MarketsMalaysia
Ringgit gains against US dollar as regional currency performance varies
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, while an economist said fiscal policy helped support the currency.
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- Banking & FintechMalaysia
Prasarana expects open-payment procurement decision by end-2026
The phased rollout is expected to bring full network integration within 30 months, with Rapid Bus services in the Klang Valley taking up to 15 months.
Singapore tops Southeast Asia in digital wealth adoption
Monthly use of leading platforms reaches 9% of internet users, while Singapore’s digital loan book is forecast to reach US$39 billion in 2026.
- Trade & PolicyIndonesia
Indonesia prepares shipping roadmap with targets for larger vessels
The government wants shipyards beyond Java and Batam to build larger vessels and is targeting 40 per cent domestic content in ship construction.
- MarketsMalaysia
Bursa Malaysia regains 1,600 as benchmark closes higher
Advancing stocks led decliners 626 to 416, while trading volume fell to 2.76 billion units.
- MarketsSingapore
Singapore stocks rise 0.6% as all three local banks advance
Venture Corporation led STI gainers, while market-wide trading totalled S$1.8 billion and advancing counters outnumbered decliners.
- MarketsVietnam
Vietnam outlines market reforms after emerging-market upgrade
The securities regulator’s six priorities include a clearing mechanism for cash equities in 2027, technology improvements and a wider investor base.
- Banking & FintechSingapore
Standard Chartered and Air India link wealth services with loyalty status
Singapore and the UAE are the launch markets for a partnership offering eligible clients airline status and access to wealth centres.
- PropertyThailand
Siam Amazing Park weighs sale as partial December reopening remains possible
More than 10 prospective buyers have enquired about the Bangkok park’s land, advertised at approximately ฿10 billion. No sale has been finalised.
- EconomyIndonesia
Bank Indonesia forecasts 4.9–5.7 per cent growth for 2026 amid global risks
The central bank expects global growth of approximately 3 per cent and inflation around 4.6 per cent, while warning of prolonged tight monetary conditions.
