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SG, Indonesia act to shield $42.5b trade from supply chain shocks

Its ministers target faster ASEAN petroleum security ratification this year. 
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SG, Indonesia act to shield $42.5b trade from supply chain shocks

Its ministers target faster ASEAN petroleum security ratification this year. 
6 minutes ago

New MOUs power Singapore-Indonesia 3.4GW electricity trade goal

Danantara, Keppel, and Sembcorp to explore low-carbon power offtake.
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HDB to begin Long Island coastal works by year-end

Its first phase will take place in the waters west of Bedok Jetty.
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Governments push energy efficiency amidst Strait of Hormuz crisis

A joint statement cited the Middle East energy market disruption as the trigger for faster action.
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Energy transition finance fund hits $446m with Temasek, MAS backing

ETAF targets grid upgrades and energy transition projects across Asia. 

Singapore launches relief channel for victims of online harms

The Online Safety Commission started operations on 29 June.

Hong Kong authorised to exercise jurisdiction at new Huanggang Port

The redeveloped crossing is expected to cut clearance time to five minutes.

ADB backs $63.44m Cambodia grid upgrade

It aims to cut instability, support renewables, and ease peak demand.

Businesses push for predictable climate policy, WBCSD survey shows

Asia showed weaker push for early tightening as firms prioritise policy certainty.

Singapore's ETAF secures $325m in first close to drive Asia's energy transition

FAST-P will fund grid modernisation and higher-risk energy projects.

Capital relief may push Philippine banks toward excessive risk

 BSP sees rates on a higher for longer path with further tightening likely, said CreditSights.

Australia simplifies financial accountability rules

The changes will halve compliance updates for 4,500 people.

Hong Kong and Fujian deepen cooperation in finance, trade

The new pacts also cover innovation and tech and education.

Philippines partners with Google Cloud to train 200,000 public servants in AI

The multi-year initiative also includes a cross-agency cyber defence system.

Aussie rate hikes may slow lending at major banks

Refinancing activity could rise as borrowers search for cheaper mortgages.

Crypto becomes state infrastructure as sanctioned inflows surge 694%

Chainalysis and Moody's say stablecoins and cold wallets keep enforcement gaps open as illicit crypto moves beyond SWIFT.