Infoblaze Southeast Asia (2025)

15/07/2025

Business & Economy Headlines - 15 July 2025 - Southeast Asia

Singapore
• Westlite dorm owner Centurion unveils $1.8 billion portfolio for new Reit to be listed on SGX https://bit.ly/3GKlGP1
• Economists upgrade Singapore’s 2025 GDP outlook despite expected H2 slowdown https://bit.ly/46IQtGy
• As more restaurants shut, is it time to rethink Singapore’s F&B rules? https://bit.ly/44tAeM7
• Platform Workers Trilateral Group to submit recommendations on fair competition concerns by end of 2025 https://bit.ly/4lTnnbU
• From Singapore to Silicon Valley, this young woman now shapes ChatGPT's future https://bit.ly/40hhooY

Vietnam
• UK agrees to deal with Vietnam on removal of pharmaceutical trade barriers https://bit.ly/4eLrJPY
• "Digital passport" for Vietnamese goods to reach global markets https://bit.ly/4nOY5NW
• Hai Phong expects strong wave of investment from APEC member economies https://bit.ly/3TEDJJn
• Vietjet launches new Da Nang - Kuala Lumpur route, boosting Vietnam - Malaysia connectivity https://bit.ly/40T2W6G
• Institutional reforms open new investment frontier for realty sector https://bit.ly/4nOM6zT

Philippines
• SEIPI: Outlook dims for electronics exports https://bit.ly/4nNVNOV
• How vanity awards feed the ego economy https://bit.ly/4lwm7f4
• Food exporters bracing for impact of US tariffs https://bit.ly/3GNmSkF
• Experts say Philippines now ‘back on the radar’ of Taiwanese firms http://bit.ly/3UdxjB6
• 30 manufacturing projects in the works https://bit.ly/3GJV4Oc
• AboitizPower to build 30-MW energy storage project in Cebu https://bit.ly/452ulWj

Malaysia
• Bursa Malaysia reprimands Zetrix AI, fines seven directors RM150,000 each https://bit.ly/40NtdDp
• Ramssol disposes of 40% stake in subsidiary for RM25mil https://bit.ly/4nO7Pb2
• Solid Automotive acquires motor vehicles spare parts company for RM6mil https://bit.ly/44vkCry
• Hartamodal invests in Indian healthtech platform through RM70mil Dana Impian Fund https://bit.ly/4eQTV3V

Indonesia
• Apindo Maps Worst-Case Scenarios from US Tariffs https://bit.ly/3IIdEqs
• Indonesia May Scrap US Energy Imports if Tariffs Stay, Minister Says https://bit.ly/3TH7E3H
• Prabowo Courts EU Leaders in Brussels to Finalize Zero-Tariff Trade Deal https://bit.ly/451xFkx
• Govt to increase 2026 microloan cap to Rp 430t to boost homeownership https://bit.ly/4eTAfMW

Thailand
• Thailand mulls zero duty for more US goods to win tariff deal https://bit.ly/4kyAI8p
• Thailand's Wat Arun Pagoda Added to UNESCO Tentative List https://bit.ly/44MU2J8
• Thai govt loans to cushion blow of Trump tariffs https://bit.ly/44uQzjB
• Tourism body estimates revenue to miss B3tn target https://bit.ly/4nONdzA
• Thailand eyes Middle East market to make up for Chinese tourists https://bit.ly/452uV6r

Cambodia
• CCC set to ink MoU with Vietnam-Cambodia Business Association https://bit.ly/44L0Abr
• Cambodia considers beefing up defence spending, compulsory military service from 2026 https://bit.ly/4546tBC
• Exports to US surpass $5.5 billion in H1 https://bit.ly/4nMMjUb
• Kingdom’s exports of garments, footwear, and travel goods soar 22 percent https://bit.ly/452D1vS

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14/07/2025

businesses ramp up pursuit of opportunities in Vietnam

The Vietnam – Czech Republic business networking seminar, held in Hanoi on July 11, opened up numerous prospects for cooperation between the two countries in key areas such as high technology, energy, mining, and the defence industry.

From traditional sectors such as energy and transport to advanced industries like aerospace, defence, and nuclear research, Czech enterprises are increasingly turning their attention to Vietnam. Long-standing diplomatic ties, a strong Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, and Vietnam’s continuously improving investment climate are driving the two nations towards deeper economic engagement....
https://bit.ly/46Ipwmn

Via vietnamplus.vn

14/07/2025

From wellness zone to neurodivergent room: How companies are creating inviting, inclusive offices

Imagine walking into an office with cozy wellness zones bathed in warm light and furnished with comfy sofas, complete with stunning views of Singapore’s skyline.

Or stepping into a “neurodivergent room” thoughtfully designed as a peaceful escape from the buzz of an open office, either for focused work or for quiet reflection....
https://bit.ly/3U7Se8H

Megan Wee
Via straitstimes.com

14/07/2025

Business & Economy Headlines - 14 July 2025 - Southeast Asia

Singapore
• NTT DC Reit’s Singapore public offer 9.8 times oversubscribed https://bit.ly/44tni99
• Company in talks to buy Esso petrol stations in Singapore, said to be worth $1.28 billion: Sources https://bit.ly/4lQLp7q
• CEO salaries: At Singapore’s top companies, whose pay went up and whose saw a drop? https://bit.ly/3UbwPLO
• ‘Popiah King’ Sam Goi makes $123.5 million offer to buy rest of PSC https://bit.ly/4lRmlgs
• Singapore sets up centre to advance sustainable aviation in APAC https://bit.ly/3Gnbqwb

Vietnam
• Czech businesses ramp up pursuit of opportunities in Vietnam https://bit.ly/4ndinjM
• Vietnam’s aviation industry sees plunges in punctuality amid peak travel season https://bit.ly/44PgqSo
• Car sales increase sharply in June https://bit.ly/44Y7R8W
• Vietnam–Cambodia business networking conference 2025 set to take place in HCM City https://bit.ly/3IjFJEC
• VinFast delivers over 11,000 EVs in June, sets new industry record https://bit.ly/4lCfasI

Philippines
• Indonesia, PH strike potential F&B deals worth $2.2 million https://bit.ly/44EPZPa
• DOE breaks ground 64-MW peak solar power in Ajuy, Iloilo https://bit.ly/4kyUG2Q
• PAGCOR orders takedown of gambling billboards https://bit.ly/468G4Uu
• Office market rebounds despite POGO ban https://bit.ly/4kGq6Vc
• DOE: $893 million Malampaya drilling completed this year https://bit.ly/40j8irU
• PSE expects P185 billion from capital-raising activities this year https://bit.ly/4eMaXQN
• CLI sets 2026 start for nine-tower project in Pasig https://bit.ly/46dnL0t
• Diversified trade ties urged in face of Trump tariff letdown https://bit.ly/4eQEpVO

Malaysia
• Mega logistics hubs: Catalysing Malaysia’s supply chain future https://bit.ly/3TCWr48
• KL still nation’s priciest rental market https://bit.ly/4lkZ9HH
• Singapore’s family office speed pushes JS-SEZ to step up https://bit.ly/40fEe0a
• RM80bil import bill signals deep food system flaws https://bit.ly/4lo1bXr

Indonesia
• MRT Jakarta to launch tender for $3b east-west line in Q4 https://bit.ly/3U8RwrP
• Java airports grounded by low demand, poor planning https://bit.ly/44McnpU
• US tariffs put ‘significant pressure’ on RI industrial estates https://bit.ly/40R6NkG
• EU Grants Indonesia Multi-Entry Schengen Visa as Landmark Trade Deal Nears Completion https://bit.ly/4eKApGe

Thailand
• Fewer Malaysian visitors to Hat Yai hiring guides https://bit.ly/3IGi80M
• Auto parts makers brace for the worst https://bit.ly/4nQzFDS
• Thai Airways ‘has no plans’ to resume direct US flights https://bit.ly/3GnIELX

Cambodia
• Hun Sen urges global and ASEAN leaders: ‘Acknowledge the online scams in Thailand raised by Thaksin https://bit.ly/4eKBs98
• ‘Power Wise’ programme expects to see participation jump 50% in season three https://bit.ly/4lS8g2v
• Cambodia collects $1.47 bln in customs revenue in H1 https://bit.ly/40j5hYt

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12/07/2025

partners with Indian firm to promote high-voltage

Under the agreement, BatX Energies will provide VinFast with comprehensive solutions for high-voltage (HV) battery recycling, including the recovery of materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, as well as battery repurposing at VinFast’s manufacturing facilities and after-sales network in India.

Vietnam's largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast announced on July 11 that it has inked a strategic partnership agreement with BatX Energies, an Indian clean-tech company specialising in battery recycling, rare metal recovery, and second-life battery applications....

Batx Energies

https://bit.ly/4lQexM7
Via http://vietnamplus.vn

12/07/2025

Singapore ranked world’s top port for 12th consecutive year

Singapore has been ranked the top shipping centre in the world on the 2025 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI).

The ISCDI Report, published on July 11, gave the country a near-perfect score of 99.5 out of 100, meaning the Republic has taken top spot for the 12th consecutive year, or every year since the index’s inception.....
https://bit.ly/44rCJP9

Via http://straitstimes.com

12/07/2025

New Zealand and Southeast Asia growing closer

New Zealand’s relationships in Southeast Asia have never been more important for our security and prosperity, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.

“As we deal with the current challenging, uncertain and disordered security environment, New Zealand is working ever more intensively with Southeast Asia,” says Mr Peters, who is currently in Malaysia for the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers Meeting.

“In 2025, we celebrate 50 years of dialogue relations between New Zealand and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN),” Mr Peters says.....
https://bit.ly/44XNMQ5

11/07/2025

Business & Economy Headlines - 11 July 2025 Southeast Asia

Singapore
• Singapore to launch new grant for companies, expand support for workers amid US tariff uncertainties https://bit.ly/44W8Y92
• At Singapore unis, undergrads fight for places at coveted finance clubs https://bit.ly/40NCjjB
• New Career Health SG initiative launched to support both S’pore workers and employers https://bit.ly/4lMSu98
• Stable Sing$ a strong option for Asian investors amid heightened uncertainties: Bank of Singapore https://bit.ly/4eHAPgI
• Fugitive nabbed in Thailand given capital drug trafficking charge in Singapore https://bit.ly/3Ije7PU
• Singapore's housing demand to keep rising amid lifestyle shifts, ageing population: URA, HDB https://bit.ly/3TtPYsj

Vietnam
• Viet Nam needs US$8-9 bln to address plastic waste in next five years https://bit.ly/40bwMDh
• Auto enterprises to enjoy preferential import tariff policies https://bit.ly/4eD3Rhg
• Small banks forecast to lead growth in H2 https://bit.ly/3GzMeCB
• Unlocking the energy supply chain for Vietnamese enterprises https://bit.ly/4lm5pz2
• Vietnam’s rice exports suffer sharp price drop https://bit.ly/3IjBQ2s

Philippines
• Philippines concerned over Trump's 20% tariff but says talks still ongoing https://bit.ly/40Ds29G
• Philippines unfazed by Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill' https://bit.ly/3IonjlX
• Binay sisters clash: Abby says Makati can pay subway deal, Nancy warns of bankruptcy https://bit.ly/4eGiFff
• Time to tax online gambling, says econ chief https://bit.ly/4kz0KZ3

Malaysia
• Malaysia optimistic of deal to lower US tariffs before deadline https://bit.ly/3U8zOoc
• NexG acquires properties for RM28.5mil https://bit.ly/3IidYw1
• Selangor hits record-high RM432.1bil GDP in 2024, leading Malaysia’s economic growth https://bit.ly/4lPPits
• Malaysia's palm oil stocks hit 18-month high in June on surprise exports slump https://bit.ly/44nzQPi
• One Gasmaster eyes listing on ACE Market https://bit.ly/44VVtX2
• Avaland expands KL presence with RM149mil land deal https://bit.ly/4eHlkW5

Indonesia
• Healthcare to Logistics: Four IPOs Drive IDX Gains Past 7,000 https://bit.ly/4nHpX6A
• Coal Still Key to Indonesia’s Growth, Kalimantan Critical to Economy, Officials Say https://bit.ly/4eGjk0d
• Car sales tumble in first half of 2025 as consumers rein in spending https://bit.ly/4kwf98y
• Lula to push for Mercosur-Indonesia trade deal https://bit.ly/3U5lInE

Thailand
• Thai central bank sees 18 months of sub-2% growth https://bit.ly/452A2Th
• Thai manufacturers poised to take massive hit from US levy https://bit.ly/3IjsSlI

Cambodia
• Techo International enters new phase with Vinci appointment https://bit.ly/44Dz6El
• Cambodia’s int’l trade reaches $30.57 bln, up 17 pct in H1 https://bit.ly/4kqdDVj
• Kingdom earns over $2.87 billion from agri exports in H1 https://bit.ly/3GDCl6U

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10/07/2025

Malaysia's palm oil stocks hit 18-month high in June on surprise exports slump

Malaysia's palm oil stocks jumped to their highest in 18 months in June, as an unexpected drop in exports outweighed the slump in production and a spike in domestic consumption, data from the industry regulator showed on Thursday.

The rise in inventories in the world's second-biggest producer of tropical oil could weigh benchmark Malaysian futures , which were trading near their highest in nearly three months....
https://bit.ly/4eMLzKS

Via www.thestar.com.my

10/07/2025

Trump sets 20% on Philippine goods, says relations not 'reciprocal' in letter to Marcos

United States President Donald Trump has imposed a 20% tariff on all Philippine goods starting August 1 and threatened to pile on additional duties if the Philippines retaliates, according to his letter to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The White House letter dated July 9 was posted on Trump's Truth Social account along with similar tariff notifications sent to six other countries....
https://bit.ly/3Ilm7zM

Cristina Chi
Via www.philstar.com

10/07/2025

Temasek reports $45 billion rise in net portfolio value to $434 billion

The increase was mainly due to the strong performance of Temasek’s listed Singapore-based portfolio companies and direct investments in China, the United States and India.

Singapore investment company Temasek’s net portfolio value came in at $434 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, up $45 billion from a year ago....
https://bit.ly/3Gjhkyl

Timothy Goh | Sue-Ann Tan
Via straitstimes.com

10/07/2025

Business & Economy Headlines - 10 July 2025 Southeast Asia

Singapore
• Temasek reports $45 billion rise in net portfolio value to $434 billion https://bit.ly/44TlRRi
• S’pore must balance risks as it seeks to capture new wealth management opportunities: Chee Hong Tat https://bit.ly/3GD6Fyt
• Singapore finance employers pledge 300 places for trainees and interns from polytechnics https://bit.ly/44S44tI
• Casinos stay robust in Singapore, Malaysia as Cambodia, Thailand take hits: S&P Global https://bit.ly/3U0gg5t
• Cathay Cineplexes faces fresh S$7.6 million repayment demand amid deepening debt crisis https://bit.ly/44UEp3G
• Temasek’s ‘sustainable living’ portfolio grows by S$2 billion https://bit.ly/461BKWX
• Singapore businesses bracing for ripple effects as Trump's new tariffs target Asia: Observers https://bit.ly/3GDd2BT
• Is it getting harder to use cash in Singapore – and does it matter? https://bit.ly/4kxOl7Q

Vietnam
• Vietnam central bank readies measures to counter tariff impact https://bit.ly/3GiHmlk
• Vietnam’s economic surge draws global investors despite headwinds: Techcombank https://bit.ly/44ELYdx
• Vietnam pledges support for AES investment in green energy https://bit.ly/4ksZW8g
• Vietnam Airlines welcomes 350 millionth passenger after 30 years of operation https://bit.ly/3Gzo770
• Khanh Hoa invites strategic investors to Van Phong Economic Zone https://bit.ly/4lD6CSe
• Ministry backs exploring feasibility of building airport in Ninh Bình https://bit.ly/4lP7Fi5
• Israeli firms step up sourcing from Việt Nam https://bit.ly/4nFTHRg
• HCM City merger opens new opportunities for wood, construction, and building materials sectors https://bit.ly/3GiuBqV

Philippines
• World’s largest solar facility on track for completion https://bit.ly/3GAxqna
• AirAsia PHL to get20 new aircrafts in 5 years https://bit.ly/461dSCN
• Xurpas in talks to sell stake in Indonesian firm https://bit.ly/4eBXfQe
• PHL businesses must build expertise to prepare for agentic AI era, Microsoft says https://bit.ly/4eBn6I4
• Global fintech Revolut expands footprint with PHL tech hub https://bit.ly/3TvPHFa
• Philippines expected to require 350,000 more workers for RE https://bit.ly/4eFG2FR
• Jobless rate dips to 3.9% in May https://bit.ly/44PtRmp
• PCCI urges government to develop digital roadmap https://bit.ly/4kwd90a
• CAB to serve legal notices to online travel platforms https://bit.ly/4nEWV7r

Malaysia
• Malaysia makes rate cut after US announces 25% tariff https://bit.ly/4nBWRFw
• Malaysia, Thailand could take biggest hits to growth in Asean from tariff impact: analysts https://bit.ly/4eJBnCL
• Rex Industry’s takeover turns unconditional https://bit.ly/40wH8hp
• Wasco Greenergy eyes Main market listing https://bit.ly/4kuP89B
• LGMS to acquire 27% stake in Antarex for RM23mil https://bit.ly/409uXa0
• AirAsia talks with investors near conclusion, says deputy CEO https://bit.ly/4eCAc82

Indonesia
• Govt gives sizeable land to palm oil company Agrinas https://bit.ly/3IloClG
• Retail sales, consumer confidence tick up during school holiday https://bit.ly/4nFVNAB
• Garuda to buy 79 Boeing aircraft in bid to ease US tariff pressure https://bit.ly/44CseHj
• Bad loans creep up in May amid sluggish bank loan growth https://bit.ly/4059FdG
• Pertamina Inks MoUs with Exxon, Chevron to Sweeten Indonesia's Tariff Offer https://bit.ly/40MvXB1
• Indonesia’s Textile Industry Braces for Job Cuts as US Tariffs Loom https://bit.ly/3GB9m3x
• CDIA Soars in Trading Debut Following $145 Million IPO https://bit.ly/44xXpDO
• COIN Jumps 35% in Indonesia’s First Crypto Exchange IPO https://bit.ly/4kuRm8X

Thailand
• Thailand Deepens Strategic Partnerships with Vietnam and Philippines https://bit.ly/40cr305
• BoT pegs growth at sub-2% for 18 months https://bit.ly/40a5IV2
• Short-haul bookings remain weak https://bit.ly/3TrBRng

Cambodia
• Cambodia, India commit to strengthening bilateral ties in key sectors https://bit.ly/3IieCtv
• Thailand extends work permits for Cambodian workers by six months https://bit.ly/3IzgwWy
• Siem Reap records nearly 2.9 million tourists in first half of 2025 https://bit.ly/44kuDHY
• MPWT, Very Words discuss EV investment, battery system partnership https://bit.ly/3IjhXs8

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