Business & CompaniesVietnam
Phu Quoc speeds up water projects ahead of APEC 2027
Two new water plants will have a combined daily capacity of 86,000 cubic metres, while the existing system meets only about 30 per cent of demand.
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- EconomySingapore
Singapore GDP growth slows to 5.4% in third quarter of 2026
Manufacturing growth eased, while construction accelerated to 8.8% as output rose in both the public and private sectors.
- Trade & PolicyMalaysia
Malaysia seeks technology gains and skilled jobs from European investment
Johari Abdul Ghani says Malaysia wants greater long-term value from investment, while economists call for measures to strengthen domestic capabilities.
- EconomySingapore
MAS holds currency policy steady as inflation pressures persist
The central bank expects inflation to remain elevated until mid-2027, with energy costs continuing to push up import prices.
- PropertyVietnam
Ho Chi Minh City approves zoning plan for 37,620-home development
The project will cost over ₫64 trillion, with the city aiming to complete its social housing component by 2028.
Philippine growth forecast held at 3.4 per cent for 2026
The IMF projects a recovery to 5.1 per cent in 2027, but expects Philippine inflation to average 5.6 per cent in 2026.
- PropertyVietnam
Ho Chi Minh City apartment price growth slows in third quarter
Primary apartment supply exceeded 11,500 units, while rising development and input costs lifted prices at newly launched landed-property projects.
- EconomyPhilippines
Philippine FDI inflows fall 44.1 per cent in July
January–July net inflows totalled US$4.07 billion, down 23.9 per cent from a year earlier, according to preliminary central bank data.
- Business & CompaniesPhilippines
PAGCOR targets 2027 withdrawal from casino business
The proposed Casino Filipino privatisation could bring in ₱20 billion to ₱30 billion, but its valuation has not been finalised.
- Banking & FintechSingapore
MariBank targets younger customers with planned child accounts and overseas equities
Child accounts are scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, while US and global equities are due to join the bank’s investment options from early 2027.
