On February 25, the number of flood victims seeking shelter at temporary relief centres in Malaysia’s Sabah state is pset at to 2,616, after it reached a peak of over 5,000 only a day prior.
Category: Economy
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.
Indonesia signs US$38.4 billion trade deals with the United States
On February 18, Indonesian delegates were hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce to seal the final trade deal between the two countries valued at around US$38.4 billion.
Vietnam approves starlink for satellite internet pilot
On February 15, Vietnam granted Starlink a licence to provide low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite telecommunications services, enabling commercial deployment under a five-year pilot scheme running until 2031.
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.
Indonesia steps up education recovery following North Sumatra disaster
Indonesia is accelerating the rehabilitation of schools in three disaster-hit provinces in Sumatra to restore normal learning activities.
Myanmar banks cap withdrawals amid currency and gold speculation
On February 12, private banks in Myanmar have imposed daily withdrawal limits following a Central Bank directive aimed at curbing speculation in US dollars and gold.