Business & CompaniesIndonesia
Waskita Beton plans higher debt-to-equity conversion ceiling
The Indonesian company will seek shareholder approval on 23 October 2026 to accommodate additional claims from three trade creditors.
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- EconomyIndonesia
Indonesia targets 30 banks and fintech firms for digital VAT collection
Formal appointments will depend on whether the institutions have the systems and infrastructure ready, tax chief Bimo Wijayanto said.
Philippine cash remittances rise 1.9% in August 2026
Bank-channel transfers reached US$23.424 billion in the year to date, a 2.2% increase from the corresponding period in 2025.
- Business & CompaniesPhilippines
Philippine House backs another 50-year franchise for Cebu Pacific
Lawmakers approved the bill with 289 votes in favour, none against and two abstentions. It includes fuel-risk planning and fare regulation requirements.
- EconomyPhilippines
Philippines’ payments deficit forecasts narrowed for 2026 and 2027
The central bank still expects external payments shortfalls in both years and has raised its 2026 current account deficit estimate.
- MarketsIndonesia
Rupiah opens at Rp17,900 as central bank maintains intervention
Bank Indonesia cited stronger-than-expected US inflation and oil prices above US$105 per barrel as external pressures on the currency.
- Trade & PolicyVietnam
Vietnam moves to link FDI incentives with support for domestic suppliers
The Ministry of Finance is studying Investment Law changes as Vietnam targets about 10,000 domestic firms in foreign investors’ supply and value chains by 2030.
- Banking & FintechSingapore
StraitsX partners with Visa to expand stablecoin card issuing globally
The Singapore-based company plans to extend its capabilities to more than 100 markets, subject to regulatory, compliance and Visa requirements.
- Business & CompaniesMalaysia
Malaysia expects 4,053 jobs from RM225.97 billion in data centre projects
Malaysians are expected to fill 89.21 per cent of the 3,523 highly skilled positions linked to 27 approved projects.
- MarketsMalaysia
AmanahRaya halts transactions in three funds over credit and liquidity concerns
The manager said it would reassess the suspension regularly with fund trustees and announce any extension or restart through official channels.
