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APACSingapore proposes merging COE Categories A and B: how the S$15,000 'feebate' would work
Singapore's Land Transport Authority wants views on folding its two car COE categories into one pool, with rebates or surcharges of up to S$15,000 based on a car's value. Here is what is proposed, why, and what it could mean for buyers.
APACJakarta in 2026: Can Indonesia's Capital Still Compete as a Southeast Asian Business Hub?
Jakarta remains Indonesia's capital in law, produces about a sixth of national output by its governor's count, and is opening new rail lines, but it slipped in the latest financial-centre ranking while several regional rivals climbed.
APACHow to Pay in China in 2026: A Practical Guide for Indonesian and ASEAN Visitors
Alipay and Weixin Pay now accept foreign cards, Indonesia's QRIS works in China in a first phase, and cash remains legal tender. Here is what visitors from Indonesia and ASEAN need to know before they travel.
APACVietnam's AI Law Explained: What Is in Force, What Is Pending and How It Compares in ASEAN
Vietnam's Law on Artificial Intelligence took effect on 1 March 2026, followed by a guiding decree, a list of high-risk AI systems and a national AI portal. Here is what the rules require, how they compare with Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the EU, and what businesses should watch next.
APACAustralia's Coalition Promises Record Migration Cut to 100,000: What It Means for Students, Workers and Housing
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled a plan to cut net overseas migration to 100,000 a year, cap new international students and scrap most temporary graduate visas. Here is what is in the plan, how it compares with current numbers, and the reaction.
APACChina's Golden Week 2026: Busy Travel, Careful Spending, and Why Southeast Asia Is Gaining
Busy borders, more flights and longer holidays abroad, but spending per traveller remains cautious. What the early National Day holiday data show and what it means for tourism across Asia-Pacific.
APACSingapore Impounds 91 Deregistered Vehicles in Blitz as Tougher Law Heads to Parliament: What Owners and Buyers Need to Know
LTA and the police seized 91 deregistered cars and motorcycles in September. Cases have risen sharply since 2024, and a new Bill would cut the disposal deadline to 14 days and require approved exporters. Here is how the rules work.
APACSingapore Haze Returns to 'Unhealthy' in F1 Race Week: PSI Readings, Health Advice and When It May Clear
Smoke from fires in southern Sumatra has pushed Singapore's air quality back into the Unhealthy range days before the Singapore Grand Prix. Here is what the latest readings mean, what NEA advises, and why relief may not come until the monsoon.
APACPrabowo Reshuffles Cabinet: New Foreign Minister, New Police Chief and a New Energy Super-Ministry
President Prabowo Subianto swore in 18 officials on 1 October, naming career diplomat Arrmanatha Nasir as foreign minister and Suyudi Ario Seto as national police chief. Here is who moved where, what was said, and how markets reacted.
APACAsia-Pacific Weather Watch: Typhoons, Floods, Haze and a 'Very Strong' El Niño Heading Into Late 2026
A typhoon skirted Japan, Bangkok declared a flood disaster zone and haze blanketed parts of Sumatra. Forecasters warn that a very strong El Niño will delay Indonesia's rainy season. Here is what is happening now and what to prepare for.
APACWhat Is ASN Digital? Indonesia's Civil-Service Superapp Explained
Searches for ASN Digital surged in Indonesia this week. The BKN platform now links 47 services for millions of civil servants. Here is what it does, what users must do, and how to avoid fake links.
APACHow Many Data Centres Does Southeast Asia Have? The Count, the Megawatts and Why the Numbers Differ
Trackers count between about 570 and 670 data-centre facilities across Southeast Asia, but facility numbers say little on their own. Here is the country-by-country picture in sites, megawatts and cloud regions, as of September 2026.