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Malaysia retains US tariff exemption for semiconductor exports
Minister Johari Abdul Ghani said excess production capacity remained unresolved in Section 301 negotiations with Washington.
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Philippine banks widen campaign for AI-assisted scam checker
Google’s Be Scam Ready game also offers interactive exercises, while the central bank is working to improve how fraud warnings reach consumers.
- MarketsMalaysia
IJM shares slip after unit wins RM1.23 billion Kedah contract
The construction award came from AT&S Malaysia, while RHB Investment Bank put IJM’s remaining order book at RM10.6 billion.
- MarketsIndonesia
PAM Jaya holds IPO consultation with Indonesian regulator
OJK says the next steps depend on the Jakarta water utility’s readiness, after its directors sought guidance on the listing process.
- MarketsIndonesia
Indonesia exchange lowers trading price floor and adds investment options
The changes include intraday short selling and gold ETFs, alongside revisions to listing requirements and ownership transparency rules.
- EconomyPhilippines
BIR requires 2% withholding tax on electricity spot market payments
Market operator IEMOP must deduct the tax before paying generators and other participants, then remit it through the BIR’s electronic system.
- MarketsSingapore
AEM falls as much as 7.7% amid semiconductor share losses
The Singapore counter recovered some ground to S$10.07 by 2.30 pm on Oct 13, while remaining 6.7 per cent lower.
DayOne secures RM15 billion to expand Malaysian data centres
The Singapore-based developer says the additional financing will support hyperscale capacity in Johor, building on a loan granted in 2025.
- EconomyIndonesia
Audit flags payment risks at 198 Indonesian local governments
The audit found that 36.26 per cent of local governments had budget financing surpluses below their short-term obligations.
- Banking & FintechSingapore
Singapore regulator outlines stronger safeguards for financial roadshows
MAS expects representatives to disclose their marketing purpose and seek consumers’ consent before continuing an interaction.
