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- Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from region, top defence official sayson April 28, 2026
MANILA, April 28 – The Philippines is not worried about any reduction in U.S. deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific due to the war in the Middle East, its defence secretary said on Tuesday, although he warned China could try and seize any perceived opening.
- A*Star, JTC, Grab enter partnerships with robotics firm Sharpa to build Singapore’s physical AI sectoron April 28, 2026
… cases, among other plans
[SINGAPORE] Artificial intelligence robotics company … handling at ports.
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- Bangladesh starts fuelling its first nuclear power stationon April 28, 2026
- Indian billionaire’s son offers home for Escobar’s hipposon April 28, 2026
- Fuel shortage in crisis-hit Myanmar deepens daily hardship, raises food security concernson April 28, 2026
Motorists are forced to queue up to six hours for fuel or pay more on the black market, while farmers lack fuel to operate machinery and harvest crops.
- Chinese refiner Hengli, sanctioned by US, restructures Singapore unit: sourceson April 28, 2026
… familiar with the matter said.
The Singapore unit, Hengli Petrochemical International, … one source said.
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Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to … navigating Asia in a new global order. […] - Eneos is in final talks for Chevron Asian assets: sourceson April 28, 2026
… refineries and gas stations in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Australia, the people said.
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… resilience and decarbonise the power sector
[SINGAPORE] The Energy Market Authority (EMA … 30, 4 pm.
Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to … navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign … here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your … - Peak XV exits Indian fintech MobiKwik with $13.8m stake saleby Naomi Li Gan on April 28, 2026
The sale covered about 6.08 million shares at 214 rupees (US$2.3) each and valued the trade at about US$13.8 million.
- EU’s top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oilon April 28, 2026
… partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to … Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Brunei.
“That… ASEAN ministers.
Southeast Asian nations including Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia are among the countries … - Changi Airport Leads on Brand Strength; DBS Marks 14-Year Streak as Singapore’s Most Valuable Brandon April 28, 2026
… Managing Director Asia Pacific, Brand Finance, commented:
“Singapore’s brand … reveals that, among Singaporean respondents, Singapore Airlines has the highest … @brandfinance.com
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INDUSTRY KEYWORD: … - Asian authorities finally crack down on dangerous delivery driverson April 28, 2026
… enforced before, but this is Thailand, where bunkered bureaucrats are expert … statistics from neighbouring countries like Malaysia and Cambodia is formidable, and indeed … attention is divided. In Southeast Asia, even a momentary distraction can have …
- Im Se-mi spotted filming K-drama in Singaporeon April 28, 2026
… reportedly spotted filming in Singapore recently.
Yesterday (April 27), a … crew at a jetty in Singapore with the caption: ” … in various locations in Singapore recently, including Lau … Singapore between April 27 and May 6.
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yeo.shuhui@asiaone … - EMA to study use of geothermal energy for generating electricity in Singaporeon April 28, 2026
… next-generation geothermal systems in Singapore,” it said.
“The … in northern and eastern Singapore that could potentially be a … it is unlikely that Singapore has conventional geothermal energy … required.
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[email protected] - Asian Nations Race to Secure Energy Amid Hormuz Crisison April 28, 2026
… of Hormuz, Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam have taken bold steps … central bank’s decisions.
Philippines Bolsters Diesel Stocks
The Department … , routed from Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia to ports in … and global supply curbs.
Asia absorbs 84% of Hormuz […] - Petr Macinka: “The centre of the global economy is in Asia. The Czech Republic wants to contribute through technology, industry, and open trade.”on April 28, 2026
… Union and the dynamically growing Southeast Asian region.
In his remarks, he … the region, including the foreign ministers of Cambodia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia. Discussions focused on the development … - South Korea appeals court hikes ex-first lady’s graft sentenceon April 28, 2026
The Seoul High Court found Kim Keon Hee guilty of manipulating the share price of Deutsch Motors, a South Korean car dealer, which it ruled a “collusive … trading act constituting market manipulation”.
- These are the most active investors in Southeast Asia’s startupsby Aya Lin on April 28, 2026
Which investors are writing the most checks to Southeast Asian startups?
- Lux Travel DMC nominada al Asia’s Responsible Tourism Award 2026 en los World Travel Awardson April 28, 2026
… , incluido el Asia’s Responsible Tourism Award 2026.
HANOI, HANOI, VIETNAM, April … en Vietnam y referente en experiencias a medida por el Sudeste Asiático, anunció … Company 2026, Asia’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2026 y Vietnam’s …
- Korea, Singapore kick off negotiations to upgrade bilateral FTAon April 28, 2026
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Korea and Singapore officially kicked off negotiations … FTA improvement negotiations in Singapore, discussing issues in … explored opportunities to expand Singapore’s investment … Asian nation through talks with officials from Singapore… - Huawei picked Malaysia for its biggest AI move outside China. Anwar said why.on April 28, 2026
… hires. Its Asia Pacific headquarters is in Malaysia. So, is … Kuala Lumpur, and not Singapore, Tokyo, or Western-aligned … Malaysia has faced sustained pressure, as have other Southeast Asian … line on the matter crystallised the Malaysia AI sovereignty position …
- South Korea appeals court sentences ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee to 4 years in jailon April 28, 2026
The former first lady has been detained in jail since August.
- EU’s top diplomat calls on South-east Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oilon April 28, 2026
The EU approved a fresh round of sanctions on Russia in April, tightening restrictions on oil trade.
- ‘We hardly make any profit’: Fuel price surge from Iran war squeezes Philippine fisherfolkon April 28, 2026
Rising oil prices are cutting into incomes for more than 2 million people across the country’s fishing sector, as costs climb and catches fall.
- Google signs Pentagon AI deal, report saysby Minh Le on April 28, 2026
The agreement highlights growing collaboration between major tech companies and government agencies on sensitive AI applications.
- India News | INS Sunayna Reaches Singapore Under IOS SAGAR Mission, Strengthens India-Singapore Maritime Tieson April 28, 2026
… , and Jakarta before reaching Singapore, a statement from the Ministry of … exchanges with the Republic of Singapore Navy. Planned engagements include … staff, ANI is South Asia’s leading multimedia … bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI …
- World : Malaysia Steps Up Central Asia Push At KITF 2026on April 28, 2026
… with Kazakhstan and the wider Central Asian market.
“Malaysia views KITF not only … Arab Emirates, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the Maldives and Türkiye. International … AirAsia X, Asian Overland Services and Asia Premium Holidays.
Malaysia is also … - Singapore Institutions Deepen Crypto Exposure as the Question Shifts from If to Howon April 28, 2026
… Noble, chief executive
officer GTN Asia.
“Financial
institutions are no longer … Clarity and Market Integration in Singapore
“Singapore’s regulatory stance has underpinned … Noble, chief executive
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“Financial […] - Adobe tests Firefly AI assistant across apps, Claudeby Minh Le on April 28, 2026
Adobe also said it plans to bring similar agentic assistants to more of its apps but did not give a timeline.
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