Trade & PolicyThailand
Thailand seeks Dutch backing for farm exports in EU trade talks
Thai and Dutch representatives reaffirmed a year-end target for completing the trade pact, with negotiations aimed at balancing farm and industrial market access.
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WIKA Kobe ships first batch of sleepers for Manila subway
The supplier is owned by Indonesia’s WIKA Beton and Japan’s PS Construction and is working with Colas Rail Philippines.
- Trade & PolicyPhilippines
Philippines’ raw ube export ban may last at least a year
The restriction covers purple yam usable as planting material, while the agriculture department seeks ₱300 million to expand production.
- PropertySingapore
Keppel to divest 51 per cent interest in Singapore office tower owner
The S$611 million transaction includes an equity payment and repayment of a shareholder loan. Completion is expected in 2027’s second quarter.
Johan Ghazali wins Paez rematch, seeks another fight with Ondash
The 19-year-old Malaysian-American secured a unanimous decision in Bangkok, bringing his professional record to 28-11.
- EconomySingapore
Singapore CPF retains top pension grade with higher score in 2026
The adequacy measure improved, while sustainability edged down. The global assessment covered 55 retirement systems.
Lutfi questions possible MSCI downgrade of Indonesia's stock market
The former trade minister alleged pressure from Singapore investment institutions, but the claims lack independently verifiable evidence.
- MarketsIndonesia
Telkom plans to accelerate share buyback of up to Rp4 trillion
More than Rp3 trillion of the approved allocation remained as of 19 October 2026, with the programme scheduled to run until 8 June 2027.
- Banking & FintechMalaysia
Bank Negara to publish proposals for Syariah contract framework
The central bank governor outlined priorities including risk-sharing finance, support for halal enterprises and investment in renewable energy.
- Trade & PolicyVietnam
EU tariff phase-out makes 99% of Vietnam exports eligible for duty-free entry
Bilateral trade rose 23.2% year on year to €52.6 billion in January–July 2026, while Vietnam will continue reducing tariffs on EU goods through 2030.
