Corporates
Vietnam’s exam cheating scandal reveals systemic pressures fueling education corruption
Over 140 students in Vietnam suspected of receiving perfect scores on a high-school graduation exam, triggering a nationwide investigation into…
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Singapore Financier Jailed Over Chat-Account Syndicate Tied to S$51 Million in Scam Losses
A Singapore financier has been jailed over a syndicate that sold chat accounts to criminals, an operation tied to S$51…
Macro and Economy
S&P Keeps Indonesia’s Credit Rating, Calls Fiscal Pressures Possibly Temporary
S&P held Indonesia's sovereign credit rating steady, signaling it views recent budget strains as potentially temporary rather than a structural…
Macro and Economy
Singapore’s Economy Expands 5.7% in Q2, Cooling From First-Quarter Pace
Singapore's economy grew 5.7% year-on-year in Q2, easing from 6.3% in the prior quarter, according to advance estimates from the…
Corporates
Suntory PepsiCo Opens $300M Vietnam Plant, Its Largest in Asia, on Bet Healthier Drinks Will Drive Growth
Suntory PepsiCo has opened a $300M factory in Vietnam's Tay Ninh, its largest in Asia, betting rising incomes will drive…
Macro and Economy
Indonesia Landfill Fire Revives Push to Phase Out Open Dumping
A blaze at the Jatiwaringin landfill in Tangerang has renewed calls to end open dumping in Indonesia, spotlighting a long-standing…
Macro and Economy
Bangkok Bar Fire Kills 27; Officials Point to Blocked Emergency Exits
A Bangkok bar fire killed 27 people, and Thai officials say blocked emergency exits worsened the toll, raising questions over…
Markets
Tharman Signals Deeper Singapore-Malaysia Economic Ties During State Visit
President Tharman says Singapore and Malaysia are 'building further' on economic ties, with the Johor-Singapore SEZ anchoring hopes for expanded…
Macro and Economy
Gojek Suspends Driver Over Sexual Comments Made to Passenger
Gojek suspended a driver after a passenger reported sexual comments, renewing questions over how Southeast Asian platforms handle harassment complaints.
Corporates
Middle East Instability and Fuel Surcharges Push Asian Travelers Closer to Home
High fuel surcharges and Middle East instability are steering Asian travelers toward shorter trips, with European arrivals to Bali falling…