Shanghai – November 03, 2026 -- IASO Bio's FUCASO, the first BCMA-targeted CAR-T therapy approved in Singapore, will be covered under the country's Cancer Drug List (CDL) from December 1, 2026. The coverage follows the product's commercial launch in Singapore on November 3 with local partner Pills and Pokes.

Hanoi – November 03, 2026 -- Vietnam's Government Cipher Committee and Viettel Group have unveiled VGC v1.0, a 28-nanometre security chip that runs a domestically developed cryptographic algorithm in silicon and performs encryption and decryption about 15 times faster than a software-only solution.

HONG KONG – November 03, 2026 -- Himel's NERIO Series, built with paint-free manufacturing technology, won the Green Technology – Manufacturing award at the 2026 Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards, as the electrical products maker pushes a portfolio spanning industrial drives, wiring devices and EV charging.

Singapore – November 02, 2026 -- Ultima Genomics' UG200 Sequencing Platform has been selected for the SG-INSIGHT cohort of Phase III of Singapore's National Precision Medicine (NPM) program, which will cover about 450,000 individuals. The company calls it its first major win supporting a national-scale clinical whole genome sequencing initiative. Financial terms were not disclosed.

PLANO – November 02, 2026 -- Boeing and aircraft lessor Icelease have agreed an order for one 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with options for up to two more, as Icelease expands its freighter portfolio.

First converted 767 is due for delivery in Q2 2027

The first aircraft is scheduled for induction in Q1 2027, with delivery of the converted freighter expected in Q2 2027. Boeing will carry out the conversions at ST Engineering's airframe MRO facilities in Singapore.

SINGAPORE – November 01, 2026 -- Creator videos linking TikTok users to Codashop have drawn 1 billion views since the mid-June 2026 launch of a partnership between digital content distributor Coda and TikTok Gaming, with click-through averaging above 5% and about 5% of clicks converting to purchases.

Beijing – November 01, 2026 -- Scientists from China and Malaysia called for a shared regional early-warning system and cross-border data exchange at the China-Malaysia Youth Ocean Dialogue, held October 30 at China Media Group's Sanya Studio.

China Media Group's Chinese Language Programming Center organized the event, with Xiamen University as co-organizer. Scientists, artists, environmental organization representatives and students from both countries took part.

Melbourne, Florida – October 31, 2026 -- Eve Air Mobility (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW; B3: EVEB31) and Thai engineering and aerospace company RV Connex Co., Ltd. are signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop the regulatory framework for Thailand's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry.

KUALA LUMPUR – October 31, 2026 -- ASEAN Records and ASIA Records presented Certificates of Appreciation to nine media partners at the 10th Gather of Achievers Gala Night 2026, held at Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown.

Nine titles from six media groups receive certificates

Founders Gillian Ooi and Eldrick Koh handed a certificate to each partner. Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam, Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka, and Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Datuk Mohamad bin Alamin witnessed the segment.

Kuala Lumpur – October 31, 2026 -- HeyStay Management has been recognised by ASEAN Records for operating the most kids-themed and play-equipped short-stay units of any single short-term rental management company, with 83 such units in a 353-unit portfolio.

The 83 units account for about 24% of the Malaysian operator's managed portfolio as of September 2026. They are fitted with slides, ball pits, arcade machines, pool tables or mini-playgrounds.