Igloo plans to double Philippine distribution partnerships
The Singapore-based insurance technology company also uses AI in claims processing and product development, its Philippine country manager said.
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- Trade & PolicyIndonesia
Indonesia studies moratorium on smelters making intermediate products
The government wants more nickel processing to reach finished products, while seeking to address a global supply surplus of about 2.5 million tonnes.
- MarketsSingapore
Singapore STI gains 0.22% as Yangzijiang Shipbuilding rises
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding gained 3.58%, while Hongkong Land and ST Engineering also advanced.
- MarketsPhilippines
Philippines introduces market-making framework with ₱150 million capital minimum
Existing market makers will have six months from the circular’s effective date to comply, while exchanges will offer incentives.
- EconomyPhilippines
Economist poll points to BSP rate rise on October 22
Most respondents expect a 25-basis-point increase to 5.25 per cent, after September inflation reached 7.2 per cent.
- Trade & PolicyIndonesia
Indonesia weighs Mozambique cassava investment and closer trade ties
Jakarta proposed reviewing the countries’ preferential trade agreement and exploring a broader economic partnership.
- Business & CompaniesVietnam
Foreign retailers set out expansion plans in Vietnam
Central Retail expects to invest about US$1.5 billion, while Aeon plans to direct about 60 per cent of its ASEAN investment budget to Vietnam.
Bank Indonesia urges wider use of local currencies in trade and investment
The central bank also backed the G20 cross-border payments roadmap and is expanding domestic use of QRIS.
- Trade & PolicyIndonesia
Indonesia ended rice imports for domestic use in 2025
The Government Communications Agency said rice output reached 34.69 million tons in 2025, while production is projected at 34.77 million tons in 2026.
- EconomyMalaysia
Malaysia increases EIS benefits to as much as RM25,000 per contributor
Perkeso says its employment services helped 117,733 people secure jobs between January and August 14, 2026.
