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Southeast Asia's largest economy will not export electricity to Singapore without fair price

Southeast Asia's largest economy will not export electricity to Singapore without fair price

Indonesia will not export electricity to Singapore unless the two countries agree on a suitable price, an official has said, casting doubt on plans to supply up to 3.4 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity to the city-state.
Vietnam needs 1,000 aircraft over next 20 years

Vietnam needs 1,000 aircraft over next 20 years

Haze, unpredictable weather cloud Malaysia’s upcoming durian season

Haze, unpredictable weather cloud Malaysia’s upcoming durian season

Economic zone linking Singapore, Malaysia attracts $21.8B in approved investments

Economic zone linking Singapore, Malaysia attracts $21.8B in approved investments

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone has attracted RM88.83 billion (US$21.8 billion) in approved investments under the Malaysian Investment Development Authority.
November 4, 2026 | 06:20 am GMT+7
Australia's central bank hikes key interest rate to 18-year high

Australia's central bank hikes key interest rate to 18-year high

Australia's central bank raised its key interest rate to a 18-year high on Tuesday, citing the prolonged war in the Middle East and persistent inflationary pressures.
November 3, 2026 | 04:43 pm GMT+7
Malaysia attracts over $14B potential investments through overseas missions

Malaysia attracts over $14B potential investments through overseas missions

Malaysia has attracted potential investments worth RM59.5 billion (US$14.6 billion) through official visits and overseas trade and investment promotion missions in 2025–2026.
November 3, 2026 | 04:25 pm GMT+7
Vietnam posts back-to-back monthly trade surpluses

Vietnam posts back-to-back monthly trade surpluses

Vietnam posted a trade surplus of US$7.31 billion in October, following its first this year in September, as trade turnover in the first 10 months rose to a record high.
November 3, 2026 | 04:01 pm GMT+7
Inflation rises 4.57% in 10 months

Inflation rises 4.57% in 10 months

Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures inflation, rose 4.57% in the first 10 months of 2026.
November 3, 2026 | 04:00 pm GMT+7
Vietnam needs $300B in annual investment, productivity gains to achieve double-digit growth

Vietnam needs $300B in annual investment, productivity gains to achieve double-digit growth

Vietnam needs to mobilize and efficiently deploy investments of US$300 billion a year and improve productivity to realize its target of double-digit economic growth, a government economist has said.
November 2, 2026 | 04:29 pm GMT+7
Vietnam lowers electricity price, first time in almost 20 years

Vietnam lowers electricity price, first time in almost 20 years

Vietnam’s average retail electricity price will fall 2% starting Sunday, the first decrease in nearly two decades of increases.
November 1, 2026 | 11:06 am GMT+7
Singapore layoffs rise to near 6-year high in Q3

Singapore layoffs rise to near 6-year high in Q3

Singapore's retrenchments surged to their highest level since late 2020 in the third quarter of 2026, fueled by ‌business reorganizations.
November 1, 2026 | 06:01 am GMT+7
Vietnam set to overtake Southeast Asia's largest economy in GDP per capita this year

Vietnam set to overtake Southeast Asia's largest economy in GDP per capita this year

Vietnam's GDP per capita is projected to reach US$5,259 this year, overtaking Indonesia's $5,153, according to the International Monetary Fund.
October 31, 2026 | 06:59 am GMT+7
Vietnam trade crosses $1 trillion for first time

Vietnam trade crosses $1 trillion for first time

Vietnam’s foreign trade in goods has exceeded US$1 trillion this year for the first ever time.
October 30, 2026 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
HCMC financial center’s 10 members pledge to raise $2.7B for projects

HCMC financial center’s 10 members pledge to raise $2.7B for projects

The 10 members of the Vietnam International Financial Center in HCMC have pledged to raise US$2.7 billion by 2027 to invest in infrastructure, education, energy and technology projects.
October 28, 2026 | 06:19 pm GMT+7
Asia’s richest country to raise retirement age to 65 a year ahead of timeline

Asia’s richest country to raise retirement age to 65 a year ahead of timeline

Singapore will raise its retirement age to 65 from 64 and its re-employment age from 69 to 70 in January 2029, one year earlier than the original schedule of 2030.
October 28, 2026 | 10:23 am GMT+7
Singapore’s wealthy keep 70% of assets in cash, more than US investors

Singapore’s wealthy keep 70% of assets in cash, more than US investors

Singapore’s wealthy investors are keeping over 70% of their money in cash and deposits, higher than those in the U.S., reflecting a preference for liquidity.
October 28, 2026 | 10:22 am GMT+7
Philippines’ airfares to rise amid fuel surcharge hikes

Philippines’ airfares to rise amid fuel surcharge hikes

Passengers flying to or from the Philippines in early November may face higher ticket costs, as airlines are allowed to raise fuel surcharges to their highest level since May.
October 28, 2026 | 10:22 am GMT+7
Indonesia says gas supply to Singapore still within contract terms despite export cuts

Indonesia says gas supply to Singapore still within contract terms despite export cuts

Indonesia's energy minister has said the amount of natural gas it is supplying to Singapore is still meeting the minimum level stipulated under a contract despite the recent export cut.
October 27, 2026 | 10:30 am GMT+7
3 Southeast Asian central banks partner on cross-border digital money initiative

3 Southeast Asian central banks partner on cross-border digital money initiative

The central banks of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand will work with industry players in their respective jurisdictions to develop common approaches for the cross-border use of digital money.
October 27, 2026 | 10:30 am GMT+7
Saudi Arabia to store oil in Singapore's underground caverns from 2027

Saudi Arabia to store oil in Singapore's underground caverns from 2027

Saudi Arabia plans to store crude oil in Singapore from the second half of 2027 to strengthen supply security in the region, both countries' energy ministers said on Monday.
October 26, 2026 | 02:40 pm GMT+7
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