On February 28, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned that conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran will raise global energy prices and increase uncertainty, affecting countries like Singapore.
Category: Business
Vietnam to launch its second domestic car ‘THACO’ in 2027
Vietnam marks a significant milestone in auto industry by launching its second own Vietnamese-branded passenger car “THACO” in 2027.
US imposes new tariffs on solar imports from Indonesia and Laos
Solar power contributed significantly to electricity generation at a Texas, recent energy data shows. (Recurrent Energy) The US Department of Commerce released new tariff policies […]
Lao PM: self-reliance central to national economy development
Laos self-reliant economy strategy discussed at government meeting led by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane. (Pathedlao) On February 24, two days after the country’s […]
Singapore’s AI strategy faces calls for trust, inclusivity and SME support
On February 24, lawmakers in Singapore emphasised that the country’s national artificial intelligence (AI) push must prioritise trust, accountability and inclusivity during the 2026 budget debate.
Indonesia trains 15,000 engineers in a bid for indigenous chip production
On 24 February, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced that Arm Limited will train 15,000 Indonesian engineers in semiconductor design under a cooperation framework signed in London and witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto.
Philippine stocks rise as peso weakens after rate cut
On February 21, stocks in Philippines extended gains for a third consecutive session, supported by the recent policy rate cut from the Philippine Central Bank.
Indonesia remains confident amid shifting US tariff policy
On February 21, Indonesia’s President, Prabowo Subianto, stated that Indonesia is prepared for any changes in US trade policy following a ruling by the US Supreme Court limiting presidential authority to impose broad global tariffs.
Singapore to regulate blind box sales over gambling concerns
Singapore will introduce new regulations on the sale of blind boxes to address potential gambling-related risks, Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said in Parliament on February 12.
Indonesian retail giant Alfamart enters Bangladesh with first store in Dhaka
On January 28, Indonesian retailer PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk (Alfamart) has opened its first outlet in Dhaka, formally entering the Bangladeshi market as part of its South Asia expansion strategy.