Bank share losses drag Singapore’s STI down almost 2.2 per cent
UOB fell 4.8 per cent and OCBC lost 4.2 per cent in morning trading on Oct 8, as interest-rate and oil-market concerns weighed on investors.
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- Apps & PlatformsIndonesia
Indonesia plans 50 per cent e-commerce fee discount for small businesses
The programme targets local micro and small businesses with annual turnover no higher than Rp15 billion and is expected to begin by the end of October 2026.
- Banking & FintechSingapore
Revolut plans Singapore office as part of S$350 million expansion
The Collyer Quay Centre premises are due to open in early 2027, while the fintech company targets more than 300 local employees within three years.
Indonesia reaches Suhandinata Cup semi-finals after beating UAE
A 2-0 quarter-final victory sets up a meeting with Malaysia on 9 October.
- EconomyPhilippines
Philippine inflation hits 7.2 per cent as banks expect October rate hike
BPI, Chinabank Research and BMI forecast a 25-basis-point increase, but differ on whether further tightening will follow.
Peres scores twice as Kuching City draw 2-2 with Tampines Rovers
A header in the third minute of stoppage time rescued a point for the Malaysian side on their ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup debut.
- EV & MobilityIndonesia
Indonesia targets 14,000 km of railway additions and reopenings by 2045
The government estimates investment of Rp1,100 trillion to Rp1,200 trillion, with railway development outside Java a presidential priority.
- BasketballPhilippines
Oftana scores 31 on return as TNT beat Terrafirma 116-92
The defending champions improved to 5-4 in Group A after Calvin Oftana made his first appearance of the conference following injury.
- Green EnergyMore ASEAN
Yangon and Mandalay to introduce four-hour rotating power cuts
Ayeyarwady Region faces tighter rationing, with electricity supplied for two hours followed by six hours without power.
- Music & ConcertsPhilippines
Olivia Dean to headline LaLaLa Fest in Bulacan
Ticket sales begin with an artist presale on October 14, followed by GoTyme Bank sales and general sales through TicketMelon.
