end-2027 and expanding freight and transport infrastructure by 2033.

The Straits Times · 10 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam-Cambodia trade gathers pace towards US$20bil target

Vietnam and Cambodia are advancing bilateral trade cooperation, with two-way commerce reaching $8.7 billion in the first eight months of 2024, up 8.3 per cent, as the countries pursue a $20 billion target. Vietnam holds 223 investment projects in Cambodia with $3.4 billion in registered capital.

The Star · 10 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2G
Indonesia seeks stronger ADB support for human capital development

Indonesia's National Development Planning Minister has called on the Asian Development Bank to increase support for human capital development initiatives.

ANTARA News · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
Malaysia and Egypt eye easier travel, more business as trade surges, says PM

Malaysia and Egypt will expand trade and investment cooperation, improve flight connectivity and explore economic collaboration at a Joint Commission meeting in the first quarter of 2027, Malaysia's Prime Minister said.

Malay Mail · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2G
Malaysia and Egypt to expand trade ties

Malaysia and Egypt will expand trade and investment cooperation and explore new areas of economic collaboration, with bilateral trade rising 74.7% this year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

The Star · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
SME association says Budget 2027 offers support, but warns of ‘cumulative’ cost pressures

The SME Association of Malaysia said Budget 2027 offers business support but warned that outcomes must deliver measurable improvements to SME cash flow, productivity and competitiveness.

Yahoo · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Malaysia Should Establish Green Shipping Corridor to Accelerate Maritime Industry’s Green Transition - Expert

An executive from Malaysia's shipping industry calls on the government to establish a green shipping corridor to coordinate vessel investments, alternative fuel infrastructure and bunkering standards along established cargo routes, accelerating maritime decarbonisation.

Malaysia-China Insight · 10 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2G
Thai PM demands explanations from telecom regulator — Bangkok Post

Thailand's Prime Minister has instructed the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission to clarify why its chairman continues to convene board meetings following a court ruling on his eligibility to hold the post.

UA.NEWS · 10 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2G
Thailand seeks to change Thai PBS funding — Bangkok Post

Thailand's ruling Bhumjaithai Party has proposed legislation to replace earmarked excise-tax revenue for Thai PBS with annual state-budget allocations, affecting the public broadcaster and three other state funds.

UA.NEWS · 10 Oct 2026
ID · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia urges ASEAN cooperation on journalistic copyright protection

Indonesia's Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry has urged ASEAN cooperation on protecting journalistic works in the digital-era copyright regime at an ASEAN Forum in Bali.

ANTARA News · 10 Oct 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2G
Open satellite internet brings digital connectivity to villages in Lang Son province.

Vietnam's Department of Science and Technology handed over Starlink satellite equipment to Loi Bac commune in Lang Son province to improve digital connectivity in underserved mountainous areas.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippine Senate approves ban on social media for minors

The Philippine Senate approved the SMART KIDS Act, banning social media use by minors under 18 and mandating platform compliance through account deactivation and monitoring.

AsiaNews · 10 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Lao media highly appreciate the results of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's visit.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung visited Laos and met with General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, reaffirming the close bilateral relationship between the two countries. Lao media reported positively on the visit as evidence of Vietnam's commitment to the special partnership.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
PM highlights youth’s role in advancing Việt Nam–Cambodia ties

Vietnam's Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng stressed the important role of young people in strengthening solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia.

vietnamnews.vn · 10 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Prime Minister meets Cambodian People's Party, Senate leader Hun Sen

Vietnam's Prime Minister met Cambodia's Cambodian People's Party and Senate leader Hun Sen to advance bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation mechanisms between the two countries.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 10 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Viet Nam and Laos foster great friendship and share opportunities for sustainable development

Vietnam and Laos reaffirmed their special bond of friendship and solidarity, founded by historical leaders, and committed to strengthening their relationship for sustainable development.

Nhan Dan Online · 10 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Rural Development : MCRD Union Minister inspects work undertakings

Myanmar's Union Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development inspected rural development projects including road improvements, small-business development and flood rehabilitation in Ayeyawady Region.

Myanmar International TV · 10 Oct 2026
BN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
A friendship beyond both uniforms and borders

Singapore's Armed Forces and Royal Brunei Armed Forces commemorated 50 years of defence relations with a joint parade and ongoing bilateral exercises and cooperation initiatives.

https://defencepioneer.sg/ · 10 Oct 2026
TL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Việt Nam, Timor-Leste explore cooperation in agriculture and fisheries

Vietnam and Timor-Leste explored cooperation in agriculture and fisheries to strengthen production capacity and support sustainable livelihoods.

vietnamnews.vn · 10 Oct 2026
BN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore and Brunei Darussalam Celebrate Golden Jubilee of Defence Relations at Joint Parade

Singapore's Armed Forces and Royal Brunei Armed Forces commemorated their 50th anniversary of defence relations with a joint parade at Muara Naval Base.

MINDEF Singapore · 10 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
PM Modi lauds cultural performances in Jakarta, highlights shared civilisational heritage with Indonesia

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indonesia's cultural performances in Jakarta, highlighting shared civilisational and cultural heritage between the two nations.

DD News · 10 Oct 2026
TH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Thailand, Cambodia to resume maritime talks in The Hague next week

Thailand and Cambodia will hold their second conciliation meeting on maritime boundary disputes in The Hague from October 14–18, led by Thailand's Foreign Minister.

Thai PBS World · 10 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
PM pledges continued support for Vietnamese community in Cambodia

Vietnam's Prime Minister pledged continued government support for Vietnamese-origin communities in Cambodia, urging Cambodia to provide favourable conditions for their livelihoods.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 10 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Sitharaman & Singapore Boost Business, Digital Asset Ties

India's Finance Minister met Singapore's Monetary Authority and Business Federation to enhance bilateral cooperation on semiconductors, food security, and digital asset tokenization.

Rediff MoneyWiz · 10 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
Sitharaman meets Singapore PM, President on bilateral ties | Tap to know more | Inshorts

India's Finance Minister met Singapore's President and Prime Minister to discuss the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, global economic developments, and investment opportunities.

Inshorts · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Malaysia Budget 2027: growth, skills and innovation take centre stage

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled the 2027 Budget of 510 billion ringgit, emphasizing cost-of-living relief, productivity improvements and stronger social protection to support economic growth.

intheblack · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia, Egypt agree to deepen trade, investment ties during Sisi visit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi held bilateral talks during Sisi's first state visit to Malaysia to expand trade, investment and strategic cooperation.

ANews · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Sisi, Malaysian King vow to strengthen bilateral ties

Malaysia's King and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim received Egyptian President Sisi at an official state reception ceremony featuring national anthems, a guard of honour and ceremonial salute.

Egyptian Gazette · 10 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
China to Deliver First J-10C Fighters to Indonesia Within Six Months

Indonesia's Defence Minister confirmed procurement of Chinese J-10C fighter aircraft, with 42 initial orders potentially doubling to 84 units as part of a military modernisation programme, marking China's first major fighter export to Southeast Asia.

Military Watch Magazine · 10 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2G
The EU removes Vietnam from the list of countries that are not cooperating on tax matters.

The European Union Council removed Vietnam from its list of jurisdictions not cooperating on tax matters, upgrading it to a list of partners implementing tax governance commitments.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets B2G
Thai hotels warn of 20% ASEAN visitor drop, oppose travel tax

Thailand's Hotels Association warns of a 20% decline in ASEAN visitor arrivals and opposes proposed travel taxes that would increase flight costs.

Khaosod English · 10 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Strengthening the dissemination of border laws to Vietnamese-Lao village chiefs.

Vietnam and Laos held a bilateral conference on border law dissemination and management, attended by nearly 300 delegates from central and local agencies of both countries, to strengthen coordination and protect shared boundary markers.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore Eyes 6 GW Power Hub on Eastern Island to Ease Supply Crunch

Singapore's Energy Market Authority will study a 200-hectare site on Pulau Tekong for a 6 gigawatt power generation hub with 2 gigawatt import capacity to address electricity supply constraints driven by data centre demand.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 10 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Hung Yen seeks solutions to the waste management problem.

Hung Yen province in Vietnam is pursuing large-scale waste treatment facilities with advanced technology and energy recovery capabilities to meet its 100% household solid waste treatment goal amid rapid urbanization.

Vietnam.vn · 10 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
The letters should speak for themselves

The Philippine Department of Energy issued a demand letter to SP New Energy Corp., majority-owned by MERALCO PowerGen Corp., regarding penalties for failure to deliver contracted power supply.

Philstar.com · 10 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Shrinking EV incentives, not proposed COE overhaul, drive car buyers to showrooms

Singapore's Land Transport Authority is rolling back electric vehicle incentives from January 2027, reducing rebates from up to SGD 30,000 to SGD 20,000, prompting accelerated car purchases before the deadline.

The Straits Times · 10 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Marcos explores nuclear power with Singapore experts

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Philippine trade officials explored nuclear energy development with Singapore experts, reviving discussions of nuclear power as an affordable energy source for the Philippines.

Daily Tribune · 10 Oct 2026
TH · Society & Workforce B2G
High‑tech industries to shift labour force

Thailand's Employers' Confederation warns that high-tech industry expansion, including data centres and electric vehicle production, may not deliver broad employment gains despite job creation promises, reflecting concerns about workforce transformation and labour market effects.

Bangkok Post · 10 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Philippines Urges Global Action on Climate Forecasts and Early Preparedness Ahead of COP31

Philippines' Climate Change Commission urges countries to use climate forecasts for early action and disaster preparedness ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31).

https://greenpost.com.pk/ · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Malaysia’s strategic edge in the Asean power trade

Malaysia's government-backed Energy Exchange Malaysia and the ASEAN Power Grid initiative position the country to leverage its geography and existing interconnections to become a regional electricity trading hub, with data centres driving rising electricity demand.

The Star · 10 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysia to lift minimum wages, expand tax relief in $112.5B budget for 2027

Malaysia's government announced a 2027 budget of $112.5 billion that includes minimum wage increases and expanded tax relief for workers and small businesses.

VnExpress International · 10 Oct 2026
MM · Law & Regulation B2G
FMM urges Budget 2027 incentives for pollution prevention, green technologies

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers urged the government to include incentives for pollution prevention and green technologies in the 2027 budget, citing impacts on worker health and industrial competitiveness.

The Star · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics B2G
MICCI calls for clarity on tax measures, effective implementation of Budget 2027

The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry called for greater clarity on tax measures and effective implementation of initiatives announced in Budget 2027 to sustain economic growth.

The Star · 9 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Thailand advances EU trade talks and UAE economic partnership

Thailand's government is advancing free trade agreement negotiations with the European Union and a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, with the tenth round of EU talks concluding in October.

Pattaya Mail · 9 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Thailand Moves to Revive SME Lending After Four-Year Decline

Thailand's central bank announced measures to reverse a four-year decline in small and medium enterprise lending, including an SME Credit Portal launching in December 2026 to connect businesses with financial institutions.

Fintech Singapore · 9 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
India, Singapore Plan 2,000 MW Cross-Border Power Corridor

India and Singapore are exploring a 2,000 MW cross-border power interconnection through Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia, announced by India's Minister of State for Power during the East Asia Summit energy ministers' meeting.

Energetica India Magazine · 9 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Indonesia Retail Sales Growth at 5-Month High

Indonesia's retail sales grew 1.3 per cent year-on-year in August 2026, the fastest pace in five months, supported by government measures to cushion household spending amid persistent cost pressures.

TradingView · 9 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam strengthens global credit standing with R&I upgrade to BBB - Vietnam Investment Review

Rating and Investment Information upgraded Vietnam's foreign-currency issuer credit rating to BBB- on 8 October 2026, marking the country's first entry into investment-grade status, reflecting strong growth fundamentals and fiscal resilience.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 9 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Incentive policies drive robust sales growth for automobile sector

Vietnam's government policy incentives for electric vehicles, combined with competitive pricing and volatile fuel costs, are driving robust growth in automobile sales, particularly in the EV segment.

vietnamnews.vn · 9 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam's GDP grows 9.01%, nearly triple global forecast

Vietnam's economy expanded 9.01 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, far exceeding the global growth forecast of 2.9 per cent, with public investment playing a crucial role in sustaining this momentum.

Báo VietNamNet · 9 Oct 2026
LA · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam-Laos Investment Promotion Conference held in Vientiane

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Laos's Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith convened a Vietnam-Laos Investment Promotion Conference in Vientiane on 8 October 2026 to advance bilateral economic cooperation.

VnEconomy · 9 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
SL at Myanmar International Business Trade Show and Travel Expo 2026

Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Myanmar participated in the Myanmar International Business Trade Show and Travel Expo 2026, emphasising the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.

Daily FT · 9 Oct 2026
BN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
South Korea and Brunei seek closer ties in AI, digital transformation

South Korea's Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam highlighted opportunities for deepened bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, trade and people-to-people exchanges.

The Star · 9 Oct 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
CCPI presses PHL to diversify growth, build self-sufficient industries

The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands urged the Philippine government to diversify growth drivers and strengthen self-sufficiency in natural resource-based industries to boost regional competitiveness.

BusinessWorld Online · 9 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Consumer confidence index falls below 50 in September

Thailand's consumer confidence index fell to 48.9 in September as households remained concerned about cost of living and political instability, though the government's Thai Chuay Thai Plus scheme provided some relief.

Thai PBS World · 9 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2B
Documentary 2026: Towards the Hainan Free Trade Port Premieres in Kuala Lumpur, Encouraging ASEAN Businesses to Establish a Presence in Hainan

A documentary on the Hainan Free Trade Port was premiered in Kuala Lumpur to encourage ASEAN businesses to establish operations in Hainan and access the Chinese mainland market through preferential trade policies.

pan african visions · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore Central Bank Poised for Additional Tightening Next Week on AI Boom and Inflation Resurgence Risks

Singapore's central bank is poised to tighten monetary policy for a third consecutive meeting in response to artificial intelligence-driven growth and inflation resurgence risks.

BigGo Finance · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore: Policy slope tightening view – DBS

Singapore's Monetary Authority is expected to slightly increase the Singapore Dollar Nominal Effective Exchange Rate policy band slope at its October review, driven by import cost pressures and resilient growth including AI-led trade and financial sector strength.

FXStreet · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Bio-LNG could ensure Singapore’s energy resilience amid global disruptions: Tan See Leng

Singapore's Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry stated bio-liquefied natural gas can enhance energy resilience as Singapore pursues net-zero by 2050, following the country's first bio-LNG shipment receipt at Jurong Island and Shell and Singapore LNG's infrastructure expansion plans.

The Straits Times · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
India, Singapore Explore 2 GW Power Link as 9.25 GW Import Pipeline Faces Delays

India and Singapore are exploring a proposed 2,000 megawatt cross-border power interconnection as Singapore's plan to import 6 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity by 2035 faces delays, with no approved import projects having reached financial close.

Saur Energy · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia 2027 Budget: $112.48B Spending Plan, 2026 Growth Outlook Raised - News and Statistics

Malaysia's government proposed a 112.48 billion ringgit budget for 2027 while raising the 2026 fiscal deficit target to 3.6 percent and lifting 2026 growth outlook to 4.8 to 5.3 percent.

IndexBox · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2G
PM Lawrence Wong Defends Singapore’s Open Trade Model at Forbes CEO Conference

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong defended Singapore's open trade model at a business conference, warning that countries are erecting trade barriers and that Singapore cannot afford protectionism given trade is three times its gross domestic product.

https://www.tabla.com.sg/ · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore condemns Houthi attacks on civilian aviation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Houthi attacks on civilian aviation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which killed three people and injured dozens.

CNA · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore to study 200-hectare site on Pulau Tekong to widen energy options as demand rises

Singapore's Energy Market Authority will study a 200-hectare site on Pulau Tekong to evaluate capacity for approximately 6 gigawatts of power generation and 2 gigawatts of electricity imports using gas, hydrogen, ammonia, biomass and geothermal technologies.

Eco-Business · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia's debt service bill to hit RM61b in 2027, eating up 16% of govt revenue

Malaysia's Ministry of Finance projected that federal debt service charges will reach RM61.01 billion in 2027, consuming 16% of government revenue.

The Edge Malaysia · 9 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia expedites narcotics law revision to curb prison overcrowding

Indonesia is expediting a revision to its narcotics law to address prison overcrowding.

ANTARA News · 9 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand is considering introducing a departure tax for tourists

Thailand's Department of Revenue proposed a departure tax of 1,000 baht on all air travelers leaving the country, now under public consultation.

UA.NEWS · 9 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
The Decree on handling fake news and misinformation has officially come into effect.

Vietnam's Decree No. 328/2026/ND-CP on combating fake news and misinformation came into effect, establishing classification, state management and processing procedures for addressing false information.

Vietnam.vn · 9 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
The Ministry of Justice will implement its new functions, tasks, and organizational structure from November 1, 2026.

Vietnam's Ministry of Justice began implementing new functions and organizational structure effective November 1, 2026, including expanded responsibilities for human rights protection under Decree 383/2026/ND-CP.

Vietnam.vn · 9 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippines: Supreme Court eases foreign divorce recognition for Filipinos, especially OFWs

The Philippines' Supreme Court eased evidentiary requirements for Philippine recognition of foreign divorces, reducing procedural burdens particularly for overseas Filipino workers.

Gulf News · 9 Oct 2026
LA · Law & Regulation G2B
Laos Shifts Tourism Licensing Powers to Provincial, District Authorities

Laos's Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism announced a revised licensing structure for tourism businesses, decentralizing routine approvals to provincial and district authorities while retaining central oversight of foreign-invested operators and international tour operators.

Laotian Times · 9 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Massive illegal drug shipments prompt probe

Law enforcement agencies in Laos and Thailand intercepted two major methamphetamine shipments totalling over 500 kilograms destined for the Philippines, detaining thirteen suspects including a Filipino national.

Daily Tribune · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia unveils tax relief measures, wider income reforms in US$112.5b 2027 spending boost

Malaysia's Prime Minister announced an expansionary budget of RM459.8 billion for 2027 and pledged tax relief and income reforms to distribute economic growth benefits to workers, families and small businesses.

The Business Times · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Gambling regulator fines Singapore Pools, MBS and RWS total of $275,000 for non-compliance

Singapore's Gaming Regulatory Authority fined Singapore Pools $100,000, Marina Bay Sands $100,000 and Resorts World Sentosa $75,000 for separate compliance breaches including failure to suspend self-excluded customers and unauthorised promotional practices.

The Straits Times · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
This week in insurance: Zurich completes Beazley deal, Manulife reinsures $3.2b in reserves, Singapore reviews tax rules

Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore will review the designated investment list governing tax-exempt investment categories under the nation's fund tax incentive schemes, as part of regulatory initiatives to expand insurance sector access.

Insurance Asia · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Intangibles Disclosure Key to Preventing TP Disputes

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority launched an Intangible Disclosure Framework to improve transparency on R&D, data governance and commercial networks in financial reporting, addressing gaps in IAS 38/IFRS standards that treat internally generated intangible assets as off-balance-sheet expenses.

DDTCNews · 9 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia can be Indias gateway to ASEAN: Malaysian Plantation Minister sees scope for deeper economic ties

Malaysia's Ministry of Plantation and Commodities identified opportunities under the ASEAN-India framework to strengthen bilateral trade, technology cooperation and downstream manufacturing in sustainable production, positioning Malaysia as a strategic gateway for Indian firms expanding into ASEAN.

The Tribune · 9 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2G
Commerce Minister says that a November signing of a US Thai trade deal is in sight as exporters stand by

Thailand's Commerce Minister targeted November 2026 for signing a reciprocal trade agreement with the United States following direct correspondence from President Trump to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, though critical terms remain unresolved and implementation may extend beyond signing.

Thai Examiner · 9 Oct 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam and Timor-Leste promote cooperation in the agricultural sector.

Vietnam's Ambassador to Timor-Leste and Timor-Leste's Agriculture Minister held bilateral talks to advance agricultural and fisheries cooperation and prepare for the inaugural meeting of their Joint Committee, part of efforts supporting Timor-Leste's integration as ASEAN's 11th member.

Vietnam.vn · 9 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnamese PM concludes official visit to Laos

Vietnam's Prime Minister concluded an official visit to Laos aimed at deepening bilateral friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 9 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia offers gateway for Indian firms to expand into ASEAN: Minister

Malaysia's Ministry of Plantation and Commodities indicated the ASEAN-India framework provides opportunities to strengthen bilateral trade, technology cooperation and downstream manufacturing, with Malaysia positioned as a gateway for Indian firms entering the wider ASEAN market.

Asianet Newsable · 9 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
15th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee held during 6-9 October 2026

ASEAN hosted the 15th joint committee meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta during 6–9 October 2026, reviewing progress on the bilateral trade agreement and related negotiations across ASEAN member states.

Revoi.in · 9 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Marcos sees greater ASEAN role in AI development

The Philippines' President, in his capacity as ASEAN Chair for 2026, called for greater ASEAN cooperation in developing artificial intelligence technologies and establishing a unified digital market to strengthen regional digital integration and global competitiveness.

The Chronicle PH · 9 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
India Eyes 3,000-Km Power Corridor To Singapore Via Myanmar, Thailand And Malaysia

India and Singapore, under the broader ASEAN Power Grid initiative, are exploring a 2,000-megawatt cross-border power interconnection, with one proposal comprising a 3,000-kilometre land-based transmission corridor through Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia from Imphal to Singapore.

Swarajya · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesia’s fire haze makes Kuala Lumpur most polluted major city as schools shut

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed transboundary smoke from Indonesian peatland and forest fires with his Indonesian counterpart and called for an urgent regional meeting as air quality deteriorated and schools closed.

News24 · 9 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Singapore's 2027 Asean chairmanship could advance sustainability, regional energy integration

Singapore's 2027 ASEAN Chairmanship will prioritise implementation of the Digital Economy Framework Agreement and launch of a Green Economic Framework Agreement to harmonise regional digital trade rules and guide sustainable cooperation.

The Business Times · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
EU Ambassador Meets Singapore Manufacturing Federation to Discuss Industrial Cooperation

The European Union Ambassador to Singapore met with the Singapore Manufacturing Federation President to discuss industrial cooperation between Singapore and the European Union ahead of Singapore's 2027 ASEAN Chairmanship.

INDiplomacy · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
TNB's RM15 bil grid investment to support power reliability, industrial growth -- Solarvest

Malaysia's state-owned Tenaga Nasional Bhd announced a RM15 billion investment in the national electricity grid to support power reliability and industrial expansion, incorporating artificial intelligence-enabled smart grid solutions.

NST Online · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia pushes direct flights, visa facilitation to grow Russian market

Malaysia pursued reciprocal visa-free travel arrangements and increased air connectivity with Russia to boost visitor arrivals, engaging with Russian economic and travel industry partners.

TTG Asia · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
2027 Budget strengthens Malaysia's digital economy – TM

Malaysia's Telekom Malaysia welcomed Budget 2027 measures to strengthen the nation's digital economy, including digital infrastructure investment, sovereign artificial intelligence cloud development and enhanced cybersecurity standards.

NST Online · 9 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Marcos confirms he will attend Singapore Grand Prix, cites chance to woo investors

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will attend the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix and join the Forbes Global CEO Conference, citing opportunities to meet investors and leaders including Singapore's Prime Minister.

The Straits Times · 9 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnamese Prime Minister meets Cambodian National Assembly President

Vietnam's Prime Minister and Cambodia's National Assembly President agreed to encourage bilateral business investment, develop cross-border industrial and agricultural value chains, and improve infrastructure and logistics connectivity.

vietnamnews.vn · 9 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Prime Minister meets with Cambodian People's Party, Senate leader

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung underscored the importance of Vietnam-Cambodia ties and noted that relations between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Cambodian People's Party provide a political foundation for bilateral cooperation.

Nhan Dan Online · 9 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Cambodian PM hosts official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung

Cambodia hosted an official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's first official visit. Two-way trade between Vietnam and Cambodia reached US$11.33 billion in 2025, up 11.7 percent from 2024.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 9 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Việt Nam-Laos special ties nurtured by the people: PM

Vietnam's Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Vientiane and met with Vietnamese community representatives during an official visit to Laos.

vietnamnews.vn · 9 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Prime Minister meets Lao General Secretary and President in Vientiane

Vietnam's Prime Minister met Laos's General Secretary and President in Vientiane and signed 11 cooperation documents across various fields, reaffirming commitment to preserving special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 9 Oct 2026
TL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Viet Nam and Timor-Leste promote cooperation in agriculture

Vietnam's Ambassador to Timor-Leste met with Timor-Leste's Minister of Agriculture to discuss cooperation in agriculture and fisheries and preparations for the first session of the Vietnam–Timor-Leste Joint Commission.

Nhan Dan Online · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Govt allocates RM240mil for 2027 SEA Games, Asean Para Games

Malaysia's Prime Minister announced a government allocation of RM240 million to prepare for the country's hosting of the 2027 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games, alongside RM460 million for national sports development.

Free Malaysia Today · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Malaysia shuts schools as haze from Indonesian fires chokes Southeast Asia

Malaysia's government ordered school closures across multiple states as air quality deteriorated due to haze from Indonesian fires, affecting approximately two million students.

Al Jazeera · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore passes Digital Infrastructure Bill for data centres, cloud

Singapore's Parliament passed the Digital Infrastructure Bill, introducing new licensing regimes for data centre and cloud service providers to enhance the digital economy and ensure environmental sustainability.

ET Datacenters · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Elina Valtonen heads to Singapore for AI and cybersecurity talks

Finland's Foreign Minister will visit Singapore to meet with Singapore's Foreign Minister and Minister for Digital Development and Information, discussing artificial intelligence, trade, investment opportunities, and international security matters.

Scandasia · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
‘We will refuse to choose’: Singapore won’t be used as pawn in US-China rivalry, says foreign minister

Singapore's foreign minister stated that Singapore will maintain strategic independence and resist pressure to align with either the United States or China, preserving its relationship with both powers.

Yahoo · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
FM Sitharaman meets Singapore Prez, PM; discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation

India's Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Singapore's President and Prime Minister to discuss advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, global economic developments, energy challenges and investment opportunities.

Daily Excelsior · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Malaysia lifts 2027 spending 4% as election approaches

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to cut income tax for individuals and smaller businesses in 2027 as the government seeks to address cost-of-living concerns.

Nikkei Asia · 9 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesia Haze Crisis: Can Malaysia and Singapore Hold Indonesia Responsible Under International Law?

Malaysia and Singapore are examining their rights under international law to hold Indonesia responsible for haze pollution crossing their borders in October 2026.

Diplomacy and Law · 9 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2B
Personnel arrangement and graduation certificate awarding plan for Saigon University after merger.

Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee approved a merger of Ba Ria-Vung Tau College of Education into Saigon University, with the university assuming all assets, liabilities and personnel records of the merged institution.

Vietnam.vn · 9 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Indonesia Plan for Stake in China-Funded Bullet Train on Track, Despite Delay

Indonesia's government is proceeding with plans to transfer a 60% stake in the operator of its $7.3 billion China-funded high-speed railway to state agencies, after missing a September deadline.

The China-Global South Project · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Budget 2027: Medical groups hail end to contract doctor system, enhanced public-private synergy but seek more on retention

Malaysia's government announced measures in Budget 2027 to end the contract doctor system and offer permanent positions to over 9,000 contract doctors, while increasing incentives for nurses and paramedics and boosting the health ministry's allocation to RM47.7 billion.

Yahoo · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Budget 2027: 9,000 contract doctors to be made permanent in 2027, incentive hike for paramedics and nurses

Malaysia's Prime Minister announced Budget 2027 commitments to convert over 9,000 contract doctors to permanent medical officer positions and increase monthly incentives for nurses and paramedics from RM100 to RM200 and Air Health Service staff from RM30 to RM100.

Yahoo · 9 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
AbaCore, PNOC extend Batangas wind study to 2028

The Philippine National Oil Company and AbaCore Capital's subsidiary Simlong Energy Development Corporation extended their wind resource assessment agreement for a 142-hectare Batangas site to June 2028, citing procurement delays affecting the technical study.

Power Philippines · 9 Oct 2026
LA · Economy & Markets G2G
Transforming political assets into resources for Vietnam-Laos economic development.

Vietnam and Laos Prime Ministers acknowledged progress in economic cooperation but admitted delays in project execution and infrastructure connectivity; bilateral trade reached approximately $1.65 billion in the first eight months of 2026.

Vietnam.vn · 9 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
US Opens Direct Talks With Myanmar's Generals, Ending Years of Cold Shoulder

The United States has begun direct talks with Myanmar's military government, reversing years of isolation to address transnational scam operations and secure access to rare-earth mineral deposits critical for electric vehicles and wind turbines.

Hoodline · 9 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation B2G
CSOs challenge ASEAN Energy Business Forum over renewable projects, electricity costs

Civil society organizations challenged the ASEAN Energy Business Forum, demanding greater public control over the energy sector and reforms to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act, citing privatization and deregulation as drivers of high electricity costs in the Philippines.

Davao Today · 9 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Iran war drives South-East Asia towards renewables but investment falls short

South-East Asia has lined up approximately 7 GW of utility-scale energy storage projects operational by 2030, covering less than one-third of the 23–26 GW needed to support renewable energy targets amid the liquefied natural gas shock from the Iran conflict.

The National · 9 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
IESR: Indonesia must accelerate industrial decarbonisation to protect export competitiveness

Indonesia's Institute for Essential Services Reform warned that the manufacturing sector must accelerate industrial decarbonisation to protect export competitiveness as global markets tighten low-carbon product requirements.

tanahair.net · 9 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
BRIN develops microalgae photobioreactor to capture carbon in urban areas

Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), collaborating with PT Alam Semesta Integra, launched a pilot photobioreactor project in Jakarta to capture and utilize carbon dioxide in urban areas using microalgae technology.

Independent Observer · 9 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesia urges concrete climate action ahead of COP31

Indonesia's Environment Minister attended the Pre-COP31 Leaders' Event in Fiji, calling for stronger international cooperation to translate global climate commitments into concrete action ahead of the November climate conference in Türkiye.

tanahair.net · 9 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Thai minister hails partnership with Japan carmakers amid Chinese EVs' rise

Thailand's Industry Minister affirmed the country's commitment to Japanese automakers and sought greater Japanese investment in recycling used electric vehicle batteries, citing fair treatment and local content considerations.

Bangkok Post · 9 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2G
India, Singapore Consider 2,000 MW Power Interconnection Via Southeast Asia

India and Singapore are exploring a proposed 2,000 MW cross-border power interconnection via Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia to strengthen regional electricity trade and energy security, spanning approximately 3,000 km from Imphal to Singapore.

KNN India · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2G
SG and Mongolia to open carbon credit applications on 30 October

Singapore and Mongolia will open applications on October 30 for carbon credit projects aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, allowing Singapore's tax-liable companies to offset up to 5% of taxable emissions using eligible credits from Mongolian projects.

Singapore Business Review · 9 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Vietnam Plans US$136.3 Billion Investment in Power Generation and Grids by 2030

Vietnam's government is planning approximately US$136.3 billion in investments in power generation and transmission grids by 2030 to meet rising electricity demand and strengthen grid infrastructure under the revised National Power Development Plan VIII.

Electronics For You BUSINESS · 9 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Philippines Targets P27 Billion Microgrid Investment to Electrify 100,000 Remote Households

The Philippines Department of Energy is conducting a competitive auction to attract up to P27 billion in private investment for microgrid systems across 369 underserved sites, aiming to electrify 101,468 unconnected households across 23 provinces.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 9 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Vietnam's public EV chargers must work across compatible brands from July 2027

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular 61/2026 requiring all public electric vehicle charging stations to feature technical compatibility across different vehicle brands and connector types starting July 1, 2027.

MarketScale · 9 Oct 2026
LA · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Electric vehicle imports surge 107 per cent in Laos

Laos's government is accelerating a shift toward clean energy, resulting in electric vehicle imports surging 107 per cent to 8,330 units in the first eight months of 2026, accounting for 29.7 per cent of total vehicle imports.

The Star · 9 Oct 2026
LA · Law & Regulation G2B
Health Ministry Finds More Than 180 Illegal Beauty Centers, Orders Nationwide Re-Inspection

Laos's Ministry of Health ordered a nationwide re-inspection of private medical and beauty facilities after discovering 183 unlicensed beauty centers performing medical procedures.

Laotian Times · 9 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia to work towards Myanmar's full reintegration into ASEAN

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to advance Myanmar's reintegration into ASEAN, including cooperation on repatriation of Myanmar nationals, during a bilateral meeting with Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing.

Thai PBS World · 9 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce G2G
More ASEAN jobs in sight for Filipino workers

The Philippines' TESDA agency is advancing ASEAN-wide agreements on aligned skills standards and certifications to enable Filipino workers to qualify for jobs across Southeast Asia without unnecessary barriers.

Mindanao Gold Star Daily · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
MEF welcomes RM2,000 minimum wage, says MSME exemption gives smaller firms breathing room

Malaysia's employers federation welcomed the federal government's decision to raise the national minimum wage to RM2,000 while exempting micro, small and medium enterprises with annual sales below RM50 million, praising the June 2027 implementation timeline.

Yahoo · 9 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Debate on how to protect workers will move from ensuring benefits to finding new jobs as retrenchments rise

Singapore's government signalled possible action against employers financially able to pay retrenchment benefits but failing to do so, as Parliament increased scrutiny on worker protections amid rising retrenchments and layoffs.

The Straits Times · 9 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Infra gaps hold back PH broadband access – ADB

The Asian Development Bank highlighted infrastructure gaps constraining Philippine broadband access at 28 percent of households, compared with higher penetration in regional peers, and called for investment in telecommunications, power and water systems to support digital connectivity.

The Manila Times · 9 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thai PBS says SAO probe into alleged misuse of funds is not yet concluded

Thai PBS disputed allegations that Thailand's State Audit Office had faulted the public broadcaster and staff over alleged misuse of 85.22 million baht in funding, stating no official report had been received.

Thai PBS World · 9 Oct 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia accelerates data center build-out as digital economy nears $100 billion

Indonesia's Coordinating Economy Minister prioritized data centre development as the nation's digital economy approaches USD 100 billion, positioning the country to capture growing regional demand for computing capacity.

The Jakarta Post · 9 Oct 2026
MM · Law & Regulation G2B
Fees for various geographical indication services announced​

Myanmar's Intellectual Property Agency has announced fees for geographical indication registration services, including K450,000 for examination of new applications and K150,000 for registration.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
TM CEO: Budget 2027 strengthens Malaysia's digital economy and inclusivity

Malaysia's Budget 2027 strengthens the digital economy through improved digital infrastructure access, wider artificial intelligence adoption, sovereign cloud services, and enhanced cybersecurity, according to telecommunications provider TM.

The Star · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysians Can Now Access Over 16,000 Coursera Courses for Free

Malaysia's Ministry of Digital has launched the Rakyat Digital initiative enabling free access to over 16,000 Coursera courses covering artificial intelligence, data science, cloud computing and professional skills for three months.

Fintech News Malaysia · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Budget 2027: Malaysia and Grab Commit RM160 Million to Support Gig Workers

Malaysia's government and ride-hailing and delivery platform Grab will jointly fund RM160 million in income support, insurance and social security contributions for gig workers starting in 2027, announced during Budget 2027 tabling.

Fintech News Malaysia · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Budget 2027 leaves key tech industry proposals unaddressed, says Pikom

Malaysia's National Tech Association of Malaysia noted that Budget 2027 did not specifically address technology firms' cost and cash-flow concerns, including a proposed review of Universal Service Provision contributions for cloud service providers.

Newswav · 9 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
2027 Budget: Youth volunteers to get RM100 e-wallet incentive

Malaysia announced under Budget 2027 a Budi Belia programme offering youth a RM100 e-wallet incentive for completing required volunteer hours with selected non-governmental organisations.

NST Online · 9 Oct 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry held the KMED forum together with the Minister of Health

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a forum with the Minister of Health to discuss potential cooperation and investment opportunities in the health sector, attended by business representatives and foreign ambassadors.

ANTARA Foto · 9 Oct 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Indonesia 2027 crude palm oil output seen at 51.7 million metric tons, GAPKI says

Indonesia's palm oil industry association forecasts 2027 crude palm oil output at 51.7 million metric tonnes, with exports projected to decline nearly 15 percent due to El Niño weather and higher domestic demand.

TradingView · 9 Oct 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
VCCI: Promoting AI application to enhance business competitiveness.

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry promotes artificial intelligence application among businesses to enhance competitiveness, aligned with the Politburo's resolutions on digital transformation and private-sector development.

Vietnam.vn · 9 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
ASEAN advances regional fuel stockpiling initiative

The Philippines' Energy Secretary announces the country is conducting feasibility studies to establish itself as a regional fuel stockpiling hub to strengthen ASEAN energy security during emergencies.

The Chronicle PH · 9 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
Pinglu Canal Opens to Boost China-ASEAN Connectivity and Trade

China's newly opened Pinglu Canal, part of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, enhances regional connectivity and reduces logistics costs for trade between China and ASEAN nations.

Alwihda Info · 9 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
The special relationship between Vietnam and Laos is deepening.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung made his first official visit to Laos as head of government, with Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith welcoming him and affirming the deepening of bilateral friendship, solidarity and strategic cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam.vn · 9 Oct 2026
KH · Society & Workforce B2G
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Aims to Strengthen $50 Million Healthcare and Infrastructure Projects in Cambodia

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints discussed with Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol its plans to reinforce health infrastructure and humanitarian projects valued at approximately $50 million across the country.

Construction & Property News · 9 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with the President of the Lao National Assembly, Sonexay Siphandone.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Laos's National Assembly President Sonexay Siphandone, and the two sides signed 11 bilateral cooperation documents, including the handover of a Citizen Identification Data Center project and launch of the Lao-Vietnamese Friendship University.

Vietnam.vn · 9 Oct 2026
LA · Economy & Markets G2G
Vietnam and Laos aim to achieve a trade turnover of 10 billion USD by 2030.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Laos's Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith announced a joint target to achieve bilateral trade turnover of $10 billion by 2030, building on economic cooperation results between the two countries.

Vietnam.vn · 9 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia promises Myanmar help toward full ASEAN reintegration

Malaysia's Prime Minister pledges support to reintegrate Myanmar into ASEAN following discussions with Myanmar's leader during an official visit.

Daily Sabah · 8 Oct 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Community Vision 2045 Workshop

Vietnam's Deputy Foreign Minister and ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting head chaired a workshop on the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 involving government agencies and regional cooperation stakeholders.

Vietnam.vn · 8 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Philippines pushes 4-nation power grid as Middle East war threatens ASEAN bloc’s energy supplies

The Philippines is advancing a four-nation power grid interconnection project as part of the proposed ASEAN Power Grid to enhance regional energy security.

Anadolu Ajansı · 8 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Cambodia's foreign trade up 22 pct in first 9 months of 2026

Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce reports that foreign trade volume rose 22 percent year-on-year to 58.48 billion US dollars in the first nine months of 2026.

Xinhua · 8 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegration

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to support Myanmar's full reintegration into ASEAN during a bilateral meeting with Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing, also discussing the repatriation of Myanmar nationals from Malaysia.

Al Jazeera · 8 Oct 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Singapore will deepen regional connections as Asean chair in 2027: PM Wong

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that Singapore will deepen ASEAN's regional connections and seek partnerships with new regions including Latin America, Africa and the Middle East during its 2027 ASEAN chairmanship.

The Business Times · 8 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia's Anwar backs Myanmar's ASEAN return after repatriation talks

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged support for Myanmar's return to the regional fold during a bilateral meeting with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, discussing repatriation of refugees and broader cooperation.

Nikkei Asia · 8 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia to push for Myanmar’s full ASEAN return, says Anwar

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to support Myanmar's full reintegration into ASEAN.

Awani International · 8 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
India, Singapore plan 3,000-km cross-border power link via ASEAN nations

India and Singapore plan a 2,000 megawatt cross-border power interconnection running 2,000 kilometres through Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia to boost electricity trade and regional energy security.

Business Standard · 8 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Economy & Markets G2G
Sino-ASEAN trade links seen key

Indonesia's special envoy said deeper trade, investment and financial integration between ASEAN and China will strengthen Southeast Asian economies against global disruptions, noting Chinese firms are establishing secondary production bases in ASEAN to integrate into global value chains.

China Daily Global Edition · 8 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung accorded official welcome ceremony in Laos

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held bilateral talks with Lao leadership following an official welcome ceremony to discuss implementing high-level agreements and deepening comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two nations.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 8 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung starts official visit to Laos

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung began an official visit to Laos to hold discussions with senior Lao leaders on concrete measures to promote bilateral cooperation, ahead of the two countries' 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and 50th anniversary of their treaty of friendship in 2027.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 8 Oct 2026
BN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
PM Wong to visit Brunei on Oct 9 to commemorate 50 years of defence relations, Singapore News

Singapore's Prime Minister Wong visited Brunei to commemorate 50 years of bilateral defence relations, attending a joint military parade with Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and jointly launching a commemorative gallery at Muara Naval Base.

AsiaOne · 8 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore sets Southeast Asia's first binding data centre rules, building demand for clean energy

Singapore's government passed binding efficiency standards and clean energy requirements for data centres, the first such law in Southeast Asia, to address rising electricity consumption from artificial intelligence demand.

Eco-Business · 8 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore’s Digital Infrastructure Bill passed in Parliament

Singapore's Parliament passed the Digital Infrastructure Bill, introducing two new licensing regimes to strengthen the foundations of the digital economy.

W.Media · 8 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
President Marcos Jr. Calls for Cultural Shift to Combat Corruption in Government and Private Sector

The Philippines' President called for a cultural shift to combat corruption in government and the private sector, citing it as a major obstacle to foreign investment.

Daily Tribune · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar-Malaysia Relations: President welcomed with Guard of Honor

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim extended a formal state welcome to Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing during an official visit to Kuala Lumpur.

Myanmar International TV · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
I’ve contacted Prabowo over worsening haze, says Anwar

Malaysia's Prime Minister has engaged directly with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and contacted Indonesian ministers regarding transboundary haze from forest fires in Kalimantan affecting Malaysian air quality and public health.

Free Malaysia Today · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy B2G
MGTC proposes rebate and financial support for solar for Budget 2027

Malaysia's Green Technology Corporation has petitioned the government to reinstate rebates of 1.5% to 2% and provide financing support for solar projects in the 2027 Budget.

The Edge Malaysia · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia and Myanmar’s leaders discuss repatriation, bilateral ties

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held bilateral talks with Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing covering repatriation of Myanmar nationals and bilateral cooperation.

ANews · 8 Oct 2026
ID · Economy & Markets G2B
Indonesia budget deficit at 1.24% of GDP in January to September, minister says

Indonesia's finance minister reported that the government ran a budget deficit of 319 trillion rupiah ($17.83 billion) in the January to September period, representing 1.24% of gross domestic product.

TradingView · 8 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Thailand Inflation Hits Five-Month High as Yield Gap Keeps Pressure on Baht

Thailand's September consumer price index rose 2.8% year-on-year, the highest reading since April, driven by higher energy and food prices; the Commerce Ministry lowered its 2026 inflation forecast to 1.8–2.2%.

VT Markets · 8 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam to foster links between foreign and domestic sector - Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Finance stated that the country aims to strengthen links between foreign and domestic sectors; registered foreign investment reached $50.36 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 76.4% year-on-year.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 8 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar Vows to Take Back Migrants From Malaysia ‘As Soon As Possible’

Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing told Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that Myanmar would accept confirmed nationals detained in Malaysian immigration centres and may deploy navy ships to expedite their repatriation.

News of Bahrain · 8 Oct 2026
BN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singaporean PM Wong to make official visit to Brunei from Oct 9 to 10

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited Brunei to mark 50 years of defence relations between the two countries, including a joint military parade and launch of a commemorative gallery.

The Star · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Over 70,000 career transitions recorded this year, nearly half involve diploma holders

Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry reported that over 70,000 workers underwent career transitions between January and September 2026, with nearly half holding tertiary qualifications, with manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and construction recording the highest displacement rates.

The Star · 8 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Japan advances ASEAN AI co-creation for MSME growth

Japan and ASEAN advanced artificial intelligence co-creation initiatives for micro, small and medium enterprise growth through the ASEAN–Japan Co-Creation Initiative for AI, with Japanese AI companies presenting collaboration opportunities to ASEAN member states.

thephilbiznews · 8 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks B2G
2nd ASEAN Women Economic Summit set for 10 November in Manila

The Women's Business Council Philippines and ASEAN-BAC Philippines 2026 will convene the second ASEAN Women Economic Summit on 10 November in Manila, bringing together over 1,000 delegates from across Southeast Asia to address women's participation in digitalization, green growth and regional economic integration.

Daily Tribune · 8 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Singapore-Mongolia Carbon Credits: Applications Open 30 October 2026 - News and Statistics

Singapore and Mongolia are accepting carbon credit project applications under the Article 6 framework, with applications opening on 30 October 2026.

IndexBox · 8 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore's Low-Carbon Electricity Imports Face Major Challenges

Singapore's Energy Market Authority approved 9.25 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity import capacity, but regulatory, financial and infrastructure challenges mean imported electricity is projected to reach only 15 per cent of the generation mix by 2035, substantially below the authority's one-third target.

SolarQuarter · 8 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore’s 9.25-GW import approvals yet to break ground

Singapore's Energy Market Authority has approved 9.25 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity import capacity across six corridors, but no approved project has reached financial close or begun construction, with imports expected to represent only 15 per cent of generation mix by 2035.

Asian Power · 8 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
The right US tariff on Singapore should be zero: PM Wong

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated at the Forbes Global CEO Conference that the appropriate US tariff on Singapore should be zero, in response to the country facing 12.5 per cent duties.

CNA · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Creative economy has potential to drive Malaysia's growth, says Fahmi

Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil stated that the creative economy, contributing 6.8 per cent to gross domestic product, has significant potential to drive the country's economic growth.

NST Online · 8 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Thai household debt trap tests growth ambitions as Bangkok hosts IMF

Thailand's central bank warned that average household debt of nearly 800,000 baht, reaching 85 per cent of GDP, could prevent the economy from achieving its potential annual growth rate of 2.7 per cent.

Free Malaysia Today · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Govt confident of raising workers' compensation to 40% of GDP by 2030, Dewan Rakyat hears

Malaysia's government expressed confidence in raising workers' compensation to 40 per cent of GDP by 2030 through structural economic transformation driven by innovation, digitalisation and knowledge-intensive activities.

The Edge Malaysia · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Bursa Malaysia Orders Delisting of MMM Group After Appeal Fails

Bursa Malaysia Securities ordered the delisting of MMM Group Bhd, a digital elevator advertising firm, effective 12 October after rejecting its regularisation plan and subsequent appeal.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia must leverage industrial ecosystem to attract quality investments from US, says Sim

Malaysia's Investment Minister noted that the country recorded RM426.7 billion in approved investments in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 11 per cent, reflecting investor confidence in Malaysia's industrial ecosystem and quality.

The Edge Malaysia · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Southeast Asia's largest airport steps up outbound screening for passengers flying to high-risk destinations

Malaysia's transport authority implemented enhanced screening measures at the country's largest airport, targeting passengers on flights to high-risk destinations as part of 17 security recommendations.

VnExpress International · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Five flights, including Malaysian transport minister’s, disrupted by haze at Johor’s Senai airport

Thick haze disrupted five flights at Senai International Airport in Johor, Malaysia, forcing diversions to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore due to poor visibility.

The Straits Times · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Haze: Five flights affected by poor visibility at Senai International Airport

Five flights at Senai International Airport in Johor, Malaysia were disrupted due to poor visibility caused by haze, forcing diversions and delays.

The Edge Malaysia · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
[UPDATED] Police hunt mystery client who paid US$49,500 to charter jet in Laos drug bust

Malaysia's Federal Police are investigating the identity of a person who paid US$49,500 to charter a private jet from a Malaysian aviation company to traffic methamphetamine from Laos, following an intercept in Luang Prabang.

NST Online · 8 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Batam residents protest against data centre expansion as water shortages worsen

Indonesia's BP Batam authority attributed water shortages in Nongsa to El Niño and dry season rather than data centre expansion, amid resident protests over worsening water access as hyperscale facilities multiply.

The Straits Times · 8 Oct 2026
KH · Law & Regulation G2B
Cambodian PM Urges Higher Education Institutions to Strengthen Students’ Digital and AI Skills

Cambodia's Prime Minister urged higher education institutions to strengthen curricula in digital and artificial intelligence skills to align with technological advancement and support economic development.

គណបក្សប្រជាជនកម្ពុជា · 8 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia

Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing visited Malaysia to discuss cooperation on the deportation of Myanmar nationals as requested by Malaysian authorities.

Genocide Watch · 8 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Landmark ASEAN digital pact will guide region on AI, digital economy: Marcos

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced that ASEAN parties are advancing a landmark digital pact to guide Southeast Asia on artificial intelligence and the digital economy, and are making progress on a South China Sea code of conduct.

CNA · 8 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore’s Wong Warns AI Semiconductor Boom Will Face Correction

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned that the artificial-intelligence semiconductor boom will eventually face a correction, urging the country to capitalize on current demand.

TOKENPOST · 8 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore Says ScamShield Is Not Designed for Investment Background Checks

Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore clarified that its ScamShield tool is not designed for investment background checks, directing investors instead to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority's Bizfile platform for fee-based directorships and business-interest data.

Fintech Singapore · 8 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore passes Digital Infrastructure Bill with fines of up to $1m for big data centres

Singapore passed a Digital Infrastructure Bill imposing licensing, cybersecurity, operational resilience and energy-efficiency requirements on major data centres and cloud service providers, with maximum fines of S$1 million or 10 per cent of annual Singapore turnover.

People Matters Global · 8 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Technology & Innovation G2G
Broader access to purchasing power

Vietnam's National Payment Corporation and Thailand's payment switch operator announced the completion of a cross-border retail QR payment connection, allowing Thai consumers to use their banking applications to pay at Vietnamese merchants.

VnEconomy · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
AI Nation 2030 push: Ministry of Digital offers 100,000 Coursera licences via Rakyat Digital

Malaysia's Ministry of Digital, through MyDigital Corporation, provided 100,000 free Coursera learning licences to Malaysian citizens for access to artificial intelligence, technology and digital literacy courses.

Malay Mail · 8 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia to increase biofuel production from sugarcane

Indonesia's government announced plans to establish new sugarcane plantations and expand bioethanol production to raise the ethanol blend in transport fuel from 5% to 20%, reducing dependence on imported petroleum.

UkrAgroConsult · 8 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Thailand Moves to Reconsider Unsigned Power Purchase Contracts to Cut Electricity Costs

Thailand's government committee resolved to renegotiate or cancel unsigned power purchase agreements with private producers and reset purchase rates to government-set levels to reduce electricity tariffs.

kaohoon international · 8 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2B
Cambodia Launches Solar Street Lights for Safer Night Travel

Cambodia's ministries of Public Works and Transport and Mines and Energy launched a programme to install solar-powered street lights across 1,200 kilometres of public roads in 13 provinces and Phnom Penh with an initial investment of approximately $6 million.

SolarQuarter · 8 Oct 2026
LA · Economy & Markets G2G
China-Laos power line passes 1 billion kWh

China and Laos's 500-kilovolt cross-border power interconnection project has transmitted more than 1 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity since its April 2026 launch, marking a new milestone for the two countries.

CGTN · 8 Oct 2026
MM · Sustainability & Energy G2B
El Niño Prompts Multi-Hazard Readiness Plan

Myanmar's Vice-President chaired a coordination meeting directing preparedness for multi-hazard natural disasters arising from El Niño, including extreme heat, drought and severe weather.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 8 Oct 2026
BN · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Abang Johari calls for closer Borneo ties

Sarawak's Chief Minister called for closer economic ties across Borneo, proposing infrastructure and industry integration with particular focus on renewable energy resources including hydropower, solar and biomass to support regional energy needs.

The Star · 8 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Who Controls Climate Finance? ADB’s Gender Window Shifts Resources Directly to Women

The Asian Development Bank's Community Resilience Partnership Program directs adaptation finance through a Gender Window toward women-led households, cooperatives, organisations and producers across Asia and the Pacific to improve their access to climate-resilience funding and decision-making power.

Devdiscourse · 8 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Hashim: Indonesia to use degraded forest land for future biofuel feedstock

Indonesia's Presidential Special Envoy for Climate and Energy announced the government will use degraded forest land as feedstock for biofuel expansion, scaling biodiesel production from B50 to B100 to achieve energy self-sufficiency.

Petromindo · 8 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Vietnam to require open access at public EV chargers by 2027

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a technical regulation requiring all public electric vehicle charging stations to provide open access to compatible vehicles and disclose prices and usage from July 1, 2027.

Mobility Plaza · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Malaysian ports to accelerate decarbonisation, develop green bunkering hubs, says Loke

Malaysia's Transport Minister announced accelerated decarbonisation initiatives for Malaysian ports, including the transition to alternative fuels and electric equipment to meet international net-zero 2050 commitments.

The Edge Malaysia · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Whole-of-nation commitment needed to drive Malaysia’s green transition, says Fadillah

Malaysia's Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister called for whole-of-nation coordination on green transition, requiring government direction, industry investment, financial institution support, and research innovation.

KLSE Screener · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Grid upgrades, green sukuk and bankability key to next phase of energy transition

Malaysia's energy transition roadmap requires RM1.2–1.3 trillion investment through 2050; a sustainability summit panel identified grid modernisation, green sukuk issuance, and regulatory reform as critical to mobilise private capital.

The Edge Malaysia · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia power grid faces strain from data center demand

Malaysia's energy regulator has warned of significant strain on the national power grid from surging data-centre electricity demand, creating challenges for generation capacity and investment recovery.

ET Datacenters · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Raising decarbonisation efforts crucial for ports

Malaysia's Transport Minister urged port operators to accelerate decarbonisation efforts to meet environmental standards and remain competitive, citing Port of Tanjung Pelepas's transition to electric equipment as a model.

The Star · 8 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesias roadmap targets young farmers to strengthen food security

Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs has formulated a roadmap to support generational renewal of the agricultural workforce and strengthen food security.

ANTARA News · 8 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Philippines unemployment eases to 5.3% in August as hiring picks up

The Philippines' unemployment rate fell to 5.3% in August from 6% in July, though joblessness remains elevated year-over-year at 2.77 million people unemployed.

hrsea.economictimes.indiatimes.com · 8 Oct 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2B
Enhancing foreign language proficiency for officials, civil servants, and public employees.

Dien Bien Province's Department of Education and Training is implementing a Lao language training course for officials and civil servants under a cooperation project with northern Lao provinces through 2030.

Vietnam.vn · 8 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore: Harassment of healthcare workers doubles in two years

Singapore's Ministry of Health reported that cases of abuse and harassment of healthcare workers in public institutions doubled from approximately 2,200 to 4,200 between 2023 and 2025, with police-reported cases rising from 350 to 550.

Healthcare Today · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Malaysia row pushes foreign employment agencies’ association towards split

Malaysia's Foreign Worker Centralized Management System listing of 275 manpower agencies has triggered a dispute within Nepal's Association of Foreign Employment Agencies, leading to suspensions and investigation by Nepal's Department of Foreign Employment.

OnlineKhabar English News · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce B2G
MMA wants breakdown on doctors reporting for duty in East Malaysia

Malaysia's Medical Association has requested a detailed breakdown from the health ministry of medical officers who reported for duty in East Malaysia, disputing official claims of 63% reporting rates.

Free Malaysia Today · 8 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia accused of ‘gross negligence’ in wildfires lawsuit as haze tests region

Non-governmental organisations in Indonesian Borneo have filed a class-action lawsuit accusing Indonesia's government of gross negligence in managing annual forest and land fires.

The Guardian · 8 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand’s SEC Issues Guidelines to Support Crypto ETFs

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidelines establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds to strengthen investor protection and market integrity.

www.tokenpost.com · 8 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand weighs 1,000-baht departure tax on every international air traveller

Thailand's Revenue Department is seeking public comment on a draft Travel Outside the Kingdom Tax Act that would impose a 1,000-baht tax on international air passengers, with a maximum ceiling of 5,000 baht per departure.

Pattaya Mail · 8 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Senate OKs bill banning those below 18 years old from social media

The Philippine Senate passed Senate Bill No. 2424, the Safe Media Access and Responsible Technology for Kids in Digital Spaces Act, which restricts anyone under 18 years old from accessing social media and high-risk digital services.

Rappler · 8 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Supreme Court eases process for recognizing foreign divorces in Philippines

The Philippine Supreme Court amended Rule 39 to ease recognition of foreign divorces, eliminating the requirement for petitioners to independently prove foreign divorce law and establishing a presumption that foreign divorces are absolute unless specified otherwise.

Philstar.com · 8 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
SC makes it easier for Filipinos to prove foreign divorce

The Philippine Supreme Court approved amendments simplifying how Filipino spouses can prove foreign divorces, eliminating the need to independently verify applicable foreign law when petitioning for recognition under Article 26(2) of the Family Code.

Philstar Life · 8 Oct 2026
KH · Law & Regulation G2B
Cambodia Launches Expanded Casino Inspections to Eliminate Unauthorized Online Gambling

Cambodia's Cambodian Gaming and Monitoring Committee is expanding inspections of licensed casinos nationwide to identify unauthorized online gambling activities, raising compliance standards for operators.

SCCG Management · 8 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
South Sudan repatriates Lao national deported from US

South Sudan repatriated a Lao national to Laos following an agreement between the two governments, in accordance with international law and diplomatic procedures.

Eye Radio · 8 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar to foot the bill

Myanmar has agreed to facilitate large-scale repatriation of its nationals from Malaysia and bear the associated costs, with 10,493 citizens already repatriated via flights and naval vessels.

The Star · 8 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
New manpower law to tilt balance to labor

Indonesia's overhaul of labour law introduces stricter arrangements on contract work, outsourcing, layoffs and severance payments, shifting the legal balance toward worker protections.

The Jakarta Post · 8 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
TikTok deactivates 9M child accounts to comply with Indonesia's rule

Indonesia's Digital Affairs Ministry announced that TikTok has deactivated nine million underage accounts to comply with child protection regulation restricting social media access for those under 16, effective March 2026.

OANANews · 8 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Vietnam’s AML rules require banks to trace owners beyond its borders

Vietnam's State Bank has introduced temporary anti-money laundering measures requiring financial institutions to verify beneficial owners of companies, working with Decree 296/2026 on beneficial ownership disclosure.

Compliance Week · 8 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesian President Sued Over Toxic Haze Blanketing Malaysia & Singapore

An Indonesian court has been sued by civil plaintiffs including the indigenous NGO AMAN over toxic haze from wildfires affecting Malaysia and Singapore, alleging gross negligence by the Indonesian government.

SAYS · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets B2G
MCCC Sabah president obtains rare opportunity to engage with Myanmar's president, highlighting compelling business opportunities in SSB

The Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sabah president has engaged with Myanmar's president to highlight Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei as a gateway for Myanmar businesses and investors seeking ASEAN opportunities.

Jesselton Times · 8 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
World Bank lifts Malaysia growth forecast to 5.1pct, warns of AI slowdown [WATCH]

The World Bank raised Malaysia's 2026 economic growth forecast to 5.1 per cent but cautioned that a reversal in global artificial intelligence investment could pose a downside risk to the economy.

KLSE Screener · 8 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
To further deepen the special friendship and solidarity, and strategic ties between Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will visit Laos from October 8–9 at the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, marking his first official trip to Laos in that capacity and demonstrating the countries' commitment to deepening their special strategic partnership.

Vietnam.vn · 8 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Vietnam shifts tourism strategy toward high value and numbers

Vietnam's President and General Secretary signed a resolution establishing tourism as a key economic sector, targeting 10–12% of GDP contribution by 2030 and 14–15% by 2045, with goals of 45–50 million international visitors and US$80–90 billion in receipts.

TravelMole · 8 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Despite flooding and negative image, Thailand holds firm on 450-Baht tourist fee

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry will proceed with a 450-baht international tourist fee proposal after public consultation showed 80.5% support, advancing it to the National Tourism Policy Committee and Cabinet for approval.

TravelMole · 8 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand: Regulator prepares insurance sector for the age of AI

Thailand's Office of the Insurance Commission has strengthened cyber-resilience preparedness for the insurance sector as it increasingly adopts artificial intelligence and digital technologies in service delivery and operations.

Asia Insurance Review · 8 Oct 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Thai flood damage estimated at B6 billion, industry federation says

Thailand's industrial sector sustained an estimated 6 billion baht in damages from recent floods; the Federation of Thai Industries reported automotive assembly plants have sufficient parts inventory to continue production until 12 October.

Bangkok Post · 7 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
South Korea's low-cost carrier Jin Air wins merger approval in Vietnam

South Korea's Jin Air received final merger approval from Vietnam's Competition Commission for its integration with Air Busan and Air Seoul.

MLex · 7 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Jin Air Secures Vietnam Merger Approval, Clearing Path for Integrated LCC Launch Next March

Jin Air received final merger approval from Vietnam's Competition Commission for its planned integration with Air Busan and Air Seoul, completing all required overseas competition authority reviews.

BigGo Finance · 7 Oct 2026
KH · Law & Regulation G2B
| Cambodia's $212 wage meets a 10% US duty: What changes for sourcing?

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet set the national minimum wage at $212 following a council vote, a decision bearing on labour costs for garment and export manufacturers amid elevated US import duties.

Fibre2Fashion · 7 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Eight aircraft spotted at Chinese facility in Laos — The Guardian

China and Laos opened a joint military support and training facility in Ban Keun housing Chinese JL-8 attack aircraft, expanding defence cooperation between the two governments.

UA.NEWS · 7 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
MMM Group to be delisted on Oct 12 as Bursa Malaysia dismisses appeal

Malaysia's Bursa bourse dismissed MMM Group's appeal and upheld its July decision to reject the company's regularisation plan, triggering the firm's delisting on October 12.

The Edge Malaysia · 7 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Malaysia looks beyond traditional buyers in fresh palm oil expansion drive, with Africa and Middle East in focus

Malaysia's Minister of Plantation and Commodities announced the country will expand palm oil market reach across Africa, the Middle East and other regions while strengthening partnerships with governments and industry partners.

Malay Mail · 7 Oct 2026
MY · Economy & Markets G2B
Data centre boom creates investment risk for Malaysia’s power system

Malaysia's Energy Commission warned that rapid data centre expansion is straining the country's power system, with electricity demand growth reaching 10 per cent against historical forecasts of 1.5 to 2 per cent.

Eco-Business · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Economy & Markets G2B
Singapore central bank to issue quarterly policy statement on October 14

Singapore's Monetary Authority announced it will issue its quarterly monetary policy statement on October 14.

TradingView · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore Reviews Property Sales After S$3 Billion Laundering Case

Singapore is reviewing property sales following a S$3 billion money laundering case involving the seizure of assets including Sentosa Cove bungalows now being auctioned.

Fincrime Central · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
3 Sentosa Cove bungalows seized in Singapore’s biggest money laundering case now on sale

Three Sentosa Cove properties seized in Singapore's largest money laundering case in 2023 are being auctioned, including two Ocean Drive bungalows with a combined guide price of S$22.8 million.

VnExpress International · 7 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
21,391 semiconductor workers trained as industry targets 60,000

Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry reported that 21,391 workers had been trained in the semiconductor sector as of June 2026, supporting the government's target of 60,000 highly skilled workers by 2030.

NST Online · 7 Oct 2026
PH · Economy & Markets G2B
Philippines nears sovereign disaster risk deal as domestic catastrophe pool struggles for traction

The Philippines is advancing a sovereign disaster risk financing deal as it faces extreme exposure to typhoons and earthquakes, with a 98% catastrophe protection gap and annual losses estimated at ₱177 billion.

Insurance Business · 7 Oct 2026
KH · Economy & Markets G2G
Official highlights three areas to focus on to achieve $20 billion in Việt Nam – Cambodia trade

A Vietnamese official highlighted three priority areas ahead of Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng's visit to Cambodia, with the goal of achieving $20 billion in bilateral trade between the two countries.

vietnamnews.vn · 7 Oct 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Cambodia Subsidizes Nearly 500 Mln USD to Curb Rising Fuel, Power Costs: PM

Cambodia's government has injected nearly $500 million in subsidies to insulate domestic fuel and electricity prices from global market volatility driven by Middle East conflicts, with plans to continue as global fuel prices remain elevated.

Cambodianess · 7 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnamese PM to Visit Cambodia for Talks on Bilateral Ties

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will visit Cambodia on October 9–10 for official talks focused on strengthening bilateral ties, implementing existing agreements, and addressing trade, border, security and regional issues.

Kiripost · 7 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
PM’s visit to Laos holds historical significance, says official

Laos's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane characterized Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's upcoming official visit as immensely significant to deepening the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos.

VOV World · 7 Oct 2026
LA · Economy & Markets G2G
PM visit expected to mark a significant breakthrough in upgrading Viet Nam – Laos economic cooperation

Laos's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane expects Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's visit to mark a significant breakthrough in upgrading economic cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, aligning it with their long-standing special political relationship.

Nhan Dan Online · 7 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Viet Nam, Panama issue Joint Statement

Panama's President José Raúl Mulino Quintero paid an official visit to Vietnam from October 5–8, meeting with Vietnam's leadership to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 7 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2G
Panama regards Viet Nam as partner of top importance in Southeast Asia

Panama's President Mulino committed to assisting Vietnam in accessing markets and supply chains in the Americas through Panama's Canal and logistics infrastructure, while Vietnam's Prime Minister urged both governments to strengthen transport and supply-chain connectivity.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 7 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Panama regards Vietnam as leading important partner in Southeast Asia: Panamanian President

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called on Panama to strengthen bilateral exchanges, utilise existing economic cooperation mechanisms, facilitate market access for key products, and enhance transport and supply-chain connectivity.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 7 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid concerns over repatriations

Myanmar's General Min Aung Hlaing visited Malaysia as the government pursues repatriation of Myanmar nationals despite international concerns over civil-war dangers.

Al Jazeera · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Bill looking to strengthen MPA’s powers introduced in Singapore Parliament

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority introduced legislation to strengthen its regulatory framework and powers over licensees in port operations.

ship.energy · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore government running trials to understand how to implement AI agents responsibly: Tan Kiat How

Singapore's government is reviewing frameworks and running trials to establish responsible implementation of autonomous artificial-intelligence systems.

CNA · 7 Oct 2026
LA · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
PM Wong congratulates new Lao PM, invites him to visit Singapore

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong congratulated Laos's newly appointed Prime Minister and invited him to visit, noting expanded cooperation in energy, carbon credits and transnational crime.

The Straits Times · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Trump isn't ‘completely wrong’: Hormuz disruption is Asia’s problem, says Singapore's foreign minister

Singapore's Foreign Minister said Asian economies, as major consumers of energy through the Strait of Hormuz, should share responsibility for maintaining passage security rather than relying solely on United States protection.

CNBC · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore's foreign minister partly agreed with Trump on the Strait of Hormuz — CNBC

Singapore's Foreign Minister stated that Asian economies dependent on energy supplies via the Strait of Hormuz should take greater responsibility for keeping the waterway open.

UA.NEWS · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Singapore Foreign Minister Says Asia Must Share Hormuz Burden

Singapore's Foreign Minister said Asian economies must help protect the Strait of Hormuz while warning that potential Iranian control over vessel traffic raises broader international-law concerns.

TOKENPOST · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Haryana Delegation Holds Important Meeting in Singapore

Haryana Government delegation held talks with Singapore's Economic Development Board to exchange best practices on mixed land use policy and land pricing for industrial development projects.

The Impressive Times · 7 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Burmese leader seeks legitimacy in Malaysia visit

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing visited Malaysia for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as the junta leader seeks international legitimacy, amid Malaysia's push to repatriate Myanmar nationals.

Taipei Times · 7 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation B2G
Civil society groups take new haze findings to Parliament

Malaysian civil society groups presented findings to Parliament calling for stronger government action and new legislation against companies responsible for transboundary haze and air pollution.

Greenpeace · 7 Oct 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia: AI and Digital Technologies Drive Industrial Growth

Indonesia's government is integrating artificial intelligence, automation and advanced digital infrastructure into industry and manufacturing to boost productivity, strengthen competitiveness and support its 8% economic growth target.

OpenGov Asia · 7 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
FDA backs Indonesia's shrimp radioactivity checks after audit

The United States Food and Drug Administration approved Indonesia's radioactivity-testing procedures for frozen shrimp after cesium-137 traces prompted a recall and food-safety alert in August 2025, leading to new certification requirements.

IntraFish · 7 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
TPSO raises 2026 inflation forecast to 1.8–2.2% amid surge in energy prices

Thailand's Trade Policy and Strategy Office raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 1.8–2.2% from 1.5–2.5%, citing Middle East conflict-driven energy-price increases and higher production costs in food products.

Thai PBS World · 7 Oct 2026
TH · Economy & Markets G2B
Thailand: Advancing Strategic Growth

Thailand's foreign and domestic investment applications reached US$43.6 billion in the first half of 2026, up 37% year-on-year, driven primarily by US$33 billion in digital infrastructure and data-centre commitments reflecting investor confidence in Thailand as a future-industries hub.

Forbes Asia Custom · 7 Oct 2026
VN · Economy & Markets G2B
Vietnam Lays The Groundwork For Its Next Economic Era

Vietnam's government aims to achieve 10% annual economic growth between 2026 and 2030 and reach high-income developed-country status by 2045, with strategy pillars including increased foreign investment and domestic private-sector strengthening supported by recent reforms.

Seeking Alpha · 7 Oct 2026
KH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Cambodia’s SMEs Offered Digital Training to Reach International Markets

Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce is offering digital training to small and medium enterprises in e-commerce, online sales management and international market access through the CambodiaTrade.com platform and project.

Cambodianess · 7 Oct 2026
BN · Law & Regulation G2B
Filipino man fined for carrying vape products without permit at Brunei airport

Brunei's Royal Customs and Excise Department fined a foreign national BND28,570 for possessing vape products without a valid permit at the international airport.

The Star · 7 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Travel & Tourism News Middle East

A study by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East assessed the ASEAN Single Aviation Market, finding that airports supported 23.3 million jobs and contributed US$244 billion to ASEAN economies in 2025.

Travel & Tourism News Middle East · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore digital economy grows to 19.3 per cent of GDP, as AI adoption deepens

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority reports the digital economy grew to S$144.1 billion in 2025, representing 19.3 per cent of GDP, driven by artificial intelligence adoption across sectors outside the information and communications industry.

Techgoondu · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Singapore Pledges Ocean Science Cooperation at OceanX Summit 2026

Singapore pledges cooperation on ocean science at the OceanX Summit 2026, emphasizing the need for marine and climate science capacity building as an island state dependent on maritime trade and vulnerable to climate impacts.

IndexBox · 7 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Fuel prices Oct 8-14: RON97, unsubsidised RON95 up 15sen, diesel unchanged

Malaysia's Finance Ministry increased retail prices of RON97 petrol and unsubsidised RON95 by 15 sen per litre effective 8–14 October 2026, citing sustained international crude oil price pressures near US$100 per barrel.

The Star · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore targets 40% disability employment rate by 2030

Singapore's government is targeting a 40% employment rate for persons with disabilities by 2030, up from 34.7%, through measures focused on job access, workplace training, career development and retention.

hrsea.economictimes.indiatimes.com · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Autonomous vehicles in Singapore: Labour MPs call for safeguards for drivers as rollout gathers pace

Singapore's Labour Members of Parliament have called for safeguards for drivers as autonomous vehicles expand, with driverless shuttles operating since April, public bus trials expected by end-2026, and Waymo planning fully driverless ride-hailing services in 2028.

NTUC UPortal · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore to review support for retrenched workers

Singapore's government is reviewing measures to strengthen support for retrenched workers as retrenchments rose to 4,500 in Q2 2026 from 3,830 in Q1, largely driven by business reorganisation, with the Task Force for Responsible Retrenchment and Employment Facilitation working to re-engage affected employees.

Human Resources Online · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
About one in 10 special education teachers resigned between 2021 and 2025: Desmond Lee

Singapore's education ministry reported that approximately one in 10 special education teachers resigned between 2021 and 2025, citing job-type changes, personal reasons and family commitments, despite the SPED teacher workforce growing from 1,600 to 1,900 over the period.

Yahoo News Singapore · 7 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Malaysia, Japan renew cooperation on sustainable waste management

Malaysia and Japan have renewed bilateral cooperation on sustainable and resource-efficient waste management, building on more than a decade of partnership.

The Star · 7 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia pushes for fairer copyright royalties in digital economy

Indonesia's Law Minister has emphasized digital transformation's role in strengthening the creative economy and innovation through fairer copyright royalty frameworks in the digital economy.

ANTARA News · 7 Oct 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
The implementation capacity of "Make in Vietnam" cloud in the face of digital goals.

Vietnam's National Digital Infrastructure Strategy aims to develop cloud computing, mega-data centres and artificial-intelligence-supported infrastructure to support the goal of digital economy reaching 30% of GDP by 2030.

Vietnam.vn · 7 Oct 2026
MM · Law & Regulation G2B
Regulator beefs up cyber-resilience measures

Myanmar's Office of the Insurance Commission has partnered with 67 life and non-life insurers to strengthen cyber-resilience measures against increasingly sophisticated artificial-intelligence-powered cyberthreats.

Bangkok Post · 7 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar president arrives in Malaysia for talks on repatriation, bilateral ties

Myanmar's president arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit to discuss repatriation of Myanmar nationals and bilateral relations with Malaysia's prime minister.

ANews · 7 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN energy chiefs meet on fuel security as Iran war widens

ASEAN energy ministers convened to discuss fuel security amid regional geopolitical tensions.

Arab News · 7 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Power Grid: What’s in it for the Philippines?

ASEAN energy officials are implementing the Enhanced ASEAN Power Grid Memorandum of Understanding to advance multilateral power trading and renewable-energy integration, with the Philippines developing operational guidelines for submarine power cable infrastructure.

NewsLine Philippines · 7 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Repatriation among key issues as Myanmar president arrives in Malaysia

Myanmar's president arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit to discuss repatriation of Myanmar nationals and strengthen bilateral ties with Malaysia's prime minister.

Malay Mail · 7 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnam-Laos ties move from ‘special solidarity’ to ‘strategic cohesion’

Vietnam and Laos have elevated their bilateral relationship to a new level, adding 'strategic cohesion' to their framework of 'great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation' to reflect shared vision and long-term common interests.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 7 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia jails Indians in Bali online gambling ring case

An Indonesian court sentenced dozens of Indian nationals to prison for involvement in an online gambling operation on Bali, enforcing the country's ban on gambling and related activities.

The Star · 7 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Asean should hold emergency meeting to tackle cross-border haze, says Johor MB

Malaysia's Johor Mentri Besar calls for an emergency ASEAN meeting to address cross-border haze affecting Southeast Asia, citing the need for a collective approach to air pollution affecting multiple countries.

The Star · 7 Oct 2026
LA · Law & Regulation G2B
- Laotian Times - Laotian Times

Laos's Ministry of Public Security reported that authorities detained nearly 10,651 suspects of 31 nationalities in the first nine months of 2026 during a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime and online gambling, resolving 153 related cases.

Laotian Times · 7 Oct 2026
MM · Law & Regulation B2G
‘Review needed to ensure stable biz environment’

Myanmar's Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on the government to review regulations affecting small and medium enterprises, including corporate tax thresholds, stamp duty and e-invoicing requirements, ahead of the 2027 budget.

The Star · 7 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Climate Change Bill could be tabled in current parliamentary sitting, says minister

Malaysia's government announced plans to table the Climate Change Bill in the current parliamentary sitting, a necessary precursor to implementing a carbon tax, with stakeholder engagement completed to protect indigenous states' rights.

The Edge Malaysia · 7 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia's new labor law soothes workers, worries businesses

Indonesia's legislature passed a new labour law that was welcomed by workers' groups but raised concerns among businesses over rising hiring costs and increased regulatory uncertainty.

Nikkei Asia · 7 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Jin Air Clears Overseas Antitrust Reviews for March Merger Launch

Vietnam's Competition Commission approved a three-way merger of Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, clearing the final overseas antitrust review for the combined carrier's launch in March 2027.

Seoul Economic Daily · 7 Oct 2026
KH · Law & Regulation G2B
Cambodia Urged to Tighten Market Checks Ahead of Pchum Ben

Cambodia's consumer protection authorities urged businesses to tighten food safety and pricing practices ahead of the Pchum Ben holiday to rebuild public trust.

Kiripost · 7 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippine court issues arrest warrant for lawmaker Leandro Leviste over solar project

A Philippine court issued an arrest warrant for a legislator and founder of Solar Para sa Bayan Corporation over alleged failure to fulfil obligations under a 25-year solar generation franchise awarded in 2019.

Khaleej Times · 7 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Oil Fuel Fund mulls loan options

Thailand's Energy Ministry confirmed the Oil Fuel Fund faces a deficit approaching 100 billion baht and is considering loan options from banks to maintain government subsidies on liquefied petroleum gas prices.

Bangkok Post · 7 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Southeast Asia's No.1 economy to boost biofuel production from sugarcane

Indonesia's Food Ministry announced plans to boost ethanol and biofuel production from sugarcane and cassava, requiring new plantation development to meet an annual target of four million kilolitres of ethanol.

VnExpress International · 7 Oct 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Retail Spaces Biggest Energy Consumer in Cambodia’s First Building Energy Benchmark

Cambodia's first building energy benchmark across 250 properties in Phnom Penh and Kandal found that retail spaces are the largest energy consumers at 205.5 kilowatt-hours per square metre per year, with over $10 million in identified investment potential.

Kiripost · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Jurong Island energy storage system not part of core power reserves: Tan See Leng

Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry clarified that the 200-megawatt Sembcorp battery energy storage system on Jurong Island does not count towards required generation reserves but will serve as a rapid-response power grid stabiliser.

The Business Times · 7 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
The bottleneck in Singapore’s EV charger rollout isn’t the chargers: it’s the switchboard

Singapore's transport authority is pursuing a target of 60,000 electric vehicle charging points by 2030, with approximately 30,500 operational as of March 2026; infrastructure constraints in electrical distribution capacity have emerged as the primary constraint to accelerated rollout.

HardwareZone Singapore · 7 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia expand carbon market incentives

The Indonesian Government is promoting blockchain technology to expand financing access for creative economy players and support quality middle-class job creation.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 7 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Indonesia, Norway launch fifth FOLU community fund phase

Indonesia and Norway launched the fifth phase of the Community Fund Service scheme under the FOLU Net Sink 2030 agenda in Jakarta on October 7, 2026.

ANTARA News · 7 Oct 2026
ID · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Indonesia urges global action as rising seas threaten island nations

Indonesia's Environment Minister called for immediate global action to address climate change and rising sea levels at the Pre-Conference of the Parties 31 to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Fiji.

ANTARA News · 7 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Time to Rewrite Energy Rules: Unavoidable Transition for Thailand

Thailand's government and policymakers are accelerating the clean energy transition in response to Middle East conflict and oil price volatility, with experts and industry representatives concluding that reducing fossil fuel dependence is now an economic and security necessity.

Thailand Business News · 7 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
New excise rate to lure auto producers

Thailand's Finance Ministry is establishing a new automobile excise tax rate this month as an incentive to encourage manufacturers to establish production facilities in the country and ensure fair treatment for investors in the auto industry.

Bangkok Post · 7 Oct 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Thai flood damage estimated at $227m, industry federation says, Asia News

Thailand's Federation of Thai Industries reported that the industrial sector sustained damages estimated at 227 million Singapore dollars from recent floods, though automotive assembly plants retain sufficient parts inventory to maintain production through October 12.

AsiaOne · 7 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippine brokers lose authority to trade if renewal is missed

The Philippines Insurance Commission has set a November 25 deadline for insurance brokers to renew their three-year licences, with authority to conduct business expiring January 1 for those who miss the filing window.

Insurance Business · 7 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce B2G
Apindo: Employment Protection Law Determines Competitiveness

Indonesian Employers Association warned that the newly enacted Labor Protection Law should balance worker and business interests to preserve industrial competitiveness and formal job creation amid economic pressures.

Kompas.id · 6 Oct 2026
MM · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Economic Development: President addresses meeting in Nay Pyi Taw

Myanmar's President met with Union Ministers and regional leaders to provide guidance on national economic development.

Myanmar International TV · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore's digital economy is experiencing strong growth.

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority reported that Singapore's digital economy is projected to grow 5.6% to S$144.1 billion in 2025, outpacing nominal GDP growth and driving demand for technology professionals.

Vietnam.vn · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Singapore amends maritime authority law to regulate autonomous vessels and cybersecurity

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority introduced an amendment bill to Parliament establishing a licensing framework for autonomous vessels, strengthening intervention powers for stranded vessels, and introducing cybersecurity requirements for maritime operations.

Data Portuaria · 6 Oct 2026
LA · Law & Regulation G2B
Police seize 521kg of crystal meth allegedly to be transported out of Laos on board private aircraft from Malaysia

Laos police seized 521 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and a private aircraft at Luang Prabang International Airport, detaining 13 people in connection with a cross-border drug smuggling operation involving a flight from Malaysia.

The Star · 6 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Malaysian among 13 nabbed over 521kg of meth seized in Laos

Malaysian law enforcement arrested a Malaysian among 13 suspects after Laos police seized 521 kilograms of methamphetamine from a private aircraft that departed Subang airport for Laos.

Free Malaysia Today · 6 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Measures to tighten airport security at Malaysia’s KLIA to be implemented in three phases

Malaysia's Home Minister announced a three-phase plan to tighten security at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, beginning with 100% baggage screening, tighter access controls, and joint enforcement by aviation, police and anti-drug agencies.

The Straits Times · 6 Oct 2026
LA · Law & Regulation G2B
Laos seizes over 500kg of meth in private jet arriving from M’sia

Laos police seized 521 kilograms of methamphetamine and detained 13 people following an operation at Luang Prabang International Airport on a private jet reported to have arrived from Malaysia.

Free Malaysia Today · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore Eyes 200-Hectare Energy Hub on Pulau Tekong

Singapore's Energy Market Authority launched a tender on 6 October 2026 for a consultant to design a 200-hectare energy cluster on Pulau Tekong featuring hydrogen-ready power plants and an LNG terminal.

www.briefasia.com · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
S’pore mulls energy cluster on Tekong; including third LNG terminal and electricity import facilities

Singapore's Energy Market Authority is studying the feasibility of a 200-hectare energy infrastructure cluster on Pulau Tekong to host a third LNG terminal, hydrogen-compatible power plants and electricity import facilities to strengthen energy security.

The Straits Times · 6 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia has repatriated 10,000 Myanmar detainees since January: Prime minister

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government has repatriated 10,000 Myanmar detainees since January, with some transported by Myanmar naval vessels and others by air.

Anadolu Ajansı · 6 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Thailand Cabinet Approves TIS Standards for Crystalline Silicon Solar Panels

Thailand's Cabinet approved Thai Industrial Standards for crystalline silicon solar panels, requiring manufacturers and importers to obtain a license under the Industrial Product Standards Act.

IndexBox · 6 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Foreign Ministry Confirms Vietnamese PM’s Visit

Vietnam's Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng will pay an official visit to Cambodia this weekend, with scheduled meetings with Cambodia's King, Queen Mother and senior national leaders.

Cambodianess · 6 Oct 2026
VN · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Prime Minister to pay official visits to Laos, Cambodia

Vietnam's Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng will lead a high-level delegation on official visits to Laos and Cambodia from 8–10 October.

vietnamnews.vn · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
PBBM, agbiahe a mapan idiay Singapore para iti lima nga aldaw nga state visit-na

The Philippines President will undertake a five-day state visit to Singapore from 7–11 October at the invitation of Singapore's Prime Minister and Finance Minister, to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic and sectoral cooperation.

Bombo Radyo Vigan · 6 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2G
Sarawak links state digital ID with Malaysia’s MyDigital ID for cross-government service access

Sarawak's SarawakPass state digital ID has been integrated with Malaysia's national MyDigital ID system, enabling users to access participating state and federal services through either credential.

Biometric Update · 6 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Myanmar president set for Malaysia visit

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited Myanmar's president Min Aung Hlaing for an official visit to discuss repatriation of approximately 200,000 Rohingya refugees residing in Malaysia, with Malaysia setting specific conditions for the process.

Free Malaysia Today · 6 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippines grants 30-day visa-free entry to South Africa, Kenya, the US and 44 other African countries, but leaves out Nigeria, China and India

The Philippine government granted 30-day visa-free entry to nationals of 46 African countries and the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Japan, while excluding Nigeria, China and India from the standard arrangement.

Business Insider Africa · 6 Oct 2026
KH · Society & Workforce G2B
Cambodia's $212 wage: Who wins, who loses and fight behind the figure

Cambodia's government set the national minimum wage at $212 effective January 1, 2027, following 17 rounds of failed negotiations between employers and workers; the Prime Minister added $2 to a $210 employer proposal, falling short of the majority worker demand of $225.

Fibre2Fashion · 6 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Twenty-three years after the Haze Pact, Southeast Asia is still breathing smoke

More than twenty years after ASEAN committed to combating transboundary haze, environmental groups report Southeast Asia remains caught in recurring smoke episodes without effective accountability; recent haze affected multiple member states including Sarawak, Sabah, Singapore, Brunei and the Philippines.

Newswav · 6 Oct 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
DOLE sets pay rules for NCR workers during 49th ASEAN Summit holidays

The Philippine Department of Labor and Employment issued wage-payment guidelines for private-sector workers in the National Capital Region during special non-working days declared for the 49th ASEAN Summit, applying the no-work-no-pay principle unless company policy or collective bargaining agreements provide otherwise.

The Chronicle PH · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Fresh grads taking longer to secure jobs, retrenched workers finding it harder to land new jobs: Jasmin Lau

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower reports that fresh graduate employment outcomes are declining, particularly among those aged below 30 and tertiary-educated residents, while retrenchments rose to 4,620 in the second quarter of 2026.

CNA · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Retrenched PMETs who return on lower pay see median 25% wage cut

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower reports that retrenched professionals, managers, executives and technicians face a median wage cut of 25 per cent upon re-employment, with financial services recording the lowest re-entry rates.

The Business Times · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore's Tech Workforce Hits 222,000 as Digital Economy Reaches 20% of GDP

Singapore's digital economy reached S$144.1 billion in 2025, representing 19.3 per cent of gross domestic product, with technology professionals increasingly employed outside the information and communications sector in finance and manufacturing.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
MOM reviewing worker support measures as retrenchments hit highest level since 2020, Singapore News

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower reports retrenchments reached 4,620 in the second quarter of 2026, the highest level since 2020, driven by business reorganisation in manufacturing, information and communications, and financial services.

AsiaOne · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore tech workforce grows 3.8% to 222,200 in 2025

Singapore's technology workforce grew 3.8 per cent year-on-year to 222,200 professionals in 2025, with the digital economy reaching S$144.1 billion as employment expanded across information and communications and non-I&C sectors.

Singapore Business Review · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
How to land and scale a pilot in a Singapore public hospital

Singapore's Centre for Health Innovation announced six start-ups selected to share S$3 million in funding to pilot artificial intelligence and workforce solutions across the country's three public healthcare clusters.

GovInsider · 6 Oct 2026
MY · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Malaysia explores permanent F1 return after Sepang race

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Formula One president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali to discuss prospects for a permanent Malaysian Grand Prix return, acknowledging that negotiations would require time to resolve F1 calendar and contractual constraints.

TTG Asia · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
AI boom pushes Singapore’s digital economy to SG$144.1b

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority reported that the nation's digital economy grew to SGD 144.1 billion in 2025, accounting for 19.3% of GDP, with non-information and communications sectors driving over two-thirds of growth.

Marketing-Interactive · 6 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Digital tokens eye tax-exempt status as Singapore reviews family office list

Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore is reviewing its designated investment list to determine which digital token investments may qualify for tax exemptions under the nation's fund tax incentive schemes.

Singapore Business Review · 6 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2G
Perak strengthens cybersecurity ahead of RM100mil command centre launch

Perak state signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cybersecurity Malaysia to strengthen data protection for its over-RM100 million command centre launching next year, while awaiting approved funds from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.

The Star · 6 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
BNM: Banks working towards fraud alert before transaction is completed

Bank Negara Malaysia announced that selected banks will pilot fraud alert systems in the first half of 2027 to prompt customers to verify transactions before completion, following prevention of RM1.9 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2026.

The Edge Malaysia · 6 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Dialog JV bags onshore O&G concession in Thailand

Thailand's government awarded an onshore oil and gas concession to Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd, a joint venture between Dialog (70% interest) and Canada-listed CanAsia Energy Corp (30%), following the 25th Onshore Bid Round.

The Edge Malaysia · 6 Oct 2026
PH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Philippines, Poland sign pact on mutual legal assistance in criminal cases

The Philippines and Poland have signed an agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters during Polish President Karol Nawrocki's state visit, with plans to negotiate an extradition agreement and deepen defence cooperation.

GMA Network · 6 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia, Timor-Leste uphold new economic potential

Indonesia's President announced at the 46th ASEAN Summit that Indonesia welcomes Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea's applications to join ASEAN as member states.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 6 Oct 2026
MM · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Power Supply: Rotational load-balancing power distribution plan

Myanmar's Ministry of Electricity and Energy implemented a rotational load-balancing power distribution plan from 5 October in response to rising electricity demand driven by severe El Niño conditions and hydropower reservoir concerns.

Myanmar International TV · 6 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Vietnam to require public EV chargers to serve all compatible vehicles

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a national technical regulation requiring public electric-vehicle charging stations to serve all compatible vehicles and clearly display pricing, effective July 1, 2027, to support broader greener-growth efforts.

BioEnergy Times · 6 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Malaysia, France to sign energy transition MOU soon, says Fadillah

Malaysia's energy transition minister met France's ambassador to discuss a bilateral memorandum of understanding on energy transition and renewable energy cooperation, leveraging French expertise in green technologies.

The Edge Malaysia · 6 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia targets waste to energy projects in 12 cities by year-end

Indonesia's Minister of Investment and Downstreaming announced plans to break ground on waste-to-energy facilities across 12 cities by the end of 2026 as part of the country's green energy transition.

ANTARA News · 6 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia aims for 20 percent bioethanol blend within five years

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs announced a target of achieving a 20 percent bioethanol blend in gasoline within five years as part of the national energy transition strategy.

ANTARA News · 6 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Pay households, businesses to store power: Industry players

Malaysian industry players, speaking at the 5th Solar Energy Storage Future Malaysia conference, called for households and small businesses to be compensated for storing electricity and reducing grid demand during peak periods.

NST Online · 6 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Indonesia Sustainability Forum 2026 Begins in Jakarta with Focus on Climate and Energy Transition

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the Indonesia Sustainability Forum 2026, bringing together policymakers, businesses and financial institutions to discuss climate action, decarbonisation and sustainable economic development.

INDiplomacy · 6 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia to direct carbon market fund to farmers, coastal communities

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs announced that the country's carbon market framework will direct revenues to farmers, fishers and coastal communities engaged in environmental conservation and emission reduction.

ANTARA News · 6 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Reduce emissions to 'profit': New opportunities from the carbon market.

Vietnam's carbon exchange, which launched in June 2026, is expanding its product and transaction base as the country accelerates emission-reduction goals and strengthens its carbon-market legal framework.

Vietnam.vn · 6 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Urged to Align Carbon Pricing Systems as Indonesia Pushes Regional Cooperation

Indonesia, through its Special Envoy for International Trade and Co-Chair of the Green Investment Principles ASEAN, called on ASEAN member states to align their emerging national carbon pricing systems to work compatibly across Southeast Asia.

Ecobiz Asia · 6 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Vietnam mandates shared access to public EV charging stations from July 2027

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade issued new regulations requiring public electric-vehicle charging stations to support technically compatible shared use from 1 July 2027, with mandatory price and consumption disclosure requirements.

DealStreetAsia · 6 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
6th ASEAN International Conference on Energy and Environment at AEBF-26 spotlights research and innovation to support ASEAN’s Regional Energy Co-Op

The Philippines' Department of Energy and the ASEAN Centre for Energy are hosting the sixth ASEAN International Conference on Energy Environment at the 26th ASEAN Energy Business Forum in Manila, bringing together scholars, policymakers and industry practitioners to explore sustainable energy solutions aligned with the Philippines' 2026 ASEAN Chairship.

energy-pedia · 6 Oct 2026
KH · Politics & Geopolitics G2G
Vietnamese PM’s visit to further consolidate bilateral ties: Cambodian ministry

Vietnam's Prime Minister is visiting Cambodia to consolidate bilateral ties, reinforce solidarity and reaffirm shared commitments to strengthen and deepen the two countries' strategic partnership.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 6 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Southeast Asia’s energy chiefs meet against backdrop of Iran war

ASEAN energy ministers are meeting in Manila to discuss initiatives on energy cooperation and clean energy, including a framework on fuel-sharing and power grid integration, as Southeast Asia seeks to reduce dependence on disrupted Middle Eastern energy supplies.

Al Jazeera · 6 Oct 2026
ID · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia to push stronger Asean action on transboundary haze next year, says minister

Malaysia will leverage its chairmanship and hosting of the 28th Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting to strengthen ASEAN collective action and shared responsibility in tackling transboundary haze through prevention, preparedness and early action.

Malay Mail · 6 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia to pursue Sustainable Haze Fund proposal at Asean meeting

Malaysia will propose a Sustainable Haze Fund at an ASEAN meeting in Vietnam to strengthen regional response to recurring transboundary haze.

NST Online · 6 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Govt writes to Asean Secretariat over El Nino, transboundary haze

Malaysia's government has written to the ASEAN Secretariat urging southern ASEAN countries to prepare for El Niño and prevent transboundary haze.

NST Online · 6 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia’s House passes data law covering AI, blockchain

Indonesia's House of Representatives passed a data law covering artificial intelligence and blockchain, establishing a regulatory framework for emerging technologies.

Tech in Asia · 6 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
House passes Satu Data law to unify government data

Indonesia's House of Representatives approved the Satu Data Indonesia law to unify fragmented government data from ministries and regional administrations into a national interoperable system for policymaking and budgeting.

The Jakarta Post · 6 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Danao water system operates sans permit

The Philippine Commission on Audit flagged the Danao City Bulk Water System for operating without required permits from the Department of Health, exposing the city to regulatory sanctions and potential service interruption.

Philstar.com · 6 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
'Excessive minimum wage increase could lead to cost shock for businesses' - ACCCIM

Malaysia's Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry warns that excessive minimum wage increases could create cost pressures for businesses operating on thin margins.

NST Online · 6 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia, Singapore seek to boost intra-ASEAN trade

Malaysia and Singapore seek to boost trade within ASEAN, where intra-bloc commerce of 800–900 billion USD remains underutilized relative to the 11 members' combined 4.37 trillion USD in total trade.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 5 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Myanmar Delegation Led by Ambassador Daw Ei Ei Tin Attends the 4th ASEAN Womens Leaders Summit

Myanmar's delegation, led by its ambassador in Manila, attended the 4th ASEAN Women Leaders Summit held in the Philippines from 29 September to 1 October 2026 under the theme of women's leadership for inclusive prosperity.

နိုင်ငံခြား ရေး ဝန်ကြီး · 5 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Philippines seeks stronger energy cooperation in ASEAN amid Hormuz crisis

The Philippines hosted the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting from 5–9 October 2026, addressing energy security as a shared challenge amid global market disruptions affecting fuel availability and industry.

Anadolu Ajansı · 5 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Sarawak to push commercialisation of homegrown innovations

Sarawak's government is pushing commercialization of homegrown technologies and positioning the state within the regional digital economy through the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement and ASEAN Power Grid.

Newswav · 5 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
HDC appoints Hanisofian as its new CEO

Malaysia's Halal Development Corporation, operating under the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry, has appointed a new chief executive officer.

klsescreener.com · 5 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia holds out on Asean power grid pact for ‘win-win’ terms

Indonesia is withholding support for the ASEAN power grid pact until export arrangements provide equitable pricing and benefit-sharing, particularly for its low-carbon energy exports to Singapore and its 100-gigawatt solar expansion.

Green Central Banking · 5 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Indonesia must keep its guard up against wildfire despite drop in hotspots, environment groups warn

Indonesia's government must maintain vigilance against wildfires despite declining hotspot numbers, as peatland fires remain prone to flare-up amid persistent heat and dry conditions, with smoke causing respiratory illness and transboundary haze across Southeast Asia.

104.1 WIKY · 5 Oct 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
Laboratory Tests Validate EcoWaste Coalition’s Discovery of 18 Highly Leaded Paints - Pressenza

Laboratory tests commissioned by EcoWaste Coalition found 18 imported paint products with lead concentrations exceeding the Philippines' legal limit of 90 parts per million, rendering their importation, distribution and sale strictly illegal under national regulations.

Pressenza - International Press Agency · 5 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia cuts red tape on investments to accelerate clean energy transition

Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources announced new measures to reduce regulatory barriers for investors entering Indonesia's clean energy market, including renewable energy power plant development.

GovInsider · 5 Oct 2026
KH · Society & Workforce G2B
Cambodia Career Fair Connects Thousands With Jobs

Cambodia's National Career and Labour Productivity Fair 2026, supported by the International Labour Organization, connected 47,000 jobseekers with over 35,000 job opportunities and advanced youth employment and skills development across ASEAN.

Mirage News · 5 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Economy minister says just 27 years to prepare for Malaysia’s rapidly ageing population, warns nation will be ‘super-aged’ by 2060

Malaysia's Economy Minister warned that the nation has approximately 27 years to prepare for its transition to aged-nation status by 2048 and super-aged status by 2060, requiring comprehensive policy adjustments.

Malay Mail · 5 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia bans Israel Houghton concert over security concerns

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Affairs banned a concert by American gospel singer Israel Houghton scheduled for Jakarta on October 24, 2026, citing security and political concerns.

ANTARA News · 5 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
Targeted subsidy reforms help cut Malaysia’s 2025 bill by RM15.67b, federal audit shows

Malaysia's government reduced subsidy expenditure by 40.1 per cent to RM23.43 billion in 2025 from RM39.10 billion in 2024, driven by declining crude oil prices and targeted diesel and petrol subsidy reforms that saved RM15.67 billion.

Malay Mail · 5 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia drafts One Data bill to strengthen national data governance

Indonesia's National Development Planning Minister said the One Data Indonesia Bill was drafted to strengthen national data governance.

ANTARA News · 5 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Birthday cakes, money bouquet among undeclared goods found at Singapore checkpoints

Singapore's police, immigration and customs authorities caught 60 travellers failing to declare and pay taxes on goods during a multi-agency enforcement operation between September 22 and 28.

CNA · 5 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
Traveller carrying undeclared $51k into Singapore among 67 caught during checks at checkpoints

Singapore's multi-agency border operation caught 67 travellers for offences including carrying undeclared cash ranging from $20,400 to $51,000 and failing to declare goods, with total duty and goods-and-services tax evaded amounting to $7,810.

The Straits Times · 5 Oct 2026
SG · Law & Regulation G2B
7 travellers caught trying to bring over $200k in undeclared cash into Singapore

Singapore's multi-agency enforcement operation caught seven travellers attempting to bring more than $200,000 in undeclared cash into the country, with two issued warnings and three issued composition fines totalling $13,000.

AsiaOne · 5 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation G2B
AI Governance Bill delayed to early next year

Malaysia's digital minister announced that the proposed Artificial Intelligence Governance Bill, adopting a risk-based regulatory approach, will be tabled in parliament in early 2027 rather than 2026.

Free Malaysia Today · 5 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Malaysia diving association calls for investigation after Tioman deaths

Malaysia's Scuba Diving Association called for a full investigation into two diving fatalities on Pulau Tioman within three weeks and urged enforcement of safety standards against operators found in breach.

DIVE Magazine · 5 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
MARGMA seeks export CESS cut, enhanced tax, labour policies in Budget 2027

Malaysia's Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association sought the government's removal or substantial reduction of the 0.2 per cent export cess and called for more flexible energy-cost frameworks in the 2027 budget to enhance export competitiveness.

The Star · 5 Oct 2026
ID · Law & Regulation G2B
Indonesia implements income tax collection on e-commerce platforms

Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxes has activated PPh 22 withholding on e-commerce marketplace transactions, requiring platforms including Shopee, Tokopedia and Bukalapak to collect income tax on transactions to streamline compliance and capture digital economy revenue.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · 5 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2B
Vietnam minimum wages for 2027: Proposal floated for a 7.8% increase

Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has recommended a 7.8% average increase in regional minimum wages effective 1 January 2027, to be submitted to the Government for approval.

Human Resources Online · 5 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia brings home 43,671 migrant workers facing problems abroad

Indonesia's Ministry of Migrant Workers Protection facilitated the repatriation of 43,671 Indonesian migrant workers who faced problems abroad.

ANTARA News · 5 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore targets 40% employment rate for persons with disabilities by 2030

Singapore's government announced new measures to raise the employment rate for persons with disabilities to 40% by 2030, up from 34.7%, including an Employment Support Office and expanded job training.

People Matters Global · 5 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore’s tech workforce grows 4% as 2025 digital economy hits S$144.1 billion: IMDA

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority reported the digital economy grew to S$144.1 billion in 2025, with the tech workforce expanding 3.8% to 222,200 driven by rising demand across non-tech sectors.

The Business Times · 5 Oct 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam Shuts Down 2G Network as Viettel Migrates Millions to 4G

Vietnam completed its nationwide 2G network shutdown on 15 September 2026, with state carrier Viettel migrating 18.2 million connections to 4G and distributing 400,000 devices to low-income users.

Retail News Asia · 5 Oct 2026
VN · Law & Regulation G2G
Public security ministry eyes AI, cyber training ties with Canada's Concordia University

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security and Concordia University agreed to expand exchanges on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity training and research.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 5 Oct 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
DOJ Takes Fee Payments Online Through LandBank’s Link.BizPortal

The Philippines Department of Justice partnered with Land Bank of the Philippines to roll out an online payment system allowing the public to pay for government services via QR code and mobile banking.

Fintech News Philippines · 5 Oct 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2G
Laos closes labour market to Bangladeshis

Laos temporarily suspended the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers and suspended issuance of work permits and entry visas for Bangladeshi nationals seeking employment.

The Financial Express · 5 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
244 Foreigners Arrested in Mindanao Raids on Illegal Offshore Gaming Operators

Philippine authorities arrested 244 foreign nationals, predominantly Chinese, in raids on illegal offshore gaming operators in Mindanao, the largest crackdown of the year.

Fintech News Philippines · 5 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore’s digital economy reaches S$144.1 billion as enterprise AI adoption rises

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority reported the digital economy reached S$144.1 billion in 2025, with enterprise AI adoption and worker AI use expanding significantly across the economy.

Tech Edition · 5 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore's digital economy grows to S$144.1 billion as AI adoption accelerates

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority reported the digital economy reached S$144.1 billion in 2025, accounting for 19.3 per cent of gross domestic product, with nearly one in four businesses adopting AI.

CNA · 5 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
HELP University Selected as One of Only Two Malaysian PDTIs to Receive APAC Cybersecurity Fund Grant

HELP University was selected as one of two Malaysian Premier Digital Tech Institutions to receive funding under the APAC Cybersecurity Fund, a regional initiative led by The Asia Foundation and supported by Google.org.

Voice of ASIA · 5 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Wilson Ugak: Trust and security as strategic priorities in Malaysia Digital Action Plan 2030

Malaysia's Digital Ministry official stated that trust and security are strategic priorities in the Malaysia Digital Action Plan 2030, essential for building an AI nation by positioning cybersecurity as foundational to data participation and economic growth.

The Star · 5 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Security, trust key to Malaysia achieving AI Nation status by 2030

Malaysia's Digital Ministry official outlined that security and trust are mutually dependent with digital transformation, essential for advancing the AI agenda and strengthening digital infrastructure, data governance and cybersecurity capabilities.

Newswav · 5 Oct 2026
BN · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Sarawak eyes Brunei power exports in 2028 to expand energy ties, revenue

Sarawak expects to begin exporting electricity to Brunei Darussalam in 2028 as part of regional energy cooperation, with plans to expand exports to Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia thereafter.

DayakDaily · 5 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippines Bans Privacy Coins Under New Crypto Listing Rules

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issued new virtual asset service provider listing guidelines that ban privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies such as Monero and Zcash from licensed platforms to protect consumers and support financial stability.

CoinMarketCap · 5 Oct 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Sarawak Plans Up To RM15,000 Rooftop Solar Subsidy For Households In Malaysia

Sarawak's government plans to increase rooftop solar subsidies for households to up to RM15,000, up from the current range of RM8,000 to RM12,000, under the Net Energy Metering scheme administered by Sarawak Energy.

SolarQuarter · 5 Oct 2026
MM · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Myanmar warns of power cuts as El Nino heat strains grid

Myanmar's government has warned of scheduled power outages starting Monday due to extreme heat straining the electrical grid, which it attributes to El Niño weather patterns.

Malay Mail · 5 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Indonesia eyes US$3.8 trillion energy transition investment by 2050

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry is advocating for US$3.8 trillion in energy transition investment by 2050.

ANTARA News · 5 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Rising Electricity Costs Drive Faster Payback for Rooftop Solar in the Philippines

High electricity prices in the Philippines are shortening rooftop solar payback periods for industrial users to 3.1 years, prompting the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association to urge policymakers to re-examine the country's electricity system.

Daily Tribune · 5 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
HCM City targets 90 per cent high-tech waste treatment by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City's government targets 90 per cent high-tech waste treatment by 2030, currently achieving only 38 per cent recycling or new-technology treatment, with waste-to-energy conversion projects progressing slower than required.

dtinews.dantri.com.vn · 5 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Philippines leads Southeast Asia’s energy policy push amid Iran war

Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines have collectively introduced 37 renewable energy and electrification policies since the start of the Iran war, with most focusing on long-term systemic change rather than short-term fossil fuel measures.

Daily Guardian · 5 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Energy transition task force meets to advance Vietnam's grid and storage - Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam's energy transition task force convened to advance concrete initiatives under a memorandum of understanding, including grid modernisation, battery energy storage systems development, and system flexibility improvements to manage rising renewable energy integration.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 5 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Philippines hosts ASEAN energy ministers for regional energy talks

The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, will host the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting to address regional energy security, connectivity, and transition to cleaner energy sources.

Daily Tribune · 4 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Aligning Indonesias digital talent with ASEANs digital economy

The completion of ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement negotiations in May 2026 is advancing regional digital integration, aligning Indonesia's digital talent with Southeast Asia’s digital economy priorities.

ANTARA News · 4 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN energy ministers converge to uphold resilience amid global power woes

ASEAN energy ministers convened to strengthen regional cooperation on energy emergency preparedness and accelerate investment in secure infrastructure and technologies for a resilient energy future.

Daily Tribune · 4 Oct 2026
MM · Law & Regulation B2G
Business-friendly environment urged to grow MSMEs

Myanmar's Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry called for a business-friendly environment to support growth of micro, small and medium enterprises.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 4 Oct 2026
MY · Law & Regulation B2G
Malaysia Budget 2027: IDEAS calls for more transparent, resilient public finances

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs submitted policy recommendations to Malaysia's Ministry of Finance covering fiscal sustainability, public spending, investment and governance reform for Budget 2027.

Human Resources Online · 4 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Two foreigners detained at Suvarnabhumi with Bt56m in US currency

Thailand's customs authorities at Suvarnabhumi International Airport detained two foreign passengers arriving from Indonesia for attempting to smuggle approximately 56 million baht in United States currency.

Thai PBS World · 4 Oct 2026
TH · Law & Regulation G2B
Bhumjaithai proposal to change Thai PBS funding model sparks criticism

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party proposed amending the Thai PBS Act to shift public broadcaster funding from earmarked sin taxes on alcohol and tobacco to the annual state budget, triggering criticism over editorial independence.

Thai PBS World · 4 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia Accelerates Disaster Aid for Earthquake-Hit Flores Region

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency has ordered immediate disbursement of recovery funds to over 44,000 households displaced by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, targeting completion of financial stimulus and housing assistance by end-October 2026.

JournalArta · 4 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia's Southwest Sumba Hit by Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency reported a 6.1-magnitude earthquake off Southwest Sumba with no tsunami threat and minimal damage or panic among residents.

Tempo.co English · 4 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Zero-cost Malaysia jobs for 10,000 Workers

Malaysia's labour ministry has agreed to receive 10,000 Bangladeshi workers on a zero-cost migration basis, with employers issuing demand letters and a delegation set to visit Bangladesh to discuss worker skills and requirements.

thedailystar.net · 4 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
The Philippines: Digital Identity Strengthens TUPAD Beneficiary Validation

The Philippine Statistics Authority and the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. 2 are expanding the use of digital identity to strengthen beneficiary validation under the TUPAD programme.

OpenGov Asia · 4 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippines detains 244 foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, in crackdown on Illegal online gaming

Philippine authorities arrested 244 foreign workers, predominantly Chinese, in the largest operation this year against illegal online gaming operators across two sites in Mindanao.

WION · 4 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
200 'mostly Chinese' workers arrested in illegal gaming crackdown in Philippines | Some will be deported | Inshorts

Philippine authorities arrested over 200 foreign workers, mostly Chinese, in raids on illegal online gaming operators in Mindanao, seizing equipment and investigating suspected human trafficking offences.

Inshorts · 4 Oct 2026
PH · Law & Regulation G2B
Philippines: Over 200 foreign workers arrested in major illegal online gaming operators crackdown

Philippine authorities arrested more than 240 foreign workers, mostly Chinese, during raids on suspected illegal online gaming operator sites in Mindanao, seizing equipment and investigating human trafficking offences.

Mid-Day · 4 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia: AI Readiness Initiative Targets Five Million by 2030

Malaysia's government is launching a national artificial intelligence readiness initiative targeting five million AI-ready workers by 2030 to build digital skills and drive economic growth.

OpenGov Asia · 4 Oct 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam: Innovation, Digital Transformation to Boost Productivity, Competitiveness

Vietnam's government is placing businesses at the centre of its innovation agenda to boost productivity, strengthen technological capabilities and accelerate inclusive, sustainable digital transformation.

OpenGov Asia · 4 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish conclude participation in ASEAN-India maritime exercise 2026

Indian Naval Ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish concluded participation in the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise 2026 in the Philippines, conducted under the theme "Anchored in Trust, United at Sea" with harbour and sea phase activities.

Business Upturn · 4 Oct 2026
LA · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Asian gold producers begin hoarding domestic supplies after price rises

Laotian and other Asian governments are increasing domestic gold refining and restricting exports through taxes and central bank purchases to capture more value from recent price increases.

Nikkei Asia · 4 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Philippines' Regional Development Council seeks power emergency declaration amid blackouts in Central Visayas region

The Philippines' Regional Development Council for Central Visayas is seeking a state of power emergency declaration from the Office of the President due to tight electricity supply and recurring rotational blackouts in Southeast Asia.

thestar.com.my · 4 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
DOST-UPLB builds rice climate warning system amid El Niño

The Philippine Department of Science and Technology and University of the Philippines Los Baños developed a climate warning system for rice cultivation, projecting yield declines of 4–7% per degree Celsius increase in temperature across rainfed and irrigated farms.

Daily Guardian · 4 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Gas build‑out in Southeast Asia risks locking in less competitive infra

Analysis shows that Southeast Asia's planned 49 gigawatts of gas capacity across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam risks locking in less competitive infrastructure as solar becomes cost-competitive, potentially saving $45.4 billion across the five markets.

asian-power.com · 4 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Bioenergy a major plank of Thai power strategy

Thailand is preparing to elevate bioenergy as a strategic pillar in its power development plan to reduce reliance on costly liquefied natural gas imports and strengthen energy security.

Bangkok Post · 4 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Rooftop solar power development falls short of target: deputy minister

Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade reported that rooftop solar power development has fallen short of government targets, despite advantages including short construction time and reduced transmission losses.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 4 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Philippines pensioners get bigger GSIS benefits as solar loan launches Sept. 30

The Philippines' Government Service Insurance System launched the Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan on September 30, allowing eligible retirees to borrow up to $8,000 to purchase and install residential solar energy systems.

The Cool Down · 4 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Converting value of forests into capital

Vietnam is leveraging forest carbon storage and absorption services as a financing source for forestry, with total forest biomass storing an estimated 780.9 million tons of carbon and Emission Reductions Payment Agreements mobilizing additional resources for forest protection.

VnEconomy · 4 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Marcos pushes nationwide solar-powered irrigation expansion

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated the Mabini-Cayacay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Bohol, irrigating 530 hectares, as part of a nationwide expansion of solar-powered irrigation infrastructure.

Daily Tribune · 4 Oct 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
Local execution breakthroughs to unleash business momentum: VCCI President

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry president highlighted institutional regulatory reforms and called for improved subnational implementation capacity to sustain enterprise growth.

VnEconomy · 4 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Vietnam urges fuel savings as oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions

Vietnam's ministry issued directives to maintain fuel supply security and urged citizens and businesses to support energy management efforts as oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions.

Báo VietNamNet · 3 Oct 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2B
New EUR3.5mil project to strengthen labour rights of 32,000 workers in Laos

The European Union and the International Labour Organisation have launched a five-year initiative, SOLAR II, funded at EUR 3.5 million to strengthen labour rights, social protection and working conditions for approximately 32,000 workers in Laos' coffee, tea and forestry sectors.

The Star · 3 Oct 2026
KH · Society & Workforce G2B
PM Calls for Support to Keep Older People in Workforce

Cambodia's Prime Minister has directed the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training to develop policies enabling older workers to remain in employment after retirement, supporting economic productivity.

Cambodianess · 3 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Minister urges universities boost STEM graduates, meets industry needs

Indonesia's Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology urged universities to increase science, technology, engineering, and mathematics graduates to meet industry demand and support national development.

ANTARA News · 3 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Philippines sets sights on greener, safer mobility at Asean Transportation Forum 2026

The Philippines, as ASEAN Chair, is hosting the ASEAN Transportation Forum 2026 to advance regional connectivity, road safety, sustainable aviation fuel adoption, and electric vehicle adoption across the bloc.

The Manila Times · 3 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Around 25 pct Indonesian schools offer coding, AI subjects: minister

Indonesia's Minister of Primary and Secondary Education stated that around 25 percent of Indonesian schools currently offer coding and artificial intelligence as elective subjects, with the ministry expanding access to these subjects from elementary grade 5 through senior high school.

ANTARA News · 3 Oct 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
Global Tourism Business Association calls for travel tax reforms

The Global Tourism Business Association petitioned the Philippine government to reform travel tax policy, proposing a single P500 tax with exemptions for designated groups and quarterly revenue reporting.

The Manila Times · 3 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore EV sales forecast to rise 34.3 pct in 2026

Singapore's government tax incentives and charging infrastructure expansion are forecast to drive electric vehicle sales to 34,940 units in 2026, representing 54.6 percent of total vehicle sales.

Nepali Patro · 3 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Thailand Launches 75 Billion Baht Solar Subsidy for Homes

Thailand's government launched a 75 billion baht subsidy programme to install solar systems in 1.5 million households, offering 50,000 baht per home to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.

Chiang Rai Times · 3 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
DOE awaits battery storage for 3 months amid Visayas outages

The Philippines Department of Energy has been awaiting battery energy storage systems for three months to address power outages in the Visayas region.

abs-cbn.com · 3 Oct 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
DOE admits planning failure over recurring Visayas grid outages

The Philippines Department of Energy has acknowledged planning failures contributing to inadequate baseload generation capacity in the Visayas power grid and is conducting simulations and energy auctions to secure future power supply.

GMA Network · 3 Oct 2026
LA · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Asean talks on strengthening regional information and media cooperation

Laos hosted the 27th meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information's sub-committee on information, bringing together representatives from ASEAN member states and the ASEAN Secretariat to strengthen regional cooperation in information and media amid digital transformation.

The Star · 2 Oct 2026
TL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General Joins Dili Session on Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Integration

The ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General for the ASEAN Economic Community joined diplomatic discussions in Dili on Timor-Leste's first year as ASEAN's 11th member state and coordinated support for its integration priorities with heads of mission and development partners.

indiplomacy.com · 2 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2G
AI boom casts doubt on ASEAN cross-border power trading

Rising energy demand from artificial intelligence data centres has made the Thailand-Malaysia power-sharing expansion unfeasible, undermining wider regional cross-border energy trading plans that relied on offsetting peak-hour loads.

Green Central Banking · 2 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Connecting the links in crime-fighting efforts across ASEAN.

ASEAN senior leaders met in Hanoi on 30 September to issue a joint statement on cooperation in combating fugitive criminals and transnational crime, including high-tech crime, human trafficking, terrorism, drug trafficking and online fraud across Southeast Asia.

vietnam.vn · 2 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Keep two 5G options distinct, says analyst

Malaysia's government should establish safeguards to keep two 5G technology options distinct to preserve strategic flexibility and prevent network convergence around the same technology dependencies, according to an analyst.

Malay Mail · 2 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore eyes bigger role in nuclear fusion industry

Singapore authorities are actively exploring nuclear fusion as a long-term energy alternative, positioning the city-state for a larger role in the fusion industry as it seeks to reduce dependence on imported natural gas.

news.lavx.hu · 2 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
B75 billion earmarked for household solar scheme

Thailand's government allocated 75 billion baht to support 1.5 million households in installing solar cell systems with a maximum capacity of 10 kilowatts, allowing surplus electricity to be sold to the state utility at 2.20 baht per unit under a 20-year contract.

bangkokpost.com · 2 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Singapore, World Bank Group partner to drive ASEAN Power Grid action

Singapore's government and the World Bank Group launched a three-year partnership to strengthen the regulatory, institutional and financing environment for the ASEAN Power Grid, addressing implementation gaps and improving project bankability across Southeast Asia.

DealStreetAsia · 2 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
US manufacturers shift sourcing from China to Malaysia amid tariffs: AmCham

The American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce reported that US manufacturers in Malaysia reduced Chinese input reliance and increased Malaysia-sourced materials following US tariff implementation.

Newswav · 2 Oct 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam adopts action programme for ASEAN connectivity

Vietnam's Prime Minister approved an action programme on September 14, 2026 to implement the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan for 2026–2035, reaffirming the country's commitment to the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 2 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
President Marcos inspects PICC ahead of November Asean summit

The Philippines' President inspected the Philippine International Convention Center in preparation for the November 2026 ASEAN Summit, themed "Navigating Our Future, Together."

Philstar.com · 2 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Future of Trade Forum 2026 Examines Global Trade Changes and Business Competitiveness in Singapore

Singapore's Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment launched Trade AI Advisor (TAIA), a generative AI-powered platform providing trade intelligence and advisory services to Singapore businesses at the Future of Trade Forum 2026.

indiplomacy.com · 2 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore to launch AI-enabled ship registration system in 2027

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority will launch an artificial intelligence-enabled ship registration system in the first half of 2027 to modernize maritime administration.

safety4sea.com · 2 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Seeking niche in ASEAN semiconductor supply chain

ASEAN is developing a roadmap for its semiconductor ecosystem as competition for high-tech investment intensifies across Southeast Asia.

ANTARA News · 2 Oct 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand launches THIM app as digital gateway for foreigners

Thailand's Immigration Bureau has launched the THIM application, a digital gateway providing foreign nationals with immigration services, travel information and privileges to support security, data accuracy and the tourism economy.

Khaosod English · 2 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Government preps B75bn for household solar scheme

Thailand's government is allocating 75 billion baht to support 1.5 million households in installing solar systems up to 10 kilowatts, with surplus electricity sold to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand at 2.20 baht per unit under 20-year contracts.

Bangkok Post · 2 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore EV Sales to Reach 34,940 Units by 2026, 54.6% of Total Sales

Singapore's government tax exemptions, incentives and charging infrastructure expansion are projected to drive electric vehicle sales to 34,940 units by 2026, representing 54.6 per cent of total vehicle sales.

Ratopati · 2 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
NTU Singapore launches CRIMSON-1 satellite to test next-gen perovskite solar cells and AI computing in space

Nanyang Technological University Singapore has launched the CRIMSON-1 satellite to test perovskite solar cells and AI computing in space, supported by Singapore's National Space Agency.

EurekAlert! Science News Releases · 2 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
IMDA and TikTok launch Singapore micro-drama programme

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority and TikTok have launched a programme to develop local expertise in micro-drama production and support original intellectual property creation.

Telecompaper · 2 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce B2G
SME, retail groups warn minimum wage hike could trigger ‘cascading’ cost increases

The SME Association of Malaysia and Malaysia Retail Chain Association jointly warned that further minimum wage increases could strain small and medium enterprises already facing economic headwinds, citing survey findings from 333 businesses.

Yahoo · 2 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
SME Malaysia, MRCA seek deferment of minimum wage review

The SME Association of Malaysia and Malaysia Retail Chain Association sought deferment of minimum wage review, requesting phased implementation to allow businesses to adjust cash flow amid higher operating costs and external pressures.

The Edge Malaysia · 2 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce B2G
Indonesia employers set to shape labour reforms linked to OECD accession

Indonesian employers are preparing to contribute to labour, skills and responsible business reforms as Indonesia advances its Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development accession process.

hrsea.economictimes.indiatimes.com · 2 Oct 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Vietnam Rethinks Ageing as Jobs, Skills and the Care Economy Become Economic Priorities

Vietnam's Prime Minister approved a 2026–2031 international cooperation scheme on older persons focused on employment, lifelong learning, income security and care services, with support from the International Labour Organization to help businesses adapt to population ageing.

Devdiscourse · 2 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce B2G
RM3,100 GLC wage no basis for national minimum, say employers

Malaysia's Employers Federation and Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers oppose using government-linked company wages as a benchmark for raising the national minimum wage to RM3,100 per month, citing the inability of small businesses to match large corporations' profitability.

Free Malaysia Today · 2 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia establishes migrant center at Udayana University to prepare global workforce

Indonesia's government has established a migrant worker preparation center at Udayana University to transition its overseas workforce from low-skilled to professional roles, embedding training and safeguarding services within the academic institution.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · 2 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore media firms to get micro-drama production support under IMDA-TikTok initiative

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority launched a joint microdrama production programme with TikTok, offering media firms funding and training to develop live-action and AI-generated content for vertical mobile platforms.

The Straits Times · 1 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
IMDA and TikTok launch Singapore microdrama programme for media professionals

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority and TikTok launched a microdrama programme to equip media professionals with skills in vertical storytelling and AI animation for the global microdrama market.

cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com · 1 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia completes DNB refinancing, spectrum milestones to advance 5G market

Malaysia's Digital Nasional Berhad completed a MYR 5.2 billion refinancing and received a 15-year 5G spectrum allocation, advancing the nation's 5G market development with improved network synergies and economics.

Telecompaper · 1 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
DNB secures RM5.2 bil for next phase of 5G growth, MOF retains special share

Malaysia's Ministry of Finance secured RM5.2 billion in Islamic financing for Digital Nasional Bhd and awarded the company 100MHz of 3.3GHz spectrum, while retaining a special share to oversee strategic matters.

SoyaCincau · 1 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
DNB completes RM5.2 bil syndicated Islamic financing ahead of ownership transition

Digital Nasional Bhd completed RM5.2 billion syndicated Islamic financing and received a 15-year 3.3GHz spectrum assignment from Malaysia's government, which retained a special share to safeguard national interests.

The Edge Malaysia · 1 Oct 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
DNB raises RM5.2bil from Islamic loan for next 5G phase

Digital Nasional Bhd completed RM5.2 billion syndicated Islamic financing to support Malaysia's dual 5G network framework and the Ministry of Finance's exit as an ordinary shareholder.

NST Online · 1 Oct 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam Pictorial - vietnam.vnanet.vn

Vietnam's Prime Minister hosted an ASEAN Law Enforcement High-level Conference on Cooperation in Combating Criminal Fugitives, emphasizing the need to enhance regional cooperation against transnational crime.

vietnam.vnanet.vn · 1 Oct 2026
MM · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Myanmar Delegation Led by Ambassador Daw Ei Ei Tin Attends ASEAN Tourism Ministers’ Retreat

Myanmar's delegation attended the ASEAN Tourism Ministers' Retreat held in Manila, chaired by the Philippines' Department of Tourism Undersecretary.

နိုင်ငံခြား ရေး ဝန်ကြီး · 1 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Reviews Tourism Deal To Bolster Resilient Regional Travel; Digital Tie-Ups

ASEAN is reviewing and updating its 2012 Tourism Agreement to include seamless regional travel and digital transformation cooperation, discussed during the ASEAN Tourism Ministers' Retreat.

pageone.ph · 1 Oct 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia, Singapore can work together to boost intra-Asean trade — Johari Ghani

Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry and Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry discussed enhancing business connectivity and intra-ASEAN trade through supply chain and digital economy collaboration.

klsescreener.com · 1 Oct 2026
KH · Society & Workforce G2B
Cambodia Expands Aviation Education as Air Connectivity Grows

Cambodia is establishing a new aviation university in Phnom Penh to train skilled professionals for engineers, technicians, managers and cabin crew roles as the country expands its airport network and international air connectivity.

Kiripost · 1 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Myanmar Joins ASEAN Tourism Talks as Human Rights Crisis Shadows Investment

Myanmar participated in the ASEAN Tourism Ministers' Retreat in Manila on 29 September 2026 to discuss sustainable tourism investment, infrastructure and regional resilience across Southeast Asia.

eturbonews.com · 1 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Myanmar Ambassador to Lao PDR chairs the ASEAN consultative meeting (ACM) in Vientiane, Lao PDR

Myanmar's Ambassador to Lao PDR chaired the ASEAN Consultative Meeting in Vientiane on 28 September 2026, attended by senior officials and diplomats from ASEAN member states and Lao PDR government representatives.

နိုင်ငံခြား ရေး ဝန်ကြီး · 1 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
PH champions stronger ASEAN cooperation for a more unified regional tourism

The Philippines hosted the Second ASEAN Tourism Ministers' Meeting, emphasizing tourism and trade as instruments for strengthening regional ties and unified ASEAN cooperation.

The Chronicle PH · 1 Oct 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Singapore, World Bank team up to turn Asean power grid into investable projects

Singapore and the World Bank launched a three-year partnership to develop the ASEAN Power Grid into investable projects by addressing regulatory barriers to cross-border electricity trade.

malaymail.com · 1 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore is using a Nobel-winning matching formula to help young government workers find dates

Singapore's Government Technology Agency launched FirstDate, a pilot government-run matchmaking service for public-sector employees aged 21 to 35 using a Nobel Prize-winning algorithm to address the country's declining birth rate.

Fortune · 1 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore rolls out government-run dating app in effort to boost birth rate

Singapore is launching FirstDate, a government matchmaking pilot program for single public employees aged 21 to 35, using the Gale-Shapley algorithm to address a declining birth rate that fell to 0.87 in 2025.

Washington Examiner · 1 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore government plays Cupid with dating service for civil servants looking for love

Singapore's Government Technology Agency launched FirstDate, a government matchmaking service for public-sector workers aged 21 to 35 using a Nobel Prize-winning algorithm to boost birth rates.

Yahoo News New Zealand · 1 Oct 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Can a Government Dating App Save Singapore's Birth Rate

Singapore launched FirstDate, a pilot government dating service for public-sector employees aged 21 to 35 built on a Nobel Prize-winning algorithm, as part of efforts to reverse falling birth rates.

Startup Fortune · 1 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia’s new peatland agency faces questions over what it will do differently

Indonesia's Forestry Minister announced a new National Peatland and Mangrove Management Agency to restore peatlands following devastating land and forest fires, a decade after an earlier agency was established for the same purpose.

news.mongabay.com · 1 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore Renames Trade Ministry, Signals Energy Focus at Fusion Conference - News and Statistics

Singapore's government renamed its trade ministry to the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, signalling a strengthened policy focus on energy at the FusionX:APAC 2026 conference.

IndexBox · 1 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy B2G
TCMA and FTI advance Thailand’s industrial transformation

Thailand's Cement Manufacturers Association chairman and the Federation of Thai Industries are advancing the cement industry's net-zero transition, addressing energy efficiency, low-carbon product development, and technology investment.

Bangkok Post · 1 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia to revise RUPTL for 100 GW solar push as electricity demand rises

Indonesia's President ordered a revision of the national electricity supply business plan to accommodate a 100-gigawatt solar expansion over two to three years, seeking investment to meet rising power demand and address the existing plan's 69.5-gigawatt capacity shortfall.

tanahair.net · 1 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Data-centre growth set to drive power demand, increase need for renewable supply

Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Minister is encouraging data-centre investors to build in the country, citing Indonesia's abundant solar, hydro and geothermal resources to support the sector's growing electricity demand.

tanahair.net · 1 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Not enough growth: a million Indonesian university grads still unemployed

Indonesia's statistics agency reported that approximately one million university graduates remain unemployed out of 7.2 million total unemployed, prompting the government to explore overseas employment opportunities for skilled workers.

asianews.it · 1 Oct 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore explores nuclear fusion as clean energy option under new METI

Singapore's Minister of Energy and Industry signalled that the government is studying nuclear fusion as a potential clean energy pathway as part of long-term energy transition planning.

businesstimes.com.sg · 1 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Nuclear fusion conference spotlights Singapore as hub for spin-offs, supply chain

Singapore's Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry highlighted Singapore as an innovation hub for nuclear fusion supply chains and a launchpad for technology startups, positioning the city-state to contribute talent and expertise while commercializing fusion-related technologies.

businesstimes.com.sg · 1 Oct 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia expands social protection to reach more vulnerable groups

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment announced the government is expanding and improving the targeting of social protection programs to reach more vulnerable groups.

ANTARA News · 1 Oct 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN should focus on building up regional power grid, climate finance and resilience: Grace Fu

Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment urged ASEAN to prioritise building a regional power grid, boosting climate finance, and strengthening climate resilience, pledging that Singapore will advance these goals during its 2027 ASEAN chairmanship.

The Straits Times · 1 Oct 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
ASEAN Wellness as One: Landmark Manila Summit Bridges Public Policy and B2B Trade to Shift Southeast Asia from Healthcare to Longevity

The Philippines Department of Social Welfare and Development endorsed a Manila wellness summit as an Official ASEAN Side Event, aiming to consolidate Southeast Asia's fragmented health services and supply chains into a unified regional health and longevity economy.

Asian Journal News · 1 Oct 2026
TH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Thailand’s Leadership Test in ASEAN’s Digital Future

Thailand, which chaired negotiations for the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement across fourteen rounds culminating in 2026, now faces the challenge of translating the agreement into practical execution.

Thailand Business News · 1 Oct 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
PM meets ASEAN delegates on cooperation against criminal fugitives

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted the ASEAN Law Enforcement High-level Conference on Cooperation in Combating Criminal Fugitives, bringing together delegations from ASEAN member states and the ASEAN Secretariat to advance regional cooperation against transnational crime.

vietnam.vnanet.vn · 1 Oct 2026
BN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Brunei calls for stronger regional cooperation on criminal fugitives

Brunei's Minister at the Prime Minister's Office led its delegation to the ASEAN Law Enforcement High-Level Conference in Hanoi, calling for stronger and faster regional cooperation to combat increasingly mobile and digitally resourceful criminal fugitives.

thestar.com.my · 1 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN law enforcement leaders meet in Hanoi to tackle wanted criminals

ASEAN law enforcement leaders met in Hanoi to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational crime and wanted criminals, with participation from the ASEAN Secretariat and officials from member states.

Báo VietNamNet · 1 Oct 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
BIHA delegation explores tourism opportunities in Vietnam

Bangladesh Hoteliers Association delegation met Vietnam's government and hospitality sector to explore joint tourism cooperation, including direct charter flights and regular air services between the two countries.

The Bangladesh Monitor · 1 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
SG Semiconductor builds brand and talent for Singapore chip industry

Singapore's government has launched the SG Semiconductor brand to strengthen the nation's semiconductor industry profile and attract talent globally.

digitimes.com · 1 Oct 2026
KH · Society & Workforce G2B
Cambodia & Dossier : Garment Minimum Wage — $212, Unions Say It Falls Short

Cambodia's National Council for Minimum Wage set the 2027 garment sector minimum wage at $212 per month, a $2 increase from 2026, falling short of the $250.66 demanded by unions representing roughly 900,000 workers.

Cambodgemag · 1 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Maybank Keeps Positive Thai Energy View as Minister Outlines LNG and Exploration Plans

Thailand's Energy Minister outlined priorities for gas procurement, exploration and fuel pricing, with Maybank Securities maintaining a positive outlook on the energy sector amid plans to expand long-term liquefied natural gas contracts and revise pooled gas pricing.

kaohoon international · 1 Oct 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
MEF welcomes minimum wage reprieve for MSMEs, backs sustainable wage growth

The Malaysian Employers Federation welcomes the government's minimum wage reprieve for micro, small and medium enterprises and backs the Progressive Wage Policy as a sustainable pathway to improving workers' incomes.

The Edge Malaysia · 1 Oct 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2B
Laos moves to expand social protection, labour rights for farmers

Laos's Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Welfare launched a project to strengthen social protection, labour rights and occupational safety for farmers, funded by the European Union and implemented through the International Labour Organization.

The Star · 1 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia sets coal benchmark prices for first half of October

Indonesia's Energy Ministry set benchmark prices for coal in the first half of October at $90.60 per metric ton for 5,300 kcal/kg grade and $63.45 per ton for the 4,100 kcal grade.

TradingView · 1 Oct 2026
TL · Society & Workforce G2G
UNSW provides training, fieldwork in Timor-Leste

Australia's Centre for International Agricultural Research is training staff and students at Timor-Leste's National University to sustainably manage water resources for improved food and water security, equipping them to conduct their own surveying work.

Spatial Source · 1 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Vietnam extends fuel tax relief until the end of 2026 — Channel NewsAsia

Vietnam's government extended fuel tax relief measures through 31 December 2026, keeping import duties on gasoline and diesel at zero and reducing duties on aviation fuel and petrochemical feedstocks to stabilize domestic supply.

UA.NEWS · 1 Oct 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Vietnam extends zero taxes on fuel through December

Vietnam extended preferential import tariffs, environmental protection taxes and value-added tax measures on petroleum products and aviation fuel through 31 December 2026 via Government Resolution No. 43.

Báo VietNamNet · 1 Oct 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Young Indonesians build skills for a Just Energy Transition

Indonesia's government, in cooperation with Switzerland and funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, launched a solar power technician training programme through BPVP Samarinda to develop skilled workers for the country's just energy transition.

International Labour Organization · 1 Oct 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Thailand's Bid to Become Southeast Asia's Leading Hub for Low-carbon Industries

Thailand has committed to net-zero emissions by 2050 and a 47 per cent greenhouse-gas reduction by 2035, with its National Energy Plan positioning low-carbon industries as central policy to address commercial and regulatory pressures including the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

Bangkok Post · 1 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
IMDA, TikTok team up to build Singapore’s microdrama pipeline

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority and TikTok launched a programme supporting media professionals from accredited companies to develop live-action and AI-animated microdramas.

Marketing-Interactive · 1 Oct 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
IMDA, TikTok launch programme to help Singapore media professionals build micro-drama expertise

The Infocomm Media Development Authority and TikTok launched a joint programme to help Singapore media professionals build microdrama production expertise and commercialise original intellectual property.

asiaone.com · 1 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce B2G
Trade Unionists Strengthen Regional Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence Guidelines

Trade unionists from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines held a regional webinar to discuss IndustriALL Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence and the implications of AI adoption for workers, employment, skills and occupational safety.

FSP KEP SPSI · 1 Oct 2026
KH · Business Voices B2G
La French Tech Phnom Penh and MPTC Discuss FrancoTech and the Future of Cambodia’s Technology and Innovation Ecosystem

La French Tech Phnom Penh met Cambodia's Minister of Post and Telecommunications to discuss FrancoTech preparations and initiatives to strengthen Cambodia's technology and innovation ecosystem.

Cambodgemag · 1 Oct 2026
MY · Society & Workforce B2G
ACCCIM Says RM1,900 an ‘Appropriate’ Minimum Wage, Warns Steeper Hike Could Hurt MSMEs

The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia proposes RM1,900 as an appropriate monthly minimum wage, warning that steeper increases could harm micro, small and medium enterprises and raise consumer prices.

Malaysia-China Insight · 30 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2G
Indonesia Highlights Data Centre Opportunities at Data Centre World Asia 2026 in Singapore

Indonesia's Ambassador to Singapore delivered a keynote address at Data Centre World Asia 2026 in Singapore, highlighting Indonesia's role in developing next-generation data centre and digital infrastructure for Southeast Asia.

indiplomacy.com · 30 Sept 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Ministry Suspends New Permit Applications for Rooftop Solar System Installation

Cambodia's Ministry of Mines and Energy suspended new permit applications for rooftop solar system installation until further notice due to existing companies' failure to adequately meet regulatory requirements.

kiripost.com · 30 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore Finance Industry To Train 80,000 Workers In AI Skills By 2028

Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore, via Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, called on financial institutions to train 80,000 workers in artificial intelligence skills by 2028 to manage workforce transition as AI reshapes banking operations.

Crowdfund Insider · 30 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Reports of abuse against healthcare workers in Singapore rise to 4,200 — Channel NewsAsia

Singapore's Ministry of Health reported that abuse and harassment cases against public healthcare workers nearly doubled from 2,200 in 2023 to 4,200 in 2025, reflecting increased awareness and confidence in reporting mechanisms.

UA.NEWS · 30 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Protection of healthcare workers from abuse needs to evolve as new harms surface: Workgroup co-chair

Singapore's tripartite Workgroup on abuse prevention of healthcare workers called for evolving protection measures to address online harms such as doxxing and stalking, with collaboration between hospitals and the Online Safety Commission.

The Straits Times · 30 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Reported cases of healthcare worker abuse almost double in 2 years; reflects growing awareness

Singapore's public healthcare sector abuse and harassment cases nearly doubled to 4,200 in 2025 from 2,200 in 2023; a tripartite framework launched in 2023 guides severity classification and staff protection measures including de-escalation training.

The Straits Times · 30 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
MSMEs temporarily exempted from new minimum wage hike, says minister

Malaysia's cabinet agreed to temporarily exempt micro, small and medium enterprises from a new minimum wage increase, instead providing wage subsidies under the Progressive Wage Policy to support wage growth while protecting businesses facing cost pressures.

The Edge Malaysia · 30 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Minister says SMEs exempted from minimum wage increase for now — report

Malaysia's cabinet agreed to temporarily exempt micro, small and medium enterprises from a new minimum wage increase, instead providing wage subsidies under the Progressive Wage Policy to support wage growth while protecting businesses facing cost pressures.

The Edge Malaysia · 30 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Nepal Urges Malaysia to Remove Nepali Manpower Companies from FWCMs System

Nepal's Ministry of Labor has sent a diplomatic letter to Malaysia requesting removal of Nepali manpower companies from Malaysia's Foreign Worker Centralized Management System following an investigation into their selection process.

Ratopati · 30 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Asia leaders urge shift from incineration

City and municipal leaders, civil society organizations and waste workers across Asia adopted the Jakarta Declaration, calling on national governments and financing institutions to halt funding for incinerators and redirect climate finance to decentralized organic waste management and food loss reduction.

SunStar Publishing Inc. · 30 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Building an Indonesia Net Zero Campus ecosystem

Indonesia's government ministries, higher education institutions and industry partners convened a strategic dialogue to discuss how university campuses can reduce emissions and support the nation's climate goals through a Net Zero Campus program.

Climateworks Centre · 30 Sept 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Reading the grid: What Thailand’s draft Power Development Plan 2026 reveals about its power deals

Thailand's draft Power Development Plan 2026 revealed institutional and tariff changes supporting Direct Power Purchase Agreements and Third Party Access, clarifying the regulatory framework for investors and financiers in the nation's evolving electricity market.

Dentons · 30 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Vietnam studies ways to broaden use of sustainable aviation fuel

Vietnam's government is studying a sustainable aviation fuel roadmap that balances international climate commitments and domestic supply development while protecting domestic airlines from market shocks.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 30 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
PetroWind Secures 20-Year Green Energy Tariff for

PetroWind Energy secured a 20-year renewable-energy tariff of Philippine Pesos 5.7555 per kilowatt-hour for its 13.56-megawatt wind project under the Philippines' Green Energy Auction Program, the first agreement of its kind.

Daily Tribune · 30 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN steps up cooperation in fight against criminal fugitives

ASEAN members agreed on strategic solutions and adopted a joint action plan to strengthen multilateral and bilateral cooperation in combating criminal fugitives across Southeast Asia.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 30 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Lapu-Lapu security up for Asean meetings

Philippine city and national defense officials coordinated security measures for the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting and related summits scheduled as part of the Philippines' 2026 ASEAN chairmanship.

The Manila Times · 30 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Tourism Ministers meeting eyes regional development

ASEAN Tourism Ministers gathered in Manila to discuss regional tourism development and launched an investment showcase, coinciding with preparations for the 49th ASEAN Summit.

Daily Tribune · 30 Sept 2026
KH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Draft Laws Approved on ASEAN, Criminal Law Cooperation with Russia

Cambodia's Senate unanimously approved the Cebu Protocol to amend the ASEAN Charter, the first official amendment adopted at the 48th ASEAN Summit in May, enabling Timor-Leste's admission as a full ASEAN member.

Cambodianess · 30 Sept 2026
LA · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN boosts media cooperation in digital era

Laos hosted the 27th meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information to boost media cooperation in the digital era.

Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN) · 30 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
🌏🎓 ASEAN Foundation bets on "Applied AI" to close the skills gap before 2028

The ASEAN Foundation's second phase of its AI literacy programme, co-run with AVPN and backed by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank, targets more than 1.7 million K-12 students and teachers across ASEAN member states through end of 2028.

The Southeast Asia Desk · 30 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam hosts Asean conference on combating fugitives

Vietnam hosted an ASEAN conference of law enforcement leaders to strengthen regional cooperation in tracking and apprehending criminal fugitives and combating transnational crime.

The Star · 30 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
British Chamber urges clarity on pork tariffs

The British Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines urged government clarity on pork tariff policy, noting prior support for increased minimum access volumes for pork imports as part of inflation and food supply management efforts.

Philstar.com · 30 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
World’s second-richest country brings semiconductor education to primary schools

Singapore's Minister of State for Trade and Industry announced an initiative to introduce semiconductor education to primary schools, using hands-on learning of coding, computational thinking and artificial intelligence to strengthen the nation's semiconductor talent pipeline.

e.vnexpress.net · 30 Sept 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Anwar: LNG Canada C$33bil expansion showcases Malaysia's expertise

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that Petronas' participation in Canada's C$33 billion LNG Canada expansion project demonstrates Malaysia's expertise and capabilities in liquefied natural gas development.

NST Online · 30 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia targets EV battery, BESS expansion in phase 2 downstream

Indonesia is accelerating its push into electric vehicle battery production and battery energy storage systems as part of its phase-two downstream manufacturing expansion strategy.

ANTARA News · 30 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia targets nuclear plant site selection by 2027 at latest

Indonesia's government has set a timeline to finalize the location of its first nuclear power plant by 2026 or 2027, marking a commitment to atomic energy integration.

ANTARA News · 30 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesian governor orders halt on data-centre project by BDx due to lack of permits

West Java's governor ordered a halt to BDx's 640-megawatt artificial-intelligence data-centre campus project in Jatiluhur until required construction permits are obtained.

Newswav · 30 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Budget 2027: MAA proposes up to RM10k income tax rebate for EV and hybrid purchases

The Malaysian Automotive Association proposes that the government introduce direct income tax rebates of up to RM10,000 for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle purchases in Budget 2027.

SoyaCincau · 30 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia governor halts BDx data centre project over permit issues

A governor of Indonesia's most populous province ordered Singapore-based BDx Data Centers to halt construction of a data centre due to missing permits.

communicationstoday.co.in · 30 Sept 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
AMRO’s 2026 Annual Consultation Report on Singapore

The ASEAN Regional Forum's 2026 Annual Consultation Report projects Singapore's real gross domestic product growth to moderate to 4.8 percent in 2026 from 5.1 percent in the prior half-year, driven by artificial intelligence-related electronics demand, with headwinds from higher oil prices and Middle East conflict.

AMRO ASIA · 30 Sept 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore households to get 10.4pc electricity tariff cut from October as fuel costs ease

Singapore's grid operator announced a 10.4 percent decrease in household electricity tariffs effective October 1, 2026, reducing the average monthly bill for a four-room Housing Board flat by S$12.99 as global fuel costs ease.

Yahoo · 30 Sept 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Electricity tariff for Singapore households to fall by 10.4% in Q4 2026

Singapore's energy regulator has announced a 10.4% reduction in household electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2026, to 28.59 cents per kilowatt-hour, reflecting lower energy costs.

businesstimes.com.sg · 30 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN’s borderless digital economy faces trust problem

ASEAN member states commissioned a study and officially launched negotiations on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) to address nine core elements including digital trade, e-commerce, payments, digital identity and data flows.

CoinGeek · 29 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
RI backs blue carbon to balance growth, sustainability

Indonesia's Ministry of National Development Planning launched the 2026-2045 Blue Carbon Ecosystem Protection and Management Roadmap, shifting the country's climate strategy from land-based to a holistic land-and-ocean approach to balance economic growth and sustainability.

ANTARA News · 29 Sept 2026
TL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Second LNG project proposed in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste's government is considering a second liquefied natural gas project using feed gas from the Bayu-Undan and Chuditch fields with a proposed capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum.

Upstream Online · 29 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia Launches Program to Prepare Gen Z for Life Beyond Work

Indonesia's Population and Family Development Minister launched the Ready to Make Impact Program to prepare Generation Z university graduates for workforce entry and life beyond employment.

Tempo.co English · 29 Sept 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
Southeast Asia's third largest economy may suffer $320M flood damage

Thailand's Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary mobilized relief efforts for over 80,000 flood-affected residents, deploying mobile kitchens and boats to provide three meals daily during and after the flooding crisis.

VnExpress International · 29 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
How Malaysia plans to turn AI Nation 2030 into digital economy gains

Malaysia is advancing its AI Nation 2030 plan by shifting focus from digital infrastructure investment toward fostering home-grown innovation and high-value employment in the AI ecosystem.

GovInsider · 29 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
APAC Banks Rethink Legacy Issuing as Digital Payments Accelerate

Thailand's central bank launched cross-border QR payment connections with nine jurisdictions, enabling visitors from China to use Alipay, UnionPay and WeChat Pay to transact with Thai merchants via QR codes.

Fintech Singapore · 29 Sept 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Lahat landfill turns waste into renewable energy

Malaysia's Lahat Sanitary Landfill operates a 2-megawatt biogas renewable energy plant that converts gas from solid waste decomposition into electricity.

NST Online · 29 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Bankability remains hurdle for Vietnam's JETP projects - Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam's JETP (Just Energy Transition Partnership) project pipeline faces financing bottlenecks, with only three projects securing announced funding of $722 million against a capital requirement of $10.9 billion, according to UNDP advisers.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 29 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Business Voices B2G
EU Business Council pushes for Asean-wide trade framework

The European Union Business Council called for an ASEAN-wide trade framework to consolidate bilateral agreements during consultations with ASEAN economic ministers, as EU-member negotiations advance toward individual free trade deals.

The Manila Times · 28 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN DEFA pact seeks autonomous digital trade and payments | TV BRICS, 28.09.26

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs highlighted the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement as a landmark mechanism for emerging economies to achieve monetary and digital sovereignty through autonomous digital trade and payments infrastructure.

TV BRICS · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Malaysia weighs raising minimum wage to RM2,000

Malaysia is considering raising its minimum wage to RM2,000, a change that would directly benefit approximately 400,000 Nepali workers employed in the country.

The Kathmandu Post · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Akmal: RM2,000 minimum wage decision rests with Budget 2027

Malaysia's government stated that any minimum wage adjustment to RM2,000 would be decided in Budget 2027, weighing impacts on micro, small and medium enterprises to ensure their sustainability.

The Edge Malaysia · 28 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
News Content Hub - Pacifico Energy secures survey licence for Vietnamese offshore windfarm

Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment granted Pacifico Energy a sea survey licence for the Nam Trung Bo 3 offshore wind project, enabling technical and environmental studies for a facility expected to begin operations between 2031 and 2035.

rivieramm.com · 28 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Rising LPG contract prices to wipe out gains from excise tax cut - Ty

The Philippines' excise tax suspension on liquefied petroleum gas will provide temporary relief, but rising global contract prices are expected to offset gains and cause prices to rise substantially within weeks.

ABS-CBN · 28 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
IMF Backs LPG, Kerosene Tax Break but Warns Against Gasoline Relief; LPG Seen Dropping P3/Kg Before Possible P10–P15 Hike

The International Monetary Fund endorsed the Philippines' suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene as appropriately targeted at low-income households, while the Bureau of Internal Revenue implemented the tax holiday rules.

ditosapilipinas.com · 28 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
British Chamber to host forum on clean energy future, AI, green investments

The British Chamber will host a forum on clean energy and green investments in the Philippines, which is advancing the ASEAN Power Grid as a Priority Economic Deliverable under ASEAN's Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation to strengthen regional energy security.

manilatimes.net · 28 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Pacifico Energy secures sea survey licence for 1.3 GW Vietnam offshore wind project

Pacifico Energy Vietnam has received approval for a sea survey licence from Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for the Nam Trung Bo 3 offshore wind project, a 1,300 MW facility expected to enter commercial operation between 2031 and 2035.

Windtech International · 28 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore pushes chip ambitions with new national brand

Singapore's Economic Development Board launched SG Semiconductor as a national brand to strengthen the country's identity in the global chip industry, coordinating deeper research and development partnerships with Applied Materials, KLA and GlobalFoundries in advanced packaging and silicon photonics.

ET CIO SEA · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia High Commissioner Visits Shopee Singapore for Talent Connect Programme

Malaysia's High Commissioner to Singapore visited Shopee Singapore to engage with Malaysian students and promote the Shopee Talent Connect Programme, which offers career and internship opportunities in digital economy sectors.

INDiplomacy · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Malaysia Employment Dispute Puts Nepali Workers' Future at Risk

Malaysia's government selected 275 manpower companies through a centralized foreign employment management system to streamline and increase transparency in worker recruitment from Nepal.

Ratopati · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Economy Minister Akmal says RM2,000 minimum wage decision rests with PM Anwar in Budget 2027

Malaysia's Economy Minister stated that a potential minimum wage increase to RM2,000 requires Prime Minister approval in Budget 2027, with consideration given to impacts on micro, small and medium enterprises.

Malay Mail · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
FMM: Minimum wage review should account for productivity, capacity to pay

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers urged the government to account for productivity and employer capacity to pay in any minimum wage review for Budget 2027, noting varied ability across firms to absorb payroll increases.

The Edge Malaysia · 28 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
What we know about the wildfires choking Indonesia, fuelling regional haze across Malaysia and Singapore

Indonesia's government has imposed criminal charges and license suspensions and established a new presidential agency to combat fires that burned over 202,000 hectares between January and July, causing toxic haze across Southeast Asia.

Malay Mail · 28 Sept 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
FutureChina Global Forum 2026 Main Forum Highlights ASEAN–China Resilience, Economic Transition and the Human Side of AI

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry delivered the opening keynote at the 17th FutureChina Global Forum Main Forum in Singapore on 25 September 2026, discussing ASEAN–China resilience, economic transition and artificial intelligence amid geopolitical rivalry.

INDiplomacy · 28 Sept 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Malaysia’s George Town Wins ASEAN Smoke-Free Silver Award

George Town in Penang, Malaysia received the Silver Award at the second ASEAN Smoke-Free Awards in recognition of its efforts to promote a healthier and smoke-free urban environment through cooperation between government agencies, local authorities, health organisations and communities.

oananews.org · 28 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN and Pacific Alliance Discuss Cooperation at Ministerial Meeting in New York

ASEAN and the Pacific Alliance discussed regional developments and future cooperation at the 9th ASEAN-Pacific Alliance Ministerial Meeting in New York on 22 September 2026, co-chaired by Thailand's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs and Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs.

INDiplomacy · 28 Sept 2026
KH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Tourism Minister Urges Operators to Adopt AI and Digital Technology

Cambodia's Tourism Minister urged tourism operators to adopt digital technology and artificial intelligence to improve service quality and strengthen the sector's competitiveness amid global digital transformation.

គណបក្សប្រជាជនកម្ពុជា · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
DCCI seeks Malaysia’s support to expand BD exports across ASEAN

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry sought Malaysia's support to facilitate greater access for Bangladeshi products and services across the ASEAN region.

dailyasianage.com · 28 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia's Coal Exports Sink 23% as Global Demand Heads for a Record

Indonesia's thermal coal exports have declined 23% due to government production quotas, policy uncertainties in the mining sector, and disruption from El Niño-induced low river water levels affecting barge movements, despite tightening global coal markets.

Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Budget 2027: MAA proposes personal income tax rebate to boost electrified vehicle adoption, old car scrapping

The Malaysian Automotive Association has proposed to the Ministry of Finance a personal income tax rebate of between 7,000 and 10,000 ringgit to accelerate adoption of electrified vehicles and encourage voluntary scrapping of old vehicles for Budget 2027.

klsescreener.com · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
MCMC launches Lestari roadmap to cut emissions and e-waste

Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has launched the Lestari roadmap, a voluntary framework targeting the sustainable management of 15 million devices by 2030 through reuse, refurbishment, upgrades and responsible recycling.

The Edge Malaysia · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Some 15m devices targeted for sustainable management by 2030 under new MCMC Plan

Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission is targeting sustainable management of 15 million devices by 2030 through refurbishment, reuse, upgrade or responsible recycling to reduce electronic waste and extend device lifespans.

The Vibes · 28 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Preserving Energy, Securing the Future

Indonesia's President Prabowo has committed to achieving national energy independence by accelerating the transition to clean and renewable energy, emphasizing wise management and efficiency of the country's abundant energy resources.

ANTARA Foto · 28 Sept 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Thailand Absorbs 92 Billion Baht Deficit to Cushion Retail Fuel and Cooking Gas

Thailand's state energy fund has incurred a 92.2 billion baht deficit from subsidising retail diesel and gasoline and capping cooking gas prices to shield transport operators, households and food vendors from volatile crude-oil markets.

Retail News Asia · 28 Sept 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Floods hit car factories in key provinces

Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is conducting rapid inspections at automotive and auto-parts manufacturing facilities affected by flooding in Rayong, Chachoengsao, and Chon Buri provinces, compounding export challenges for the sector.

Bangkok Post · 28 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
APECO And Huge Energy Sign MOU for 1 GW Renewable Energy Project In Philippines

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority and Huge Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 1-gigawatt renewable energy project combining solar, battery storage and waste-to-energy in Aurora province.

SolarQuarter · 28 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN, China working to build inclusive AI future

China and ASEAN held a ministerial roundtable on artificial intelligence during the China-ASEAN Expo, discussing digital transformation, public service delivery and cross-border AI risks.

China Daily · 28 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Mohamad Hasan urges stronger Asean connectivity, eyes freer region with EU‑style movement

Malaysia's Foreign Minister called for strengthened ASEAN connectivity and proposed free movement of people across member states within 10-12 years, modelled on European Union practices.

Malay Mail · 28 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Kadin Indonesia Partners With Russian Export Center to Boost Agricultural Trade and Technology

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) signed an accord with Russia's export centre to expand bilateral trade in agricultural commodities, farm mechanization, and technology, targeting increased two-way volumes and joint ventures.

InvestorTrust · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Malaysia’s median monthly salary rose 5.3% in 2025; mining sector paid the highest wages

Malaysia's Department of Statistics reported that median monthly salary rose 5.3% in 2025 to RM2,940, with the mining sector recording the highest wage levels across all economic sectors.

Human Resources Online · 28 Sept 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Vietnam ministry proposes 7.8 per cent increase in minimum wage from 2027

Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs proposed raising the minimum wage for employees working under labour contracts by an average of 7.8 per cent from January 2027, with Region 1's highest rate reaching VNĐ5.7 million monthly.

thestar.com.my · 28 Sept 2026
LA · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Nam Theun 2 Fund Approves LAK 343 Million for Forest Restoration in Khammouane

The Nam Theun 2 Development Fund has approved over LAK 343 million for a forest restoration project in Nakai District, Khammouane Province, which will produce seedlings for reforestation across 16 village clusters.

Laotian Times · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
MAA proposes RM7k-10k personal income tax rebate for xEV buyers in Budget 2027, RM5k for scrapping old cars

Malaysia's automotive industry association proposed personal income tax rebates of RM7,000 to RM10,000 for electrified vehicle purchases and RM5,000 for voluntary scrapping of older vehicles in its submission to the finance ministry for Budget 2027.

Paul Tan's Automotive News · 28 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
SG Semiconductor launched amidst global chip push

Singapore's Economic Development Board and A*STAR jointly launched SG Semiconductor, a national identity initiative covering seven technology areas to increase the sector's global visibility and connect industry with research and infrastructure capabilities.

Singapore Business Review · 28 Sept 2026
TL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Finder Energy Secures Environmental Approval for Kuda Tasi and Jahal Oil Project

Timor-Leste's National Oil Authority approved an environmental impact statement for Finder Energy Holdings' Kuda Tasi and Jahal offshore oil development project in the Timor Sea, clearing a key regulatory pathway toward a final investment decision.

smallcaps.com.au · 28 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia Free Meal Program: BGN Plans AI Monitoring for MBG Kitchens Nationwide

Indonesia's Budget and Guarantees Institution (BGN) plans to implement AI monitoring for school meal programme kitchens nationwide to oversee operational and hygiene standard compliance.

Batam News Asia · 28 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
The 14th Forum on China-ASEAN Technology Transfer and Collaborative Innovation

The 14th Forum on China-ASEAN Technology Transfer and Collaborative Innovation opened in Nanning on 16 September, bringing together officials and institutions from China and ASEAN member states.

ANTARA News · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia’s next phase of growth: From regional data centre hub to a sustainable Regional AI Compute and Data Centre Hub

Malaysia's government has positioned the country as a regional hub for artificial intelligence compute and data centre infrastructure, attracting major hyperscalers and cloud providers with RM95.8 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026.

KLSE Screener · 28 Sept 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy B2G
MICCI PPSC, PETRONAS strengthen upstream industry collaboration

Malaysia's International Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Petroleum Production Sharing Contractors committee strengthened engagement with Petroliam Nasional Bhd to address issues affecting the upstream petroleum sector.

The Star · 27 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN should rethink consensus rule – Thai FM

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister called for ASEAN to review its consensus rule and strengthen institutions to respond to intensifying strategic competition among major powers.

Thai PBS World · 27 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
DTI rallies region’s MSMEs for a future-ready ASEAN -

The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry hosted the ASEAN MSME Summit 2026 in coordination with the ASEAN Secretariat and ASEAN Coordinating Committee on MSMEs to discuss strategies for helping small and medium enterprises grow and compete across Southeast Asia.

- PeopleAsia · 27 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Southeast Asia's EV race risks pricing out drivers

Southeast Asian governments and automakers face pressure to lower electric-vehicle purchase prices and expand charging infrastructure to achieve mass-market adoption as regional EV sales exceeded 500,000 units in 2025.

news.lavx.hu · 27 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Philippines Advances 17.8 GW of Power Projects Through Grid Impact Review

The Philippines Department of Energy has endorsed 17.8 GW of power projects to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines for system impact studies, including eighteen wind projects, sixteen solar installations with battery storage, and eight hydropower plants.

briefasia.com · 27 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
MTUC wants RM3,100 minimum wage in 2027 budget

Malaysia's Trades Union Congress has petitioned the government to raise the minimum wage to RM3,100 in the 2027 budget and urged government-linked companies to lead wage improvements.

Free Malaysia Today · 27 Sept 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Science Talk: Why a greener medication box matters to your health

Tan Tock Seng Hospital, part of NHG Health, has redesigned its medication packaging by removing plastic components to create a single-material paper box suitable for recycling, advancing healthcare sustainability.

The Straits Times · 27 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Low wages to be tackled

Malaysia's Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government is dissatisfied with stagnant wages despite rising productivity and corporate profits, committing to address low wages in Budget 2027.

The Star · 27 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
P42 wage hike OK’d - Philstar.com

The Philippines' National Wages and Productivity Commission approved a P42 daily wage increase for over 300,000 minimum wage earners in Central Visayas, effective October 14, 2026, and a P500 monthly increase for domestic workers.

Philstar.com · 27 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
AI, Future Jobs and RMK13: REHDA Institute Bridges the University-Industry Gap

The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Institute survey found a significant skills and expectations gap between Malaysian universities and employers, with only 32.3 per cent of employers believing local universities adequately prepare graduates for the workplace.

Penang Property Talk · 27 Sept 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2G
France and the EU Invest €99 Million to Modernise Cambodia's Power Grid

France and the European Union jointly launched projects to modernize Cambodia's power grid with €99.1 million in combined investment to enhance monitoring, storage and transmission capacity for renewable energy integration.

Cambodgemag · 27 Sept 2026
MM · Society & Workforce G2G
Myanmar’s Child Labour Trap: Rural Poverty and Education Gaps Threaten a Generation’s Future

The International Labour Organization, with Japan funding, released a 2026 situation analysis on child labour in Myanmar, linking rural poverty, disrupted education and unsafe employment across five regions.

Devdiscourse · 27 Sept 2026
TL · Technology & Innovation G2G
BI to expand QRIS to Timor Leste, Hong Kong

Bank Indonesia signed separate memorandums of understanding with the monetary authorities of Timor-Leste and Hong Kong to expand the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard cross-border payment system.

The Jakarta Post · 27 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand collaborates with Google to develop data centre standards

Thailand and Google will collaborate to develop environmentally friendly and sustainable data centre standards, with Google committing to invest 1 billion USD in a data centre in Chonburi province and a Google Cloud Region in Bangkok.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 27 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Persada accelerates integrated digital connectivity

Malaysia's Communications and Health ministries launched Persada, an integrated digital connectivity initiative to strengthen healthcare delivery through electronic medical records and connectivity applications at clinics and hospitals nationwide.

NST Online · 27 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Cross-border QR payments shift from connectivity to economic value

Singapore's cashless payment transactions via cross-border QR codes rose 34.56% in volume and 13.26% in value year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 27 Sept 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Call for oversight of waste-to-energy plants

Thailand's energy advocacy group JustPow called on the government to strengthen environmental oversight of waste-to-energy plants as Thailand expands them to meet net-zero emissions targets by 2050.

Bangkok Post · 27 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Removing bottlenecks crucial to offshore wind power development: insiders

Industry insiders urged Vietnam to establish a comprehensive policy framework to remove legal and procedural bottlenecks and enable offshore wind projects to access long-term investment capital.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 27 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Nearly 18 GW power projects cleared for grid impact study

Philippines' Department of Energy endorsed over 17.8 gigawatts of power projects for grid impact studies in the first half, comprising battery storage, wind, solar, hydropower and other technologies.

Philstar.com · 27 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
BCCP sees renewable energy as investment opportunity in BARMM

The Bangsamoro Conflict Cessation Committee identified renewable energy as a key investment sector to drive livelihood and economic growth in Bangsamoro and the Philippines.

The Manila Times · 27 Sept 2026
TL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Power exports to Singapore hinge on regulatory clarity

Timor-Leste's Vanda Solar and Battery project's export viability to Singapore depends on Indonesia issuing electricity export regulations, crucial for meeting a 3.4-gigawatt renewable energy export commitment by 2035.

The Jakarta Post · 27 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand: Digital Shield Campaign Strengthens Public Cyber Resilience

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is expanding its Digital Shield campaign to strengthen public digital literacy, raise awareness of online threats and build collective cyber resilience among citizens.

OpenGov Asia · 27 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia: Cross-Border QRIS Expands Digital Payment Connectivity

Indonesia is expanding cross-border QRIS connectivity to enhance digital payment options for international visitors while supporting tourism, micro, small and medium enterprises, and regional digital economic growth.

OpenGov Asia · 27 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks B2G
Japanese business group targets deeper Asean-Japan cooperation

The Federation of Japanese Chambers of Commerce and Industry in ASEAN engaged with ASEAN Secretary-General and Japan External Trade Organization to strengthen regional cooperation and Japanese business participation aligned with ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

The Manila Times · 27 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Visayas grid under yellow alert on September 27, 2026 —NGCP

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines declared a yellow alert for the Visayas grid on September 27, 2026, due to unavailability of some coal plants, with available capacity of 2,519 megawatts against peak demand of 2,342 megawatts.

GMA Network · 27 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Dhaka Chamber seeks Malaysian support to boost exports, investment

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry sought Malaysian business support to expand Bangladesh exports of garments, pharmaceuticals, electronics, IT services, jute and food products to ASEAN markets, and to attract Malaysian investment.

The Daily Star · 26 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia inbound digital payment surge to $345M via cross-border QR

Indonesia's cross-border QR code digital payments have surged to $345 million, as reported by Bank Indonesia's Deputy Governor at a digital finance forum.

en.antaranews.com · 26 Sept 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Malaysia’s Clean Energy Gap Is Finally Catching Up

Malaysia's Prime Minister announced a RM43 billion electricity grid upgrade to support artificial intelligence data centres, battery storage, and carbon capture plants, positioning the country to compete in clean energy and climate technology.

Newswav · 26 Sept 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
Bangkok declared disaster zone as floods hit Thailand

Bangkok Governor declared the city a disaster zone as severe flooding from heavy rainfall affected 93 roads, with nearly 300 millimetres of rain recorded over 48 hours, disrupting transportation and residential areas.

TravelMole · 26 Sept 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
Bangkok declares disaster as heavy rains spark flooding

Bangkok authorities managed heavy rainfall and flooding that deposited nearly 300 millimetres over 48 hours, with Governor Chadchart Sittipunt warning of further rainfall and significant water management challenges ahead.

BBC · 26 Sept 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
Bangkok declares flood disaster across city

Bangkok authorities declared all districts disaster zones following three consecutive days of heavy rainfall that caused widespread flooding, enabling local organizations and state agencies to respond more systematically to the crisis.

Arab News · 26 Sept 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
All 50 Bangkok districts declared disaster areas

Bangkok Governor declared all 50 districts disaster zones after 48 hours of heavy rain, with schools closed and government workers encouraged to stay home as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration mobilizes crisis response across affected areas.

Bangkok Post · 26 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Anwar signals more measures to boost wages in 2027 Budget

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signalled additional wage-boosting measures in the 2027 budget, expressing dissatisfaction with wage levels despite rising corporate productivity and profits.

NST Online · 26 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Deputy Minister Truong Thanh Hoai holds bilateral meetings with wind power partners in Hamburg, Germany

Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade held bilateral meetings with the Global Wind Energy Council, Siemens Energy and KfW in Germany to discuss development directions and support mechanisms for Vietnam's wind power market.

moit.gov.vn · 26 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
BI expands cross-border QRIS to boost foreign tourists spending

Bank Indonesia's Senior Deputy Governor announced expansion of the cross-border Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) system to boost foreign tourist spending.

ANTARA News · 26 Sept 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Cambodia Launches Programme to Cut Waste by 19,000 Tonnes by 2028

Cambodia launched the 'Plastic Reboot Cambodia' programme with international funding to reduce waste by 19,000 tonnes by 2028, addressing nationwide waste levels exceeding 1.2 million tonnes.

Kiripost · 26 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia and Parliament Slash 2027 Subsidized LPG Quota to 8M Metric Tons, Speeding Up Gas Grids and Electric Stoves

Indonesia's government and parliament agreed to reduce the 2027 subsidized liquefied petroleum gas quota to 8 million metric tons, aligning with state initiatives to promote alternative household energy sources and reduce fiscal strain.

investortrust.id · 26 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Ramanan: Malaysia, Nepal Agree To Streamline Foreign Worker Recruitment

Malaysia's Human Resources Minister and Nepal's Minister of Youth, Labour and Employment agreed to improve their bilateral labour recruitment mechanism to enhance transparency and worker protection while meeting industry needs.

Migrant Times · 26 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
PM slams big companies making huge profits but pay low wages

Malaysia's Prime Minister announced that Budget 2027 will include measures to pressure the private sector to raise wages in line with productivity gains, citing dissatisfaction with large firms maintaining low wages despite high profits.

Free Malaysia Today · 26 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Govt to announce firm measures under Budget 2027 for fair wages — PM

Malaysia's Prime Minister stated that Budget 2027, to be tabled on October 9, will contain decisive measures to ensure graduates secure jobs matching their qualifications and receive fair wages, with government applying pressure to align wage growth with productivity.

The Edge Malaysia · 26 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia To Use Foreign Worker Data To Address Skills Gaps

Indonesia's Manpower Minister stated that the government will use data on foreign workers to identify critical labour-market gaps and align domestic workforce training with industry skill demands.

Migrant Times · 26 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia Expands Domestic Credit Card Scheme Through National Payments Network

Indonesia is expanding the use of Kartu Kredit Indonesia, a domestically processed credit card scheme operating through the country's national retail payments network.

OpenGov Asia · 26 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia Expands Cross-Border QR Payments for Tourism and SMEs

Indonesia is expanding its cross-border digital payment infrastructure via QR codes to support tourism and strengthen financial connectivity for small and medium enterprises.

OpenGov Asia · 26 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia-RI Halal Council marks step toward ASEAN council: official

Malaysia and Indonesia established a bilateral Halal Council as a stepping stone toward creating an ASEAN-wide halal council and eventual global framework.

ANTARA News · 26 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Qatar Chamber participates in Global Halal Summit, discusses trade ties with Malaysia

Qatar Chamber explored ways to boost trade and investment ties with Malaysia and enhance the Qatar-Malaysia Joint Business Council during its participation in the Global Halal Summit 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.

The Peninsula Qatar · 26 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Vietnam Expands Offshore Wind Cooperation With German Partners

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has held bilateral meetings with German partners to strengthen cooperation on offshore wind energy development.

OpenGov Asia · 26 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
‘Philippines energy transition gaining momentum’

The International Energy Agency Regional Cooperation Center head noted that the Philippine government's green energy auction programme and renewable energy policies are generating positive market signals and attracting investment.

Philstar.com · 26 Sept 2026
KH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Cambodian PM calls for digital overhaul of tourism industry

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet urged the nation's small tourism businesses, artisans and community operators to build digital skills and adopt online tools to reach more visitors, while calling on tourism authorities to improve data-driven decision-making.

The Star · 26 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia inbound digital payment surge to $345M via cross-border QR

Indonesia's cross-border quick response code framework generated $345 million in inbound digital payments from foreign tourists in 2024, more than triple the $103.1 million in outbound spending by Indonesian travelers abroad.

ANTARA News Mataram · 26 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
1.1M daily wage earners in NCR to get P60 increase on Sept. 26

The Philippines Department of Labor and Employment issued Wage Order NCR-28, raising the daily minimum wage for non-agricultural workers in the National Capital Region from PHP695 to PHP755, effective 26 September 2026.

Philippine News Agency · 26 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
P60 wage hike for Metro Manila minimum wage earners takes effect

The Philippines Department of Labor and Employment's Wage Order No. NCR-28 takes effect, raising the daily minimum wage for non-agricultural workers in the National Capital Region from PHP695 to PHP755.

Philstar.com · 26 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Vietnam, Germany promote cooperation in offshore wind development, supply chains

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade held a workshop with the Global Wind Energy Council in Hamburg on September 24 to promote offshore wind development and supply chains.

Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN) · 26 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
British Chamber eyes PH’s green investment, solar market

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines will host a forum on September 29 to highlight green investment and solar market opportunities in the Philippines' clean energy transition.

thephilbiznews · 26 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Long-term renewable energy policies accelerating in Asean as a result of Iran war: report

Six major ASEAN governments—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam—have introduced 37 renewable energy and electrification policies since February 2024, outpacing 29 fossil fuel policies, as energy price spikes accelerate the energy transition.

The Business Times · 25 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Flurry of FTAs opens space for S’pore economy: PM Goh

Singapore's Prime Minister stated that ASEAN's conclusion of free trade agreements with major powers, including India, significantly expands economic opportunities for Southeast Asia.

businesstimes.com.sg · 25 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
India pushes for balanced trade ties at the key ASEAN-EAS Economic Ministers’ Meet

India called for a more balanced and business-friendly ASEAN trade framework during ASEAN-East Asia Economic Ministers' talks on the AITIGA agreement review.

etedge-insights.com · 25 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Long-term renewable energy policies accelerate in Asean as a result of Iran war: report

Six major ASEAN economies—Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam—have introduced 37 renewable energy and electrification policies between February and August 2026, outpacing 29 fossil fuel policies, driven by energy price spikes from regional tensions.

businesstimes.com.sg · 25 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia advances transport corridor linking with Malaysia, Brunei

Indonesia is advancing the ASEAN Coordinated Customs Transit System to link transport corridors with Malaysia and Brunei, aiming to shorten transit times and reduce border-crossing costs.

VnExpress International · 25 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Developing cross-border retail payments via QR codes: Towards economic connectivity.

Vietnam's banking authorities and payment-system operators convened a workshop to expand the VietQRGlobal cross-border payment infrastructure, enhance merchant adoption at retail and tourism venues, and strengthen cybersecurity defences against rising digital threats.

Vietnam.vn · 25 Sept 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
Removing barriers to "empower" household businesses.

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry advocates for removing barriers to household business expansion through transparent management methods and regulatory reform, noting that household businesses employ 10 million workers and face significant sectoral pressures.

Vietnam.vn · 25 Sept 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Thailand accelerates household solar adoption with new support scheme

Thailand's government is introducing a support programme to accelerate household solar adoption, offering approximately 50,000 baht per household to install rooftop or land-based solar panels, initially targeting 1 million households.

TV BRICS · 25 Sept 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Vietnam proposes 7.8% increase in regional minimum wages from 2027

Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed raising regional minimum wages by 7.8% from January 2027, with monthly rates ranging from VND4.04 million to VND5.7 million depending on region.

Vietnam Economic Times · 25 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
[SMM Analysis] Indonesia plans to establish a BLU in the energy sector, with coal procurement and DMO mechanisms facing further clarification

Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is drafting a presidential regulation to establish a public service agency responsible for supplying coal and natural gas to power plants to secure electricity supply.

Shanghai Metals Market · 25 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Hanoi sets up inter-agency mechanism to operate carbon market

Hanoi's municipal People's Committee established an inter-agency working group to operate the carbon market, tasking departments with identifying facilities for greenhouse gas inventories and emissions-reduction planning.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 25 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
Why the Philippines is not ready for net zero

The Philippines Net Zero Conference 2026, led by Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna and First Gen President Francis Giles Puno, examined barriers to a formal net-zero pledge and gaps between climate ambition and implementation.

The Manila Times · 25 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore deepens chip R&D ties with Applied Materials, KLA and GlobalFoundries

Singapore is deepening semiconductor research and development partnerships with Applied Materials, KLA, and GlobalFoundries in advanced packaging and silicon photonics to strengthen its manufacturing base.

digitimes · 25 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Malay Chamber Demands Answers After Government Drops 30% Bumiputera Equity Rule For Private Tuition Centres

Malaysia's Malay Chamber of Commerce demanded clarification on which ministry authorised the removal of a 30% Bumiputera equity requirement for private tuition centres, after the Education and Investment ministries gave conflicting accounts of responsibility.

TRP | The Rakyat Post · 25 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore’s finance firms to train 80,000 staff in AI skills

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister announced that 23 banks, insurers and asset managers have committed to train over 80,000 local employees in artificial intelligence skills by 2028, with more than half already enrolled in industry-recognized programs.

Yahoo News Singapore · 25 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam pushes digital finance into tangible gains - Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance Department of Information Technology and Digital Transformation identified four major digital transformations for the finance sector, including a shift to data-driven governance and building artificial intelligence capabilities across the entire sector.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 25 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Cambodia’s Ratification of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and ASEAN’s Maritime Cohesion

Cambodia's National Assembly ratified the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea in January 2026, becoming the last ASEAN member state to do so and the 172nd state party overall, with significant implications for Cambodia and Southeast Asia.

fulcrum.sg · 25 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam hands over satellite network license to Amazon Kuiper in New York

Vietnam granted Amazon Kuiper a satellite network license authorizing deployment of a private network for testing customer terminal equipment and evaluating device quality, with Amazon committed to investing $570 million and constructing six ground stations by 2030.

Vietnam Economic Times · 25 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore's A*STAR expands shared infrastructure to help startups launch faster

Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research expanded A*StartCentral 2.0 to provide shared laboratory infrastructure, reducing time-to-market, protecting intellectual property, and lowering costs for deep-tech startups.

GovInsider · 25 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
More than 50% of Malaysian strategic cargo should be carried by Malaysian-flagged vessels, says Masa chairman

Malaysia's Shipowners' Association called on the government to require more than 50% of strategic cargo to be carried by Malaysian-flagged vessels to strengthen food and energy security.

Newswav · 25 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Eni wins Indonesian block

Indonesia's government awarded Eni 100% participating interest in the Sapukala offshore block in the Kutei Basin deepwater sector under the 2026 petroleum bidding round.

LNG Prime · 25 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
India participates in 14th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers’ Meeting and 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation

India participated in the 14th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers' Meeting and 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation, during which the ASEAN Secretariat and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia presented analyses of regional economic outlook and integrated approaches to energy security and industrial clusters.

India Shipping News · 25 Sept 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
PSGC Aligns Expansion Strategy with Thailand’s PDP2026 With Integrated Cross-Border Coal Operations

PSG Corporation, a Thai energy company, aligns its expansion strategy with Thailand's draft Power Development Plan 2026, which outlines 3,407 MW of hydropower imports from neighboring countries to be integrated into the grid between 2026 and 2037.

kaohoon international · 25 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Philippines’ Aurora economic zone plans 1GW solar project

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority signed a memorandum of understanding with Huge Energy Co., Ltd. and Dong-A Global to develop a 1,000-megawatt solar facility with battery energy storage in Casiguran, Aurora, with construction targeted to begin in 2027.

Asian Power · 25 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Local chip SMEs urged to match global supply chain standards

Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry Association urged local small and medium enterprises to meet multinational corporations' technology, quality, cost and delivery standards to compete globally and grow alongside international firms.

The Star · 25 Sept 2026
TL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Tivan Limited to Launch First Diamond Drilling Program at Baucau Project in Timor-Leste This October

Timor-Leste's National Mineral Authority granted environmental classification to Tivan Limited to commence its first diamond drilling program at the Baucau Project in October 2026.

Kalkine Media · 25 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Premier: Sarawak welcomes Chinese firms eyeing ASEAN expansion

Sarawak's premier welcomed Chinese firms seeking ASEAN expansion, citing the state's strategic location, renewable energy resources and digital infrastructure as advantages for participation in regional supply chains.

DayakDaily · 25 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
HR minister: Malaysia, Nepal agree on new mechanism to curb migrant worker exploitation

Malaysia and Nepal have agreed to streamline their labour recruitment mechanism to ensure transparency and prevent worker exploitation, according to Malaysia's Human Resources Minister following a phone call with Nepal's Minister of Youth, Labour and Employment.

Malay Mail · 25 Sept 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Sea levels could rise 0.74m in Malaysia by 2100, says Tok Mat

Malaysia's foreign minister warned the United Nations General Assembly that sea levels could rise 0.74 metres by 2100, threatening Malaysia's water security, agriculture and coastal infrastructure.

Free Malaysia Today · 25 Sept 2026
BN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Brunei's Prince Mateen attends UN treaty event, ministerial meetings in New York

Brunei's Prince Mateen attended the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council Foreign Ministers' Meeting and the Global Governance Group Ministerial Meeting in New York, highlighting artificial intelligence's role in development.

The Star · 24 Sept 2026
TL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Timor-Leste keen on tapping Chinese market

Timor-Leste, in its debut as an official ASEAN member state, participated in the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo to connect its industries and products with Chinese and ASEAN markets.

China Daily · 24 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Pacifico Energy secures sea survey licence for offshore wind project in Lam Dong - Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam's government granted Pacifico Energy a sea survey licence for an offshore wind project in Lam Dong, enabling technical and environmental studies ahead of commercial operations planned for 2031–2035.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Foreign Tourists Use QRIS for Rp6.2 Trillion in Transactions in Indonesia

Indonesia's central bank reported that digital payment transactions reached 6.11 billion in August 2026, up 40.36 per cent year-on-year, with foreign tourists contributing to QRIS transaction volumes.

Social Expat · 24 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Amazon Kuiper licensed for private satellite telecommunications network in Vietnam - Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology licensed Amazon Kuiper to establish a private satellite telecommunications network for testing and verifying customer terminal equipment across Vietnam.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 24 Sept 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2G
India postpones Cambodia tiger reintroduction

India and Cambodia have postponed a plan to reintroduce Bengal tigers into Cambodia from 2025 to 2028 after a review determined that prey availability in the proposed Cardamom Mountains release site remains insufficient to sustain a viable tiger population.

Mongabay India · 24 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Southeast Asian Nations Revive Nuclear Energy Ambitions Amid Surging Power Demand

Southeast Asian governments are reviving nuclear energy plans to meet surging electricity demand, with Vietnam's state-owned Petrovietnam and South Korea's KEPCO agreeing in September to deepen cooperation on the planned Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear plant.

foreignpolicyjournal.com · 24 Sept 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Malaysia is positioned to lead the Asean energy transition, says deputy minister

Malaysia's Deputy Minister stated that Malaysia aspires to become a leading clean energy hub in Southeast Asia and is positioned to lead the ASEAN energy transition over the coming decade.

The Edge Malaysia · 24 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
RCEP ministers approve BD's accession advancement

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership ministers approved the advancement of Bangladesh's accession process alongside Chile, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka at the 5th RCEP Ministers' Meeting in Manila.

The Financial Express · 24 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
ASEAN MSME Summit 2026 Highlights Growth Strategies for Philippine MSMEs

The ASEAN MSME Summit 2026 convened business leaders, policymakers and entrepreneurs to outline growth strategies for micro, small and medium enterprises centred on digitalization, localization and the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement.

The Business Manual · 24 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
India pitches for mutually beneficial trade at ASEAN meet - India Tribune

India highlighted its commitment to fostering strong trade partnerships at the ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation, with discussions focused on reviewing the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement to enhance trade flows and address trade asymmetries.

India Tribune - Chicago · 24 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Why ASEAN’s coming digital economy trade agreement deserves your attention

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations concluded negotiations on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), the world's first comprehensive region-wide agreement dedicated to the digital economy, expected to be signed at the ASEAN Summit in Manila in November.

Fortune · 24 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Amazon licensed to establish private telecom network in Vietnam

Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology licensed Amazon Kuiper Vietnam to establish a private telecommunications network using satellite transmission links to test and evaluate customer terminal equipment manufactured in Vietnam.

DTiNews · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia strengthens AI use in event tourism, MICE sector

Indonesia's Deputy Tourism Minister stressed that the government is strengthening the use of artificial intelligence in developing the events, meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector.

ANTARA News · 24 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Nestlé Koko Krunch Mobilises 11,000 Malaysian Students in Nationwide Campaign

Nestlé, in partnership with Malaysia's Ministry of Education, mobilised 11,208 primary school pupils across 534 schools in a nationwide collage competition aligned with the Visit Malaysia 2026 promotional campaign.

Retail News Asia · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce B2G
Severance, minimum wage remain sticking points in labor bill talks

Indonesia's Confederation of All Indonesian Trade Unions pressed the government and House of Representatives for stronger labour protections, including enhanced severance, minimum wage, and social security benefits for outsourced and gig workers.

The Jakarta Post · 24 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Pacifico Energy Secures Survey Licence for 1.3 GW Offshore Wind Project in Vietnam

Pacifico Energy has received a sea survey licence from Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for a 1.3 gigawatt offshore wind project in Lam Dong Province, with commercial operation targeted between 2031 and 2035.

Offshore Wind · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Kadin backs tax incentives to boost Indonesia's textile industry

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry voiced support for the government's plan to provide tax holidays and tax allowances as incentives to the textile and textile products industry.

ANTARA News · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia’s geothermal push runs into local fears at Mount Ungaran - news

Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources authorized state-owned PLN to conduct geothermal exploration and development at Mount Ungaran in Central Java, but local communities oppose the project, citing threats to water supplies and farming livelihoods.

news - Mongabay · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia invites Investment in 35 GW of potential hydropower capacity

Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources invited private investors to develop two major hydropower projects—the Mamberamo River plant (23 GW) in Papua and the Kayan River project (12 GW) in Kalimantan—as part of efforts to diversify the nation's coal-dependent power mix.

Enerdata · 24 Sept 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
New Mercedes EV to be manufactured in Thailand

Mercedes-Benz Thailand announced plans to manufacture the electric GLC sport utility vehicle locally using domestically sourced components, supported by Thailand's government through a new excise tax structure designed to encourage local electric vehicle production and reduce import reliance.

Bangkok Post · 24 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Pacifico Energy secure survey license for Nam Trung Bo 3

Pacifico Energy secured a survey license for the Nam Trung Bo 3 wind farm project in Vietnam, advancing the company's development of wind energy infrastructure.

TGS | 4C Offshore · 24 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Masa says more than RM15 billion investment required to strengthen Malaysia’s shipping ecosystem

Malaysia's Shipowners' Association stated that the country's shipping ecosystem requires more than RM15 billion in investment to address fleet gaps and modernise existing tonnage.

Newswav · 24 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore’s sector-wide platform AimSG hosts first AI-powered head CT scan

Singapore's public healthcare system has deployed iScreen, an artificial intelligence model for analysing head computed tomography scans to detect brain bleeds, on AimSG, the nation's sector-wide AI-enabled medical imaging platform integrated into Singapore General Hospital's radiology workflow.

GovInsider · 24 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
India Warns Against Using Malaysia’s Visa-Free Entry for Work

India's mission in Malaysia has warned Indian nationals against using Malaysia's 30-day visa-free entry to seek employment, citing a rise in arrivals for that purpose and risks of irregular status, detention and exploitation.

Migrant Times · 24 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Nepal and Malaysia Discuss Labor Employment Dispute

Nepal's Labour Minister and Malaysia's Human Resources Minister discussed the welfare of Nepali workers in Malaysia and Malaysia's new Foreign Worker Centralized Management System, with Nepal expressing concerns over the enlistment of principal and supporting recruitment agencies.

Ratopati · 24 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Malaysia, Nepal to streamline labour recruitment, curb abuses

Malaysia and Nepal have agreed to streamline their labour recruitment mechanism to ensure a more transparent, orderly and integrity-driven process while curbing worker exploitation and unscrupulous intermediaries.

Free Malaysia Today · 24 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
‘Malaysia has major job opportunities for Bangladeshi IT professionals’

Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister stated that Malaysia's information and communication technology sector has significant unmet demand for skilled professionals, creating major job opportunities for Bangladeshi IT workers.

The Financial Express · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia uses foreign worker data to guide skills policy

Indonesia's Manpower Minister stated that data on foreign workers will help Indonesia identify labour-market needs and prepare domestic workers with skills required by businesses and industries.

ANTARA News · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesian workers rally in Jakarta as labour-law deadline nears

Indonesian workers rallied in Jakarta as lawmakers raced to complete a stand-alone labour law by an October 31 Constitutional Court deadline, with labour groups and employers divided over outsourcing, fixed-term contracts, and severance rules.

The Edge Malaysia · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia boosts education to end male contraceptive misconceptions

Indonesia's Ministry of Population and Family Development strengthened public education on male contraception to counter misconceptions and increase male participation in family planning.

ANTARA News · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Indonesian curators association partners with universities to bridge bankruptcy law disparities

Indonesia's curators association partnered with universities to address disparities in how bankruptcy and debt-deferral laws are interpreted and applied across commercial courts.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · 24 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Semiconductor Talent shortage spurs regional push to build next generation of engineers

Singapore's government has identified semiconductor engineers as occupations on its Shortage Occupation List, prompting industry and educational initiatives to expand the talent pipeline for the sector.

The Tribune · 24 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce B2G
Singapore’s semiconductor talent pipeline now starts in primary schools

The Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association has launched a two-year pilot programme with the National Youth Council to introduce microelectronics concepts to primary school pupils using LEGO Education's Computer Science & AI platform.

The Straits Times · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Eni Wins 100% Stake in Indonesia's Sapukala Deepwater Block

Italy's Eni was awarded a 100 per cent stake in Indonesia's Sapukala deepwater block in East Kalimantan as part of the 2026 Petroleum Bidding Round, with water depths of 1,000–2,500 metres.

Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Eni awarded 100% stake in Sapukala offshore block in Indonesia

Italy's Eni received a 100 per cent stake in Indonesia's Sapukala offshore block in the Kutei Basin following a joint academic study and direct offer bid participation.

trend.az · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2G
HKMA and Bank Indonesia Sign MOU to Enhance QR Code Cross-Border Payment Cooperation

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Indonesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 24 September to strengthen cooperation on Quick Response code–based cross-border payments and promote interoperability between the two jurisdictions.

bastillepost.com · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2G
Indonesia Strengthens Digital Economy Coordination at FEKDI x IFSE 2026

Indonesia's financial and economic authorities have outlined a coordinated strategy to accelerate the country's digital economy and financial transformation.

OpenGov Asia · 24 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Bank Indonesia Targets 69.3M QRIS Users by Year-End in Digital Payments Blitz

Bank Indonesia is targeting 69.32 million registered users of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) unified digital payments network by year-end 2026, a 20.26% year-on-year acceleration.

investortrust.id · 24 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2G
Digital finance: Focusing on data and artificial intelligence.

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance stated that digital transformation of the finance sector is entering a new phase of strong development, as outlined at the Vietnam Digital Finance Conference and Exhibition 2026.

Vietnam.vn · 24 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Haze Cooperation: Malaysia Proposes Science-Based Strategy and Long-Term Regional Funding

Malaysia proposed a science-based strategy and long-term regional funding for ASEAN haze cooperation, with Indonesia preparing to host and lead ASEAN's dedicated haze coordination centre.

Batam News Asia · 24 Sept 2026
KH · Business Voices B2G
Japan-Cambodia Association Targets High-Value Agro-Processing and Technical Skills Expansion

The Japan-Cambodia Association outlined priorities to establish high-value agricultural processing facilities for golden silk and tilapia and introduce specialized vocational training to strengthen Cambodia's skilled labour force and export capabilities.

Construction & Property News · 24 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2G
Malaysia urges ethical AI, open digital trade to empower Global South

Malaysia's government engaged at China's 5th Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, where Malaysia urged ethical artificial intelligence and open digital trade as pathways for the Global South to access technological advancement.

The Edge Malaysia · 24 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Delay in LNG projects could lead to power shortage in near future

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade warned that delays in liquefied natural gas projects could create power shortages despite projected electricity generation growth for 2026–2030, requiring urgent energy infrastructure development.

Báo VietNamNet · 24 Sept 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Thailand’s solar scheme faces hurdles as low power users turned off by high cost

Thailand's 50-billion-baht rooftop-solar support scheme faces adoption challenges among lower-income households unable to afford upfront installation costs of 100,000–200,000 baht.

scmp.com · 24 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce B2G
Malaysian Businesses Prioritise Sustainable Growth and Domestic Opportunities, ASEAN Survey Finds

Malaysian businesses are prioritizing operational discipline and domestic market focus in response to cost and inflation pressures, with selective hiring cited by 36% of firms, according to the ASEAN Consumer & Business Pulse Survey 2026.

The Manila Times · 24 Sept 2026
TH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Thailand opens wider investment access with Hong Kong under ASEAN agreement

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister announced the conclusion of negotiations on expanded investment market access under the ASEAN–Hong Kong, China Investment Agreement, with the First Protocol signed on September 20, 2026.

Pattaya Mail · 23 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks B2G
Business players urge EU-ASEAN partnership on ASEAN Power Grid

The European Union-ASEAN Business Council called on leaders from both regions to establish a flagship partnership on the ASEAN Power Grid, leveraging EU expertise and funding for Southeast Asia's energy infrastructure integration.

ANTARA News · 23 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
RCEP ministers agree to strengthen implementation, build economic resilience

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership ministers agreed to strengthen implementation and build economic resilience, exchanging views on global and regional economic developments during their fifth meeting in Manila on September 22, 2026.

The Star · 23 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia calls for stronger RCEP cooperation, utilization

Indonesia's Deputy Trade Minister, in the chair of ASEAN, led the fifth Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership ministerial meeting to strengthen cooperation and utilization of the agreement.

ANTARA News · 23 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2G
Indonesia Seeks More Skilled Employment Opportunities for Migrant Workers in Singapore

Indonesia's Deputy Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers met Indonesia's Ambassador to Singapore and embassy officials to discuss skilled employment opportunities and worker protections for Indonesian nationals in Singapore.

INDiplomacy · 23 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam integrates AI and advanced technologies into healthcare

Vietnam is integrating artificial intelligence, digital solutions and advanced medical technologies into its healthcare system, with focus on surgical applications, diagnostics and smart healthcare development.

TV BRICS · 23 Sept 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
Meta disrupts 3.7 mil scam-linked accounts, pages in Singapore

Meta disrupted over 3.7 million scam-linked accounts and pages in Singapore this year through an information-sharing collaboration with the Singapore Police Force to identify and dismantle fraud ecosystems.

Sinar Daily · 23 Sept 2026
KH · Technology & Innovation G2B
NBC, Mastercard Discuss Use of Bakong Tourists and Digital Payment Security

Cambodia's National Bank and Mastercard discussed expanding the Bakong Tourists digital payment application for international visitors and strengthening fraud prevention measures.

គណបក្សប្រជាជនកម្ពុជា · 23 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2G
Vietnam moves to link VNeID with Singapore, Laos digital ID systems

Vietnam formalized plans to connect its VNeID digital identity system with Singapore's Singpass and Laos' LAeID, beginning with airport pilots to streamline cross-border immigration procedures.

Biometric Update · 23 Sept 2026
KH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Huawei Highly Values Excellent Cooperation with Relevant Ministries and Institutions in the Technology Sector

Cambodia's Prime Minister received Huawei Southeast Asia's president and commended the company's cooperation in deploying 5G mobile services and renewable energy adoption.

អង្គភាព​ព័ត៌មាន​ និងប្រតិកម្មរហ័ស · 23 Sept 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
MoU Signed to Advance Sustainable Tourism Development Cooperation

Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding with Genrich Investment Co., Ltd. to advance sustainable tourism development, environmental conservation, carbon credits, and climate solutions in Cambodia.

គណបក្សប្រជាជនកម្ពុជា · 23 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Most developers delaying launches amid margin squeeze, unsold units

Malaysia's Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association reported that 63% of its members are delaying project launches in the second half of 2026 due to unfavourable market conditions, approval delays, and unsold inventory.

The Edge Malaysia · 23 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Upstream players seek closer Petronas ties amid uncertainties

Malaysia's upstream oil and gas production sharing contractors are seeking closer engagement with state regulator Petronas to strengthen operational resilience amid geopolitical and supply-chain uncertainties.

NST Online · 23 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
ACEN relinquishes Philippine solar projects over land, access issues

ACEN relinquished two awarded solar projects in the Philippines—Pagbilao in Quezon (336 MW) and Botolan in Zambales (120.30 MW)—citing land acquisition and site-access constraints, with no material impact on its operations.

pv magazine Global · 23 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
ACEN Cancels Solar Contracts in Quezon and Zambales Over Land and Access Issues - News and Statistics

ACEN's subsidiaries surrendered two Department of Energy–awarded solar contracts in the Philippines—Pagbilao (336 MW, awarded August 2024) and Botolan (120.30 MW, awarded June 2021)—due to land and site-access difficulties.

IndexBox · 23 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
APECO, foreign firms ink P8.2-B power project

Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority signed a memorandum of understanding with Huge Energy Co., Ltd. and Dong-A Global to develop a PHP 8.2 billion, 1,000-megawatt renewable energy project with battery storage and substation over three to four years from 2027.

pna.gov.ph · 23 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
DOE moves to scale EV charging, safety systems as adoption accelerates

The Philippines Department of Energy is expanding electric-vehicle charging infrastructure, safety systems, and investment support as EV adoption accelerates, with battery electric vehicles representing 24.7 percent of total vehicle sales from January to August 2026.

Power Philippines · 23 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
PM urges Malaysia to open labour market, hire more Bangladeshi workers

Malaysia and Bangladesh agreed to expand labour market cooperation, education partnerships and halal certification frameworks, with Malaysia urging increased hiring of Bangladeshi workers.

The daily morning glory · 23 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia: Smart Cities to Foster ASEAN-Pacific Alliance Cooperation

Indonesia proposed smart city cooperation between ASEAN and the Pacific Alliance to strengthen digital connectivity, sustainable urban development and regional economic ties.

OpenGov Asia · 23 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia eyes smart city cooperation to deepen ASEAN-Pacific Alliance

Indonesia's Foreign Affairs Minister stated on September 22, 2026, that ASEAN views smart city cooperation as an opportunity to deepen practical digital and people-to-people ties with the Pacific Alliance.

ANTARA News · 23 Sept 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Thai Chamber backs three major trade deals to expand markets and investment

The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade backs three major trade agreements as tools for expanding markets, attracting foreign direct investment and technology transfer, estimating they could increase GDP by over 2 percent within three years if implemented with supporting measures.

pattayamail.com · 23 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Marcos declares Nov. 16-18 special non-working days in NCR for ASEAN Summit

The Philippines President declared 16–18 November 2026 as special non-working days in the National Capital Region to reduce traffic and strengthen security during the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

The Chronicle PH · 23 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
DTI says ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting a success

The Philippines Trade Secretary concluded that the 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting and Related Meetings achieved success, with the country's priority economic deliverables discussed.

ABS-CBN · 23 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Manila goes on ASEAN mode in November

The Philippines will host the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2026 on 14–15 November and the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in the same month, with President Marcos meeting the ASEAN-BAC Philippines chair to coordinate preparations and secure regional and world leader participation.

thephilbiznews · 23 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
DTI positions PH creative sector to drive regional exports, digital economy

The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry committed to providing platforms for local artists and creators to scale into international markets, with the creative economy expanding to 2.12 trillion pesos (7.6 percent of GDP), including 320 billion pesos in creative goods exports.

The Manila Times · 23 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN-EU summit urges investment, jobs from PH trade deal

At the 12th ASEAN-EU Business Summit in Manila, ASEAN and European business leaders urged faster implementation of the Philippines-EU free trade agreement to translate the pact into investments, jobs and stronger regional supply chains.

Daily Tribune · 23 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN-EU leaders call for FTA action

The ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General stated that European businesses continue to seek a broader region-to-region free trade agreement between ASEAN and the European Union, noting the absence of such a pact remains a significant unresolved issue.

Daily Tribune · 23 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn Attends Online Scams Conference in Phnom Penh

The ASEAN Secretary-General attended the International Conference on Combating Online Scams in Phnom Penh, hosted by Cambodia's Prime Minister, providing a platform for governments and international organisations to address transnational online crime.

INDiplomacy · 23 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Measat Calls for Sovereign Space to be a Priority in Malaysian Budget

Measat, a Malaysian regional satellite operator, called on the government to prioritize sovereign space capabilities and long-term infrastructure investment in the 2027 budget, including public-private partnerships for multi-orbit satellite systems and Earth observation applications.

Via Satellite · 23 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Measat wants 2027 Budget to put Malaysia in control of its space future

Measat urged Malaysia to invest in sovereign space technology and infrastructure to maintain control of critical communications and data while positioning the country for digital and economic growth.

NST Online · 23 Sept 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore defers SAF levy for air cargo by one year

Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority deferred the implementation of a sustainable aviation fuel levy for air cargo by one year, now applying from October 2027 for services sold and January 2028 for flights departing Singapore.

BioEnergy Times · 23 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Drilling for Lumut Balai 3 geothermal project in Indonesia proceeds to second well

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy has commenced drilling of a second well for the Lumut Balai 3 geothermal power project in South Sumatra, targeting commercial operation by 2030.

ThinkGeoEnergy · 23 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Govt plans to streamline solar tenders, allow direct appointments

Indonesia's government plans to streamline tender processes for solar power projects and permit direct appointment of companies with competitive technology.

Petromindo · 23 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
PLN Uses Solar-BESS as Natural Hedge Against El Niño Impact

Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PT PLN is deploying solar plants with battery energy storage systems as a hedge against El Niño's impact on hydropower generation during the dry season.

Ecobiz Asia · 23 Sept 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Govt. Plans Rooftop Solar Scheme as First Step in Thailand’s Energy Overhaul

Thailand's Ministry of Energy is advancing a rooftop solar scheme reserving 10,000 megawatts of household capacity, with individual systems capped at 5 kilowatts, as the first step in a nationwide electricity sector overhaul to boost clean energy adoption.

thestandard.co · 23 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia reviews data centre benefits after 40-plus 2026 applications

Malaysia has received more than 40 applications in 2026 to develop or expand data centres, reflecting sustained investor interest in Southeast Asia.

digitimes · 23 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Rehda survey finds property developers grappling with rising construction costs amid West Asia conflict

Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia survey found that 81 per cent of developers reported rising construction costs, with 35 per cent facing increases of three to six per cent due to West Asia conflict impacts.

Yahoo · 23 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Malaysia: DA, OWWA steer returning OFWs into agribusiness

The Philippines' Department of Agriculture and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration held a forum in South Korea to guide returning overseas Filipino workers toward agribusiness entrepreneurship, offering government financing, training and market-linkage support.

Vertical Farm Daily · 23 Sept 2026
ID · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Major disaster response exercise involving 19 countries taking place in Indonesia

Indonesia hosted Exercise Trident Resolve 2026, the largest ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus disaster response exercise in a decade, with 2,200 participants from all 11 ASEAN members and eight partner nations including Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the United States.

The Straits Times · 23 Sept 2026
ID · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia hosts largest Asean-led defence and disaster response exercise in a decade

Indonesia hosted Exercise Trident Resolve under the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus framework in September 2026, bringing together 2,200 military and civilian personnel from all 11 ASEAN countries and eight dialogue partners to test regional coordination on earthquake, tsunami and volcanic eruption response.

The Star · 23 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia records 40.36 percent surge in digital payment transactions

Indonesia recorded 6.11 billion digital payment transactions in August 2026, representing a 40.36 percent year-on-year increase, according to Bank Indonesia.

ANTARA News · 23 Sept 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2G
Closing the social safety gap for Vietnam’s two million gig economy workers

Vietnam's Social Security agency and the World Bank co-hosted an international conference on September 22 to address social protection gaps for Vietnam's two million gig economy workers in ride-hailing, food delivery, and e-commerce platforms.

en.vneconomy.vn · 23 Sept 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
Singapore National Employers Federation elects Kuah Boon Wee as president

Singapore National Employers Federation elected Kuah Boon Wee as president for the 2026–28 term as employers navigate technological change, demographic shifts and evolving workforce expectations.

hrsea.economictimes.indiatimes.com · 23 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Malaysia shifts TVET focus from employability rates to quality jobs

Malaysia's government reframes technical and vocational education and training (TVET) success metrics to prioritize skill-matched employment, career advancement and income growth as artificial intelligence and automation reshape workforce requirements.

hrsea.economictimes.indiatimes.com · 23 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Nepal PM Balen Shah Discusses Malaysia Employment Syndicate with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

Nepal's Prime Minister urged Malaysia's Prime Minister to reject syndicate and middleman systems in employment recruitment, citing violations of bilateral labour agreements and worker hardship.

Ratopati · 23 Sept 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Bilateral EU free trade deals can pave way for broader Asean-EU pact: Singapore DPM

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister stated that bilateral free trade agreements between individual ASEAN member states and the European Union can facilitate a broader ASEAN-EU trade pact, as exemplified by the EU-Philippines free trade deal finalised the same day.

The Star · 23 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
NCR gets three non-working days for ASEAN Summit

The Philippines' President called on ASEAN leaders to strengthen collective action and regional preparedness during the 48th ASEAN Summit Retreat, emphasising economic resilience, resource security and regional stability as priorities for coordinated cooperation.

Daily Tribune · 23 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Upgraded Asean trade deal brought forward to end-2026, says Singapore DPM

ASEAN Economic Ministers agreed at their 58th meeting in Manila to advance ratification of an upgraded ASEAN trade deal to end-2026, prioritising early implementation across member states.

Newswav · 23 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Business Voices B2G
EU-ABC seeks ASEAN-EU economic framework by 2027

The EU-ASEAN Business Council urges ASEAN and the European Union to establish a region-to-region economic framework by 2027 to pave the way for an eventual free trade agreement, following the EU-Philippines FTA agreement framework.

InsiderPH · 23 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Malaysia proposes sustainable fund to tackle transboundary haze

Malaysia proposes Science Diplomacy and a Sustainable Haze Fund to strengthen implementation of the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution through joint scientific data sharing and continuous funding.

NST Online · 23 Sept 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Clean Energy Is Not a Cost — It's Cambodia's Industrial Future, Minister Says

Cambodia's Industry Minister said clean energy is essential to industrial competitiveness and job creation, framing it as an enabler of efficiency rather than a cost burden.

Kiripost · 23 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Technology & Innovation G2B
NVIDIA expands Southeast Asia AI deployments across government, local models and Sea

NVIDIA is expanding artificial intelligence deployments across Southeast Asia, partnering with government bodies and regional organisations including Sea Limited, which became the first ASEAN enterprise to adopt the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform.

techedt.com · 23 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Fadli Rahman: PSEL is not intended to boost electricity production, but to address waste management (2-end)

Danantara is implementing 17 waste-processing-to-electricity projects across 33 Indonesian regencies and cities, requiring approximately 89 trillion rupiah in investment and targeted completion by May 2028, seeking technology-partner investors and local government support.

Kompas.id · 23 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Korean brands leverage offline stores to capture Vietnam's e-commerce boom

Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency hosted its 2026 Korea Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing 80 Korean companies to conduct product sales, market testing and live commerce to drive digital sales in Vietnam's e-commerce market.

The Korea Times · 23 Sept 2026
ID · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Price Disagreements Stall ASEAN Power Grid Pact as Indonesia Prepares $73B Solar Blueprint

Indonesia temporarily pauses signing the ASEAN Power Grid interconnector agreement, insisting that regional cross-border electricity pricing formulas guarantee equitable returns before committing to power exports.

InvestorTrust · 22 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia Encourages Youth to Pursue Overseas Jobs and Internships

Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Manpower encourages youth to pursue overseas internship and employment opportunities in partner countries including Japan across automotive, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors.

Tempo.co English · 22 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Japanese automakers raise concern over local content rules

Japanese automakers and suppliers raised concerns with Indonesia's government over its plan to raise local content requirements (TKDN) for battery electric vehicles to 60 percent in January 2027 and 80 percent by 2030.

thejakartapost.com · 22 Sept 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Industry requests higher electric vehicle import tax

Thailand's Federation of Thai Industries urged the government to impose the highest excise tax on imported electric vehicles to protect domestic manufacturers and boost local production investment.

Bangkok Post · 22 Sept 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
EU anti-deforestation regulation compliance opens opportunities for Vietnamese exporters

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a seminar on European Union anti-deforestation regulation compliance, framing it as both a challenge and opportunity for Vietnamese exporters.

VOV World · 22 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Indonesia Targets Nuclear Power Plant Operation by 2032, Technologies from US to Russia Still Open

Indonesia's National Energy Council stated the country remains open to nuclear technology partnerships with the United States, Russia, Korea, Japan, and China, targeting nuclear power plant operations by 2032.

Kompas.com · 22 Sept 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Non-solar renewable energy gets fresh boost

Malaysia's government opened a 250MW feed-in-tariff quota for biogas, biomass and small hydropower, comprising 30MW biogas, 120MW biomass and 100MW small hydropower for 2027, following recent improvements to the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme.

The Star · 22 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Malaysia's EV policy becomes more decisive, puts local value first: MAA president

The Malaysian Automotive Association stated Malaysia's electric vehicle policy has become more decisive, prioritizing local assembly, technology transfer and domestic supply chain development over simply expanding the market for imported vehicles.

KLSE Screener · 22 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
The Philippines Is Taking Its Electric Love Bus Beyond Metro Manila

The Philippines expanded its Love Bus electric vehicle service to the Robinsons Galleria-Eastwood corridor, operated in partnership with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and Global Electric Transport Philippines.

CleanTechnica · 22 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
When growth sectors shed workers, it’s time to mind the gap

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower reported retrenchment levels at their highest since the Covid-19 pandemic alongside shrinking vacancies, reflecting potential labour market slowdown and structural challenges in growth sectors.

The Business Times · 22 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand pushes medical AI from research labs into global healthcare

Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, alongside national agencies, launched a programme to support medical artificial-intelligence companies through development, certification, clinical applications and commercialization.

Pattaya Mail · 22 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Bilateral EU free trade deals can pave way for broader ASEAN-EU pact: DPM Gan

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said bilateral European Union-ASEAN free trade deals build trust and pave the way for a broader ASEAN-EU trade agreement, while ASEAN accelerates internal trade integration and digital economy frameworks.

The Straits Times · 22 Sept 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Newly opened Pinglu Canal to enhance Malaysia-China, Asean trade connectivity

China's opening of the Pinglu Canal on 16 September is expected to enhance trade connectivity between Malaysia, China and the wider ASEAN region.

nst.com.my · 22 Sept 2026
KH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
New chapter in China-Cambodia trade ties

Cambodia and other ASEAN member states signed the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol during an October 2025 summit, expanding coverage to digital and green economy sectors as China-ASEAN bilateral trade reached 645 billion dollars in the first half of 2026.

China Daily · 22 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Sarawak wants its creative industry to lead Malaysia’s digital economy

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation is advancing the state's creative and high-tech industries to support its goal of doubling the economy within seven years by 2030.

GovInsider · 22 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Cross-border QRIS Connected to 6 Countries, Transactions in Indonesia Reach Rp 5.9 Trillion

Indonesia's central bank has reported that cross-border QRIS transactions by users from six partner countries reached 21 million transactions valued at Rp 5.9 trillion cumulatively since 2022, while Indonesian users' transactions abroad totalled 4.67 million transactions worth Rp 1.73 trillion.

go.kompas.com · 22 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia’s Cross-Border QR Payment System Wins Global Recognition

Indonesia's QRIS Antarnegara cross-border QR payment system has received the 2026 '50-in-5 Awards' in the Collaboration category, recognising the government's initiative to facilitate regional payment interoperability.

OpenGov Asia · 22 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Weather, energy markets to keep CPO above RM4,700: MPOC

Malaysia's Palm Oil Council projects crude palm oil prices will remain above RM4,700 per tonne through 2026, supported by weather-related supply risks and favourable energy markets amid seasonal production patterns.

KLSE Screener · 22 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Malaysia's palm oil exports seen stable at 16mil tonnes in 2027 - MPOC

Malaysia's Palm Oil Council forecasts the country's palm oil exports will remain stable at around 16 million tonnes in 2027, as Indonesia's production declines and domestic biodiesel demand increases.

thestar.com.my · 22 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore woman awarded S$19,800 over pregnancy dismissal

Singapore's Employment Claims Tribunals awarded a woman S$19,800 in compensation for wrongful dismissal due to pregnancy and maternity leave, including three months of gross salary and three months of harm damages.

UA.NEWS · 22 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore's retrenchments went up as re-entry takes longer

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower reported that retrenchments rose to 4,620 in the second quarter of 2026 from 3,830 in the first quarter, with the incidence rate increasing to 2.0 per 1,000 employees and re-entry periods lengthening.

hcamag.com · 22 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Malaysia must prioritise investments that deliver high-skilled jobs over numbers — minister

Malaysia's government prioritizes foreign direct investment quality over volume and is undertaking a comprehensive review of its Progressive Wage Policy, with assessment expected by end-2026, to improve wage progression and compensation for highly skilled workers.

The Edge Malaysia · 22 Sept 2026
KH · Society & Workforce G2B
Cambodia Bans Overseas Fishing and Mining Jobs Amid Worker Safety Risks

Cambodia's government banned its citizens from seeking work in overseas fishing and mining sectors, citing safety and labour rights risks, though labour advocates question whether the measure addresses underlying economic pressures driving vulnerable migration.

Kiripost · 22 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
China outlines digital trade and AI cooperation with ASEAN in ‘CAFTA 3.0’ update

China outlined digital trade and artificial-intelligence cooperation within the CAFTA 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, proposing enhanced cooperation on standards, technical regulations and emerging technologies to deepen relations with ASEAN.

Digital Watch Observatory · 22 Sept 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Malaysia's EV policy becomes more decisive, puts local value first: MAA president

Malaysia's government is pursuing a more decisive electric vehicle policy to ensure the shift to electric mobility drives local assembly, technology transfer and domestic supply-chain development.

NST Online · 22 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Business Voices B2G
Asean supply chain council enters new phase as permanent Asean-BAC working structure

The ASEAN Supply Chain Council has transitioned into a permanent working structure under the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC).

NST Online · 21 Sept 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Malaysia proposes Asean Halal Council launch in September 2027

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister proposed the formal establishment and launch of the ASEAN Halal Council in Malaysia in September 2027 to institutionalise a regional halal council framework.

nst.com.my · 21 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn Attends AEM and AFTA Council Meeting in Manila

The ASEAN Secretary-General attended the joint 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers and 40th ASEAN Free Trade Area Council Meeting in Manila on 21 September 2026 to review implementation of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement and preparations for the Upgraded ATIGA.

INDiplomacy · 21 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN’s digital payment boom outrunning its scam defenses

ASEAN central banks are linking national QR code protocols under the ASEAN Regional Payment Connectivity initiative to enable cross-border digital transactions, though enforcement vulnerabilities against financial crime remain.

Asia Times · 21 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore retrenchments rise to highest level since 2020 as job vacancies fall

Singapore's labour market softened in the second quarter of 2026, with retrenchments rising to their highest level since 2020 and job vacancies declining.

NTUC UPortal · 21 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia struggles to contain fires as haze spreads

Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency is working to extinguish forest and peatland fires across multiple regions; smoke has affected Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore for weeks, with West Kalimantan among the worst-affected areas.

Kuwait Times · 21 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2G
Indonesia Targets October Signing of Updated Migrant-Worker MoU With Malaysia

Indonesia is targeting October signing of an updated migrant-worker memorandum of understanding with Malaysia, with technical talks scheduled for completion in September to expand formal-sector access for medium- and high-skilled Indonesian workers.

Migrant Times · 21 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Nuclear power is back on Southeast Asia’s energy agenda

Southeast Asian governments are revisiting nuclear power plans to meet rising electricity demand, address energy security concerns and meet climate commitments, driven by new factories, electric vehicles and data-centre expansion.

SightLine | U308 · 21 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Fast-Tracks Upgraded Trade Pact to Shield Commerce From Global Disruptions

ASEAN economic ministers adopted a declaration allowing member states to provisionally implement the Second Protocol to Amend the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement on a voluntary and reciprocal basis, with implementation dates to be specified by individual members.

finance.biggo.com · 21 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Hong Kong-ASEAN investment agreement a win-win for investors, says Algernon Yau

Hong Kong and ASEAN representatives signed a protocol to amend the ASEAN-Hong Kong Investment Agreement, incorporating schedules of reservations to enable national treatment and most-favored-nation treatment provisions.

The Standard (HK) · 21 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Myanmar Charg dAffaires/Ambassador Leads ASEAN Committee Meeting in Paris and Handover Ceremony of the Rotating Chairmanship of ACP – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The ASEAN Committee in Paris held a meeting and rotating chairmanship handover ceremony on 17 September 2026, chaired by Myanmar's Chargé d'Affaires and attended by ambassadors and officers from ASEAN embassies in Paris.

နိုင်ငံခြားရေးဝန်ကြီးဌာန · 21 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Pascual Urges Philippine Firms to Tap 15-Nation RCEP Trade Pact

The Philippine trade undersecretariat urged local firms at the first RCEP Business and Investment Summit to leverage the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership's trade, service and investment rules connecting 15 economies, enabling manufacturers to source qualifying inputs from Japan, South Korea and ASEAN partners to meet origin requirements for prefer

Retail News Asia · 21 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
‘Closer, more practical’ economic partnership for ASEAN, South Korea

ASEAN economic ministers and South Korea's government affirmed commitment to strengthen trade, investment and supply chain integration in response to rising business costs and economic uncertainty.

SunStar Publishing Inc. · 21 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Malaysian REIT managers call for return of withholding tax relief in Budget 2027

The Malaysian REIT Managers Association is lobbying the government to restore the withholding tax relief on REIT dividends in Budget 2027 to help the industry attract investors and expand portfolios.

The Edge Malaysia · 21 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Waymo to launch Singapore ride-hailing service in 2028

Waymo announced plans to launch a fully autonomous, all-electric ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028, securing backing from Singapore's Ministry of Transport and Land Transport Authority.

Automotive World · 21 Sept 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
Singapore Business Federation Launches Future Ready Business Index for Enterprises

Singapore Business Federation launched the Future Ready Business Index with Boston Consulting Group and partners to help enterprises assess transformation readiness and capability gaps.

indiplomacy.com · 21 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
AI can boost Indonesias strategic global position: deputy minister

Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology stated that artificial intelligence has the potential to strengthen Indonesia's strategic global position by leveraging the country's data, energy, infrastructure, renewable energy resources and digital talent.

ANTARA News · 21 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Deploying thousands of personnel: Indonesia doing 'everything' but struggling to curb fires

Indonesia's Cabinet Secretary reported that the government has deployed 64 aircraft and 54,000 personnel across Borneo and Sumatra to combat forest and land fires, though challenging terrain and peatland conditions are impeding efforts to control the blazes.

today.rtl.lu · 21 Sept 2026
SG · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Singapore saves S$123.8M in fossil fuel import costs as solar power investments cushions global energy crisis

Singapore recorded an estimated S$123.8 million in fossil fuel import cost savings over five months following investment in solar power expansion during a global energy crisis.

The Independent Singapore · 21 Sept 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2G
Ministry of Mines and Energy and Toyota Discuss Expanding Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Adoption Across Cambodia

Cambodia's Minister of Mines and Energy held discussions with Toyota Cambodia's Chief Executive Officer to evaluate strategic opportunities for expanding electric and hybrid vehicle adoption nationwide.

construction-property.com · 21 Sept 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Malaysia sets fixed grid charge, 10-year contracts for corporate solar

Malaysia has set fixed grid charges and ten-year contracts for corporate solar procurement under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme, with eleven developers and eight consumers registered covering 3,148 megawatts of combined capacity.

pv magazine Global · 21 Sept 2026
MY · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Malaysia’s oil palm biomass opportunity needs to move from potential to commercial scale

Malaysia's government recognizes the potential of oil palm biomass to create new industries and generate energy, but converting that potential into a commercially viable industry at scale remains a significant challenge.

BioEnergy Times · 21 Sept 2026
ID · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Indonesia Tests CNG Cylinder Rollout to Cut Subsidized 3KG LPG Imports

Indonesia is conducting final trials to convert subsidized 3-kilogram liquefied petroleum gas to domestic compressed natural gas cylinders, targeting a 30 percent energy efficiency improvement to reduce imports.

KONTAN · 21 Sept 2026
TH · Sustainability & Energy B2G
Policymakers urged to back alcohol-to-jet technology

Thai business leaders and energy industry representatives are urging policymakers to accelerate support for alcohol-to-jet technology, which could reduce crude oil reliance and create demand for domestic agricultural products while Thai Airways and PTT pilot sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil.

Bangkok Post · 21 Sept 2026
VN · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Vietnam urges faster rollout of self-consumption solar rooftop power

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade directed relevant ministries, local authorities and Vietnam Electricity to urgently expand rooftop solar power systems for self-generation and self-consumption at government offices, public buildings, schools and hospitals.

Vietnam Economic Times · 21 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Philippines: Isabela Hospital adopts solar hydroponics and mushroom cultivation

Saint Matthias Medical Center in Isabela adopted solar-powered hydroponics and mushroom cultivation under the Philippine Department of Agriculture's National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program, receiving ₱2.91 million in fiscal-year 2025 assistance.

Vertical Farm Daily · 21 Sept 2026
PH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
DENR chief pushes accountable climate action, cites Philippines’ 75% emissions target

The Philippines' Department of Environment and Natural Resources called for stronger coordination on climate action and accountability in implementing the country's commitment to achieve a 75 percent net emissions reduction and avoidance target between 2025 and 2035.

Digicast Negros · 21 Sept 2026
KH · Sustainability & Energy G2B
Cambodia Pushes Building Energy Code as Cooling Demand and Construction Surge

Cambodia's government is developing a Building Energy Code to improve energy efficiency in buildings amid rapid construction growth and rising electricity demand, though implementation faces challenges from technical expertise shortages and weak market demand.

cambodianess.com · 21 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Beyond the perimeter: Pos Digicert spearheads Malaysia's transition to post-quantum digital trust

Malaysia's Pos Digicert, the nation's first licensed Certification Authority, is leading the country's transition to post-quantum digital trust infrastructure for banking, healthcare, and public administration.

klsescreener.com · 21 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Hanoi to host TECHFEST Vietnam 2026 in November

Hanoi will host TECHFEST Vietnam 2026 in November as an open-air public event featuring startup exhibitions, technology demonstrations, and a national innovative startup talent competition final round.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 21 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
S'pore labour market growing, even though retrenchments up, job vacancies fall: MOM report

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower reports that non-resident employment growth in construction and manufacturing was driven by work permit holders, despite overall job vacancy declines and rising retrenchments.

Mothership · 21 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore Retrenchments Hit Four-Year High of 4,620 in Second Quarter

Singapore recorded 4,620 retrenchments in the second quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly total since late 2020, driven by restructuring in manufacturing, information and communications, and financial services sectors.

Retail News Asia · 21 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Perhapi Urges Permit History Checks in Mining Acquisition Due Diligence

Perhapi, Indonesia's mining chamber, urged comprehensive permit history checks during acquisition due diligence at a Jakarta knowledge-sharing session on mining legal compliance.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · 21 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore employment grows for 19th straight quarter

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower reported total employment grew by 11,400 in the second quarter of 2026, extending the expansion to a 19th consecutive quarter, though resident employment growth moderated and retrenchments increased.

Staffing Industry Analysts · 21 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore job cuts hit 4,620 as workers take longer to return to work

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower reported retrenchments rose to 4,620 in the second quarter of 2026, the highest level since late 2020, driven primarily by business reorganisation and restructuring in manufacturing, information and communications, and financial services.

People Matters Global · 21 Sept 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
SAGE Conference 2026: SCWO launches CoLab to help women return to the workforce

The Singapore Council of Women Organisations launched CoLab, a community-led initiative to help member organisations develop solutions addressing barriers women face when returning to work, backed by research with the National Trades Union Congress.

Her World Singapore · 21 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Nearly two-thirds of Malaysians made RM2,200 or less a month in 2025 — official data

Malaysia's official data showed nearly two-thirds of wage earners made RM2,200 or less monthly in 2025, with skilled workers earning nearly three times as much as low-skilled workers and experiencing stronger wage growth.

The Edge Malaysia · 21 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia Targets More Migrant-Worker Markets Across Asia and Europe

Indonesia's Migrant Worker Protection Ministry is targeting wider placement markets across Asia and Europe to fill approximately 290,000 verified overseas vacancies, focusing on economically and geopolitically favorable destinations.

Migrant Times · 21 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
150 Indonesians Repatriated From Malaysia Through Johor-Batam Route

Indonesia's Consulate General in Johor Bahru repatriated 150 Indonesian migrant workers and citizens from Malaysia through cooperation with Malaysia's Immigration Department, with over 4,100 deportations from the consular area recorded in 2025.

Migrant Times · 21 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2G
Chulalongkorn University and AIST (G-QuAT) Sign Five-Year Memorandum of Understanding to Build Bilateral Quantum Technology Ecosystem

Chulalongkorn University and Japan's AIST signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to provide Thai researchers access to advanced quantum computing infrastructure and develop quantum science curricula, positioning Southeast Asia as an enterprise quantum technology hub.

Quantum Computing Report · 21 Sept 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Singapore Energy Security: Canada Emerges as Potential Supplier Amid Middle East Disruptions

Singapore and Canada discussed strengthening ASEAN-Canada ties as Singapore prepares to assume the ASEAN chair in 2027, with energy security a focal point amid Middle East disruptions.

Batam News Asia · 21 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Asean, US deepen trade ties with new 2026–2027 cooperation plan

ASEAN and the United States adopted a new 2026–2027 cooperation work plan building on previous initiatives in the digital economy, trade facilitation, intellectual property rights and agriculture, with two-way merchandise trade reaching US$550.5 billion in 2025.

NST Online · 21 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Japan and ASEAN to consider expanding trade pact

Japan and ASEAN discussed expanding their trade pact in Manila, expressing interest in strengthening cooperation in energy security, artificial intelligence and supply chains.

The Japan Times · 21 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Japan-ASEAN Manila Summit Guide: AJCEP Upgrade & Asia Travel Connectivity

Japan and ASEAN nations convened in Manila to upgrade the ASEAN–Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership, focusing on cross-border service trade, digital innovation and physical transport infrastructure.

nomadlawyer.org · 21 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN, US deepen trade ties under new two-year work plan

ASEAN and the United States adopted a new two-year trade and investment work plan covering the digital economy, agriculture, trade facilitation and micro, small and medium enterprises, reaffirming commitment to open trade corridors and supply chain resilience.

The Chronicle PH · 21 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Business Voices B2G
Asean supply chain council enters new phase as permanent Asean-BAC working structure

The ASEAN Supply Chain Council transitioned into a permanent working structure under the ASEAN Business Advisory Council, institutionalizing private-sector engagement on trade facilitation, economic integration and supply-chain resilience.

NST Online · 21 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore launches Institute of Digital Government to scale digital and AI skills among public officers

Singapore's Ministry of Digital Development and Information launched the Institute of Digital Government to train more than 150,000 public officers in digital and artificial intelligence capabilities by end of 2028, focusing on product thinking and user-centred problem-solving to improve citizen services.

GovInsider · 21 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
​Ding Xuexiang Attends the Opening Ceremony of the 23rd China - ASEAN Expo and Meets with Foreign Dignitaries

China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang attended the opening of the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, addressing the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area as a key vehicle for building the China-ASEAN community and reiterating plans to upgrade the agreement.

sl.china-embassy.gov.cn · 21 Sept 2026
MM · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Back Home: Vice President concludes tour in Nanning

Myanmar's Vice President U Nyo Saw concluded a visit to China after attending the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and Business and Investment Summit in Nanning.

myanmaritv.com · 21 Sept 2026
TL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Timor-Leste debuts at 23rd China-Asean Expo and co-hosts

Timor-Leste made its debut as ASEAN's 11th member at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, serving as official co-host and showcasing artificial intelligence as a key focus for regional win-win cooperation.

The Star · 21 Sept 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Hyundai's Thai expansion hinges on EV tax policy

Hyundai Mobility Thailand is considering expanding vehicle production in Thailand, with the final investment decision contingent on the government's forthcoming electric vehicle excise tax policy framework.

Bangkok Post · 20 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Sabah as digital innovation hub

Malaysia's Short-Term Rental Accommodation Association, speaking at the 10th Malaysia Digital Economy Forum, highlighted Sabah's potential to become a digital and innovation hub linking Malaysia with ASEAN through artificial intelligence and digital transformation opportunities.

Newswav · 20 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
China, ASEAN to enhance cooperation on green technology, sustainability, digital economy: Indonesian official

China and ASEAN announced enhanced collaboration on green technology, sustainability, digital economy and trade facilitation at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, with all 11 ASEAN members and Timor-Leste participating for the first time.

bastillepost.com · 20 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Investing in technology and digital transformation: Businesses strive to increase the value of Vietnamese goods in the RCEP region.

Vietnamese businesses are leveraging the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to increase competitiveness through technology and digital transformation as regional supply chains become more interconnected.

Vietnam.vn · 20 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
SEA’s digital economy seen doubling at $3 trillion by 2030

Singapore assumed the ASEAN Economic Ministers' chairship from the Philippines, as Southeast Asia's digital economy is projected to double to $3 trillion by 2030.

Daily Tribune · 20 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks B2G
RCEP review puts focus on business barriers

The East Asia Business Council held the inaugural RCEP Business and Investment Summit in Manila, focusing on supply-chain resilience as companies face geopolitical tensions, protectionism and tariff disruptions.

SunStar Publishing Inc. · 20 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Asean and Hong Kong sign protocol to strengthen investment ties

ASEAN and Hong Kong signed a protocol amending their investment agreement to enhance investment rules, predictability and two-way investment flows across Southeast Asia.

The Star · 20 Sept 2026
MM · Society & Workforce G2B
Labour Affairs : Efforts to creat healthy workplaces

Myanmar's Union Minister for Labor met with workers and occupational safety officials from Social Security Board-registered workplaces in Nay Pyi Taw to address efforts toward creating healthier workplaces.

Myanmar International TV · 20 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
REI Eyes AI Boom: ASEAN Pitched as Asia-Pacific's Next Multi-Hub Data Center Frontier

Real Estate Indonesia, the country's property developers' association, is positioning ASEAN as Asia-Pacific's next interconnected multi-hub data center hub to capitalize on the generative artificial intelligence boom and hyperscaler investment.

InvestorTrust · 20 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore Minister Urges Employers to Be Open About AI and Jobs

Singapore's Acting Manpower Minister urged employers to communicate transparently with workers about artificial intelligence adoption, automation, retraining plans and potential retrenchments.

migrantimes.com · 20 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
DCCI delegation to visit Malaysia to bolster trade, investment

A 39-member business delegation from Bangladesh's Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry will visit Kuala Lumpur to strengthen bilateral trade and investment and expand Bangladeshi exports to Malaysia.

The Financial Express · 20 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia Sets Sights on 5.3 Million Green Jobs by 2029

Indonesia's Manpower Minister announced a government target to create between 5.01 million and 5.32 million green workers by 2029 as the country accelerates its transition toward renewable energy and electric mobility.

InvestorTrust · 20 Sept 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2B
Increase dialogue to resolve social insurance benefits for workers in Lao Cai

Laos's social insurance agency is increasing dialogue with factories and enterprises in Lao Cai to address workers' social insurance benefit and security policy issues.

Laodong.vn · 20 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Smaller firms face uphill climb to RM3,000 minimum wage by 2030

Malaysia's Employers Federation warned that the road to a RM3,000 minimum wage by 2030 poses particular challenges for micro, small and medium enterprises, whose margins have compressed from around 15 per cent to 10 per cent amid rising operating costs.

klsescreener.com · 20 Sept 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Focus on addressing the textbook shortage and implementing AI education.

Vietnam's education sector will focus on addressing textbook shortages and implementing integrated artificial intelligence education in the 2026-2027 school year, the first year of nationwide unified textbook implementation.

Vietnam.vn · 20 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2G
Transnational Higher Education CHED British Council PH

The Philippines' Commission on Higher Education and the British Council convened stakeholders to refine the country's Transnational Higher Education National Strategy and implementation roadmap through 2030, aiming to connect Filipino learners with globally benchmarked education and industry-relevant skills.

Wazzup.PH · 20 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Member States Allowed Early Voluntary Implementation of Upgraded Trade Agreement

ASEAN member states adopted a declaration allowing voluntary early implementation of the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement before its official June 2027 entry into force, introducing expedited cargo clearance, simplified rules of origin, and expanded digital documentation acceptance.

The Chronicle PH · 20 Sept 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
From Sharp Tools to Toxic Fumes: Thailand Tackles Serious Risks Facing Its Rubber Workers

Thailand held a two-day occupational safety programme for 22 representatives from 10 workers' organizations in the rubber sector, covering hazard identification, accident reporting and evidence-based safety policy development.

Devdiscourse · 20 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Cyber vigilance efforts ramp up as GCash IPO draws first-time investors

The Philippine Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center is strengthening government-industry cooperation to protect first-time investors from cyber scams as the parent company of GCash prepares for a Philippine Stock Exchange initial public offering.

Philstar.com · 20 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand data-centre boom raises wider clean-power challenge

Thailand's push to attract data-centre and artificial intelligence investment faces challenges in water, energy and waste infrastructure, regulation and clean-power access, risking strain on resources needed by households and businesses.

The Star · 20 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Mobility aid will help overcome ‘geographical barriers’ to employment, says group

The Malaysian Employers Federation welcomes a one-off RM1,000 mobility assistance allowance for workers securing jobs more than 100 kilometres from home, taking effect October 1, citing accessibility and timely delivery as critical to its success.

Free Malaysia Today · 20 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
FOMCA warns 800kwh electricity protection is not a licence for higher usage

The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations cautions that expansion of electricity bill protection from 600 to 800 kilowatt-hours monthly should not encourage higher household consumption, urging continued energy management.

thevibes.com · 20 Sept 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
Vietnam targets $48 billion textile-garment exports in 2026

Vietnam's textile and garment industry targets $48 billion in exports for 2026, with the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association highlighting challenges from trade policy changes and tariff barriers in major consumer markets.

Fibre2Fashion · 20 Sept 2026
TL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
China-ASEAN Expo: Timor-Leste makes historic debut as co-organizer

Timor-Leste, ASEAN's 11th member, made its historic debut as co-organizer of the China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, marking its first participation in the joint event.

news.cgtn.com · 20 Sept 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
UM takes lead in Asean, Unesco roles

Universiti Malaya, in collaboration with the National University of Singapore, Universitas Indonesia and Khon Kaen University, has received formal approval from the ASEAN University Network board to establish a Geriatric Dentistry Thematic Network to address ageing populations across Southeast Asia.

The Star · 20 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Samudera Enhances Indonesian Logistics Connectivity via Maiden Port Call at Patimban - LM

Samudera Shipping Line expanded its Indonesian maritime network through a maiden port call at Patimban Port, integrating the facility into its intra-Asia liner services and supporting Indonesia's strategy to decentralize port infrastructure and optimize national logistics costs.

LM - Logistics Manager · 19 Sept 2026
KH · Business Voices B2G
Middle Management Capacity and Decision Speed Emerge as Key Areas for Improving Cambodian Business Productivity, IBC Survey Finds

The International Business Chamber of Cambodia's survey identifies middle-management capacity and decision-making speed as critical factors for improving business productivity amid digital transformation and economic change.

Cambodia Investment Review · 19 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam: National Competition Fosters Practical Generative AI Skills

Vietnam's national generative artificial intelligence competition aims to strengthen practical AI skills and digital talent among university students while fostering innovation and problem-solving.

OpenGov Asia · 19 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Viet Nam State Audit Office contributes to 63rd ASOSAI Governing Board Meeting

Vietnam's State Audit Office confirmed its commitment to active participation in the ASEAN Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions' Governing Board and its responsibilities on the Audit Committee for 2024–2027.

Nhan Dan Online · 19 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
SMILE pushes workforce professionalization in Philippine live events industry

SMILE, a private collective representing live events workers, is calling on the Philippine government to establish stronger industry standards, skills development programmes and social protection for project-based and freelance workers in the live events sector.

lionheartv.net · 19 Sept 2026
KH · Society & Workforce G2B
Deadlock: Employee, employer representatives in Cambodia maintain minimum wage positions

Cambodia's Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training convened the third meeting of the National Council on Minimum Wage to negotiate the 2027 minimum wage for workers in textiles, garments, footwear and travel goods sectors, but worker and employer representatives remained at an impasse.

The Star · 19 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Asean Halal Council launch proposed for late 2027

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister proposed establishing and launching the ASEAN Halal Council in Malaysia in September 2027, with Malaysia serving as secretariat and Indonesia as inaugural chair, to institutionalise the regional halal framework.

The Star · 19 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Data centers are strategic infrastructure

Philippine government officials and industry leaders discussed the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement during the country's regional bloc leadership, focusing on trade growth, interoperability, and online security across Southeast Asia.

Philstar.com · 19 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN to roll out upgraded trade pact ahead of schedule

ASEAN is advancing an upgraded regional trade pact ahead of schedule to ease cross-border transactions in e-commerce, digital payments, data flows and cyber security across Southeast Asia.

The Jakarta Post · 19 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia leads ACW, strengthens ASEANs voice in United States

Indonesia has assumed the chairmanship of the ASEAN Committee in Washington from Cambodia, aiming to strengthen coordination and amplify the bloc's voice in its engagement with the United States.

ANTARA News · 19 Sept 2026
KH · Society & Workforce G2B
Employers Hold Firm at $210 in Third Round of 2027 Minimum Wage Talks

Cambodia's third round of tripartite wage negotiations for 2027 ended without agreement, with employer representatives maintaining a proposed minimum wage of $210.

CamboJA News · 19 Sept 2026
MM · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Science and Technology : Development of responsible and secure AI technologies

Myanmar's Union Minister for Science and Technology attended the 2026 China-ASEAN Ministerial Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence in Nanning, advancing regional cooperation on responsible and secure AI development.

Myanmar International TV · 19 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN DIGITAL ECONOMY TAKES CENTER STAGE

The World Economic Forum and the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund convened a Business Dialogue on ASEAN's Digital Economy 2026 in Manila alongside the 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting, uniting policymakers and business leaders on regional digital cooperation.

tribune.net.ph · 19 Sept 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
Vietnam targets $48bn textile and apparel exports in 2026

Vietnam's textile and apparel industry set a $48 billion export target for 2026, focusing on growth quality, cost control and adaptation to global market requirements.

Textile Today · 19 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Pinglu Canal Symbolises China-ASEAN Connectivity, Opportunities and Friendship

China's newly completed Pinglu Canal in Guangxi was presented as a symbol of connectivity and opportunity between China and ASEAN, providing a new maritime gateway to the South China Sea.

Malaysia-China Insight · 19 Sept 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
Thailand’s Rubber Sector Puts Worker Safety First With Practical ILO Training

Thailand's rubber sector held International Labour Organization training for 22 worker representatives from ten organizations on occupational safety and health management systems, risk assessment and workplace accident prevention.

Devdiscourse · 19 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand pauses data-centre approvals while it writes new minimum standards

Thailand's government has temporarily halted approvals and construction of data centres while agencies develop new minimum industry standards within one month.

Thaiger · 19 Sept 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2B
Laos expands efforts to prevent UXO accidents, assist survivors

Laos's unexploded ordnance clearance teams have reached over 1.1 million people with safety messages this year, with direct engagement in 582 villages and media campaigns supporting accident prevention and survivor assistance.

The Star · 19 Sept 2026
TL · Business Voices B2G
Malaysia-China Business Council chairman attends China-Asean Expo events

Malaysia-China Business Council chairman attended the China-ASEAN Expo in Timor-Leste, engaging government officials and business representatives to discuss trade, investment and opportunities under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0.

The Star · 18 Sept 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
Singapore Chamber To Strengthen Engagement With Indian Govt, Policymakers, Industry

Singapore Chamber plans to deepen engagement with Indian government, policymakers and industry over three to six months, including targeted trade missions to key Indian states to unlock commercial opportunities for Singapore-based firms.

ETV Bharat · 18 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
Biomass group seeks indexed auction pricing to unlock PH projects

The Biomass Renewable Energy Alliance of the Philippines urged regulators to index feedstock and logistics costs under the Green Energy Auction Program to improve project bankability and unlock the country's biomass power potential.

Power Philippines · 18 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
Philippine firms pledge net-zero goals by 2050

Fifty Philippine companies and organizations pledged to pursue net-zero emissions by 2050 at the Philippine Net Zero Conference 2026, positioning the private sector at the forefront of efforts to build a lower-carbon and more energy-resilient economy.

sunstar.com.ph · 18 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
More than 150,000 public officers to receive AI, data training at new institute

Singapore's new Institute of Digital Government will train over 150,000 public officers in artificial intelligence, data, and digital skills by 2028 through standardised online and workshop modules, including mandatory annual cybersecurity and AI literacy courses.

The Straits Times · 18 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia and MyDigital ID: When optional starts to look unavoidable

Malaysia's MyDigital ID national digital identity system, originally promoted as voluntary, is becoming the de facto authentication layer for digital services in transport, telecommunications, government platforms, and banking integrations.

Biometric Update · 18 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn Officiates 3rd ASEAN Think Tanks Summit in Jakarta

The ASEAN Secretary-General officiated the 3rd ASEAN Think Tanks Summit at ASEAN Secretariat headquarters, emphasizing the role of research institutions in supporting regional policymaking and the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

INDiplomacy · 18 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
China-ASEAN free trade agreement upgrade to boost SME market access: expert

China and ASEAN are accelerating implementation of the upgraded free trade agreement protocol signed in October 2025, which covers digital economy and green development and is expected to improve market access for Southeast Asian small and medium-sized enterprises.

bastillepost.com · 18 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam aims for safe and sustainable AI cooperation with China and ASEAN.

Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Science and Technology presented the nation's AI governance framework, emphasizing safe and sustainable artificial intelligence development aligned with the National AI Strategy to 2030 in regional cooperation with ASEAN and China.

Vietnam.vn · 18 Sept 2026
ID · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia Advances Regional Economic Integration Agenda at 58th ASEAN Summit

Indonesia, as a member of ASEAN, participated in the 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers summit under the Philippines' chairmanship to advance implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026-2030.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · 18 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
DTI pushes stronger ASEAN MSMEs

The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry, partnering with ASEAN bodies, will host the ASEAN Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Summit on 21 September 2026 to support regional small business growth and competitiveness.

SunStar Publishing Inc. · 18 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Philippine creative economy hits P2.12T

The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry reported that the creative economy contributed 7.6 percent of GDP, with digital interactive goods and services projected to reach $2.6 billion by 2027, showcased at the ASEAN Creative Industries Expo in September 2026.

Daily Tribune · 18 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Creative economy seen boosting exports, digital trade

The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry confirmed creative exports of P747 billion annually and is advancing the Digital Economy Framework Agreement to improve market access for creative businesses including game development and animation.

SunStar Publishing Inc. · 18 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
TVS Motor explores Indonesia expansion with EV, ethanol-powered two-wheelers

India's TVS Motor Company discussed expansion and investment plans with Indonesia's President and Investment Minister, exploring new or expanded manufacturing facilities and electric and ethanol-powered two-wheeler development.

chinimandi.com · 18 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Indonesia and World Bank launch market consultation for new ABIS

Indonesia's Ministry of Home Affairs, supported by the World Bank under a $250 million development project, launched early market engagement for procurement of a next-generation automated biometric identification system.

biometricupdate.com · 18 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Gen Z anchors Indonesia's QRIS surge as transactions double

Bank Indonesia reported that Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) transactions doubled to 12.55 billion in the first half of 2026, with Generation Z users now representing the largest user cohort.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · 18 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Investment in Vietnamese startups has increased 13-fold, and policies are promoting AI penetration into the economy.

Vietnam has seen venture capital investment in startups increase 13-fold, with government policies promoting artificial intelligence penetration across the economy amid a broader shift toward funding businesses with practical applications and sustainable growth.

Vietnam.vn · 18 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Cross-border QR payments: An opportunity to boost tourism.

Vietnam's National Digital Transformation Strategy for 2026–2030 targets digital infrastructure and cashless payment promotion, prompting fintech platforms and banks to develop cross-border QR payment systems to support tourism and trade.

Vietnam.vn · 18 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
UMNO launches donation drive to help Najib pay RM50 million fine – Zahid

UMNO party launched a nationwide voluntary donation drive to help former Prime Minister Najib Razak pay his RM50 million conditional pardon fine.

The Vibes · 18 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
UMNO Wants Malaysians To Help Pay Najib’s RM50 Million Fine - Here’s What Else Happened

UMNO party president announced a nationwide donation campaign soliciting contributions from party leadership, members, supporters and the public to assist former Prime Minister Najib Razak settle his RM50 million fine.

TRP | The Rakyat Post · 18 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam launches national generative AI competition for university students

Vietnam launched a national generative artificial intelligence competition for university students, using Google's tools to develop skills in prompt design and proof-of-concept product creation.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 18 Sept 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
Waymo's next destination is Singapore, here's when it's launching its robotaxi service - ArenaEV

Waymo has announced plans to launch an autonomous ride-hailing service in Singapore in 2028, with staff beginning manual testing and adaptation to local conditions in 2027 using electric Jaguar vehicles.

ArenaEV · 18 Sept 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
Waymo to launch ride-hailing service with driverless robotaxis in Singapore in 2028

American robotaxi operator Waymo will launch a driverless ride-hailing service in Singapore in 2028 using all-electric Jaguar vehicles, with testing and staff-driven adaptation to local conditions beginning in 2027.

Techgoondu · 18 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
BMCCI seeks stronger BD-Malaysia trade ties

The Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry seeks stronger trade and investment ties with Malaysia, identifying Bangladesh's halal industry as a key cooperation area ahead of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase.

The Financial Express · 18 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Business Voices B2G
Malaysia-China Business Council chairman attends China-Asean Expo events

Malaysia-China Business Council chairman attended China-ASEAN Expo events in September 2026, meeting government officials and business representatives from China and ASEAN countries to discuss trade, investment and cooperation under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0.

KLSE Screener · 18 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce G2G
Trainees from ASEAN countries receive railway training in China's Guangxi

Liuzhou Railway Vocational Technical College in China's Guangxi has established a China-ASEAN rail talent training base to address growing demand from ASEAN countries for high-speed rail professionals, supporting regional connectivity projects.

Xinhua · 18 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Chinese vice premier calls for building higher-standard China-ASEAN FTA

China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged all sides to advance the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, deepen digital economy cooperation, advance artificial intelligence applications, and enhance regional infrastructure connectivity.

English.gov.cn · 18 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Việt Nam proposes three areas of AI cooperation between ASEAN and China

Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh proposed three areas of artificial intelligence cooperation between ASEAN and China, emphasizing governance capacity and mutual trust to ensure a safe AI future for regional prosperity.

vietnamnews.vn · 18 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
China Wants to Get Closer to ASEAN

China and ASEAN signed the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Protocol on 28 October 2025 at the ASEAN-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur, complementing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement and marking a new phase in bilateral economic relations.

Kompas.id · 18 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Waymo Announces Singapore Expansion Targeting 2028 Ride-Hailing Launch

Waymo announced a partnership with Singapore's Ministry of Transport and Land Transport Authority to launch a fully autonomous, all-electric ride-hailing service by 2028, with a three-phase rollout beginning with vehicle arrivals and a readiness phase in 2027.

Unite.AI · 18 Sept 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Thailand must invest in front-end chip production, industry body says

Thailand's Semiconductor Industry Trade Association called on the government to invest in front-end chip manufacturing to build a comprehensive supply chain and compete regionally in the high-value sector.

asia.nikkei.com · 18 Sept 2026
KH · Society & Workforce G2B
Cambodia’s Clean Energy Shift Creates Jobs, but Skills Gap Remains

Cambodia's transition to clean energy is creating employment opportunities for young workers, but employers and educators report that graduates lack the practical, technical and soft skills required for positions in renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric vehicles.

Cambodianess · 18 Sept 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
Thailand May Delay 4 Billion Baht Travel Subsidy to 2027 Low Season

Thailand is considering delaying its proposed 4 billion baht Thai Tiew Thai Plus domestic travel subsidy until the 2027 low season, no longer planning to expedite Cabinet approval in September.

Migrant Times · 18 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Malaysia's India trade review must tackle structural barriers: Economists

Malaysian economists call for Malaysia's trade framework review with India to focus on removing structural barriers and expanding market access for Malaysian companies.

NST Online · 18 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Apindo Urges Latest Labor Law to Make Indonesia an Investment Destination

Indonesia's Employers Association (Apindo) is urging revision of the Labour Law to enhance Indonesia's attractiveness as an investment destination, warning that proposed criminal sanctions in the draft Bill could deter foreign investors.

Kompas.com · 17 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
ASEAN forum on Sept. 22 opens new market paths for PH MSMEs

The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry announced an ASEAN forum on 22 September to help local micro, small and medium enterprises access regional supply chains and procurement opportunities through integration with larger regional buyers and Business Support Organizations.

thephilbiznews · 17 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
Power distribution must go beyond ‘wires and metering’ –Meralco exec

Meralco, the Philippines' main distribution utility, called for electricity distribution to be designated as strategic national infrastructure to accommodate rooftop solar, battery storage and electric vehicles.

Power Philippines · 17 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Firms should be more transparent about AI’s impact on workers: Jasmin Lau

Singapore's Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau has urged companies adopting artificial intelligence to be more transparent about the technology's impact on employees, cautioning that worker silence does not necessarily indicate satisfaction.

The Straits Times · 17 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Singapore’s 6 GW power import target could anchor SEA green financing

Singapore's plan to import up to 6 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity by 2035 could anchor financing for renewable generation and transmission projects across the ASEAN Power Grid, linking Singapore with Indonesia and Malaysia.

Singapore Business Review · 17 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia says it adheres to ASEAN protocols amid transboundary haze

Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the country's full compliance with ASEAN protocols to mitigate forest and land fires following the bloc's activation of Level 3 Alert status in August.

ANTARA News · 17 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Asean Power Grid faces licensing hurdle as Singapore pursues clean power imports

Singapore's plan to import 6 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity by 2035 faces licensing and regulatory hurdles that could impede the wider ASEAN Power Grid, which requires an estimated US$800 billion in investment.

Eco-Business · 17 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam seeks to build safe AI future with China, ASEAN

Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Science and Technology called for cooperation with China and ASEAN member states to build a safe artificial intelligence future based on shared governance capacity and regional trust.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 17 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN economic ministers back PH bid to host creative center

ASEAN economic ministers backed the Philippines' bid to host the planned ASEAN Center of Excellence for Creative Industries, with a target launch by 2028.

GMA Network · 17 Sept 2026
ID · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
🇫🇷🇲🇨 France launches 'Creative ASEAN' and reciprocal Semarang literary residency to deepen cultural diplomacy

France launched 'Creative ASEAN', a regional cooperation framework spanning all eleven ASEAN member states to empower creative industries and contemporary arts, alongside a bilateral literary residency programme anchored in Semarang, Indonesia.

thesoutheastasiadesk.com · 17 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Meta expands Data Centre Community Action Grants programme to Singapore

Meta expanded its Data Centre Community Action Grants programme to Singapore for the first time, opening applications for the 2027 grant cycle to eligible local organizations.

Telecompaper · 17 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Singapore Rolls Out Over 200 AI Courses With Free Access to Selected Premium Tools

Singapore's Skills and Workforce Development Agency rolled out over 200 AI courses with free six-month subscriptions to selected premium AI tools and workforce support services.

Fintech Singapore · 17 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore’s new competitive edge: Operational excellence in an AI‑dense region

Singapore's regulatory authority reported that AI adoption among larger firms rose to 62.5% and among SMEs tripled to 14.5% within a year, with government budget prioritizing AI as central to economic competitiveness.

SME horizon · 17 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
In Singapore, people will be paid to read books

Singapore's National Library Board launched ReadSG, a government initiative rewarding participants with virtual coins convertible to real money for daily reading sessions of at least 15 minutes.

UkrMedia News · 17 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
MOE unveils new measures to ease teachers’ workloads following the Labour Movement's calls in Parliament

Singapore's Ministry of Education has announced measures to recalibrate educators' workloads and redesign teaching approaches following the National Trades Union Congress's parliamentary calls for a sustainable educator workforce.

ntuc.org.sg · 17 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2G
Taiwan Receives First 35 Indonesian Hotel Workers Under Skilled-Labour Scheme

Taiwan received 35 Indonesian hotel workers under a new skilled-labour scheme, with wages set at a minimum of NT$32,000 monthly and conditions linked to local wage growth.

Migrant Times · 17 Sept 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2G
H.E. U Zaw Zaw Soe, Ambassador of Myanmar, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, Minister of Labour of Thailand (16-9-2026, Bangkok) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Myanmar's ambassador to Thailand held talks with Thailand's Labour Minister on cooperation between the two countries' labour ministries, focusing on Myanmar migrant worker data collection, remittance channels, legal employment and skills development.

နိုင်ငံခြားရေးဝန်ကြီးဌာန · 17 Sept 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
From North East England to South East Asia: North East Chamber of Commerce

The North East Chamber of Commerce (United Kingdom) is conducting a trade mission to Singapore in November to connect regional businesses with commercial opportunities and senior networks in the Southeast Asian market.

Bdaily · 17 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
China Chamber of Commerce Flags Indonesia‘s Excessive Tax Audits

The China Chamber of Commerce has petitioned Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto, alleging that Chinese companies face excessive tax audits, strict regulations and extortion by authorities, disrupting operations and investment confidence.

DDTCNews · 16 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Beyond servers: Malaysia targets bigger share of AI economy

Malaysia's investment promotion and industry bodies are targeting expansion of the artificial intelligence supply chain, including chips, cooling systems and specialized hardware, leveraging the country's existing electrical and electronics manufacturing base.

The Business Times · 16 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Indonesia urged to speed data centre permits without cutting safeguards

Indonesia's ICT Institute urged the government to expedite data centre permits through a coordinated one-stop service mechanism without reducing regulatory safeguards, as the country courts foreign investment into digital infrastructure.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · 16 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce B2G
Alex Eala firm on Asian Games participation despite threat of WTA fine

The Philippine Tennis Association formally requested a Women's Tennis Association exemption for player Alex Eala to compete at the 2026 Asian Games despite a scheduling conflict with a mandatory WTA tournament, with the federation committing to her participation regardless of the outcome.

aljazeera.com · 16 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce B2G
Alex Eala Risks WTA Fine to Represent Philippines at 2026 Asian Games

The Philippine Tennis Association applied for a waiver from the Women's Tennis Association to allow player Alex Eala to compete at the 2026 Asian Games instead of a mandatory Beijing tournament, with the federation confirming her participation will proceed regardless of the WTA's decision.

justwomenssports.com · 16 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
Firms must plan for workers alongside business transformation, not treat them as an HR afterthought: PM Wong

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong urged businesses to integrate workforce planning with operational transformation, emphasizing the need to assess job changes, skill requirements and reskilling pathways during digital transitions.

The Straits Times · 16 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Malaysia labour market reopening: Govt vows to protect workers

Bangladesh's Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment is coordinating with Malaysia to reopen the labour market while protecting workers from fraudulent recruitment and broker exploitation.

The Financial Express · 16 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Govt prioritises transparent reopening of Malaysia labour market: Expat secy

Bangladesh and Malaysia have held ministerial-level meetings to transparently reopen the labour market; Bangladesh's Prime Minister raised the matter with Malaysia's Prime Minister and King during bilateral discussions.

The Business Standard · 16 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia helps 10 fishermen return home safely

Vietnam's Embassy in Malaysia assisted 10 fishermen to return home and advised prospective migrant workers to verify recruitment information to avoid fraud and labour exploitation.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 16 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Govt working to reopen Malaysian labor market transparently: Secretary

Bangladesh has conducted ministerial-level meetings with Malaysia and raised labour market reopening at the Prime Minister level, prioritizing transparent and fair recruitment processes.

Prothom Alo English · 16 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
SKCCM spurs domestic tourism

Star Media Group and Tourism Malaysia jointly promote the Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2026 event in Kota Kinabalu to strengthen domestic tourism as a foundation for the Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 campaign.

The Star · 16 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Secretary-General and SIIA Chairman Discuss Think Tank Participation in ASEAN 2045

The ASEAN Secretary-General met the Singapore Institute of International Affairs chairman to discuss think tank participation in ASEAN 2045 implementation during the third ASEAN Think Tanks Summit.

INDiplomacy · 16 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
SSFA releases ‘From ambition to bankability: commercial and legal foundations for the Asean Power Grid’ paper on bankability of cross-border electricity export corridors

A paper examines commercial and legal conditions for financing cross-border electricity corridors under the ASEAN Power Grid initiative, which requires approximately US$800 billion investment across Southeast Asia.

Eco-Business · 16 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Bank Indonesia explores QRIS links with Saudi Arabia and Australia

Bank Indonesia is expanding QRIS cross-border payment system links to Saudi Arabia, India, Vietnam and Australia, building on existing connections with six countries.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · 16 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
USTDA funds AI-powered public Wi-Fi project in Philippines with ComClark

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency agreed to fund a pilot project with ComClark Network and Technology to assess viability for a nationwide paid public Wi-Fi network in the Philippines using AI-enhanced access points.

Telecompaper · 16 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Launches New IAI Work Plan and Implementation Plan for 2026–2030

ASEAN launched the Initiative for ASEAN Integration Work Plan V for 2026–2030 to support inclusive regional integration and narrow development gaps among member states.

INDiplomacy · 16 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Pinglu canal opens, strengthening China-Asean connectivity

China opened the Pinglu Canal, a 134.2-kilometre waterway connecting southwestern China with ASEAN and international markets through the Beibu Gulf port network, forming an integrated transport system under the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.

Free Malaysia Today · 16 Sept 2026
SG · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Asean’s diversity does not mean its integration is stalling: Tan See Leng

Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry stated that ASEAN's diversity does not impede regional integration, emphasizing that despite varying growth rates among member economies, the bloc remains regionally and externally aligned in building a stronger integrated network.

The Business Times · 16 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
US companies' Indonesia investment hits $14.85bn, USABC report says

The US-ASEAN Business Council reported that US companies realised US$14.85 billion of investment in Indonesia between 2020 and mid-2025, with additional commitments pending.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · 16 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
Two-wheeled EVs proposed for inclusion in gov’t incentive plan - BusinessWorld

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines petitioned the government to expand its Electric Vehicle Incentives Strategy to include two- and three-wheeled vehicles as essential to achieving clean-mobility targets.

BusinessWorld - BusinessWorld Online · 16 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Wang: S. China Sea stability serves regional countries' common interests

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn in Beijing to reaffirm commitment to peace and stability in the South China Sea and advance consultations on a Code of Conduct.

chinadailyasia.com · 16 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
China to work with ASEAN for closer community with shared future

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn to discuss building a closer China-ASEAN community with shared future, marking the fifth anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership.

news.cgtn.com · 16 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
How Malaysia’s R&D centre (MIMOS) supports the government to land its AI ambitions

Malaysia's national Applied Research and Development Centre (MIMOS) translates research into practical solutions to support government and industry in meeting artificial intelligence ambitions.

GovInsider · 16 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam ends 2G era after three decades

Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology ended the nationwide 2G mobile network after more than 30 years of operation as of September 15, completing a nearly two-year transition period that allowed users to upgrade devices and telecommunications operators to expand 4G coverage.

en.vneconomy.vn · 16 Sept 2026
TL · Technology & Innovation G2B
Digital architecture framework must serve as a governance tool, measured by public service effectiveness

Timor-Leste's Deputy Prime Minister directs government agencies to define responsibilities and ensure connectivity, interoperability and data sharing under the National Digital Architecture Framework.

vietnamnews.vn · 16 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
Asean-BAC, DOF align on digital, cross-border trade agenda

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines agreed with the Department of Finance to streamline digital and cross-border transactions through collaboration with customs and revenue authorities, and to expand a jobs-and-entrepreneurship programme.

The Manila Times · 15 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
MICCI calls for lower costs, less business uncertainty

Malaysia's International Chamber of Commerce and Industry urged the government to use Budget 2027 to reduce business costs and regulatory uncertainty, citing rising compliance, utility and operating expenses and complexity from expanded sales and service tax.

The Star · 15 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
New Minister of Finance: APINDO Calls for Tax Policy Certainty

Indonesia's Federation of Indonesian Employers' Associations (APINDO) has called for policy certainty in taxation, customs and investment incentives following the appointment of a new Minister of Finance.

DDTCNews · 15 Sept 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
British Chamber notes BARMM parliamentary elections, investors remain optimistic

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines supported the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary elections and noted that regional investments reached 5.1 billion Philippine pesos, exceeding 2025 targets.

Philstar.com · 15 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2G
Indonesia, India strengthen telecom cooperation on 6G, future tech

Indonesia and India have agreed to strengthen cooperation in telecommunications technology and services, laying groundwork to boost innovation and develop their digital ecosystems.

ANTARA News · 15 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2G
Indonesia, India Step Up Telecom Cooperation, Explore 6G

Indonesia and India have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding to expand cooperation in telecommunications technology, including research into next-generation connectivity such as 6G.

en.tempo.co · 15 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
National Telecom, USTDA ink feasibility study pact

Thailand's state enterprise National Telecom and the United States Trade and Development Agency have signed a grant agreement to support a feasibility study for a Thailand–United States international submarine cable system.

Bangkok Post · 15 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Nepal probes 25 foreign employment firms selected by Malaysia under new worker recruitment system

Nepal's Department of Foreign Employment initiated an investigation into licensed recruitment agencies affiliated with Malaysia's new worker recruitment system.

Onlinekhabar English · 15 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Indonesian young entrepreneurs back KADIN law revision to address AI era challenges

Indonesia's young entrepreneurs' chamber (KAPMI) supports legislative revision of the 1987 law governing the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) to modernize the organization for the digital and artificial intelligence era.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · 15 Sept 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
MHRA and Malaysia strengthen partnership on healthcare innovation and research

The United Kingdom's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency reaffirmed commitment to regulatory collaboration with Malaysia on medicines, medical devices and clinical trials through expert exchange and knowledge sharing.

GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Rachmadi Joesoef and Anama O'Reilly: Indonesia's Self-Care Market Grows at 8% as APSMI Pitches Regulators on a Non-Binding Coalition

The Asia Pacific Self-Care and Medicines Industry presented evidence to regulators at a summit in Bali that self-care addresses structural pressures on health systems, citing Indonesia's 8 per cent market growth.

finance.biggo.com · 15 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Why ASEAN’s haze agreement doesn’t stop Indonesia’s wildfires from choking its neighbours

Indonesia's forest and land fires, with approximately 202,010 hectares burned between January and July 2026, have severely affected neighbouring ASEAN countries including Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore, despite ASEAN's haze agreement.

Indonesia at Melbourne · 15 Sept 2026
TL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Timor-Leste seeks quality investment to enhance competitiveness

Timor-Leste's government seeks to leverage ASEAN membership to expand market access, strengthen investor confidence, and promote regional economic integration while driving institutional reforms.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 15 Sept 2026
TL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Timor-Leste Joins First ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting as 11th Member State

Timor-Leste's Ministry of Health participated in the 17th ASEAN Health Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, marking its first attendance as ASEAN's 11th member state, focusing on regional health cooperation and equitable health systems.

INDiplomacy · 15 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
How GCC-ASEAN Riyadh Summit charted a path for inter-regional cooperation

The Gulf Cooperation Council and ASEAN adopted a cooperation roadmap at their inaugural joint summit in Riyadh, representing the first top-level engagement between the two blocs, which together account for approximately USD 7.8 trillion in GDP.

arabnews.jp · 15 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
DoFE seeks answers from 250 agencies selected by Malaysia to recruit workers

Malaysia's foreign employment department demanded 250 selected recruitment agencies explain their selection criteria and recruitment processes within seven days.

The Kathmandu Post · 15 Sept 2026
MY · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Anwar proposes joint commission meeting with Maldives in KL before year end

Malaysia's Prime Minister proposed establishing a Joint Commission with the Maldives to address bilateral issues and strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

The Edge Malaysia · 15 Sept 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2G
Thailand to open 10,000 employment Opportunities for Sri Lankan workers under the new Labour agreements

Thailand and Sri Lanka concluded labour agreements creating 10,000 employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers in Thailand, with legal safeguards protecting worker rights and welfare.

Adaderana Biz English · 15 Sept 2026
TH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Thailand puts energy transition in global spotlight at Gastech 2026

Thailand hosts Gastech 2026 in September, providing a platform for the country to showcase its energy transition capabilities and infrastructure to over 50,000 participants from 150 countries.

Pattaya Mail · 15 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Premier: Expand CENTEXS-SMD programme to unlock Malaysia’s semiconductor talent

Sarawak's premier advocated expanding the CENTEXS-SMD programme to build semiconductor talent and support Malaysia's transition toward technology design and commercialisation.

DayakDaily · 15 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Morocco and Vietnam explore expanded cooperation in digital transition and artificial intelligence

Morocco and Vietnam reaffirmed commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation in digital transition, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Tech Review Africa · 15 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Asean Power Grid: Singapore, Thailand launch two-year push to clear hurdles by 2028

Singapore and Thailand, holding consecutive ASEAN chairmanships in 2027 and 2028 respectively, are launching a two-year initiative to advance the ASEAN Power Grid by addressing submarine cable regulations and cross-border financing obstacles.

Eco-Business · 15 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN enhances financial, banking cooperation

ASEAN's 32nd Surveillance and Coordination meeting enhanced financial and banking cooperation, focusing on macroeconomic developments and financial integration priorities across Southeast Asia.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 15 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Action program to implement ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan approved

ASEAN member states approved an action program to implement the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan across six interconnected strategic areas, coordinating ministerial efforts to narrow development gaps.

Vietnam Economic Times · 15 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Marcos pushes Asean solidarity on climate

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on ASEAN to deepen solidarity on climate change during the ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Disaster Resilience, a flagship event of the Philippines' 2026 ASEAN chairmanship.

Newswav · 15 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
AI could boost workplace productivity by up to 40% with redesigned workflows: Indonesia minister

Indonesia's Manpower Minister stated that artificial intelligence could increase workplace productivity by up to 40 percent through workflow redesign and employee upskilling, emphasizing human-centered adoption.

People Matters Global · 15 Sept 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2G
Cause for cheer in Thai PISA results

Thailand's Equitable Education Fund reports meaningful improvements in 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment results, though performance gaps between high and low achievers persist.

Bangkok Post · 15 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara cited the Philippines’ gains in the 2025 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) as his department sought 2027 funding for the Academic Recovery and Access

The Philippines' Education Secretary cited the country's 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment gains while seeking 2027 funding for the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program.

LinkedIn · 15 Sept 2026
KH · Society & Workforce G2B
Cambodian Grads Seek Scholarship Advice, Info at Embassy-Supported Session

Cambodia's embassy-supported session provided 150 secondary school graduates with guidance on domestic and international STEM scholarships and US exchange programme opportunities.

Kiripost · 15 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Employer Groups Warn Blanket Suspensions Hurt Philippine Workers and Firms

Philippine business groups warned that blanket suspension orders imposed on companies hurt both workers and firms, arguing that penalties should target individual violations rather than entire operations.

BusinessWorld · 15 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
PH to host ASEAN Regional Dialogue on Circular Economy on Sept. 22-23

The Philippines will host the ASEAN Regional Dialogue on Circular Economy on September 22 to 23, 2026 as Southeast Asia shifts away from single-use waste, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said.

GMA Network · 15 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
MTI highlights AI growth opportunities and risks for Singapore economy

Singapore is expected to benefit significantly from AI-related activity in both the near and longer term, although a material slowdown in global AI capital expenditure could weigh on sectors linked to AI supply chains.

Human Resources Online · 15 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam’s Desire for a Digital Economy Faces an Uphill Battle

Signup Write New Story Vietnam’s Desire for a Digital Economy Faces an Uphill Battle by Hugh Harsono by Hugh Harsono | @ hughharsono Hugh writes about cyberspace, digital currencies, economics, foreign affairs, and emerging technologies.

hackernoon.com · 15 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Google ramps up hiring for its Singapore engineering centre as AI drives demand for tech talent

Google has hired more than 85 specialists in under six months for the first phase of its Singapore engineering centre.

The Straits Times · 15 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2G
Singapore discusses nine-year gap between life expectancy and healthy life

--> At the AIA Healthcare Summit 2026 in Singapore, participants discussed how to reduce the approximately nine-year gap between the country’s residents’ life expectancy and the number of years they can live in good health. The event took place on 12 August at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore ho

UA.NEWS · 15 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Ensuring safe healthcare for NCD patients

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are long-term conditions like cardiovascular (heart) diseases, diabetes, hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol levels), obesity and cancers, which can affect people of all ages and often require ongoing, lifelong care.

The Star · 15 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2G
Indonesia urged to lock in bilateral protections for migrant fishers

Back to News / Diaspora Diaspora Indonesia urged to lock in bilateral protections for migrant fishers Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative urges bilateral and multilateral pacts so ILO Convention 188 standards protect migrant fishing crews in placement states.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · 15 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Universitas Kristen Indonesia Launches EMAS Vision for 2026-2030

The launch converts an inauguration promise from February into an operating framework, and it doubles as a public accountability claim: every class, research output and community service programme, the rector says, will be judged by the impact it produces for society.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · 15 Sept 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Vietnam's tourism sector faces labour shortage

The country welcomed nearly 16 million international visitors in the first eight months of 2026, up 14.4% year-on-year, driving up demand across hotels, travel companies, transport, restaurants and tourist attractions.

Báo VietNamNet · 15 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Europeche calls for end to 35,000-tonne tuna loins autonomous tariff quota

Copied Follow Us: Europêche has called on the European Council to reject the rollover of the 35,000-tonne autonomous tariff quota (ATQ) for tuna loins and eliminate it altogether. As preferential access expands through successive trade agreements, maintaining an additional global zero-duty quota no

Baird Maritime · 15 Sept 2026
TL · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
ASEAN’s 11th Member: Charting Timor-Leste’s Digital Future

Timor-Leste's ASEAN accession offers strategic opportunity to leverage digital technology for economic diversification beyond oil.

Tech For Good Institute · 15 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Minister Marcos da Cruz takes part in the 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry

Minister Marcos da Cruz participated in the 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry.

EIN Presswire · 15 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
PTV. . #PTVNewsNow | PH to pitch ASEAN shift to circular economy; Harry Roque's 5 month pending asylum application denied; U.S. supreme court junks PUTOS Trump's mail-in voting restrictions executive

Philippines pitches ASEAN shift to circular economy as region moves away from single-use waste.

facebook.com · 15 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Gov’t approves action program on implementation of ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan

Government approves action program for implementing ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan across ministries.

en.baochinhphu.vn · 15 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Marcos to ASEAN: Strengthen cooperation on disasters

Marcos urges ASEAN to strengthen disaster preparedness, early warning systems and mutual assistance.

Philstar.com · 15 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Our turn: Fortifying the ASEAN’s three pillars of community cooperation

ASEAN chair rotates annually to promote member-state interests and build ASEAN Community through cooperation.

BusinessWorld Online · 15 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN urged to prepare for disasters that can overwhelm systems

Southeast Asian nations must prepare for disasters exceeding existing systems amid climate change and development.

abs-cbn.com · 15 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Lost and Found Co. Developer Bit Egg Becomes First Game Studio to Win Thailand’s Prestigious Prime Minister’s Export Award

Thai game developer Bit Egg Inc. becomes first video game studio to win Thailand's Prime Minister's Export Award.

Games Press · 15 Sept 2026
KH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia discuss strategic infrastructure connectivity

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia discuss strategic infrastructure connectivity to leverage regional advantages and ASEAN frameworks.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 15 Sept 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Vietnam Trade and Industry Union establishes two more grassroots trade unions in September 2026

Vietnam Trade Union establishes two grassroots trade unions in September 2026, admitting 58 workers.

Laodong.vn · 15 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
[Vantage Point] Pax Silica: America’s blueprint for the AI economy

Philippines positioned as technology hub under Pax Silica initiative with Foxconn arrival and US government support for semiconductor and AI industries.

Rappler · 15 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Malaysia must strengthen care economy to boost women's workforce participation - Nancy

Malaysia's Women Minister calls for strengthening care economy to boost women's workforce participation.

NST Online · 15 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2G
ILO and Canada Join Forces Against Forced Labour in the Philippines

ILO and Canada launch four-year partnership to strengthen Philippines' response to forced labour risks.

Devdiscourse · 15 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2G
Botswana VP visits Philippines for labor cooperation talks

Botswana VP visits Philippines for talks on labor sector cooperation with Department of Labor and Employment.

Daily Tribune · 15 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
AI in Philippine Healthcare: Leaders Seek Evidence-Based Use Amid Workforce Shortage

Philippine healthcare leaders seek evidence-based AI use to address 290,000-professional shortage without replacing clinical judgment.

thebusinessmanual.ph · 15 Sept 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2G
Thailand turns to Sri Lankan workers as Cambodians exit

Thailand recruits Sri Lankan workers to fill labor shortage as Cambodian workers exit due to border tensions.

nhk.or.jp · 15 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2G
Malaysia only Asean nation rated Tier 1 for PQC readiness

Malaysia ranked only ASEAN Tier 1 nation for Post-Quantum Cryptography migration readiness among ASEAN-10 countries.

Sinar Daily · 15 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Sri Lanka-Indonesia Business Council holds 3rd AGM

Indonesia's ambassador to Sri Lanka addressed the Sri Lanka–Indonesia Business Council's annual general meeting, outlining the country's focus on economic independence and investment promotion.

dailymirror.lk · 14 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Cut costs, uncertainty as MICCI also seeks another GST push under 2027 Budget

The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry urged the government to use the 2027 Budget to reduce business costs and uncertainty, citing higher compliance, utility and operating expenses.

NST Online · 14 Sept 2026
LA · Society & Workforce G2G
Laos Halts New Work Permits for Bangladeshi Nationals Through 2026

The Lao government suspended new work permits and labor visas for Bangladeshi nationals through the remainder of 2026, labor ministry officials said, without immediately detailing the reason for the halt.

Laotian Times · 14 Sept 2026
TL · Technology & Innovation G2G
Timor-Leste and Cambodia Agree Digital Payments Cooperation

The governments of Timor-Leste and Cambodia agreed to strengthen cooperation on digital payments, officials from both countries said, part of broader efforts to expand cross-border financial infrastructure links.

Tatoli · 14 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
MAS Tests Cross Bank AI Models to Detect Scams Faster

MAS tests cross-bank AI models using shared data to detect suspicious accounts and scams faster.

Fintech Singapore · 14 Sept 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Thailand Urged to Adopt “Higher Investment, Greater Benefits” Policy for Automakers

The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand endorsed the EV Board's resolution to restructure excise taxes, applying lower rates to domestically manufactured electric vehicles and higher rates to imported vehicles to incentivize local automotive investment and supply-chain development.

thebetter.co.th · 13 Sept 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
From institutional reforms to the capacity of businesses to absorb capital and long-term investment.

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry published the 2025 Vietnam Private Economy and PCI Report with upgraded methodology to assess how institutional reforms enhance business competitiveness and the capacity to absorb capital and long-term investment.

Vietnam.vn · 13 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Vietnam targets 50 million foreign visitors , US$90bil in tourism revenues by 2030

Vietnam's government issued Resolution 263/NQ-CP setting a tourism development action programme targeting 45–50 million international arrivals and US$80–90 billion in tourism revenue by 2030, aiming for the tourism sector to contribute 10–12 per cent to GDP.

thestar.com.my · 13 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand Fast-Tracks US$3.66 Billion Industrial Pipeline, Tax Breaks for Tech IPOs

The Thai government fast-tracked a US$3.66 billion industrial pipeline and unveiled tax incentives to spur technology initial public offerings, TNGlobal reported. The measures are intended to accelerate industrial investment and capital-market activity.

TNGlobal · 13 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia's Data Centre Boom Draws Billions in New Investment

Malaysia's data centre sector attracted new investment worth billions of US dollars, Gokhshtein reported. Rising demand for digital infrastructure continues to draw capital into the country's data centre construction pipeline.

Gokhshtein · 13 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Indonesia Kadin proposes three steps to strengthen intra - BRICS trade

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposed three measures to strengthen trade among BRICS member countries: facilitating cross-border mobility for companies and professionals, strengthening payment-system interoperability, and increasing investment in human resources and trade-supporting infrastructure.

en.antaranews.com · 12 Sept 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2G
Vietnam Proposes Extending Lunar New Year Holiday to Seven Days in 2027

Vietnam's labour ministry proposed extending the 2027 Lunar New Year holiday for civil servants to seven days, a labour-policy move that would also affect private-sector scheduling and consumer spending patterns nationwide.

VnExpress International · 12 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
What Kadin Recommends to Handle Rising Oil Prices

Kadin Indonesia director recommends B50 biofuel to address global oil prices approaching US$100 per barrel.

Tempo.co English · 12 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Indonesia business chamber seeks more Swedish investment

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry called for stronger economic cooperation and increased Swedish investment, noting approximately 80 Swedish companies operate in Indonesia with bilateral trade at US$825 million.

Scandasia · 11 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
GAPKI Worries About Data Secrecy Under DSI Export Scheme

Indonesia's Palm Oil Association expressed concerns about data secrecy and top-down policy design under the Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia single-gate export scheme, noting a disconnect between government intent and business-ground realities.

Gabungan Pengusaha Kelapa Sawit Indonesia (GAPKI) · 11 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia's free meals programme faces seven-day ultimatum, possible lawsuit

Indonesia's free school meals programme faces a seven-day ultimatum and a possible lawsuit over its rollout, The Star reported, amid mounting public criticism.

The Star · 11 Sept 2026
TL · Society & Workforce G2G
Timor-Leste Approves Extraordinary Career Progression Scheme for Public Servants

Timor-Leste's government approved an extraordinary salary and rank progression scheme for civil servants, likely raising public payroll costs while addressing long-standing pay-stagnation complaints within the public administration.

Tatoli · 11 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam Leases Land to Sembcorp Joint Venture for US$480 Million Data Centre

Vietnamese authorities leased 4.5 hectares of land to a joint venture involving Singapore's Sembcorp for a US$480 million data centre project, part of the country's push to expand digital infrastructure.

TNGlobal · 11 Sept 2026
SG · Society & Workforce G2B
SPH Media Trust Chairman Khaw Boon Wan to Step Down

Khaw Boon Wan announced he will step down as chairman of SPH Media Trust, Singapore's main news publisher, in a leadership transition affecting oversight of the city-state's largest media organisation.

Mothership · 11 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnamese Consumers' Technology Adoption Reshapes Mobile Phone Market

Rising technology adoption among Vietnamese consumers is reshaping expectations in the mobile market, with growing demand for premium smartphone features influencing how handset makers position new devices in the country.

VnExpress International · 11 Sept 2026
MM · Technology & Innovation G2G
Myanmar Joins China-Led Anti-Fraud Alliance Amid US Crypto Crackdown

China launched a 46-nation anti-fraud alliance with Myanmar among founding members, as US authorities shut a Telegram-based crypto marketplace processing over $24 billion, linked to Southeast Asian scam compounds.

The Irrawaddy · 11 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Marcos Jr. woos tech investors for Luzon Economic Corridor

President Marcos promoted semiconductor manufacturing at 2026 Luzon Economic Corridor Forum, pitching 1,620-hectare New Clark City industrial complex for $70 billion investment generating 190,000 direct jobs aligned with Pax Silica initiative.

News Bytes PH · 11 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Coinfest Asia 2026 highlights Indonesia's digital asset ambitions

Indonesia showcased digital asset and blockchain opportunities at Coinfest Asia 2026, demonstrating commitment to crypto innovation and financial technology development as part of broader digital economy strategy.

The Jakarta Post · 11 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia aims to become artificial intelligence nation by twenty-thirty

Malaysia pursuing ambitious AI agenda to position as artificial intelligence powerhouse within four years, with implications for employment, innovation, and economic competitiveness.

Malay Mail · 11 Sept 2026
KH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Cambodia to advance digital trade agenda at third forum expo

Cambodia is advancing its digital trade agenda at the 3rd Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo. The initiative aims to modernize commerce practices and boost e-commerce capabilities across the nation.

Khmer Times · 11 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General Marks 20th Anniversary of Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund

ASEAN's Deputy Secretary-General said in Jakarta that the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund has become a key instrument of ASEAN-Japan cooperation over two decades, supporting regional community-building initiatives.

ASEAN Secretariat · 11 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
IAI Task Force Reaffirms Support for ASEAN Work Plan V on Development Gap

The Initiative for ASEAN Integration Task Force, chaired by Cambodia, met in Jakarta with partners reaffirming support for Work Plan V 2026-2030, aligning aid to Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Timor-Leste's priorities.

ASEAN Secretariat · 11 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN and Japan Hold Inaugural Health Ministers' Meeting on Ageing and Coverage

ASEAN and Japan convened their first Health Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, chaired by Malaysia and Japan, agreeing to prioritise healthy ageing and universal health coverage under a joint cooperation roadmap.

BERNAMA · 11 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
ASEAN DEFA agreement awareness remains low among businesses

A survey found 35% of business leaders polled are unfamiliar with ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), which promises to unlock $2 trillion. Low awareness risks premature compliance decisions and insufficient preparation.

Indo-Pacific Insights · 11 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Indonesia’s Business Chief Pitches Travel Cards and Payment Rails to Unify BRICS Markets

Indonesia's Kadin chairman urges BRICS to create unified travel cards and payment systems for enterprises.

InvestorTrust · 11 Sept 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
VCCI releases 2025 competitiveness index with major upgrade

Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry released its 2025 Provincial Competitiveness Index with a major methodological upgrade, surveying 5,128 businesses across 34 localities and introducing a new Business Performance Index with 23 indicators to reflect the enabling environment for business competitiveness.

vir.com.vn · 10 Sept 2026
TL · Society & Workforce G2G
UNFPA, Timor-Leste Reaffirm Partnership on National Priorities

The United Nations Population Fund and the government of Timor-Leste reaffirmed their longstanding partnership, Tatoli reported. The two parties restated shared national development priorities without specifying new funding commitments.

Tatoli · 10 Sept 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
Bangkok protest movement urges reform on September 10

Activist Sondhi Limthongkul launched 'Reclaim Thailand' movement with inaugural demonstration at Israeli Embassy, targeting corruption and governance issues amid broad criticism of legitimacy.

Pattaya Mail · 10 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Five journalists missing near Anak Krakatau as Indonesia expands search

Indonesian rescue teams expanded operations for third day to locate five journalists, boat captain, crew member, and guide who lost contact while traveling to volcanic island on September 7.

The Watchers · 10 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
ZTE Global Summit opens in Malaysia with digital value creation focus

ZTE held 15th Global Summit in Kuala Lumpur with 500+ participants, co-hosted with GSMA M360 ASEAN, showcasing AI integration and upgraded Connectivity plus Computing strategy for regional digital transformation.

Punjab Kesari · 10 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
SK Group pitches AI data center in Vietnam amid Seoul talks

South Korean conglomerate SK Group proposed building large AI data center during bilateral talks in Seoul, aiming to boost Vietnam-Korea trade toward $150 billion by 2030 with technology partnership.

Mekong Memo · 10 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
SK Group advances full-stack AI strategy in Southeast Asia

SK Group announced partnerships across Vietnam leveraging AI data centers, semiconductors, and energy infrastructure as part of international expansion of integrated AI ecosystem combining computing and connectivity.

Korea Herald · 10 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam spectrum auction follows 2G network discontinuation September 15

Vietnam's mobile operators compete for 900MHz spectrum blocks following national 2G shutdown, with three paired 2x5MHz blocks auctioned at VND1.056 trillion opening bid to enable 4G/5G rural expansion.

Vietnam Net · 10 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam startups ecosystem ranks 50th globally with momentum accelerating

Vietnam startup market ranked 50th in StartupBlink 2026 global index with Ho Chi Minh City at #98 among startup cities, reflecting 4,000+ active startups and $2.3 billion in 2024 capital disbursement.

StartupBlink · 10 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2G
Hanoi and Russian localities step up urban railways technology cooperation

Hanoi authorities approved Moscow House investment project and deepened technological partnerships with Russian regions, particularly in urban railway systems development.

Vietnam Plus · 10 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
TikTok nine-hundred-eighty million dollar Ho Chi Minh logistics project approved

TikTok's substantial logistics infrastructure development in Ho Chi Minh City received formal investment approval, representing significant foreign direct investment to Vietnam's digital commerce ecosystem.

Vietnam Plus · 10 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Hi-Tech Vietnam 2026 Exhibition Concludes with AI, Robotics Focus

Hi-Tech Vietnam 2026 ran September 9-11 at Hanoi Exposition Centre, showcasing AI, semiconductors, robotics, UAVs, and digital innovation. Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong emphasized regulatory frameworks as key to low-altitude economy development and practical UAV applications.

Vietnam Investment Review · 10 Sept 2026
TL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Timor-Leste targets ASEAN integration, quality investment for resilient economy

Timor-Leste is prioritising ASEAN integration and quality investment to build a resilient, future-ready economy, according to state news agency Tatoli.

Tatoli · 10 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
ASEAN Secretary-General opens M360 ASEAN with digital transformation vision

Dr. Kao Kim Hourn emphasized regional collaboration and public-private partnership as essential for ASEAN's resilient digital economy at M360 conference in Kuala Lumpur.

ASEAN Main Portal · 10 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN-India ministerial meeting strengthens food security cooperation framework

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel urged enhanced cross-border coordination at Ninth ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting, citing geopolitical tensions and climate shocks threatening food supplies.

Context PH · 10 Sept 2026
KH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Cambodia pushes digital trade agenda ahead of 2030

Ministry of Commerce organizing Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo Sept 11-13 at Koh Pich Convention Center, featuring hackathon and livestream initiatives to strengthen e-commerce competitiveness through CambodiaTrade.com platform.

Phnom Penh Post · 10 Sept 2026
PH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Philippines ranks last among ASEAN markets for European expansion plans

The EU-ASEAN Business Council survey places the Philippines sixth at 43 percent, behind Vietnam at 64, Indonesia 57, Malaysia and Thailand 49 and Singapore 44. Executive director Chris Humphrey said regional investment appetite has increased.

Philstar · 10 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Vietnam Trade Minister Seeks EAEU Market Access for Vietnamese Goods

Minister Le Manh Hung urged expanded market access to Eurasian Economic Union markets, signaling Vietnam's push for broader trade partnerships beyond ASEAN and Southeast Asia.

Vietnam News Agency · 10 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam Hosts Thai King and Queen for State Visit

Thailand's King and Queen are paying a state visit to Vietnam, strengthening bilateral diplomatic and economic ties between the neighboring ASEAN nations.

Vietnam Plus · 10 Sept 2026
KH · Business Voices B2G
Cambodia Chamber of Commerce pushes legislation, tax and governance reforms

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce said it is advancing progress on legislation, taxation and governance reforms to improve the business environment, Khmer Times reported.

Khmer Times · 10 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam-Mongolia strengthen parliamentary cooperation ties

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man held talks in Ulaanbaatar and signed MOU to enhance legislative ties between Vietnam and Mongolia at bilateral parliamentary meeting.

Vietnam Plus · 10 Sept 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Kadin seeks stronger Indonesia-Sweden ties through EU pact, OECD

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce seeks stronger economic ties with Sweden through pending Indonesia-EU trade agreement.

ANTARA News · 10 Sept 2026
TL · Society & Workforce G2G
Timor-Leste, Australia's Northern Territory Expand Worker Mobility Programme

The government of Timor-Leste and the government of Australia's Northern Territory agreed to expand a worker mobility programme, Tatoli reported. The programme is intended to widen labour migration pathways for Timorese workers.

Tatoli · 9 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
ASEAN strengthens health cooperation with new five-year strategic agenda

Malaysia hosted 17th ASEAN Health Ministers Meeting Sept 7-11, launching ASEAN Strategic Health Agenda 2026-2030 with expanded partnerships including first-ever ASEAN-US health ministers' meetings.

Vietnam Plus · 9 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Philippines Unveils US$34 Billion Roadmap to Become ASEAN AI Hub

The Department of Information and Communications Technology released an eight-year, US$34.4 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure roadmap targeting 1.5 gigawatts of data centre capacity, aiming to position the Philippines as a regional AI hub.

Manila Times · 9 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam auctions 900MHz spectrum following 2G network shutdown

Ministry of Science and Technology auctioned three 2x5MHz spectrum blocks at VND1.056 trillion opening bid following Vietnam's 2G retirement, enabling carriers to expand 4G and 5G rural coverage.

Developing Telecoms · 9 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Technology & Innovation G2B
MYEG Ventures Acquisition by Philippine Entity Deemed Commercially Viable

Zetrix AI told Bursa Malaysia that the proposed acquisition by Philippine-based IPVG Employees Inc of a 50 per cent equity interest in MYEG Ventures is commercially viable. The RM130 million purchase follows the termination of an earlier agreement with Next Lion Ltd.

BERNAMA Business · 9 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
SK Group Seeks AI Data Center Footprint in Vietnam

South Korean conglomerate pursuing significant data center investments in Vietnam for artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion.

VnEconomy · 9 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Technology & Innovation G2B
Huawei Named Event Partner of M360 ASEAN

Huawei designated as event partner for GSMA M360 ASEAN 2026, showing major tech company commitment to regional connectivity.

ANTARA News · 9 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Philippines unveils $34.4 billion AI infrastructure masterplan to 2033

The Department of Information and Communications Technology released the PAIIM final draft, targeting data centre capacity of 1.5 gigawatts by 2033 from 50 megawatts and about 152,000 GPUs. Officials project over 500,000 AI-related jobs.

The Star · 9 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Business Voices B2G
EU-ASEAN Business Council survey ranks ASEAN top emerging market for fourth year

Seventy-eight percent of about 150 European business leaders expect higher ASEAN trade and investment within five years. Sixty-seven percent recalibrating supply chains are considering ASEAN, against 29 percent for South Asia and 24 percent for China.

The Philippine Business News · 9 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnamese and Russian Leaders Call for Trade

General Secretary To Lam and Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin agreed to establish new cooperation mechanisms and encourage business expansion.

VnEconomy · 9 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
M360 ASEAN Conference Brings Tech Leaders to KL

GSMA M360 ASEAN 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, September 9-10, brings policymakers, industry leaders, technology experts from across region.

GSMA · 9 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore businesses to get easier access to government support through AI-powered BizSG portal

Singapore government launches AI-powered BizSG portal to provide businesses easier access to government support programmes.

The Straits Times · 9 Sept 2026
TL · Society & Workforce G2G
Ramos-Horta bestows Collar of Order of Timor-Leste on WHO regional director

President Ramos-Horta awards The Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste to Poonam Khetrapal Singh, former WHO Regional Director, in recognition of service.

TATOLI · 8 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore Fintech Week 2026 convenes global financial innovation leaders

Singapore hosted the 4th FinTech Week Awards & Expo 2026, attracting over 1,000 fintech leaders and entrepreneurs. The annual event showcases regional innovations in digital payments, blockchain, and financial technology solutions.

FinBold · 8 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
UK, Vietnam Explore AI and Fintech Partnerships

UK Trade Commissioner Martin Kent discussed emerging opportunities in AI, fintech, digital technologies, and green finance.

VnEconomy · 8 Sept 2026
ID · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Indonesia mass bank accounts initiative promotes financial inclusion

Indonesia implementing automatic bank account system for citizens age 17, linking national identity numbers to civil registration data through BRI and BSI digital applications for government assistance distribution.

ANTARA News · 8 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam Highlights Promising Russia Maritime Cooperation

General Secretary To Lam affirmed Russia as important partner and top priority in Vietnam's foreign policy for maritime development.

VnEconomy · 8 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam, South Korea Bolster Strategic Cooperation

Vietnam and South Korea aim to raise bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2026 and $150 billion by 2030.

VnEconomy · 8 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2G
Asean's digital economy pact promises to unlock US$2 trillion, but is unknown to 1 in 3 firms: poll

ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement could unlock US$2 trillion, but remains unknown to one in three firms per poll.

The Business Times · 8 Sept 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
From Pilot to Platform: Building Indonesia’s Citizen-Centric Digital Government Through National Collaboration

Indonesia advances citizen-centric digital government through Electronic-Based Government System, Satu Data, and cross-ministry interoperability.

InvestorTrust · 8 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Zaqy Mohamad Highlights Trusted Partnerships at EuroCham Singapore Committee Launch

Singapore's Acting Minister of Muslim Affairs attended the launch of the European Chamber of Commerce Singapore's Strategic Security and Aerospace Committee to facilitate dialogue on economic security and supply-chain resilience.

INDiplomacy · 7 Sept 2026
KH · Society & Workforce G2G
Cambodia pulls ahead in inaugural Asian Kun Khmer Championship

Cambodia surpasses Vietnam in medal count at inaugural Asian Kun Khmer Championship held in Vietnam, demonstrating strength in traditional martial arts.

Phnom Penh Post · 7 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore readies $30 billion tech investment and AI incentives

Singapore announced a major $30 billion technology investment package with enhanced AI incentive programs designed to attract businesses and accelerate the city-state's position as a regional tech hub amid competitive pressures from neighboring economies.

Nikkei Asia · 7 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand semiconductor sector expands with $30.5B investment boost

Thailand's electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sector attracted over $30.5 billion in investments as companies shifted production toward advanced chip manufacturing. The surge reflects broader Asia-Pacific semiconductor localization trends.

DataMint Intelligence · 7 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand charts 25-year semiconductor manufacturing roadmap to 2050

Thailand released an ambitious 25-year semiconductor manufacturing roadmap extending to 2050, targeting full value chain development. The strategy positions Thailand as a regional chipmaking hub competing with established Asian manufacturing centers.

Nation Thailand · 7 Sept 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Joint patrols reinforce peace along Vietnam Cambodia border

Vietnam and Cambodia conducting joint patrol operations to safeguard border markers, maintain security and order, and strengthen bilateral cooperation on border management and security.

Vietnam Plus · 7 Sept 2026
ID · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Indonesia volcanic monitoring systems receive international technical support

International volcanic monitoring agencies provided technical assistance to Indonesia's Geological Agency following the Anak Krakatau eruption. Support included real-time data sharing and hazard assessment coordination.

IQAir · 7 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Secretary-General addresses regional cooperation at DEFA summit

The ASEAN Secretary-General delivered a keynote address at the 2026 DEFA Foresight and Strategic Cooperation Pre-Summit Forum, emphasizing the importance of digital economy integration and regional strategic partnerships amid global challenges.

ASEAN Main Portal · 7 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam emerges as strategic bridge in ASEAN through Myanmar President visit

Myanmar President's visit to Vietnam demonstrates Vietnam's active role in promoting peace and stability in Southeast Asia, with bilateral trade recovery at $335 million targeting $1 billion.

Vietnam Plus · 7 Sept 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
Federation of Thai Industries Warns Factory Suspensions Signal Labour Strain

The Federation of Thai Industries said factory suspensions are driven by accumulated losses and order cancellations, warning of structural labour-market weakness, while the Federation of Thai SMEs called for low-interest financing.

The Nation Thailand · 7 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
AI-driven data centre demand reshapes Southeast Asia power investment priorities

KKR routinely evaluates 50-100 MW builds driven by compute surge. Data centres strain power grids; Singapore survey shows 40% expect supply strain. New infrastructure deals spike, but commodity volatility poses execution risk through year-end.

South China Morning Post · 7 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce G2B
Thailand's TH-AI Passport faces critical test on AI literacy implementation

Thailand's 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project faces critical test over whether it can move beyond expanding AI access toward building genuine AI literacy; Singapore is the only ASEAN country assessed as having advanced to AI Literacy level. Measurement gap in regional AI readiness.

Asia News Network · 6 Sept 2026
KH · Business Voices B2G
Korean Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam Eyes Investment Opportunities Across Cambodia

Cambodia's Tourism Minister met with the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam to explore mutual trade opportunities and promote tourism sector investment, with KOCHAM members expressing confidence in Cambodia's peaceful environment and growing travel industry.

Construction & Property News · 5 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia develops TB vaccine to accelerate tuberculosis elimination goals

Nation pursues domestic vaccine development partnership to advance disease elimination objectives and reduce regional TB burden.

ANTARA News · 5 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia expands BPJS health coverage to include mental health and elder care

Government broadened social insurance program to provide coverage for mental health services and elderly daycare facility costs.

ANTARA News · 5 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce G2B
BPOM pharmaceutical authority invites industry to strengthen clinical trial capacity

Drug regulator seeks domestic and international pharmaceutical firm participation in research collaboration to advance clinical development infrastructure.

ANTARA News · 5 Sept 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Philippines senator urges stronger government support for creative economy growth

Senator Legarda advocates enhanced protection and investment in Filipino cultural industries as drivers of economic development and employment.

Inquirer.net · 5 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia resumes over 1,900 East Nusa Tenggara schools post-earthquake recovery

Education facilities recovered from seismic damage in NTT province, enabling students to return to classrooms and resume academic programs.

ANTARA News · 5 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2G
Sweden Crown Princess lauds Indonesia interfaith harmony and religious tolerance

Visiting royal official praised Indonesia's coexistence model and religious tolerance, highlighting the nation's successful pluralistic social framework.

ANTARA News · 5 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2G
Indonesia showcases cultural diversity to Russian audiences through Moscow exhibition

Moscow embassy hosted cultural exhibition highlighting Indonesia's national heritage and ethnic diversity to strengthen people-to-people diplomacy.

ANTARA News · 5 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN Energy Leaders Commit to 30% Renewable Energy Target by 2030

ASEAN nations pledged ambitious renewable energy targets following May 2026 summit, aiming for 40% energy intensity reduction and 30% renewable primary supply by 2030. ASEAN Power Grid initiative enables regional electricity trading despite significant financing gaps.

East Asia Forum · 5 Sept 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Southeast Asia fintech ranks top globally, 37 firms in CNBC Global Top 500

Southeast Asia secured 37 spots on CNBC and Statista's 2026 Global Top 500 Fintech list, with Singapore's dominant 27 entries asserting Southeast Asia’s global authority across digital payments, insurance, and wealth tech. Reflects mature ecosystem maturation and growing investor confidence in regional financial innovation.

The Southeast Asia Desk · 5 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand pauses 166 data-centre projects to tighten investment rules

Thai government halts 166 data centre projects pending regulatory review amid resource strain concerns. Regulatory tightening signals shift toward sustainability controls. Watch for revised framework affecting regional DC investment timelines.

thailand-business-news.com · 5 Sept 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
Over half of employers to moderate or freeze wages in 2027: SNEF survey

Singapore's National Employers Federation reports that over half of employers plan wage moderation or freezes in 2027, rising from 48 percent in 2026, reflecting ongoing caution despite improved business expectations.

Singapore Business Review · 4 Sept 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
SBF Deepens Business Engagements in Jakarta with KADIN, APINDO and Danantara

Singapore Business Federation deepened engagements with Indonesia's chambers of commerce and business associations, reviewing practical outcomes under a two-year memorandum covering digital enablement, policy engagement and capability building as Singapore prepares to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027.

INDiplomacy · 4 Sept 2026
MM · Society & Workforce G2G
Myanmar flooding crisis affects nearly 100 children in Sagaing Township

Health emergency emerges among children in flood-affected Sagaing Region following upstream dam releases during monsoon season.

Myanmar Now · 4 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Globe Telecom restores networks monsoon-affected Metro Manila, Rizal

Telecommunications provider recovered service after weather-related outages. Infrastructure hardening against severe weather progressing. Network redundancy investments expanding.

Inquirer Business · 4 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN-EU health security cooperation advances ahead of 50-year milestone

ASEAN and European Commission explore pandemic preparedness frameworks as the bloc and EU prepare to mark five decades of partnership in 2027.

ASEAN · 4 Sept 2026
MM · Society & Workforce G2B
Myanmar Myittha River exceeds danger levels in Kalay region

Major river rises above safe thresholds threatening communities in central Myanmar. Seasonal flooding prompts government monitoring and evacuation preparedness measures.

The Star · 4 Sept 2026
MM · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Myanmar vows safe returns for its citizens from Malaysia

Myanmar foreign ministry pledges safe and dignified returns for displaced persons, responding to concerns about repatriating 1,500 people from Malaysia scheduled for late September.

The Daily Star · 4 Sept 2026
TH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Thailand revises visa exemption for 65 countries and territories

Cabinet approves revised visa exemption and visa-on-arrival rules effective September 15. Changes streamline entry procedures for international visitors across multiple nationalities.

Nation Thailand · 4 Sept 2026
TH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Thailand shortens visa-free stay to 30 days from September 15

Thailand reducing visa-free periods for 60 countries from 60 to 30 days starting September 15 to address crime involving foreign nationals. Peru, Brazil, South Korea get extended 90-day benefits.

Vietnam Plus · 4 Sept 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand halts 49 data centre projects over power and resource concerns

Thai regulator freezes major data centre pipeline citing strain on electricity and water resources. Move signals regulatory pushback amid regional data centre boom. Critical for operators: policy risk in key ASEAN host markets now materialising.

The Business Times · 4 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2G
China's Guangxi fosters AI cooperation with Vietnamese localities

China's Guangxi province deepens AI partnership with Vietnam border regions for collaborative research and infrastructure. Cross-border tech integration advancing despite geopolitical tensions. Watch for technology transfer implications.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 4 Sept 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam enters global top 10 for mobile and fixed broadband speeds

Vietnam ranks among world's top 10 for broadband speeds, strengthening digital infrastructure appeal. High-speed connectivity attracting data centre and cloud services investment. Monitor telecom capex plans and 5G rollout.

vietnamnews.vn · 4 Sept 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
Singapore employers plan wage freezes despite improving business outlook—SNEF survey

51% of 320 organisations surveyed plan to freeze or moderate wages in 2027, up from 48% in 2026. Outward-oriented sectors benefit from external demand; domestically-oriented retail and food services face higher costs. Signals caution among SMEs despite overall economic optimism. Recruitment: 54% do not plan to increase headcount; 40% intend to hire.

HRM Asia · 4 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
96% of manufacturers hit by geopolitical tensions, profit outlook split for 2H2026, says FMM

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing reports that 96% of members were affected by geopolitical tensions through supply-chain disruptions and rising logistics costs, while profit outlooks for the second half of 2026 remain split, with the industry citing resilience and confidence in opportunities from deeper global integration.

The Edge Malaysia · 3 Sept 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
JSCCIB, World Bank unveil roadmap to boost Thailand’s global competitiveness

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking and the World Bank launched a public-private partnership roadmap to boost Thailand's global competitiveness and GDP growth towards 5.5%, positioning the country for high-income status.

Bangkok Post · 3 Sept 2026
TL · Society & Workforce G2B
Timor-Leste emerging leaders complete ASEAN immersion programme across nine member states

Young professionals completed regional capacity-building visits strengthening readiness for ASEAN participation and building professional networks.

TATOLI · 3 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers Flags Pressure on 1H26 Output

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers said manufacturers faced pressure on output and margins in the first half of 2026, citing global demand softness, while projecting a cautious recovery for the remainder of the year.

The Star · 3 Sept 2026
BN · Technology & Innovation G2G
Brunei hosts ASEAN AI skilling framework workshop

MTIC and AITI hosted two-day ASEAN workshop (Sep 2-3) developing AI skilling framework for future-ready workforce. Proposed framework to be presented at 2nd ASEAN Digital Senior Officials Meeting later in 2026.

Brunei Direct · 3 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesian labor group probes Malaysian contract registration fees

Indonesian Labour Confederation seeks investigation into alleged fees charged to workers registering employment contracts in Malaysia. Raises concerns about hidden costs burdening migrant workers and potential violations of bilateral agreements.

Migrant Times · 3 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Business Voices B2G
Indonesian Labour Confederation probes alleged Malaysia migrant worker contract fees

Indonesian Labour Confederation seeks investigation into alleged contract-registration fees imposed on Indonesian workers migrating to Malaysia, raising concerns over recruitment cost fairness and bilateral labour practices.

Migrant Times · 3 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Myanmar orders East Timor envoy to leave; ASEAN diplomatic tensions rise

Myanmar orders Timor-Leste's envoy to depart; reflects broader ASEAN enforcement of diplomatic protocols and state sovereignty rules. Operators face geopolitical risk escalation; expect tighter border controls, visa scrutiny, and contract enforcement delays in Myanmar.

News On AIR · 3 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
World Bank outlines development playbook for ASEAN growth through 2027

World Bank released comprehensive development framework for ASEAN, emphasizing shift from trade-focused strategies to technology-intensive, higher-value sectors. Digital integration and human capital investment are critical for sustaining regional momentum.

DevDiscourse · 3 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Converge expands enterprise AI, cloud, IoT services amid ASEAN infrastructure surge

Philippine telecom operator scales B2B cloud and AI services to meet regional demand. Signals market consolidation around existing telecom assets. Competition: incumbent operators leveraging network reach to capture enterprise AI workloads.

Daily Tribune · 3 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Philippines telecoms commit $2.2B capex in 2026, eye digital infrastructure boom

PLDT committed $930M, Globe Telecom set guidance $950-970M, Converge ICT plans $310M capex for 2026, totaling $2.2B-plus for infrastructure investment in pursuit of affordable nationwide digital services under Konektadong Pinoy Act. Signals major digital transformation push.

Light Reading · 3 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Technology & Innovation G2B
Wonderful Hi-Tech lifts Thailand and Vietnam capacity for data centre and AI demand

Wonderful Hi-Tech expands data centre capacity across Thailand and Vietnam to meet AI infrastructure demand. Regional infrastructure play capturing cloud growth. Monitor capacity utilisation and customer acquisition rates.

ET CIO SEA · 3 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Technology & Innovation G2G
Singapore, Thailand expand AI and digital cooperation with new regional push

Singapore and Thailand announce expanded AI and digital infrastructure cooperation framework. Regional alliance building on AI competencies. Watch for joint projects and talent mobility initiatives.

TechRepublic · 3 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
ASEAN SecGen to attend DEFA Foresight forum in Hong Kong on 3 September

ASEAN Secretary-General participates in DEFA Foresight and Strategic Cooperation Forum in Hong Kong. Signals ASEAN engagement on digital architecture and regional resilience. Tracks institutional coordination on ASEAN's digital economy and external engagement priorities.

asean.org · 3 Sept 2026
TH · ASEAN Frameworks G2B
Thailand's finance minister pushes regional economic integration ahead of key ASEAN meetings

Thai Finance Minister advocates stronger regional economic integration via ASEAN mechanisms in early September 2026. Signals support for deeper trade, investment, and financial cooperation. Monitor: ASEAN economic ministers' agenda, FTA negotiations, and investment framework developments.

Bangkok Post · 3 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Business Voices B2G
MDPPA leads ASEAN Automotive Federation’s Technical Committee for Motorcycle

The Malaysia Darurat Polis Pesakit Association (MDPPA) has assumed the chair of the ASEAN Automotive Federation's Technical Committee on Motorcycles, leading regional industry representation before the ASEAN Automotive Product Working Group and policy makers.

LionhearTV · 2 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia targets 500k migrant worker placements by 2029

Deputy Minister Christina Aryani announced SMK Go Global program placing 40k workers in 2026, scaling to 140k-180k annually through 2029. Focuses on nursing, caregiving, welding, hospitality across Japan, Korea, Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, Europe.

ANTARA News · 2 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia expands demand-driven vocational training to plug widening skills gap

Indonesia is implementing demand-driven vocational training programmes to address persistent skills shortages across priority sectors, aligning training curricula with employer needs and labour market dynamics.

ANTARA News · 2 Sept 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia updates vocational education model for AI, digital economy readiness

Manpower Minister Yassierli said vocational education must equip students with skills and character enabling adaptation to rapid labour market changes as AI, industrial automation, and green and digital economies reshape available jobs. Institutions urged to update education models aligning with labour market needs.

ANTARA News · 2 Sept 2026
KH · Society & Workforce G2B
Cambodia's labour market strengthens with 9.1M employed in 2025

Cambodia's labour market showed strengthening with 9.1M employed in 2025. Report signals economic stability and improved workforce conditions in the country after recent challenges. Provides baseline for regional labour statistics tracking.

Khmer Times · 2 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Philippines fintech sector urges balanced regulations to enable innovation

Country's leading fintech executives urged policymakers to adopt balanced, future-ready regulations at ASEAN Tech Summit, featuring GCash, Maya Bank, and Tala representatives discussing how regulations advance digital economy. Signals regulatory dialogue between industry and government on fintech frameworks.

Rappler · 2 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Singapore, Thailand leaders affirm bilateral ties; PM Wong meets Anutin at first retreat

PM Lawrence Wong and Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul held first leaders' retreat in early September 2026, declaring ties in excellent shape. Joint statement covers regional integration and cooperation. Signals bilateral momentum amid broader ASEAN economic and digital framework initiatives.

Prime Minister's Office Singapore · 2 Sept 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
DICT pushes stronger Big Tech accountability at ASEAN level; regulatory framework deepens

Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) advocates stronger ASEAN-level accountability rules for major tech platforms. September 2026 push for unified digital regulation. Operators: watch emerging ASEAN tech governance frameworks, content moderation standards, and data protection enforcement.

Philippine News Agency · 2 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
RM1bil additional micro-financing should come with faster approval: FMM

Malaysia's Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing called for simple application procedures, affordable financing terms and faster approval for the additional RM1 billion in micro-financing facilities announced for 2026.

NST Online · 1 Sept 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
FMM urges fast-track access as government expands SME micro-financing to RM6b

Malaysia's Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers urged the government to ensure rapid and affordable access to an expanded micro-financing pool of RM6 billion announced for small manufacturers and businesses.

The Vibes · 1 Sept 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2G
Bangladesh to send 200,000 workers to Malaysia from late September 2026

Bangladesh confirmed Malaysia will receive 200,000 workers beginning late September 2026 under labour recruitment agreements. Large-scale bilateral worker deployment addresses Malaysia's labour shortages in key sectors. Marks significant expansion of Bangladesh-Malaysia migration corridor.

Migrant Times · 1 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Technology & Innovation G2B
ASEAN launches $1.2M AI research fund supporting health, food security initiatives

ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Fund (ASTIF) Call 2026 launched with $1.2M for collaborative AI research addressing regional challenges. Themes: health, food security, climate, materials, energy transition, MSME productivity. Deadline October 16, 2026.

Funds for NGOs · 1 Sept 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
DayOne and TNB explore 1.5 GW on-site power generation for Malaysia data centre resilience

DayOne and Tenaga Nasional explore 1.5 GW on-site power generation to solve Malaysia's data centre energy constraints. Power supply critical bottleneck for regional DC growth. Renewable energy integration model worth monitoring.

malaysiasun.com · 1 Sept 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce G2G
Thailand, Malaysia agree on labour MOU working group

Thailand and Malaysia agreed in principle to form labour MOU working group to modernise bilateral framework. Focus on worker welfare, recruitment streamlining, and enhanced labour mobility between countries.

Migrant Times · 31 Aug 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce G2G
Brunei coordinates with ASEAN partners on skills development, bilateral labour ties

Brunei's labour minister held bilateral meetings with Thai, Singapore and ILO counterparts to exchange views on labour, manpower and workforce development issues and capacity building in priority areas. Discussion focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation on labour matters.

Bru Direct · 31 Aug 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce G2B
Thailand platform labour law reform tracks competition, social security coverage

Thailand advancing platform labour reform on four tracks with competition law fastest. Government legislating for gig worker protections and social security amid growing informal platform workforce. Reform follows Malaysia's 2025 Gig Workers Act and Indonesia's commission caps on platform services.

Maverick Consulting Group · 31 Aug 2026
REGIONAL · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia's sovereign AI cloud initiative receives $490M budget allocation

Malaysia commits to domestic AI infrastructure with significant 2026 budget earmark for sovereign cloud. Part of broader $1.44B AI and innovation spend. Signals government push for data localisation and reduces regional dependency on Singapore.

ARC Group · 30 Aug 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia launches triple-skilling strategy for AI-era workforce

Manpower Ministry Deputy Afriansyah Noor unveiled 3S strategy (upskilling, reskilling, cross-skilling) to help young workers adapt to AI and automation. Expands vocational training access and worker protections as AI reshapes job demand and competencies.

ANTARA News · 29 Aug 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2B
Indonesia urges immediate workforce upskilling amid AI disruption

Public Works Minister stressed urgent need for workers, including civil servants, to build AI skills as generative AI reshapes jobs and government services. ILO data shows nearly 25% of ASEAN workers face exposure to AI-driven job changes.

Tempo.co · 29 Aug 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Four PH-led labour measures gain ASEAN-wide support at ministers meeting

Four Philippines-led labour protection initiatives received support from all ASEAN member states during the 29th Labour Ministers' Meeting, advancing regional consensus on worker rights standards.

The Manila Times · 29 Aug 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2G
ASEAN labour ministers convene on skills, green jobs, AI transition

29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting in Bangkok (Aug 26-27) focused on AI, automation, green jobs, and labour mobility. Ministers endorsed actionable plans for green employment, digital skills, and lifelong learning across 10 member states amid rapid workforce transformation.

AsiaToday.id · 29 Aug 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Four Philippine labour measures backed by ASEAN member states

Four labour measures developed during the Philippines' 2026 ASEAN chairmanship received backing from regional labour ministers and cover labour market resilience, fair recruitment, occupational safety in informal sectors, and labour inspection in fishing. Forward to ASEAN leaders in November 2026.

The Manila Times · 29 Aug 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Gapki warns of sharp production losses

Indonesian Palm Oil Association chairman warns of sharp palm oil production losses from severe El Niño, while increased domestic biodiesel blending to 50% is expected to boost domestic absorption and reduce export supply.

The Star · 28 Aug 2026
REGIONAL · Society & Workforce G2B
Philippines, Singapore explore AI and migrant worker cooperation

Labor Secretary Tolentino and Singapore Acting Minister Lau discussed AI impact on workers, social protection portability for migrant workers, and care work amid demographic shifts. Both recognize need for inclusive, future-ready workplaces in changing labour market.

The Manila Times · 28 Aug 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Vietnam targets top-three ASEAN AI ranking by 2030 via national capability roadmap

Vietnam formally commits to building domestic AI competency and supply chain. Roadmap includes talent development and sovereign infrastructure. Competitive signal: signals ASEAN-wide move away from pure cloud consumption to capability building.

Báo VietNamNet · 28 Aug 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Appistoki and Salesforce launch AI centre for Philippine enterprise adoption

Strategic partnership opens dedicated AI capability centre for Filipino SMEs and enterprises. Targets skills gap in AI deployment. Market signal: enterprise cloud providers expanding localised support to accelerate ASEAN AI adoption.

Newsbytes.PH · 27 Aug 2026
VN · Technology & Innovation G2B
Evolution leases 50,000 sqm land to build 52MW data center in Ho Chi Minh City

Evolution secures large land parcel for 52MW data centre build-out in HCMC as Vietnam emerges as AI hub. Significant capacity addition signals investor confidence. Track project timeline and anchor tenant commitments.

W.Media · 27 Aug 2026
KH · Business Voices B2G
Korean Chamber of Commerce Seek Tourism and Investment Expansion in Cambodia

The Korean Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam pledged to deepen cooperation with Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism to strengthen cross-border business networking and expand member activities in Cambodia.

គណបក្សប្រជាជនកម្ពុជា · 26 Aug 2026
TH · Society & Workforce G2B
Prime Minister calls for internationally recognized ASEAN skills certification system

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting on 26 August, urging member states to build credible, internationally recognized skills certification systems to boost employment and labour mobility. Opportunity for regional skills credential portability.

Xinhua · 26 Aug 2026
PH · Society & Workforce G2B
Philippines pushes ASEAN skill recognition and qualification framework alignment

ASEAN member states need continued cooperation on comparability of skill qualification frameworks, quality assurance, digital credentials and skill recognition; aligning skill standards and recognition systems across ASEAN would help workers and learners move more easily within Southeast Asia. Philippines leading advocacy at August 2026 SLOM.

BusinessWorld Online · 26 Aug 2026
VN · Society & Workforce G2B
Vietnam reaffirms ASEAN labour market integration; worker protection standards tighten

Vietnam commits to ASEAN labour market harmonization, tightening worker protections, wage standards, and cross-border employment rules. Operators face expanded compliance obligations for migrant workers, skills certification, workplace safety. Implementation begins Q1 2027.

VNA · 26 Aug 2026
TH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand budgets $43.6B AI application spending as Techsauce summit opens

Thailand commits massive investment to AI applications and digital infrastructure at flagship tech conference. Government-backed spending signals competitive AI spending escalation across ASEAN. Watch: talent recruitment and IP development initiatives.

Tech Times · 26 Aug 2026
REGIONAL · Technology & Innovation G2G
ASEAN Regional Digital Framework advanced; DEFA sets stage for cross-border interoperability

ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) progresses toward digital identity interoperability and cross-border data flows. August–September 2026 milestones achieved. Operators: track DEFA technical standards, API integration timelines, and regulatory sandbox developments across member states.

Biometric Update · 26 Aug 2026
MY · Society & Workforce B2G
FMM urges "evidence-based, gradual, and consultative" approach to Malaysia’s minimum wage review

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing opposed the Malaysian Trades Union Congress's proposal to increase the statutory minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM3,100, calling for an evidence-based, gradual, and consultative approach that considers productivity, business affordability, and competitiveness.

Human Resources Online · 25 Aug 2026
ID · Society & Workforce G2G
Indonesia reaffirms ILO cooperation on shifting labour market dynamics

Indonesia's Manpower Ministry reaffirmed commitment to continuing cooperation with the International Labour Organization to address shifting global employment dynamics; director general noted the world of work evolves rapidly alongside digital technological advancements, demographic shifts, and global economic changes.

ANTARA News · 25 Aug 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia carves premium niche in Asia's digital-infra race

Malaysia positions itself as premium digital infrastructure hub with focus on tier-1 hyperscaler partnerships. Strategic differentiation from lower-cost competitors through quality and compliance. Track operator partnerships and capex plans.

Borneo Bulletin · 25 Aug 2026
MY · Society & Workforce B2G
Proposed RM3,100 minimum wage could hurt competitiveness, SMEs: FMM

Malaysia's Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers cautioned that a proposed RM3,100 minimum wage could harm business competitiveness and force wage-structure compression across multiple job categories.

The Sun Malaysia · 24 Aug 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Proposed RM3,100 minimum wage could shock labour market, says FMM

Malaysia's Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing warns that the proposed RM3,100 minimum wage—an 82.4% increase from the current RM1,700—could shock the labour market and raise business costs significantly.

Free Malaysia Today · 24 Aug 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
Weak data foundations could hold back Philippine AI push, World Bank warns

World Bank flags Philippines' data infrastructure gaps as barrier to AI adoption and economic benefits. Data quality and governance critical for regional competitiveness. Track government data infrastructure investment plans.

Manila Bulletin · 24 Aug 2026
MY · Society & Workforce B2G
FMM dismisses MTUC’s RM3,100 minimum wage proposal as unrealistic for businesses

Malaysia's Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers rejected a proposal to raise the national minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM3,100, stating an 82.4 per cent increase is detached from economic realities.

malaysia.news.yahoo.com · 23 Aug 2026
SG · Technology & Innovation G2B
Singapore launches world's first liquid-cooling standard for AI data centres

Singapore releases industry standard for liquid-cooling technology in AI data centres, addressing power efficiency. Standard adoption critical for regional DC competitiveness. Early mover advantage for operators meeting spec requirements.

Tech Wire Asia · 21 Aug 2026
REGIONAL · Technology & Innovation G2G
ASEAN's digital economy pact faces consensus test; 11 nations seek unified rules

ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) negotiations continue as member states seek consensus on cross-border data flows, digital taxation, and consumer protection. August 2026 analysis notes challenges in aligning 11 nations' interests. Track: member state positions, compromise timelines, and implementation sequencing.

thailand-business-news.com · 21 Aug 2026
MY · Technology & Innovation G2B
Malaysia social media age verification rollout scheduled for mid-2026

Malaysia Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the country will roll out age verification for social media users by mid-2026 using national identity cards, as part of a planned under-16 restriction. Affects platforms, operators, and digital advertising businesses.

CSIS · 20 Aug 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
JSCCIB Joins Forces with Public Sector and World Bank to Launch "The Bangkok Business Summit 2026: Reinvent Thailand, Resilient ASEAN"

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking, comprising Thai business associations, is collaborating with the public sector and World Bank to launch the Bangkok Business Summit 2026 on reinventing Thailand and charting strategic pathways for ASEAN.

iHarare News · 18 Aug 2026
TH · Business Voices B2G
JSCCIB Joins Forces with Public Sector and World Bank

Thailand's private sector, represented at the Bangkok Business Summit 2026, is collaborating with government and the World Bank ahead of Thailand's International Monetary Fund-World Bank Annual Meetings hosting and 2028 ASEAN Chairmanship.

Bangkok Post · 18 Aug 2026
VN · ASEAN Frameworks G2G
Vietnam hosts ASEAN Law Forum on AI application in lawmaking and enforcement

Vietnamese Ministry of Justice hosted ASEAN Law Forum 2026 in Hanoi on August 18-19, with deputy PM proposing four cooperation areas on AI application in legal sectors; ASEAN positioned to become pioneer in responsible AI use in legal/judicial sectors. Regional coordination on AI legal standards.

Vietnam News Agency · 18 Aug 2026
MY · Society & Workforce G2B
Gig worker protection law in Malaysia defines new employment classification rules

Malaysia enacted new gig worker protection legislation clarifying employment status, benefit entitlements, and platform obligations for ride-sharing, food delivery, and digital services workers across Southeast Asia’s largest platform economy.

Fulcrum SG · 14 Aug 2026
REGIONAL · Technology & Innovation G2B
Thailand tightens data center rules as AI boom strains regional power grid

Thai Board of Investment implemented stricter regulations on data center development citing power grid capacity constraints from surging AI workload demand. Policy shift reflects infrastructure bottlenecks limiting hyperscale expansion in Southeast Asia, redirecting capital toward Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia alternatives with superior grid capacity.

Eco-Business · 14 Aug 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
ACCCIM backs Building Managers Act as property management grows more complex

The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia backed the proposed Building Managers Act, calling it timely to address growing complexity in managing stratified and mixed-use developments.

NST Online · 12 Aug 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
Seipi: Pax Silica could turn PH into manufacturing hub

The Philippines' Semiconductor and Electronics Industries Foundation backed the Pax Silica initiative, asserting it could strengthen the country's position in global semiconductor, electronics, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing value chains.

The Manila Times · 11 Aug 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
SEIPI turns bullish on electronics exports

Philippines' Semiconductor and Electronics Industries Foundation raised its 2026 electronics export growth projection to 10 percent, expecting record exports of approximately $54 billion.

Philstar.com · 10 Aug 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
ACCCIM: Keep local businesses in focus under Budget 2027

Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia urges Budget 2027 to ease operational costs, refine tax frameworks and boost SME competitiveness amid higher employment costs and foreign competition.

The Star · 10 Aug 2026
PH · Technology & Innovation G2B
ASEAN advances digital trade framework and supply chain resilience initiatives

Senior economic officials from 11 ASEAN member states held preparatory meetings in Manila August 7–10, focusing on digital transformation, MSME growth and stronger regional supply chains. Initiatives include ASEAN Economic Security Framework to respond to trade disruptions and supply chain shocks. Operators should track Digital Economy Framework Agreement finalization for cross-border opportunities.

OpenGov Asia · 10 Aug 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Indonesia must boost smallholder palm oil productivity: GAPKI

Indonesia's Palm Oil Association urged improving smallholder farmer productivity as a shared priority to meet domestic demand.

ANTARA News · 8 Aug 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
Employers Confederation of the Philippines statement on the recent National Capital Region wage hike

Philippines' Employers Confederation expressed concern regarding a wage board decision on the National Capital Region wage hike while affirming support for the tripartite wage-setting mechanism.

The Manila Times · 7 Aug 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
PCCI maps global markets, MSME opportunities

Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industry highlighted the role of small and medium enterprises in supporting major investment corridors and infrastructure projects, including the Luzon Economic Corridor and New Clark City developments.

tribune.net.ph · 6 Aug 2026
ID · Technology & Innovation G2B
Ooredoo partners Nvidia, Nokia for 1GW AI compute platform in Indonesia

Qatari telecommunications company Ooredoo partnered Nvidia and Nokia to deploy 1 gigawatt AI computing platform across Indonesia's telecom infrastructure. Hyperscale AI infrastructure rollout reflects rapid ASEAN AI adoption, positioning telcos as critical digital backbone providers for regional AI applications and enterprise cloud services.

Fortune · 6 Aug 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Kadin rolls out export platform to widen Indonesia’s global market reach

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) launched We Buy From Indonesia, a digital trade platform backed by the Trade Ministry to help exporters reach overseas buyers and diversify beyond commodities.

ET CIO SEA · 5 Aug 2026
SG · Business Voices B2G
80% of companies flag rising costs as top concern amid global uncertainty: SCCCI survey

Singapore's Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry survey found 80 per cent of local businesses concerned about rising costs, up from 65 per cent a year earlier, as the government moves to ease regulatory burdens on small and medium-sized enterprises.

The Business Times · 5 Aug 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
PCCI-NCR to convene nation's top businesses, government leaders at Metro Manila Business Conference 2026

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry–National Capital Region is convening a Metro Manila Business Conference 2026 to facilitate strategic dialogue between government and private sector on energy transition, digital transformation, and trade dynamics.

Philstar.com · 5 Aug 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
PCCI Maps Global Markets to Boost Philippine MSME Exports and Investment Opportunities

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is mapping global markets and identifying new export and investment opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises across coconut, durian, semiconductors, data centres and renewable energy sectors.

Daily Tribune · 5 Aug 2026
REGIONAL · Business Voices B2G
Indonesia, Thailand can become global food security leaders: Kadin

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed confidence that Indonesia and Thailand could become global food security leaders by jointly leveraging their agricultural strengths, biodiversity and natural resources.

ANTARA News · 4 Aug 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
PCCI backs removal of system loss charge, power VAT, but…

Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industry backed removal of system loss charges and power value-added tax but called for broader energy reforms to ease burdens on consumers and industries.

Philstar.com · 3 Aug 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Indonesia’s Kadin Launches ‘We Buy From Indonesia’ Platform to Boost Global Exports

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched a technology and trade platform called "We Buy From Indonesia" to boost exports by mapping domestic supply chains and connecting exporters with international buyers.

INDiplomacy · 3 Aug 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
Crackdown needed on illegal employment, says employers federation

Malaysia's Employers Federation called on the government to intensify enforcement against illegal employment, unlawful business activities and undocumented migrants to level the playing field for legitimate businesses.

The Star · 1 Aug 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
British Chamber welcomes role of ecozones in attracting investors

British Chamber of Commerce Philippines welcomed the government's recognition of special economic zones' role in attracting foreign investment through fiscal and non-fiscal incentives and ease-of-business policies.

Philstar.com · 31 Jul 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
KADIN backs Prabowos push for 8 percent economic growth

Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry pledges support to the government's initiative to drive economic growth to 8 percent.

en.antaranews.com · 31 Jul 2026
REGIONAL · Business Voices B2G
EU-ASEAN Business Council Calls for stronger action on Illicit Trade, highlights India’s Strategic role

The EU-ASEAN Business Council has called for stronger coordinated action against illicit trade, releasing a report that outlines a prevention framework and underscores the role of ASEAN Dialogue Partners including India in addressing the strategic economic risk.

Mid-Day · 30 Jul 2026
PH · Business Voices B2G
Foreign chambers, MBC back Marcos econ plan

Foreign chambers including the American Chamber of Commerce and German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce have backed the Philippine President's economic plan, welcoming emphasis on regulatory efficiency, energy reform and expansion of free trade agreements.

Philstar.com · 29 Jul 2026
REGIONAL · Business Voices B2G
EU-ASEAN Business Council Calls for Regional Action Against Illicits

The EU-ASEAN Business Council has called for regional action against illicit trade, including intelligence sharing, regulatory frameworks, digital customs tools, and closer international collaboration.

tobaccoreporter.com · 28 Jul 2026
REGIONAL · Business Voices B2G
EU-ASEAN Business Council Calls for stronger action on Illicit Trade, highlights Indias Strategic role

The EU-ASEAN Business Council has called for stronger regional action against illicit trade and highlighted India's potential role as a strategic dialogue partner in advancing secure trade governance.

TheWire.in · 28 Jul 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
Kadin seeks to deepen Indonesia-Switzerland business relations

Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is exploring avenues to deepen economic cooperation with Switzerland, focusing on trade expansion, capacity-building programmes and investment in the logistics sector.

ANTARA News · 28 Jul 2026
VN · Business Voices B2G
VCCI and VIETSTAR launch Vietnam-Singapore CEO programme - Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry and VIETSTAR launched a CEO business leadership development programme for 2026–2030 to train 10,000 private-sector chief executives in support of national economic development.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 26 Jul 2026
KH · Business Voices B2G
Cambodia Chamber of Commerce Opens G-PSF Working Groups to International Business Groups Ahead of 20th Plenary Forum

Cambodia's Chamber of Commerce has established a framework allowing international chambers and foreign businesses to participate in the Government-Private Sector Forum's 16 sectoral working groups, formalizing private-sector input into economic policymaking.

cambodiainvestmentreview.com · 25 Jul 2026
ID · Business Voices B2G
US-ASEAN Business Council Promotes Trusted Digital Technologies During Indonesia Mission

US-ASEAN Business Council reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Indonesia's digital transformation during its 2026 Digital Economy Mission in Jakarta, convening government officials and global technology companies.

INDiplomacy · 23 Jul 2026
MY · Business Voices B2G
ACCCIM calls for tougher forced labour rules

Malaysia's Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry urged the government to strengthen laws and enforcement to prevent imports linked to forced labour.

NST Online · 22 Jul 2026
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MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia: Potential MS&AD-LPI deal could create Malaysia's largest general insurer

Japan's MS&AD Insurance Group is pursuing a buyout of Malaysian insurer LPI Capital Bhd that would create Malaysia's largest general insurance company through a likely merger with MS&AD's existing MSIG Malaysia subsidiary.

Asia Insurance Review · 21 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
DNB, MRT Corp team up to bring 5G to Johor-Singapore RTS Link

DNB and Singapore's MRT Corp are collaborating to deploy 5G connectivity on the Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link, with arrangements for roaming and seamless services through telecommunications providers.

Malay Mail · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
WRISE Group to Acquire 20% Stake in IFCG, Deepening Strategic Partnership

WRISE Group proposed to acquire a 20 per cent stake in IFCG to deepen strategic collaboration across technology, knowledge-sharing, and regional connectivity.

Malay Mail · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Roche Pharma Vietnam turns economic ties into patient impact - Vietnam Investment Review

Switzerland and Vietnam marked 55 years of diplomatic relations at an economic forum in Hanoi, with bilateral trade reaching $1.04 billion in 2025 and a target of $2 billion by 2030, supported by the newly signed EFTA–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
EFTA–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement opens up opportunities to enhance supply chain - Vietnam Investment Review

Nestlé shared experiences in building supply-chain resilience in Vietnam at the Swiss-Vietnam Economic Forum, coinciding with the conclusion of EFTA–Vietnam free-trade negotiations covering industrial goods, sustainable development, and capacity building.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Alstom wins €800m first order under its Hanoi metro deal with Vingroup

Alstom secured a first-tranche order of approximately €800 million to supply Metropolis trains for Hanoi metro projects under a technology-licence agreement with Vingroup announced in October, with design and manufacturing at its French facility.

Railway Supply · 20 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam Airlines partners with Nordic countries to expand air connectivity.

Vietnam Airlines signed memorandums of understanding with Copenhagen Airport, Scandinavian Airlines Systems, and Danish Industry to develop air connectivity and business market access between Vietnam and Denmark and Northern Europe.

Vietnam.vn · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singtel, Ericsson Sign Five-Year 5G Partnership to Advance AI Capabilities

Singtel and Ericsson signed a five-year strategic partnership to advance Singapore's 5G capabilities, accelerate AI-native applications, and deliver intelligent connectivity for businesses and consumers.

The Fast Mode · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore's AI-backed growth masks strains in food services

Dan's Steaks, a Singapore restaurant chain, is closing due to rising operating costs and inflation pressures on the food-services sector.

Nikkei Asia · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Thailand’s CP Axtra to roll out five food chains across Makro and Lotus

Thai retailer CP Axtra partnered with Minor Food Group to roll out five global restaurant brands—Dairy Queen, Swensen's, Gaga Cafe, Bonchon and The Steak & More—across select Makro and Lotus stores.

Inside Retail Asia · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Asean M&A surge puts Citi in growth gear

ASEAN's mergers and acquisitions market grew over 30 per cent to US$140 billion this year, with Citibank involved in nearly US$20 billion of deals as regional companies pursued expansion and financing opportunities.

NST Online · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Christchurch Airport celebrates 40 years of Singapore Airlines service

Singapore Airlines and Christchurch Airport marked 40 years of continuous service, celebrating a longstanding partnership connecting New Zealand's South Island with Singapore and global destinations.

Regional Gateway · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Aolani commits 500MW AI data center capacity in Malaysia

Singapore-headquartered neocloud Aolani signed a letter of intent for 500 megawatts of AI data centre capacity in Malaysia, with plans to expand to 580 megawatts by 2027.

ET Datacenters · 20 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Japan's Zipair launches Kuala Lumpur flight as first Malaysia route

Japanese budget carrier Zipair Tokyo launched its first Malaysia route between Narita International Airport and Kuala Lumpur, aiming to build a regional network connecting North America and Asia.

Nikkei Asia · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Bitget Plans Thai Exchange Acquisition Despite Restrictions on Serving Local Users

Bitget plans to acquire Thailand-based digital asset exchange operator GMO-Z.com Cryptonomics despite Bitget's terms of service prohibiting its services in Thailand.

Finance Magnates · 20 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Prime Oil & Gas offers to acquire 30% stake in West PH Sea gas block

Prime Oil & Gas Inc. has offered to acquire a 30% stake in Service Contract 72 covering the Sampaguita gas field in the West Philippine Sea, subject to Department of Energy approval.

Power Philippines · 20 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Sunda Energy Gets 12-Month Extension for Timor-Leste TL-SO-19-16 PSC - News and Statistics

Timor-Leste's petroleum regulator granted a 12-month extension allowing Sunda Energy and its joint venture partner to continue commercial discussions on drilling the Chuditch-2 well and operatorship transfer, with completion targeted before end-2026.

IndexBox · 20 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Finder Energy Selects Eneos’ Rig for Drilling Job off Timor-Leste

Finder Energy has signed a $42.3 million contract with Eneos Drilling for the Hakuryu-5 rig to drill three development wells at the Kuda Tasi and Jahal offshore oil project in Timor-Leste.

Offshore Engineer Magazine · 20 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Solomon Credit Management and SACH Plan Joint Venture to Expand Healthcare and Wellness Brands Across Southeast Asia

Solomon Credit Management and SACH plan a joint venture to expand healthcare and wellness brands across Southeast Asia, leveraging SACH's e-commerce and retail expertise and Solomon's capital and financial support.

The Manila Times · 20 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Payment giant Mynt boosts Philippine market hopes with IPO record

Mynt, the parent company of Philippine digital payments platform GCash, completed a record-breaking initial public offering in Manila, raising nearly US$1 billion.

Free Malaysia Today · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
DagangHalal advances ASEAN Halal Trade and Compliance at Fi Asia Indonesia 2026

DagangHalal.com promoted digital compliance tools at Fi Asia Indonesia 2026 to assist businesses in meeting Indonesia's mandatory halal certification requirements, effective October 18, 2026.

The Sun Malaysia · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Hanwha Life Expands Financial Education Expertise to Indonesia

Hanwha Life, a South Korean financial services company, partnered with Save the Children to establish a financial education ecosystem for youth in Bandung, West Java, addressing rising exposure to online fraud and illegal lending.

PR Newswire · 20 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Bad weather cuts Pinoys’ working hours, firms warned

AscentHR, a Philippine human resources solutions provider, calls on businesses to strengthen workforce management systems as severe weather reduces average weekly working hours from 40.6 to 39.2 hours.

Daily Tribune · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Ericsson and universities plan Sweden–Singapore 6G cooperation

Singapore's President announces a collaboration between Ericsson and universities in Sweden and Singapore to develop next-generation positioning technologies using artificial intelligence and 6G.

Scandasia · 20 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Thunes and Coinbase to Expand Stablecoin Payments Globally

Thunes and Coinbase have partnered to expand cross-border payments using stablecoins and local payment networks, supporting international supplier payments, gig worker payouts, and remittances.

Fintech Singapore · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
XLSmart data traffic jumps 17% in Yogyakarta - Solo region as network tops 9,600 5G BTS

Indonesian operator XLSmart reported a 17 percent year-on-year increase in mobile data traffic across Yogyakarta and Solo, supported by its 5G network expansion to 23 cities and regencies with 9,600 base transceiver stations.

Telecompaper · 20 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Union Vega Offshore Orders Two Breeze-Designed PSVs, Options Four More

Union Vega Offshore has ordered two battery-hybrid platform supply vessels from Fujian Mawei Shipyard based on Breeze Ship Design's next-generation Z 4409 PSV design, with options for four additional vessels and first delivery scheduled for 2028.

Offshore Engineer Magazine · 20 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu adds partner in Bangkok office

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has appointed Supattra Sathapornnanon as a partner in its Bangkok office to strengthen its practice in renewable energy, waste-to-energy and infrastructure project finance across Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Law.asia · 20 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
India-Indonesia partnership aims to connect the unconnected

Indonesia's state research institute BRIN and Indian companies Signaltron and Signalchip Innovations signed a letter of intent for collaboration on electronics, telecommunications, networking and drone technologies.

Developing Telecoms · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Signaltron, Signalchip partner with Indonesia’s BRIN to develop telecom and drone technologies

Signaltron, Signalchip Innovations and Indonesia's BRIN agreed to develop secure connectivity solutions for remote and underserved regions, including 4G, 5G and 6G network designs suited to Indonesia's archipelagic geography.

CRN Asia · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Signaltron, Signalchip sign pact with Indonesia's PRT BRIN to develop advanced telecom technology

Bengaluru-based Signaltron and domestic firm Signalchip signed an agreement with Indonesia's BRIN to develop advanced communication technologies including 4G and 5G base stations.

ET Manufacturing · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia Airlines parent company considers Green Tax to offset sustainable aviation fuel costs

Malaysia Aviation Group, parent of Malaysia Airlines, is considering introducing a green tax on passengers to offset the high cost of sustainable aviation fuel as airlines worldwide seek to reduce carbon emissions.

BioEnergy Times · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Freshfields Asia head joins Gibson Dunn as practice co-chair

Gibson Dunn has hired Nicholas Lingard, formerly head of Asia arbitration at Freshfields and managing partner of its Singapore office, as co-chair of its international arbitration practice.

Global Arbitration Review · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Freshfields Asia arbitration and Singapore head leaves for Gibson Dunn

Gibson Dunn has recruited Nicholas Lingard from Freshfields as co-chair of international arbitration, following his tenure leading Freshfields' Asia arbitration practice and managing partner role in Singapore.

Legal Business · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam's VPBank Jan-Sept pre-tax profit at $1.16 billion, up 47% y/y

Vietnam Prosperity Joint-Stock Commercial Bank reported pre-tax profit of $1.16 billion for January–September 2026, up 47% year-on-year.

TradingView · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Textile outlook for 2027: Slow demand recovery, rising production costs.

Vietnam's textile and garment sector faces rising production costs and slow consumer demand recovery in 2027, according to forecasts by the Vietnam Textile and Garment Group. Exports reached $35.4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 7% year-on-year.

Vietnam.vn · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Baird Medical Secures Additional Vietnam Device Registrations and Preliminary Regulatory Approval in Egypt

Baird Medical Investment Holdings Limited secured Class C medical device registrations in Vietnam for microwave ablation technology and received preliminary regulatory approval in Egypt, marking expansion in Southeast Asia.

Quiver Quantitative · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
AIA Philippines targets long-term wealth growth with global funds

AIA Philippines has launched AIA Advantage Max, a single-premium investment-linked insurance product in Philippine pesos and US dollars, providing life insurance coverage and access to professionally managed global investment funds with historical annualized payouts exceeding 6 percent.

InsiderPH · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Pineapple exports from the Philippines rise 19% to 810,000 tons in 2025

Philippine pineapple exports rose 19 percent to 810,000 metric tons in 2025, maintaining the country's position as the world's second-largest exporter with a 22 percent global market share, driven by increased supply as weather challenges affected competing producers.

FreshPlaza · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
SALMON SECURES $140 MILLION (PHP 8.8 BILLION) TO DOUBLE DOWN ON THE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Salmon Group, a technology-driven banking and lending platform in the Philippines, has secured $140 million in additional financing to expand profitable lending operations and roll out new products including motorcycle and micro and small enterprise lending nationwide.

Laotian Times · 19 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
Dien Bien International Trade Fair opens to foster cross-border economic ties

Dien Bien Province in Laos is hosting an international trade fair through October 22 to connect enterprises, expand distribution networks and establish supply linkages across agricultural, handicraft and consumer product sectors with neighbouring regions.

Vietnam Economic Times · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Dak Lak eyes one billion US dollars in durian exports

Dak Lak Province in Vietnam expects durian exports to exceed $1 billion in the 2026 season.

Myanmar International TV · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Berjaya Sompo Insurance Supports Malaysian SME Growth With Business Protection Credit For Enterprise 50 Award Winners

Berjaya Sompo Insurance awarded business protection credit to 50 Malaysian SME award winners to promote insurance uptake and risk management among entrepreneurs.

markets.businessinsider.com · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Ford innovations continue towards sustainable growth - Vietnam Investment Review

Ford Vietnam announced a leadership appointment and commitment to strengthen customer relationships and dealer growth in the Vietnamese market, building on established vehicle sales.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Stripe and Plasma to Develop Multi-Currency Stablecoin Cards

Stripe and Plasma developed multi-currency stablecoin card infrastructure enabling direct spending in five fiat currencies—US dollar, Brazilian real, euro, Mexican peso and Colombian peso—without cross-conversion.

Fintech Singapore · 19 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore Airlines Launches New 8-Hour Long-Haul Route In 1 Month: See Map Now

Singapore Airlines launched an eight-hour long-haul route between Singapore and Western Sydney Airport with Airbus A350-900 aircraft, becoming the first international carrier to serve the new airport.

Simple Flying · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Above & Beyond bring Anjunabeats Warehouse to Kuala Lumpur & Singapore this December

Electronic music trio Above & Beyond will stage their Anjunabeats Warehouse event in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in December 2026, organised by Collective Minds and Livescape.

Bandwagon · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore operator of 50 hotels upbeat on Southeast Asian tourism demand

A Southeast Asian hotel operator managing 50 properties across Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok and Singapore reported recovering occupancy and average room rates in the third quarter 2026, with expectations for continued improvement through year-end despite earlier disruption from regional conflicts.

VnExpress International · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
FWD and JA SparktheDream to empower Malaysian students with essential financial literacy skills

FWD and JA SparktheDream conducted 14 financial-literacy workshops across secondary schools in peninsular Malaysia, reaching 1,693 students through interactive modules and employee volunteer support.

Malay Mail · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
IHH Healthcare to launch daycare model for quicker, cheaper surgeries

IHH Healthcare Malaysia will launch Ambulatory Care Centres, a new daycare model offering selected procedures, day surgery and outpatient treatments to reduce costs and hospital admission times.

The Star · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
RE Royalties Ltd. (RE) Buys $1.5M Philippines Solar Royalty; OCEP $4.6M Loan Repaid

RE Royalties Ltd. acquired a $1.5 million gross revenue royalty on nine operating rooftop solar projects in the Philippines and received full repayment of a $4.6 million loan.

TradingView · 19 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Sunda Energy secures year-long extension for flagship Asia asset

Sunda Energy has secured a year-long extension for its flagship offshore asset in Timor-Leste, with state-owned Timor GAP potentially taking over operatorship of the block hosting the Chuditch gas discovery.

Upstream Online · 19 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
GGGI support Electricité du Laos and VP.Start Signing Landmark Agreement to Launch AI-Driven Smart Grid Modernization Project in Lao PDR

Laos's state utility Electricité du Laos and Cambodian climate-tech provider VP.Start Technology signed a memorandum of understanding to launch an artificial-intelligence-driven smart grid modernization pilot project supported by the Global Green Growth Institute.

Global Green Growth Institute · 19 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Indonesian state biomass firm signs MoU with Chinese waste-to-energy developer

PT PLN EPI, Indonesia's state biomass firm, signed a memorandum of understanding with Beijing-based waste-to-energy developer Geoenviron Engineering & Technology to assess feedstock sources and evaluate conversion technologies for potential facility development.

Bioenergy Insight Magazine · 19 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
MB Bank (Cambodia) Plc. Drives Cambodia-Vietnam Trade Growth Through Its Exhibition at VIDEX Cambodia 2026

MB Bank Cambodia participated in VIDEX Cambodia 2026 to promote cross-border trade, investment, and bilateral business relations between Cambodia and Vietnam.

Kiripost · 19 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Sunda wins 12-month Chuditch PSC extension in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste's petroleum regulator Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo granted Sunda Energy's subsidiary a 12-month extension to its production sharing contract containing the Chuditch gas field to pursue appraisal drilling.

World Oil · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Data Centre Expansion Tests Southeast Asia's Power and Water Limits

Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are expanding AI-ready data centre infrastructure, but energy demand, cooling requirements and grid capacity are emerging as binding constraints to growth.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 19 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Solomon Credit Management and SACH Plan Joint Venture to Expand Healthcare and Wellness Brands Across Southeast Asia

Solomon Credit Management and SACH are planning a joint venture to expand healthcare and wellness brands across Southeast Asia, leveraging Southeast Asia’s growing wellness market.

Laotian Times · 19 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Emits eyes ACE Market listing in 4Q

Penang-based antenna manufacturer Emits Bhd plans to list on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The Star · 19 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card to Debut in Thailand in November

Krungsriayudhya Card and JCB International launched the Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card in Thailand on 1 November, targeting consumers interested in Japanese culture and lifestyle, expanding their existing partnership.

Fintech Singapore · 19 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
RHB streamlines retail payments with Integrated DuitNow QR

RHB Banking Group has partnered with point-of-sale solution providers to embed RHB DuitNow QR directly into merchants' existing systems via API connectivity, enabling a unified payment experience for retail operations.

KLSE Screener · 19 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
TECNO CAMON Slim 5G debuts in PH with Sony imaging technology

TECNO launched the CAMON Slim 5G smartphone in the Philippines, priced at P27,999, featuring Sony imaging technology and a 6.39mm thickness with 6000mAh battery capacity.

InsiderPH · 19 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Sri Lankan Business Delegation (Coyle) Visits Viet Nam to Explore Bilateral Trade and Investment Opportunities

A delegation of 21 Sri Lankan entrepreneurs visited Vietnam in October to explore trade, investment and business partnerships across construction, renewable energy, information technology, food and agriculture sectors.

Colombo Gazette · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore LNG Corp. breaks ground on third jetty at Jurong Island terminal to expand small-scale bunkering capacity

Singapore LNG Corp. broke ground on a third jetty at Jurong Island terminal in partnership with contractor Rotary Engineering, targeting completion in the second half of 2028 to expand small-scale LNG bunkering capacity for carriers previously lacking dedicated infrastructure.

Energies Media · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Western Sydney airport plans lounge for premium flyers

Western Sydney International Airport, in partnership with Dnata and Singapore Airlines, will open The Rayleigh premium lounge in November 2026, initially with 80 seats and designed to expand to 130 seats as airline operations and passenger traffic increase.

InsideFlyer · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
India's exports grow across regions, led by Africa, ASEAN in Apr-Aug

India's merchandise exports to Africa and ASEAN grew strongly during April–August FY27, driven by increased overseas demand and export-destination diversification efforts.

Business Standard · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
TradeCash is now live in Malaysia – keep your working capital in step with trade

A trade-finance platform launches in Malaysia to support working-capital management as merchandise trade grew 24.7% year-on-year and AI-related investment lifts economic activity.

The Edge Malaysia · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia raises the bar with RM18bil in cocoa exports

Malaysia exported RM18 billion in cocoa beans and cocoa-based products, cementing its position as a global leader in cocoa processing and downstream chocolate and food-ingredient production.

The Star · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
NOVUS Executive Sales Manager focuses on sustainable growth in Vietnam

A nutrition-solutions company appoints an executive sales manager in Vietnam to manage relationships with feed mills, livestock and aquaculture producers and distribution partners.

porciNews · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam's export growth masks margin crunch?

Vietnam's textile and garment exports reached $31.7 billion in January–August 2026, up 2.9% year-on-year, but industry profitability faces pressure from low unit prices and rising raw-material, logistics and compliance costs.

Fibre2Fashion · 18 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam's outbound investment hits 2.77 billion USD in first nine months

Vietnamese overseas investment reached $2.77 billion in the first nine months of 2026, representing a 3.3-fold increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
2 UST students place second in Asean competition for AI-powered farming platform

Two University of Santo Tomas students placed second overall in the ASEAN Future Challenge in Malaysia for developing an artificial-intelligence platform that helps farmers assess production costs, fertiliser prices and other agricultural expenses.

The Varsitarian · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Signaltron, Signalchip join Indonesia's BRIN to develop telecom solutions

Signaltron and Signalchip are collaborating with Indonesia's BRIN to develop secure, high-performance customized connectivity solutions aimed at connecting underserved populations.

Business Standard · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
CHANGE Global's Thea Jamison Says This Indonesian Telecom Company Could Nearly Double As Reform Arrives

CHANGE Global, an investment firm, has set a target implying approximately 90% upside for Indonesia's dominant telecom operator, citing undervaluation and improved corporate governance as catalysts for share price recovery.

Hedge Fund Alpha · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
TNT Wins Gold at SMARTIES Philippines for Creator-Led Network Campaign

TNT, a Philippine telecom company, won a gold award at SMARTIES Philippines for a creator-led network campaign featuring paranormal expert Ed Caluag that generated over 659 million impressions across digital platforms.

WalasTech · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Lenovo Idea Tab 5G Launched in the Philippines

Lenovo officially launched the Idea Tab 5G tablet in the Philippines, featuring an 11-inch IPS display, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, and up to 8GB RAM with 128GB expandable storage.

ManilaShaker · 18 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Cash on Delivery Holds One-Fifth Share in Philippines E-Commerce Through 2027

The Philippines is projected to maintain cash-on-delivery as over 20 percent of online purchases through 2027, sustained by archipelagic geography, limited banking access, and a large informal economy despite digital wallet growth.

www.briefasia.com · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
How Singapore’s Small Businesses are Adopting Fintech Services

Singapore's small businesses are increasingly adopting fintech services including digital payment systems, cloud accounting platforms, and online lending to manage operations and reduce administrative costs.

Analytics Insight · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Strengthening Global Expansion: Turrima Agro and TMG International Develop Integrated Organic Farming Complex in Cameroon

Indonesian companies Turrima Agro and TMG International signed a memorandum of understanding with Cameroon to develop a 25-hectare integrated organic agriculture and fertilizer complex, marking the firms' expansion into Africa.

Independent Observer · 18 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
LOLC Cambodia Financing Supports Prey Veng Family's Business Growth

LOLC Cambodia provided financing to a Prey Veng family to expand their income-generating businesses including beverage and meat sales, and transportation services.

Cambodianess · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
China’s Professional Hair Care Brand ISYUN Announces Victoria song as Global Brand Ambassador, Accelerating Global Expansion with Strategic Focus on Southeast Asia

Chinese hair care brand ISYUN appointed Asian artist Victoria as global brand ambassador, targeting strategic expansion across Southeast Asia with an established regional consumer base.

Laotian Times · 18 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Beyond Pizza and Burgers: Can Burma Burma Sell an Unfamiliar Cuisine to Public Investors?

Burma Burma, Myanmar's largest specialty Burmese casual dining restaurant chain, is pursuing an initial public offering in India to fund expansion and meet corporate objectives.

Open Magazine · 18 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Hunger Pangs Ltd IPO: 5 things to know about Burma Burma operator's DRHP

Hunger Pangs Ltd, operator of Burma Burma specialty Burmese casual dining restaurants, is conducting an initial public offering with proceeds earmarked for new restaurant openings across India.

Zee Business · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Southeast Asia’s AI boom puts data centre sustainability to the test

Southeast Asian data centre operators are expanding infrastructure to meet artificial intelligence demand while facing mounting pressure to reduce electricity and water consumption.

The Star · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Hongkong Land reportedly discussing stake purchase in Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng's Singapore buildings

Hongkong Land is reportedly in early-stage discussions to purchase a stake in Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng's three premium Orchard Road properties in Singapore, which are slated for mixed-use redevelopment.

VnExpress International · 18 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Semiconductor sector poised for continued expansion

Malaysia's semiconductor sector is expanding on artificial intelligence chip demand, but faces renewed tariff uncertainty from the United States investigation into excess capacity.

The Star · 18 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Data Centre Expansion Tests Southeast Asia's Power and Water Limits

Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are competing to build artificial intelligence-ready data centre infrastructure, but energy demand, cooling requirements and grid capacity are constraining expansion across Southeast Asia.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 18 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
SRI expands smallholder support programme in Indonesia

Sumitomo Rubber Industries has expanded its sustainable natural rubber support programme for Indonesian smallholder farmers, with the second phase beginning in April 2026 in collaboration with natural rubber processor PT Hok Tong.

European Rubber Journal · 18 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
SET and Chulalongkorn University partner to advance Thai family businesses education

Thailand's Stock Exchange and Chulalongkorn University signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on education, research and human capital development for Thai family businesses.

Thailand Business News · 18 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Swap Mobile launches in Singapore with six-month phone upgrade option and adjustable SIM plans

Swap Mobile has launched as a mobile virtual network operator in Singapore on StarHub's 4G and 5G network, offering six-month device upgrade options and flexible subscription plans ranging from S$29.90 to S$119.90 monthly.

Tech Edition · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Inside the 'cleanroom' for semiconductor training at a college in Ho Chi Minh City.

A Ho Chi Minh City educational institution is offering short-term semiconductor engineering training to 40 participants using an ISO 6-certified cleanroom facility for hands-on instruction in integrated circuit and semiconductor manufacturing.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Apple unveils Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri assistant.

Apple has released an upgraded Apple TV 4K model powered by enhanced Apple Silicon chips delivering 50 per cent faster processing and double the graphics performance compared to previous generations.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
IOAI Philippines 2027 Opens: Free AI Training for K to 12 Students

IOAI Philippines 2027, hosted by Ateneo BUILD, is accepting free applications from kindergarten to grade 12 students through 11 November 2026 to train talent for the International Olympiad of Artificial Intelligence.

Gadget Pilipinas · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Philippine startup funding doubles as corporate investors step in

Philippine startup funding doubled to $66 million in the first half of 2026 as corporate investors increased cheque sizes, though transaction numbers fell to the lowest level since 2019, reflecting a shift toward fewer, larger investments.

InsiderPH · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Southeast Asia Fintech Funding Triples To $2.3bn As Mega-Rounds Dominate

Southeast Asian fintech companies raised $2.3 billion across 42 funding rounds in the first nine months of 2026, more than tripling the prior-year total as mega-rounds dominated despite a decline in deal volume.

Crowdfund Insider · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Web3 Payments Hit the Mainstream: Stablecoin Cards Go Global

StraitsX, a Major Payment Institution licensed by Singapore's Monetary Authority, partnered with Visa to extend stablecoin card services to over 100 markets, enabling fintechs and businesses to connect digital token balances to Visa's global network.

OneSafe · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam expands cross-border QR payments to more than 60 markets

Vietnam's banking and payment intermediaries have expanded QR code payment interoperability to over 60 countries and territories, enabling Vietnamese travelers to transact abroad and international visitors to pay domestically via digital methods.

Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
TECNO CAMON Slim 5G gets launch discounts, free MagBadge

TECNO launched the CAMON Slim 5G smartphone in the Philippines with promotional discounts of up to PHP 3,000 and bundled accessories during the October 2026 launch period.

GadgetMatch · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia explores 5G coverage beyond populated areas

Penang Port became Malaysia's first port to deploy a private 5G network on dedicated spectrum, operating independently with locally hosted core infrastructure to support smart port operations and data sovereignty.

NST Online · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Penang Port becomes Malaysia's first port with private 5G network

Penang Port became Malaysia's first port to deploy a private 5G network on dedicated spectrum, operating independently with locally hosted core infrastructure to support smart port operations and data sovereignty.

NST Online · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Travel platform Klook Technology files to withdraw US listing

Travel booking platform Klook Technology withdrew its planned US initial public offering, citing unfavourable market conditions including higher bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty.

The Business Times · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore-Linked F-35 Deal Adds US$18.8 Million to Stealth Readiness Push

Lockheed Martin secured an US$18.8 million contract extension for customised F-35 fighter jet development work linked to Singapore's defence modernisation through December 2030.

Defence Security Asia · 17 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
How Dato Andrew Lim Bought SOGO Malaysia for RM20 and Turned It Profitable

Malaysian lawyer Dato Andrew Lim acquired department store chain SOGO Malaysia for RM20 while assuming RM290 million in liabilities, subsequently turning the business profitable.

Newswav · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
SOUDIAN Expands Thailand Shared Power Bank Network with Localized Partnership Program

SOUDIAN is expanding its shared power bank services in Thailand and inviting local partners to develop localized charging networks across retail, tourism and hospitality venues.

WBOC TV · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam refinery operator BSR expects state divestment by March 2027

Vietnam's Petrovietnam is expected to complete its divestment from Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical, operator of Dung Quat Refinery, by March 2027 as refining margins support profitability.

Theinvestor · 17 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Nordic investors acquire 49% stake in Vena Energy’s PH solar project

Vena Energy, a Singapore-based renewable energy developer, has agreed to sell a combined 49 percent equity stake in its 500-megawatt Ixus Bugallon Solar Power Project in Pangasinan to Norwegian fund Norfund and Denmark's Impact Fund, subject to Philippine Competition Commission approval.

InsiderPH · 17 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Burma Burma Restaurant Chain Operator Files Papers For IPO With SEBI

Hunger Pangs Ltd, operator of the Burma Burma Restaurant & Tea Room chain, has filed preliminary papers with India's markets regulator for an initial public offering comprising a ₹150 crore fresh issue and offer for sale to fund expansion across India.

ETV Bharat · 17 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Burma Burma Parent Files DRHP For IPO With ₹150 Cr Fresh Issue

Hunger Pangs Ltd has filed its draft red herring prospectus for an IPO comprising a ₹150 crore fresh issue and offer for sale, with proceeds designated for opening 27 new Burma Burma outlets as the restaurant operator expands its footprint.

Inc42 · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore Gulf Bank's USD-USDT Move: Crypto Banking Update

Singapore Gulf Bank has added a feature enabling retail customers to convert between U.S. dollars and USDT stablecoin within its mobile banking application, integrating cryptocurrency on-ramp functionality into its banking platform.

OneSafe · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Seadrill secures new offshore drilling sontracts

Seadrill secured new offshore drilling contracts, including a $420 million firm commitment for the West Carina drillship plus extensions for other units and optional expansion periods.

Inspenet · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Golden Agri-Resources Says Indonesia Fires Have No Material Impact on Operations

Golden Agri-Resources and its subsidiary SMART reported to the Indonesian Stock Exchange that recent forest and peatland fires caused no material operational disruption and do not threaten 2026 production or financial targets.

The Globe and Mail · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
India’s rice exports dip amid geopolitical strain; Thailand sees price softening as Indonesia bets big on storage infrastructure

India's rice exports declined 7.5 per cent year-on-year to $11.53 billion in fiscal 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia affecting shipments to Iran and other major markets.

AgroSpectrum India · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Inside the world’s biggest fine jewellery factory: Pandora’s next bet

Pandora invested $150 million in a Vietnam factory powered entirely by renewable electricity, while expanding its use of 100 per cent recycled gold and silver across production.

Euronews.com · 17 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Rainbow oil slick found in Prachin Buri rice paddies again

An oil-like rainbow sheen has reappeared on water in rice paddies in Prachin Buri province, raising safety concerns among villagers and prompting official investigation.

Thaiger · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Pandora Opens Vietnam Jewellery Plant: $150M Factory, 7,000 Jobs - News and Statistics

Pandora's Vietnam jewellery factory, a $150 million investment, will produce 60 million pieces annually and increase the company's global manufacturing capacity by 50 per cent using renewable energy.

IndexBox · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Indonesia, West African businesses explore joint ventures

Indonesian businesses engaged in product promotion and joint venture exploration with West African delegates at a business networking meeting in South Tangerang, Banten.

ANTARA News · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
From Chongqing to Yangpu: New Trade Routes Bring China Closer to ASEAN

The newly opened Pinglu Canal provides inland Chinese manufacturers with a shorter sea route to overseas markets, cutting over 560 kilometres and potentially reducing logistics costs by up to 30%, discussed at a business conference on low-carbon industrial cooperation in Chongqing.

iChongqing · 17 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung witnessed the signing of the Strategic Alliance Agreement between PETRONAS and PETROVIETNAM.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met Malaysia's PETRONAS CEO to witness a Strategic Alliance Agreement between PETRONAS and PetroVietnam, affirming government support for continued oil and gas cooperation.

Vietnam.vn · 17 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Nigeria, Indonesia firms sign defence deal, target $6bn trade

Nigeria and Indonesia signed a letter of agreement and memorandum of understanding for PT Pindad, an Indonesian state-owned defence manufacturer, to represent and promote local production of defence equipment in Nigeria, targeting six billion dollars in bilateral trade.

Punch Newspapers · 17 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Southeast Asia sees 25% of retail spending happen online

Southeast Asia's e-commerce market, where online retail comprises 25% of total spending, is projected to exceed $400 billion by 2031 as digital payment adoption accelerates.

The Jakarta Post · 17 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Viet Nam-Cambodia International Commerce & Culture Forum promotes business ties

Vietnamese and Cambodian businesses convened at the Viet Nam-Cambodia International Commerce & Culture Forum 2026 in Phnom Penh to explore trade, investment and cultural cooperation opportunities.

Nhan Dan Online · 17 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Allianz Singapore pitches hospital cash cover for income gap as Shield rules tighten

Allianz Insurance Singapore is promoting its Hospital Income Protect plan to cover costs not reimbursed by conventional health insurance, including lost earnings and household expenses during hospital stays, amid tightened Integrated Shield Plan rider rules.

Insurance Business · 16 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Indonesian shoppers blur the line between clicks and stores

Indonesia's Ministry of Trade reports that nearly 60% of consumers use both online and physical channels when shopping, with about 32% researching products online before purchasing in stores, reflecting an increasingly flexible retail pattern.

Retail Asia · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Vocational training helps firms expand in ASEAN

Liuzhou Railway Vocational Technical College expanded vocational training across five ASEAN states—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, and Vietnam—training over 1,200 international students and delivering 25,000 days of technical instruction to Chinese manufacturing and infrastructure firms.

China Daily Global Edition · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Keeping the haze out: Malls shut automated doors, suspend outdoor activities

Major Singapore retail landlords including Lendlease, Far East Organization, and CapitaLand Investment closed automated doors and suspended outdoor activities to protect shoppers and staff during prolonged unhealthy air quality.

The Straits Times · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Some retailers capping purchases of N95 masks as haze drives surge in demand

Singapore retailers including Guardian, Watsons, and Unity implemented purchase limits on N95 and surgical masks due to surge in demand during prolonged unhealthy air quality conditions.

The Straits Times · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
UPSI, HONOR Malaysia sign MoA to establish HONOR AI Lab

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and HONOR Technology (Malaysia) signed a memorandum of agreement to establish the HONOR AI Lab at the university, providing industry-based learning and research opportunities in artificial intelligence.

Malay Mail · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
British dairy seeks new overseas markets after £973m in exports

UK dairy exporters achieved £973 million in exports in the first half of 2026 and hosted a trade mission in Manchester and London to meet buyers from Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and Mexico.

FarmingUK · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Swiss-Viet Economic Forum 2026 set to open in Hanoi

The Swiss-Viet Economic Forum 2026 will convene in Hanoi from 18–20 October to bring together 250–300 senior business and government leaders to explore opportunities from a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association.

Vietnam Economic Times · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
U Mobile And HLGY Energy Partner To Develop 5G-Enabled Smart Solar Farms In Malaysia

U Mobile, Malaysia's 5G provider, signed a memorandum of understanding with HLGY Energy to develop smart solar farm solutions integrating private 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence and industrial automation for utility-scale solar projects.

SolarQuarter · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Philippines, Cambodia being eyed for future SIBS@ASEAN

Invest Selangor Bhd is evaluating the Philippines and Cambodia to identify opportunities for bilateral trade and business expansion under SIBS@ASEAN 2027.

Newswav · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
FPT And Pasqal Plan Quantum Computing Push In Vietnam

Vietnam-based FPT Corporation partnered with French quantum technology company Pasqal to establish quantum computing infrastructure and develop skilled workforce capabilities within Vietnam, with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister recognizing the collaboration's strategic importance.

Quantum Zeitgeist · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Wisconsin Corn Hosts Thailand Trade Team Ahead of Export Exchange

A Thai trade team visited Wisconsin to observe corn production, processing and logistics as part of preparations for an Export Exchange in Seattle.

Morning Ag Clips · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
UPS Opens New Clark Airport Hub in the Philippines: 46,000 Packages Daily - News and Statistics

United Parcel Service opened a new 30,000 square-meter logistics hub at Clark International Airport in the Philippines with a capacity to handle 46,000 packages daily.

IndexBox · 16 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Metfone Highlights AI and Digital Payments as Tools for Cambodian Business Growth at VIDEX 2026

Metfone hosted a business discussion at the Vietnam–Cambodia Trade and Product Promotion Fair 2026 examining how Cambodian companies can use artificial intelligence and digital payment tools to improve productivity and customer service.

Cambodia Investment Review · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Philip Morris International aims to contribute to Vietnam's growth and innovation journey.

Philip Morris International reaffirmed its commitment to Vietnam at the Vietnam-US Business Summit 2026, pledging to support the country's economic growth, innovation, and international economic integration over three decades of partnership.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
SANS Institute launches IT and OT training tracks to strengthen Singapore’s critical infrastructure cybersecurity

SANS Institute launched dedicated training tracks in Singapore to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities for critical infrastructure operators managing advanced persistent threats and state-sponsored attacks.

Industrial Cyber · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Chinese car manufacturers are launching new models in rapid succession, increasing competition.

Chinese automaker MG has launched new vehicles in Vietnam, including the All-New ZS hybrid SUV and GT sports sedan, intensifying competition in the country's automotive market.

Vietnam.vn · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Eximbank Shareholders Green-Light Board Expansion and Foreign Ownership Cap Revisions

Vietnam's State Bank has pushed domestic lenders to adopt Basel II standards. Eximbank shareholders approved board expansion and foreign ownership cap revisions to strengthen capital adequacy and comply with regulatory requirements.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
IOI Properties board yet to deliberate on potential Singapore acquisitions

IOI Properties Group's board has not yet deliberated on the potential acquisition of two Singapore commercial properties despite its chief executive officer's recent public statements on exclusive negotiations.

The Edge Malaysia · 16 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Vijayasundaram Jeyabalan emerges as Turiya’s second-largest shareholder with 9.09% stake via placement

Vijayasundaram Jeyabalan has emerged as Turiya's second-largest shareholder with a 9.09% stake acquired through a private placement to fund property upgrades and refinancing.

The Edge Malaysia · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions approves sale of 26% stake in subsidiary

Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions approved the sale of a 26% stake in its subsidiary Clean Max Hachi Private Limited to Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, with completion expected by November 30, 2026.

scanx.trade · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Norfund, Danish fund to take 49% stake in 500-MWp Pangasinan solar project

Norwegian fund Norfund and Denmark's Impact Fund Denmark acquired a combined 49% equity stake in Vena Energy's 500-megawatt Ixus Bugallon Solar Power Project in Pangasinan after it reached financial close with $310 million in senior debt financing.

Power Philippines · 16 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Southeast Asian Fintech Funding Triples to $2.3 Billion as Deal Count Falls

Southeast Asian fintech companies raised $2.3 billion in nine months to mid-2026, with four mega-rounds accounting for 86 per cent of capital; seed-stage investment fell 46 per cent, reflecting consolidation around established players including Ant International, Crypto.com and Ajaib.

https://www.briefasia.com/ · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
This Filipino Startup Helps Local Businesses Bring Customers Back

GoBalik, a Filipino digital loyalty platform, enables small businesses to build customer retention programs with tools previously accessible only to large brands.

Voice of ASIA · 16 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Xendit Report Finds QR Ph and InstaPay Payments Up 198% since January 2025

Xendit's payments infrastructure recorded 198% growth in QR Ph and InstaPay transactions from January 2025 to April 2026, which now represent 13% of e-commerce payment value on its platform.

Fintech News Philippines · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
CPF Expands "Eggs for Next Gen" to 1,030 Schools, Advancing Food Security Through Better Access to Nutrition

CPF expanded its nutritional support programme to 1,030 schools in Thailand, addressing child food poverty and stunting as part of food security and nutrition initiatives.

Media OutReach Newswire · 16 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk wins two awards at Asian Power Awards 2026

Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk won two awards at the Asian Power Awards 2026 for its geothermal projects and environmental programmes at Lumut Balai in Indonesia.

Asian Power · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
SP Group wins at Asian Power Awards 2026 for two grid innovations

Singapore Power Group won two awards at the Asian Power Awards 2026 for its Virtual Power Plant platform and artificial-intelligence-enabled monitoring system, developed under Singapore's regulatory sandbox to aggregate distributed energy across 26 locations.

Asian Power · 16 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
SCGC Showcases Energy Efficiency Solutions to Enhance Industrial Energy Performance at OGET 2026

SCGC displayed energy efficiency solutions at Oil & Gas Thailand 2026, including emisspro® coating technology and thermal lining optimization designed to improve industrial energy performance and reduce carbon emissions.

Polymerupdate · 16 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam CFA showcase highlights $120m funding need for climate ventures - Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam's Climate Finance Accelerator showcased 11 climate-focused businesses seeking over $120 million in funding across three years, with solutions spanning heat storage, sustainable packaging, waste recycling, and low-carbon agriculture.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 16 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
YYForce Launches Yolara AI Workforce Intelligence Platform in Singapore

YYForce Inc. launched Yolara AI, an artificial-intelligence-powered workforce intelligence platform combining algorithmic matching, automated staffing workflows and operational analytics, now available in Singapore.

PR Newswire · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Ubisoft to lay off 70 employees in Singapore as it steps up cost-cutting measures

Ubisoft announced plans to cut 70 jobs at its Singapore studio, affecting approximately one-fifth of the facility's 350-person workforce, as the French video game publisher pursues global cost-cutting and restructuring.

People Matters Global · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore General Hospital uses AI to speed up brain bleed detection

Singapore General Hospital deployed iScreen, an artificial-intelligence software, to reduce the time required to report suspected brain bleeding on CT scans to under 30 minutes from as long as one hour.

Healthcare Asia Magazine · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Ediston signs deal with Singapore investor to help ease housing shortage

Singapore-based 42 Capital Partners has signed a funding partnership with UK developer Ediston to raise £150–200 million for delivering rental homes in Scotland, creating a new investment route for Singapore and Southeast Asian capital into UK housing.

Scottish Housing News · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
The Switzerland-Vietnam Economic Forum 2026 is about to open.

The Switzerland-Vietnam Economic Forum 2026 convened 250–300 delegates from government, business, financial institutions, and academia to expand trade and investment opportunities and connect value chains, following Vietnam's signing of a Free Trade Agreement with the European Free Trade Association.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam contributes to connecting businesses in the CPTPP bloc and restructuring supply chains.

Vietnam's textile and garment sector expects exports to CPTPP member markets to grow 33.3% to US$8.3 billion by 2025, though supply chain bottlenecks including yarn-forward rules of origin constraints limit full realisation of the agreement's benefits.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Milbank advises Danantara and EMP on HighPeak Energy deals

Danantara Indonesia and Energi Mega Persada completed two separate transactions with HighPeak Energy totalling USD 450 million, with Danantara investing USD 250 million in convertible preferred stock to gain exposure to oil-weighted assets in the Permian Basin.

Law.asia · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Zetrix AI, Bus Cap, Sunway, AWC, CTOS Digital, Kimlun Corp, CelcomDigi, Vestland, HeiTech Padu, Duopharma Biotech, Mycron Steel, HCK Capital, JAKS Resources, Citaglobal, PJBumi

Zetrix AI confirmed it is under police investigation following a Bursa Malaysia query, stating operations remain unaffected and pledging full cooperation with authorities.

KLSE Screener · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Menara Asia launches Menarabena to tackle quality and compliance gaps in construction industry

Menara Asia has launched Menarabena in collaboration with CIDB Holdings to address quality and compliance gaps in Malaysia's construction industry, leveraging products and technology sourced from international markets.

The Edge Malaysia · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Danone Thailand Wins Five HR Asia Awards 2026, Driving Sustainable Growth Through People

Danone Thailand received five Human Resources Asia Awards 2026, including a first-time Tech Empowerment Award, recognizing the company's technology-enabled workforce development and digital-skills training initiatives.

Khaosod English · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
UOB raises Vietnam's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.2%

United Overseas Bank raised Vietnam's 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast to 9.2%, citing strong third-quarter expansion at 9.95% year-on-year and record foreign direct investment inflows driving performance.

Fibre2Fashion · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Chhattisgarh secures ₹43,600 crore in Singapore investment commitments

Energy Capital Global, a Singapore-headquartered firm, committed to develop a 100 MW artificial-intelligence-ready data centre campus in India's Chhattisgarh state worth ₹41,750 crore, alongside a solar project commitment by another investor at the inaugural Singapore-India Network for Growth Forum 2026.

BusinessLine · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore’s AG&P to explore proposed LNG plant, AI-ready infra in New Clark City

AG&P Group, a downstream LNG and gas logistics company, is exploring an LNG-powered industrial plant and AI-ready digital infrastructure in New Clark City under the Luzon Economic Corridor with Philippine authorities.

Daily Tribune · 15 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Southeast Asia fintech funding jumps to $2.3b: report

Southeast Asian fintech funding reached $2.3 billion, reflecting growing investment momentum in the region's digital financial services sector.

Tech in Asia · 15 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
SEA ecommerce could near $400b by 2031: Xendit

Southeast Asian ecommerce could approach $400 billion by 2031, according to fintech platform Xendit's market outlook.

Tech in Asia · 15 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Taiwan dollar, won slump as chip selloff hurts Asian currencies

Asian currencies including the Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah came under pressure as a semiconductor stock selloff in North Asia erased US$1.6 trillion in market value over six trading days amid concerns about high interest rates.

The Edge Malaysia · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Grab, OpenAI Roll Out ChatGPT Training for Thai Drivers and Merchants

Grab and OpenAI are rolling out ChatGPT training for more than 3,000 drivers, riders and merchants in Thailand as part of a regional initiative to equip over 30,000 Grab users across Southeast Asia with practical AI skills.

Fintech Singapore · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Chip industry surpasses $1 trillion: Vietnam welcomes investment wave from Samsung and Nvidia.

The semiconductor industry reached US$1 trillion in revenue at a faster pace than previously forecast, with Vietnam welcoming investment from major players including Samsung and Nvidia.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysian startup 3cat eyes making secondhand phones premium in the Philippines

Malaysian startup 3cat is entering the Philippine market to sell refurbished premium smartphones at discounted prices to cost-conscious consumers.

ABS-CBN · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Finexus Helps Malaysian Banks Prepare for BNM’s Project STREAM

Finexus is providing technology services to Malaysian banks to comply with Bank Negara Malaysia's Project STREAM, a regulatory initiative to streamline data submissions and reduce reporting burden.

Fintech News Malaysia · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
CelcomDigi to provide FWA equipment at 15 evacuation centres during monsoon season

CelcomDigi is supplying fixed wireless access equipment to 15 evacuation centres across six Malaysian states in partnership with the Malaysian Relief Agency and Malaysian Red Crescent during monsoon season.

Telecompaper · 15 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Homeowners in Indonesia Can Now Configure an Otis Homelift and Receive a Price Estimate Online

Otis Worldwide Corporation launched an online configuration and pricing platform in Indonesia enabling homeowners to design and estimate costs for its Gen3 Villa homelift product.

Plataforma Media · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
UOB Malaysia, Invest Selangor Facilitate Over RM3 Billion in Investments

UOB Malaysia and Invest Selangor Berhad facilitated over RM3 billion in proposed investments into Selangor across digital infrastructure, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and energy sectors.

Fintech News Malaysia · 15 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Local oil mills to host Thadingyut market fair

Myanmar Edible Oil Millers' Association will host a three-day Thadingyut market fair from 20 to 22 October in Yangon, featuring groundnut oil, sesame oil and sunflower oil from FDA-certified local mills.

Global New Light Of Myanmar · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
PTSC Marine GS, Pacifico Energy launch surveys for 1.8 GW offshore wind projects

Pacifico Energy Vietnam and Vietnam Petroleum Technical Services Corporation have launched survey work for two offshore wind power projects totaling 1.8 GW in Vietnam.

Theinvestor · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Need for generation, grid investment to support Malaysia's energy transition – TNB

Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional Bhd has called for substantial investment in power generation and grid modernisation to support the country's changing energy mix while maintaining affordable and reliable electricity supply.

KLSE Screener · 15 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
SCBX-SCB Position Bangkok as Platform for Asia’s Green Finance Dialogue

SCBX Group and Siam Commercial Bank hosted a strategic dialogue on sustainable finance in Asia with the Institute of Finance and Sustainability, framing climate change as an economic development challenge reshaping risk and investment.

kaohoon international · 15 Oct 2026
BN · Corporate Moves B2B
Hengyi Industries taps Honeywell Technologies for Brunei complex expansion

Hengyi Industries has awarded Honeywell Technologies a contract for proprietary process technologies and technical support for Phase II of its Pulau Muara Besar refinery and petrochemical complex expansion in Brunei, scheduled for startup by early 2029.

Oil & Gas Journal · 15 Oct 2026
BN · Corporate Moves B2B
Hengyi Petrochemical Forecasts Q1-Q3 Net Profit to Surge Over 33-Fold; Full-Utilization Brunei Refinery Serves as Core Engine

Hengyi Petrochemical forecasts a more than 33-fold surge in net profit for Q1–Q3, driven primarily by sustained high performance from its Brunei refinery benefiting from tight Southeast Asian refined product supply and elevated chemical product earnings.

BigGo Finance · 15 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Finder Energy contracts ENEOS Hakuryu-5 for Timor-Leste KTJ wells

Finder Energy has signed a contract with ENEOS Drilling to provide the Hakuryu-5 semisubmersible rig for drilling three firm development wells at the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oilfields offshore Timor-Leste, with drilling scheduled to commence from December 2027.

Drilling Contractor · 15 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Finder selects Hakuryu-5 rig for KTJ development drilling offshore Timor-Leste

Finder Energy has selected the Hakuryu-5 rig for a three-well drilling program at the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oilfields offshore Timor-Leste, a key step toward final investment decision and production through tieback infrastructure to the FPSO Petrojarl I.

Offshore Magazine · 15 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Rig provider and other contractors revealed for Timor-Leste's oil field

Finder Energy has awarded ENEOS Drilling a contract to provide the Hakuryu-5 semi-submersible rig for developing the Kuda Tasi and Jahal offshore oil field in Timor-Leste, including three firm wells with options for two additional wells.

Offshore Energy · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
PLDT postpones Philippines’ first data center REIT IPO citing market volatility

Philippines telco PLDT Inc. has postponed the public listing of its data centre unit Vitro REIT Inc. to 2027, citing unfavourable market conditions amid rising interest rates.

W.Media · 15 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Philippines building aircraft parts: Aerospace firm doubles down in Batangas

Global Aerospace Technology Philippines Inc. will open a new aircraft parts manufacturing facility in Batangas within the First Philippine Industrial Park special economic zone, as announced by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.

Gulf News · 15 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Restructuring on the cards for Myanmar’s Yoma Central project

Law firms have advised on the proposed restructuring of Meeyahta Development Limited's ownership and financing arrangements for the Yoma Central project in Yangon, involving a Mitsubishi-led joint venture and multilateral lenders.

Law.asia · 15 Oct 2026
BN · Corporate Moves B2B
Duopharma Biotech unit secures HFMD vaccine distribution rights in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei

Duopharma Biotech's wholly owned unit has secured exclusive distribution rights for the EnVAX-A71 Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease vaccine in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, including regulatory approval and marketing responsibilities.

KLSE Screener · 15 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
VCCI partners with businesses to apply AI for brand development.

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry partnered with businesses to apply artificial intelligence for brand development, aligning with government resolutions on digital transformation and private-sector growth.

Vietnam.vn · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Why Asia’s sovereign wealth funds go direct, co-invest in PE deals – and who’s at risk

Asia's sovereign wealth funds are increasing direct stakes and co-investments with private equity firms, with sovereign-backed deal value tripling year-on-year to US$200 billion globally in 2025.

The Business Times · 15 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singlife looks to improve healthcare sustainability with new partnership

Singapore-based insurer Singlife has partnered with NHG Health to expand specialist care access for Integrated Shield customers across three major hospitals.

Asia Insurance Review · 15 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Bitdeer adds 127MW AI data center capacity in Malaysia

Singapore-headquartered Bitdeer AI secured 127 megawatts of data centre capacity in Malaysia, bringing its global total to 333.5 megawatts as it approaches its 350-megawatt target by early 2028.

ET Datacenters · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Bitdeer adds 127MW in Malaysia as AI cloud expansion gathers pace

Singapore-headquartered AI neocloud service provider Bitdeer AI secured 127 megawatts of data centre capacity in Malaysia as it approaches 95 per cent of its 350-megawatt expansion target.

W.Media · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
PT Tigabelas Solusi Nusantara opens Lamongan data center

PT Tigabelas Solusi Nusantara inaugurated a new data centre in Lamongan, East Java, on October 13, 2026, to improve regional internet connectivity and enable local network traffic exchange.

ET Datacenters · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Trade Expo Indonesia opens with US$13.2 billion MoUs signing: Minister

Indonesian exporters are set to sign 168 memorandums of understanding worth US$13.2 billion with prospective buyers from 22 countries at the 2026 Trade Expo Indonesia, Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced.

ANTARA News · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia’s Firefly extends Seletar-Subang flight cancellations to Oct 16 due to haze

Malaysia's Firefly extended cancellations of flights on the Subang-Seletar route until October 16 due to regional haze, with affected passengers reallocated to Malaysia Airlines services.

Yahoo News Singapore · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
IHH said to join race for TPG’s Malaysian hospitals

IHH Healthcare is considering joining a bidding process for Malaysian hospital assets being sold by TPG Inc, competing with private equity firms Blackstone, EQT, KKR and Warburg Pincus, with first-round bids expected by month-end.

The Edge Malaysia · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Sansiri Capital completes the acquisition of The Lake Como EDITION,

Sansiri Capital Trophy Fund, sponsored by Thai developer Sansiri, completed acquisition of The Lake Como EDITION ultra-luxury hotel in Italy from a Bain Capital and Omnam Group joint venture.

Bangkok Post · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
AI Momentum and Philippine Semiconductors: FedEx 2026 Report

FedEx released a 2026 report identifying the Philippines' semiconductor manufacturing base and skilled workforce as positioned to benefit from expanding Asia-Pacific supply chains driven by artificial intelligence and advanced technology demand.

The Business Manual · 14 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Cambodia Ships Additional 20,000 Tonnes of Milled Rice Worth Over $10 Million to Philippines

Cambodian exporter Signature Rice shipped 20,000 tonnes of milled rice valued at over US$10 million to the Philippines, with plans to expand total deliveries to 60,000 tonnes by year-end.

Construction & Property News · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
JBS Expands Into Southeast Asia Amid Amazon Deforestation Claims

JBS, a global meat company, is planning a US$5 billion expansion into Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, raising concerns about deforestation and ecosystem impact.

Mirage News · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Toothsi parent MakeO raises Rs 90 crore led by Singularity AMC to expand in India, Southeast Asia

MakeO, parent of clear aligner brand Toothsi, raised Rs 90 crore to expand dental operations across India and Southeast Asia, including acquisitions of dental clinics and aligner businesses.

Indian Startup News · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
NYK-MISC JV Inks Long-Term LNG Carrier Charter with Malaysia LNG - News and Statistics

A joint venture between NYK and MISC signed a long-term liquefied natural gas carrier charter agreement with Malaysia LNG.

IndexBox · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Yude Solar And Sedayusolar Form Joint Venture To Expand Renewable Energy Projects In Indonesia

Yude Solar Technologies and PT Selaras Daya Utama formed a joint venture in Indonesia to develop commercial, industrial and utility-scale solar energy projects.

SolarQuarter · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Hongkong Land to seek stake in tycoon Ong Beng Seng’s Singapore assets — Bloomberg

Hongkong Land, controlled by Jardine Matheson, is in early-stage discussions to acquire a majority stake in three Orchard Road properties owned by Hotel Properties Ltd, valued at over S$2 billion.

The Edge Malaysia · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam needs Q4 GDP growth above 12.5% to hit 2026 target

Vietnam recorded over $50 billion in registered foreign investment during the first nine months of 2026, with disbursed FDI reaching $21 billion, the highest nine-month level in five years, according to the General Statistics Office.

Fibre2Fashion · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Murphy Oil announces exploration discovery, development progress in Vietnam

Murphy Oil Corporation announced an exploration discovery at the Lac Da Trang North-1X well and first oil production from the Lac Da Vang field offshore Vietnam, expanding its resource potential and demonstrating development progress.

Theinvestor · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam growth nears double digits, UOB raises forecast - Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam's third-quarter GDP growth reached 9.95 per cent year-on-year, prompting United Overseas Bank to raise its growth forecast, with industry and construction expanding 12.5 per cent.

Vietnam Investment Review - VIR · 14 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
TotalEnergies Bets on Cambodia's Growth Despite Energy Security Challenges

TotalEnergies plans further investment in Cambodia despite geopolitical uncertainties and the Kingdom's exposure to global fuel supply disruptions due to limited storage capacity.

Kiripost · 14 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
ACI helps strengthen security at Cambodia’s Techo International Airport

The Airports Council International conducted its first APEX Security review at Cambodia's Techo International Airport, hosted by Cambodia Airports and Cambodia Airport Investment Co., to strengthen security compliance and efficiency.

ACI Asia-Pacific · 14 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
Chinese social media used to promote illegal wildlife trade in Laos - news

Chinese social media vloggers are promoting illegal wildlife trade in Laos through online videos, contradicting warnings from the Chinese Embassy about violations of Lao law prohibiting sales of protected species.

news - Mongabay · 14 Oct 2026
BN · Corporate Moves B2B
Honeywell to supply technology for Hengyi’s Brunei petrochemical project

Honeywell Technologies UOP will provide technology licensing, catalysts and engineering services for Hengyi's planned hydrocracking, aromatics and dehydrogenation units in Brunei, supporting a complex expected to reach 20 million metric tons per year processing capacity.

Trend News Agency · 14 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Taiwan and Singapore AI associations sign agreement to support joint projects and SME expansion

Taiwan and Singapore artificial intelligence industry associations signed a cooperation agreement to support joint projects and small-to-medium enterprise expansion, leveraging Singapore's role as a gateway to ASEAN and Taiwan's semiconductor and edge computing capabilities.

Tech Edition · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Honda to rebadge Mitsubishi Triton for ASEAN from 2028 – pick-up to broaden lineup amid Chinese competition

Honda is planning to rebadge the Mitsubishi Triton pick-up under its own brand for sale across Southeast Asia starting in 2028 to strengthen its lineup against Chinese competition.

Paul Tan's Automotive News · 14 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Ledger Widens Reseller Halt Across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong

Ledger halted reseller operations across six Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong to investigate reports of tampered cryptocurrency wallet devices.

Altcoin Buzz · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Close, but not caviar: Sushi King wins tax dispute over imported fish roe

Malaysia's High Court ruled that seasoned fish roe served on sushi is a culinary garnish rather than a luxury caviar substitute, classifying it as prepared fish attracting zero import duty rather than the 8 per cent caviar tariff.

Yahoo · 14 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Almal Real Estate Development Moves Forward with Bali Project

Almal Real Estate Development, a Dubai-based company, secured a building permit from Badung Regency authorities on 14 October 2026 to proceed with construction of The One by Almal Bali Nusa Dua resort and real estate project.

UPPERNEWS · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Ampotech and Buskowitz: Transforming Energy Solutions in the Philippines

Ampotech and Buskowitz Energy are partnering to deliver integrated energy solutions combining energy efficiency, rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, and battery storage to commercial and industrial customers in the Philippines.

SolarQuarter · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Sun Life Philippines to wind down trust operations

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. is winding down its trust unit Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corp. after five years of operations, ceasing to offer unit investment trust funds and other trust products.

BusinessWorld Online · 14 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Ampotech and Buskowitz Energy Collaborate to Deliver Integrated Energy Solutions Combining Energy Efficiency, Solar and Battery Storage

Ampotech and Buskowitz Energy are collaborating to deliver integrated energy solutions combining energy efficiency, rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage systems, and AI-powered energy management to commercial and industrial customers in the Philippines.

Voice of ASIA · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Pacifico Energy begins offshore wind surveys in Vietnam

Pacifico Energy and Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation have launched an offshore technical survey campaign for two wind farm projects totalling 1.8 GW capacity following licences granted by Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Windtech International · 14 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
On October 12, Jinko Solar announced the formal signing of a strategic

Jinko Solar and SANDISOLA have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop a 20.7 MW off-grid solar energy storage demonstration project on Myeik Island in Myanmar's Tanintharyi Region.

Shanghai Metals Market · 14 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Viettel introduces its technology ecosystem and expands cooperation opportunities in Cambodia.

Viettel, a Vietnamese telecommunications group, showcased its technology ecosystem and subsidiaries at a convention in Phnom Penh, displaying artificial intelligence applications and digital services targeting businesses, government agencies, and the public.

Vietnam.vn · 14 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Thailand’s Salary Hero Raises US$7.6 Million to Expand into Malaysia

Thailand-based Salary Hero raised US$7.6 million in Series A funding to expand its earned wage access services into Malaysia, with backing from regional venture investors.

Fintech Singapore · 14 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
From bank capital to global capital

Vietnam's Buon Ma Thuot Coffee and Commodity Exchange is pursuing membership in the Vietnam International Finance Centre's commodity exchange to mobilize green and long-term investment capital.

Vietnam.vn · 14 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Cover Story: BCB maps its next phase of growth across Johor

Malaysian developer BCB Bhd is positioning its portfolio across Johor, including commercial, residential and potential industrial projects, capitalising on enhanced connectivity through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.

KLSE Screener · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Bitdeer Technologies Group signs eight-year deal for 60 MW AI facility

Bitdeer Technologies Group, a Singapore-listed bitcoin miner and AI cloud operator, secured an eight-year data-centre services agreement for 60 megawatts of AI computing capacity in Malaysia, raising its total secured capacity to approximately 333.5 megawatts across three countries.

Mugglehead Investment Magazine · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia’s Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from Indonesia

Malaysia-based carrier Firefly cancelled flights between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore up to Wednesday due to weather and haze conditions from Indonesian forest fires ranked as the country's most intense in 11 years.

Al Jazeera · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore firm eyes hub in Japan for startup talent in Asia

A Singaporean venture capital firm is planning to launch an academy in northeastern Japan in partnership with a local Japanese government to develop startup talent across Asia.

Japan Wire by Kyodo News · 13 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
T&T Group develops a nearly 1 GW wind power cluster in Laos: From inherited advantages to a power source for growth.

Vietnam's T&T Group developed Savan 2, a nearly 1 gigawatt wind power cluster in Laos as a cross-border investment cooperation project, with Phase 1 (300 MW) of the preceding Savan 1 project in commercial operation since December 2025, supplying 0.9 billion kilowatt-hours annually to Vietnam.

Vietnam.vn · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Shell Imports Singapore's First Bio-LNG Cargo on Path to Cleaner Energy

Shell has imported Singapore's first bio-liquefied natural gas cargo, exploring its use as a drop-in fuel for power generation, marine bunkering and trucking.

Energy Intelligence · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Shell imports first mass-balanced LBM into Singapore

Shell has delivered an ISCC EU-certified biomethane cargo to Singapore using mass-balancing technology and existing liquefied natural gas infrastructure, without building dedicated facilities.

https://www.engine.online/ · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Delta Air Lines' Major New 18-Hour Ultra-Long Nonstop Route: See Flights Now

Delta Air Lines is launching an 18-hour nonstop ultra-long route to Singapore using the Airbus A350-900, marking a return to the city-state after service ceased in 2019.

Simple Flying · 13 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
DHL adds six healthcare air cargo corridors connecting Asia

DHL has launched six new healthcare air cargo corridors across Asia, including routes connecting Singapore, to improve pharmaceutical supply chain connectivity and temperature-controlled capacity.

STAT Times · 13 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Oasis Home eyes Malay market, new categories for next leg of growth

Oasis Home Holding Bhd reported FY2026 revenue of RM99.25 million (37.1% growth) and announced plans to expand into the Malay market through social media platforms targeting 30% additional growth.

The Edge Malaysia · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Yude Solar and SEDAYUSolar Form Joint Venture to Develop Solar Projects in Indonesia

Yude Solar Technologies, a GoodWe Group subsidiary, and PT Selaras Daya Utama formed a joint venture to develop, finance, build and operate commercial, industrial and utility-scale solar projects in Indonesia.

energynews.pro · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Eni sells 7 gas assets in Indonesia to Pertamina and Medco

Eni sold seven gas assets and stakes in production sharing contracts to Indonesia's Pertamina and Medco, including a 10% stake in East Sepinggan, North Ganal and Rapak blocks, increasing Pertamina's strategic energy holdings.

Inspenet · 13 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Gulf Labs Begins Institutional Validator Role on Injective

Gulf Labs, the blockchain and digital-asset arm of Thailand's GULF Group, began operating as an institutional validator on the Injective proof-of-stake network while exploring tokenization and stablecoin opportunities with Thai institutions.

TOKENPOST · 13 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
SK earthon begins oil production at offshore field in Vietnam

South Korean exploration and production company SK Earthon announced oil production has begun at the Lac Da Vang offshore field in Vietnam's Cuu Long Basin, operated by Murphy Oil.

The Korea Times · 13 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam Cosmetics Stores Reach 574 as Hasaki Leads Expansion

Vietnam's beauty retail sector expanded to 574 stores in March 2026, with Hasaki Beauty & Clinic leading growth by opening 52 outlets to reach 252 locations, while online beauty and personal care sales exceeded $2.8 billion in 2025.

Retail News Asia · 13 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Adidas Cambodia wages and working conditions unveiled

Cambodian garment worker representative bodies have called on Adidas to sign a collective-bargaining agreement; investigations show workers at supplier factories earn approximately $1 per hour in temperatures exceeding 35°C without heat-stress protections.

industriall-union · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
VinFast announces special incentives for new electric motorcycle showrooms in Indonesia and the Philippines, accelerating distribution network expansion

Vietnamese automaker VinFast announced incentive programs for dealer partners opening electric motorcycle showrooms in Indonesia and the Philippines by end of 2026, offering up to $60,000 per location to accelerate distribution expansion.

Laotian Times · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
NBA Names David Beckham Co-Founded IM8 as Official Nutrition Partner in Australia and Southeast Asia

IM8, co-founded by David Beckham and Prenetics Global CEO Danny Yeung, has expanded its NBA official nutrition partnership across Southeast Asia and Australia, targeting 660 million consumers.

Ministry of Sport · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
ABNR steers Telkom Indonesia’s USD2.8bn InfraNexia spin-off

Indonesian law firm ABNR advised Telkom Indonesia on completing the second phase of its spin-off of wholesale fibre connectivity business InfraNexia, valued at approximately USD 2.8 billion, one of Indonesia's largest telecommunications infrastructure reorganisations.

Law.asia · 13 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Thai migrant labour crunch leaves fruit rotting, jobs unfilled

Thai fruit growers in eastern provinces face acute labour shortages following border disruptions, with departing Cambodian workers prompting daily wages to more than double and forcing decisions to leave lower-value crops unharvested.

The Business Times · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Ledger asks resellers to halt sales in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong

Ledger requested resellers and distributors to suspend sales and remove its hardware wallets from shelves across Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Hong Kong pending investigation into reports of tampered devices.

TradingView · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
First Gen’s EDC geothermal unit recognised at 2026 Asean RE Project Awards for contribution to national renewable energy priority

First Gen's geothermal power unit has been recognised at the 2026 ASEAN Renewable Energy Project Awards for its contribution to the Philippines' renewable energy objectives.

Eco-Business · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Jollibee Group moves 189 Philippine stores to renewable energy

Jollibee Group is transitioning 189 company-owned stores across its Philippine retail network to renewable electricity supplied by First Gen, targeting a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of over 75 per cent and significant electricity cost savings.

Inside Retail Asia · 13 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Galaxy S26 FE Brings Exynos 2500 and 47: Explained

Samsung Electronics Indonesia launched the Galaxy S26 FE smartphone, combining an Exynos 2500 processor with Galaxy AI features and seven years of operating system updates.

JournalArta · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Realising a net zero future: Unilever Philippines connects decarbonisation, partnerships and value chain action

Unilever Philippines reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 77 per cent by end-2025 against a 2015 baseline, supported by renewable energy investments that improved operational efficiency.

Eco-Business · 13 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
'Vietnam has the potential to become a regional AI technology hub'

Meta's public policy director for Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar discussed Vietnam's artificial intelligence ecosystem and Meta's programmes to support businesses, train human resources and promote AI research in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam.vn · 13 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
FedEx report shows why the Philippines could become APAC’s next big semiconductor powerhouse

Philippine technology manufacturers are positioning the country to become a major semiconductor production hub in Asia-Pacific, supported by growing global demand for microchips driven by artificial intelligence adoption.

astig.ph · 13 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
AI, data centres could make Asean clean energy projects bankable as grid plans advance: experts

Growing demand from artificial intelligence and data centres in Southeast Asia could provide long-term electricity purchase commitments to finance renewable energy and transmission projects in Southeast Asia.

Eco-Business · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Vivo X500 FE, V80 FE Spotted on Indonesia’s TKDN Certification Website

Vivo's upcoming X500 FE and V80 FE smartphones have appeared on Indonesia's local content certification database, confirming 5G connectivity support for both models ahead of their market introduction.

My Mobile India · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore's climate tech startups ride government's green energy ambitions

A climate technology startup converting waste carbon feedstocks into sustainable aviation and marine fuels is establishing operations in Singapore, leveraging government green energy ambitions.

Nikkei Asia · 12 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
APAC Medical Cost Growth Projected to Slow to 9.7% in 2027, Aon Report

Aon projects that Asia-Pacific medical costs will increase by 9.7% in 2027, down from 11.3% in 2026, substantially outpacing the regional general inflation forecast of 2.5%, with the net medical trend rate expected to decline to 7.2% after inflation adjustment.

Laotian Times · 12 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
T&T Group's nearly 1,000MW wind farm in Laos:

T&T Group is developing a nearly 1,000 megawatt wind farm in Laos as phase 2 of a cross-border renewable energy cluster; phase 1, the Savan 1 project with 300 megawatt capacity completed in 16 months, supplies approximately 0.9 billion kilowatt-hours annually to Vietnam.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
SEI Opens Singapore Office To Support Growth Across Asia-Pacific Asset Management Market

SEI opened a new Singapore office to expand its presence in Asia-Pacific's financial sector, offering asset servicing, professional services, and UCITS fund distribution with plans to broaden enterprise asset management capabilities across the region.

Pulse 2.0 · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Flip appoints agency to accelerate product growth in Indonesia

Flip appointed M+C Saatchi Performance as its agency of record in Indonesia to support product growth and media performance, expanding the partnership to include its Pinjam fintech product within months of engagement.

Marketing-Interactive · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
Intel, Broadcom CEOs warn capital crunch could become AI's biggest bottleneck

The chief executives of Intel and Broadcom warned at the DBS Asia Future Forward Conference in Singapore that capital access could become a major constraint on artificial intelligence expansion, potentially exceeding semiconductor and energy shortages as the primary bottleneck.

CNBC · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysia’s Firefly extends Seletar-Subang flight cancellations till Oct 13 amid haze

Malaysian carrier Firefly Airlines extended cancellations of flights between Singapore's Seletar Airport and Malaysia's Subang Airport to 13 October due to regional haze affecting visibility and airport operations.

Yahoo News Singapore · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnamese enterprises adopt AI for brand development

Vietnam's Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chicilon Group launched NEX Brain, an AI-powered platform designed to help Vietnamese enterprises advance beyond low-value processing and secure higher positions in global value chains.

Vietnam Economic Times · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Ledger Probes Suspected US$86M Crypto Theft Linked to Malaysia’s CryptoBilis

Ledger, a French hardware wallet maker, is investigating suspected cryptocurrency thefts linked to Malaysian reseller CryptoBilis, with estimated losses exceeding US$86 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron.

Fintech News Malaysia · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
SM+ to acquire Princeton Digital Group’s enterprise data center business in Indonesia

SM+ (PT SMPlus Digital Investama) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Princeton Digital Group's enterprise data centre business in Indonesia.

W.Media · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Maybank Islamic Opens Applications for Credit Card With Fixed 14% Rate

Maybank Islamic has launched its Nadi Mastercard Credit Card-i with a fixed 14 percent annual profit rate and no annual fee, part of Malaysia's broader initiative to introduce basic credit cards with capped financing rates.

Fintech News Malaysia · 12 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
U Mobile and HLGY Energy collaborate on smart solar farm solutions powered by private 5G connectivity

U Mobile and HLGY Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop smart solar farm solutions in Malaysia, combining private 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence and industrial automation to monitor and manage renewable energy operations.

Malay Mail · 12 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Explore Indonesia Data Center Market Growth and Investment Opportunities

Indonesia's data centre industry is expanding as businesses adopt cloud computing, artificial intelligence, e-commerce and digital services, creating investment opportunities for infrastructure providers.

openPR.com · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Singlife PH, Cardinal Santos Medical Center partner on healthcare integration for policyholders

Singlife Philippines and Cardinal Santos Medical Center formed a partnership to integrate insurance offerings with healthcare services, providing policyholders priority access to hospital care and streamlined medical visits.

marketech apac · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Nearly 200 Jollibee Group stores switch to clean power

Jollibee Group has contracted First Gen Corp. to supply geothermal electricity to 189 company-owned stores across six restaurant brands, sourced from geothermal facilities in Leyte province.

Philstar.com · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Solar 45% cheaper than gas in the Philippines, report finds

Zero Carbon Analytics reports that solar power costs 45 percent less than gas in the Philippines, the widest gap in Southeast Asia, while Southeast Asia risks locking in uncompetitive gas infrastructure.

Daily Guardian · 12 Oct 2026
MM · Corporate Moves B2B
Solar panel prices nearly double in Myanmar amid reports of possible Super El Niño, with prices fluctuating within the same day

Solar panel prices in Myanmar have nearly doubled amid forecasts of a possible Super El Niño and announcements of rotational power cuts, causing daily price fluctuations as consumer demand surges.

The Star · 12 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Energy consulting heats up amid rising power costs

Thailand's energy consulting market is intensifying as rising electricity costs and clean energy demand drive adoption of renewable systems, with operators and distributors forming partnerships to offer solar solutions.

Bangkok Post · 12 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
T&T Group's Savan wind farm in Laos adds resources to fuel growth.

Laos's revised Power Development Plan projects electricity consumption growth of 10.5–12.9 percent annually through 2030, with T&T Group's Savan wind farm contributing to meeting rising national demand.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
LA · Corporate Moves B2B
T&T Group's nearly 1,000MW wind farm in Laos: Adding power sources, embracing the future.

T&T Group's Savan 2 wind farm in Laos, a near-1,000 MW project, was formalized through cooperation agreements witnessed by Vietnam and Laos prime ministers; the company's Savan 1 phase 1 (300 MW) began commercial operation in December 2025, supplying approximately 0.9 billion kWh annually to Vietnam.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Apple's MacBook and iPad manufacturing partner in Vietnam doubles its investment capital.

Fukang Technology Co., Ltd., a Foxconn subsidiary in Vietnam manufacturing Apple iPad tablets and MacBook laptops, doubled its charter capital from VND 8.346 billion to VND 17.465 billion.

Vietnam.vn · 12 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
BII Targets $1.6 Bn Climate Finance Investment In S. East Asia Over Five Years

British International Investment committed $1.6 billion in climate financing over five years across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand, to support renewable energy transitions, with approximately half mobilized through its British Climate Partners initiative.

Saur Energy · 12 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Mitsubishi commits $700M to Ayala, raises stake to 15%

Mitsubishi Corporation plans to invest $700 million in Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation, increasing its stake to 15 percent and deepening cooperation in infrastructure, digital finance, energy and industrial development.

Daily Tribune · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
News | Vietjet Air expands contract with RTX’s Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, a unit of RTX, expanded its contract with Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air to include FlightSense maintenance solutions for 44 additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft, enhancing fleet reliability and operational efficiency.

RTX · 12 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Estrella Resources Commences Regional Airborne Survey in Timor-Leste

Estrella Resources commenced a helicopter-borne airborne geophysical survey in Timor-Leste using advanced magnetic sensors to identify prospective exploration targets, building on earlier drone survey findings.

Sharecafe · 12 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
US$110M Oji Liquid Pak Aseptic Packaging Plant Marks Oji Group's Southeast Asia Expansion

OJI Group commenced construction of a $110 million aseptic carton packaging plant in Vietnam's Dong Nai province, positioning the country as a strategic production base for Southeast Asia operations, with full operations scheduled for 2028.

PR Newswire · 12 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Weekly Recap: Thai plant restarts and GAC buys FAW stake

Toyota Motor Corp. is managing supply chain disruptions from Thai plant floods by sourcing parts from Japan and reshaping China ties through a stake swap arrangement with FAW and GAC, while launching a next-generation fuel-cell bus.

TradingView · 12 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Memorandum of understanding exchanged between the Chambers of Commerce of Azerbaijan and Cambodia - PHOTO

The Chamber of Commerce of Cambodia and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Azerbaijan exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding to expand trade, economic cooperation, and mutual business opportunities between the two nations.

1News.az · 12 Oct 2026
SG · Corporate Moves B2B
The Hartford targets APAC growth with Singapore energy launch in Q1 2027

The Hartford, a specialty insurer, is launching new energy insurance solutions from Singapore in the first quarter of 2027 as part of its Asia-Pacific growth strategy.

InsuranceAsia News · 11 Oct 2026
TL · Corporate Moves B2B
Petrovietnam to invest $14.23 billion in oil and gas exploration, production by 2030

Petrovietnam announced plans to invest $14.23 billion in oil and gas exploration and production by 2030, prioritising reserve replacement, development of new projects, and acquisition of producing assets.

vietnamnews.vn · 11 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
ASEAN's largest budget airline AirAsia is loss-making, under mounting financial pressure, targeting foreign debt markets

AirAsia Group announced plans to raise $1 billion in financing by January amid high jet fuel costs and liquidity pressures, while affirming it is not seeking government bailout.

Newswav · 11 Oct 2026
TH · Corporate Moves B2B
Toyota Thailand Extends Suspensions at 3 Plants to Oct 19

Toyota Motor Thailand has extended production suspensions at three facilities until mid-October due to flooding affecting parts deliveries across multiple provinces.

Retail News Asia · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam-China trade surpasses $253 billion after 9 months.

Vietnam–China bilateral trade exceeded $253 billion in the first nine months of 2026, with fruit and vegetable exports to China reaching $4.7 billion.

Vietnam.vn · 11 Oct 2026
KH · Corporate Moves B2B
Vietnam and Cambodia Trade Hits $8.7B as Both Nations Eye $20B Target

Vietnam–Cambodia bilateral trade reached $8.7 billion in the first eight months of 2026, placing both nations on track toward a $20 billion annual target.

Retail News Asia · 11 Oct 2026
VN · Corporate Moves B2B
VietVisaGo Connects Vietnam Visa Assistance and Airport Support for International Travellers

VietVisaGo has launched a digital platform integrating Vietnam eVisa assistance and airport support services for international travellers.

FinancialContent · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Inside F1: How ‘reactive’ DHL acted quickly to fit Malaysia race just before Singapore’s

Logistics provider DHL rapidly adapted its post-pandemic strategy to accommodate schedule changes for the Formula One racing calendar amid geopolitical disruptions.

The Business Times · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly cancels all flights between Subang, Seletar airports due to haze

Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly cancelled all flights between Subang and Singapore's Seletar Airport as a proactive measure due to regional haze.

CNA · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Malaysian Airlines open to partnership with India, seeks to expand network, says CEO

Malaysian Airlines is open to partnerships with Indian carriers and seeks to expand its network on the India route, citing strong demand for corporate and visiting-friends-and-relatives traffic, though bilateral traffic rights constrain expansion.

BusinessLine · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
Bukalapak Captures 584 Million Dollars Across Ten Private Funding Rounds

Indonesian e-commerce platform Bukalapak raised USD 584 million across ten private financing rounds from 26 corporate and venture investors, including Microsoft, GIC, Emtek, and Naver, before expanding into financial services and merchant digitisation.

Retail News Asia · 11 Oct 2026
MY · Corporate Moves B2B
Infrastructure: Mall developers urged to plan early for 5G-ready connectivity

EdgePoint Towers advises Malaysian mall developers to incorporate telecommunications infrastructure at the planning stage to support growing demand for digital payments, artificial intelligence and 5G services.

The Edge Malaysia · 11 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Cost over climate: Most Asean firms scaling back decarbonisation plans as higher energy prices bite

Nearly eight in ten ASEAN businesses are delaying decarbonisation and sustainability plans due to higher energy costs and profitability pressures since the Iran war began.

The Business Times · 11 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Palmal Group and Omera Renewable Energy sign MoU for 4.07 MWh Huawei battery energy storage system

Palmal Group of Industries and Omera Renewable Energy Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding for supply and installation of a 4.07 MWh Huawei battery energy storage system.

Textile Today · 11 Oct 2026
REGIONAL · Corporate Moves B2B
Asean companies keen on AI for business benefits, despite its energy costs

A Business Times and Kantar survey of 514 South-East Asian business leaders found that 78 per cent believe artificial intelligence's benefits will outweigh its energy costs, with Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand showing the highest optimism.

The Business Times · 11 Oct 2026
ID · Corporate Moves B2B
VinFast VF 3 wins Disway award

VinFast's VF 3 mini electric SUV won the Disway Awards 2026 'Trusted & Popular Brand' title in the passenger battery-electric-vehicle category, reflecting strong market reception in Indonesia.

Daily Tribune · 11 Oct 2026
PH · Corporate Moves B2B
Singapore's Vena Energy plans P52-B investment for higher renewable capacity in PH

Singapore-based Vena Energy plans to invest 52 billion Philippine pesos to add 1.29 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in the Philippines, with projects in solar, wind and hybrid technologies.

GMA Network · 11 Oct 2026
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