EconomySingapore
Singapore wage council proposes 6% to 8% rise for lower-wage workers
The Government has accepted the non-binding recommendations, proposed for 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2027.
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VLE plans US$10–15 billion investment in Laos, seeks tax incentives
The Vietnamese investor says proposed changes to approval procedures could shorten the process by three to six months.
- PropertyVietnam
CJ Logistics buys Dong Nai warehouse from Daiwa House
The 20,843-square-metre acquisition marks the South Korean logistics group's first expansion in Dong Nai.
Timor-Leste customs officials train for ASEAN market integration
Indonesia and Japan are providing a two-week programme on free trade agreements and rules of origin ahead of planned market integration in January 2028.
Timor-Leste and Indonesia sign bilateral investment pact
The agreement sets out investment protections and measures to improve transparency, simplify procedures and resolve potential disputes.
- EconomyIndonesia
Indonesian business activity remains positive in third quarter
Capacity utilisation stood at 73.75 per cent, while businesses reported better liquidity and profitability, according to Bank Indonesia.
- Trade & PolicyMalaysia
Malaysia weighs deposits for public construction tenders
The proposal covers projects valued at RM10 million or more, with deposits ranging from RM100,000 to RM500,000. Lower rates remain under consideration.
- Business & CompaniesVietnam
Vingroup cuts industrial land rents to attract suppliers in Vietnam
Factory partners will receive a 50 per cent rent reduction initially, followed by a 30 per cent discount for five years.
- Banking & FintechSingapore
YouTrip outage disrupts payments and most wallet services
Only four of 19 tracked operations were working at noon on Oct 19. The company said users’ funds and accounts remained safe.
- PropertySingapore
Wee Hur awarded NTU student housing project with almost 1,400 beds
The Singapore development will mainly house postgraduate students, with operations scheduled to begin by the 2029-2030 academic year, subject to approvals.
