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Vietnam seeks cheaper bank loans as funding pressures persist
The central bank wants priority-sector lending rates lowered by 1.5 to two percentage points, with several state-owned lenders announcing reductions.
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- Business & CompaniesMalaysia
KKR plans investment of more than RM2.6 billion in Petronas' India renewables arm
The proposed funding would support Gentari's expansion and debt reduction, with KKR retaining an option to acquire an ownership stake later.
- 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.
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.
