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Thailand’s Digital Asset Sector Prepares For Travel Rule Enforcement

Thailand’s Travel Rule mandate marks another step toward regulated, interoperable digital asset markets in the region.

TransNusa And Thai Tourism Authority Align On Connectivity Strategy

As Southeast Asian carriers compete for share on capital-to-capital routes, TransNusa’s twice-daily Jakarta-Bangkok launch stands out for its scale from day one.

Vietnam Regulators Set Terms For Starlink’s Pilot Rollout

Starlink’s Southeast Asia expansion reaches Vietnam, under terms set by Hanoi rather than Musk.

Indonesia’s Largest Utility Trims Subsidiary Layers

PLN’s entity reduction plan ties into broader efforts to simplify decision-making across major Indonesian SOEs.

Singapore Crypto Platforms Must Verify User Tax Residency By 2027

Annual crypto tax reporting deadlines in Singapore will generally fall on May 31, including nil returns for firms with no reportable transactions.

Malaysia’s New Guarantee Scheme Targets Asset Light SMEs And Startups

A new RM10 billion guarantee scheme signals continued regulatory focus on closing Malaysia’s SME credit gap in 2026.

ITE HCMC 2026 And The Business Of Southeast Asian Travel Diplomacy

Twenty years in, ITE HCMC keeps growing: this year’s edition is its biggest exhibitor and buyer turnout to date.

EnQuest’s USD833 Million Wager On Malaysian Upstream Assets

Malaysia’s upstream sector draws fresh foreign capital as EnQuest advances its Petronas Carigali acquisition.

Tempo Blockchain Brings Sub-Second Settlement To Coins.ph Users

From remittances to business payments, Coins.ph’s Tempo integration is aimed at Filipino users looking for faster, lower-cost stablecoin transfers.

GROW 2026 Accelerator Targets Malaysia’s Insurtech And Medtech Founders

Mentorship, workshops, and cash prizes await Malaysia’s top insurtech and healthtech startups in Generali’s newly launched GROW 2026 programme.

Muslim Pro Partners With Bettr On Digital Umrah Payment Plans

Ant International’s Bettr continues to expand its embedded finance footprint in Southeast Asia with its latest Malaysia partnership.

Grab’s VND 1.36 Billion Penalty Signals Rising Compliance Scrutiny In Vietnam

As Vietnam’s digital economy scales, so does regulatory attention to how platforms like Grab handle user data and consumer communications.

Indonesia’s Bullion Market Meets The Stock Exchange

Indonesia bridges commodities and capital markets with its first gold ETF launch.

Indonesia’s Immigration Authorities Draft Rules For Commercial Content Visas

Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is reviewing the C5A proposal before any further approval.

Roojai Targets Health Coverage And Regional Growth By 2030

Thailand’s direct-to-consumer insurance pioneer is setting its next set of growth targets for 2030.

Governance Meets Automation In NTT DATA’s Insurance AI Launch

Southeast Asia’s insurtech sector is watching closely as NTT DATA rolls out governed agentic AI tools built for regulated insurance environments.

Johor Floating Solar And Battery Project Targets 2029 Singapore Supply

EMA says it will keep engaging developers with commercially viable proposals to decarbonize Singapore’s electricity supply.

Phang Nga Positions For Growth Ahead Of New International Airport

Natai Beach, a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport, becomes Kimpton’s newest address in Southeast Asia.

Club Med’s Happy To Care Programme Guides Cherating’s Transformation

Farm-to-table dining and cliffside climbing are among new experiences planned for the reopened resort.

Tabung Haji Act Reform Looms After RCI Findings

RCI report puts UJSB sukuk obligations at the center of Tabung Haji’s next test.

Coreweave Expands Beyond The West With Indonesia Deal

Indonesia joins CoreWeave’s global map of nearly 50 data centres as the company’s first Asia-Pacific site.

RHB Unveils Bank-Owned Alternative To Third-Party Gateways

The platform launched alongside RHB’s Progress Series 2026 forum in Kuala Lumpur this week.

Kevin Goh On Ascott’s Asset-Light Strategy Across Vietnam

Ascott's Vietnam portfolio nears 12,000 units across 42 operational and pipeline properties.

HDBank’s International Loan Signals Vietnamese Banks’ Global Ambitions

Chairman Kim Byoungho says HDBank is building “to last for generations,” not chasing short-term numbers.

Singapore Fintech Association Sets Baseline For Payments Trust

The Singapore FinTech Association says the code aims to give consumers clearer recourse and raise the industry’s baseline of trust.

MAS Confirms Ongoing Review Of Physical Banking

As Singapore’s banking sector digitizes, MAS continues to weigh accessibility for residents who are not fully digital.

What Indonesia’s Flat PLN Rates Mean For Household Budgets

Indonesia’s tariff freeze underscores the tension between subsidy policy and rising input costs.

Indonesia Hydropower Summit Signals Shift In Project Procurement

Watch Indonesia’s power sector: PLN is testing whether bundled procurement can solve chronic hydropower delays.

Cambodia Excluded As Taiwan Refines Regional Visa Framework

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs signals ongoing fine-tuning of visa rules to balance access and security.

A USD296 Million Bet On Vietnam’s Solar Future

Vietnam’s solar sector adds another milestone as Dau Tieng 5 targets commercial operation by December 2027.

Vietnam Nearshore Wind Sector Gains Momentum With REE Energy Order

REE Energy and Envision Energy’s turbine agreement marks a new chapter in Vietnam’s renewable energy expansion.

China And Malaysia Complete Bilateral Digital Currency Settlement Loop

Beijing’s push for e-CNY in cross-border trade just notched another milestone with a Malaysia-bound payment.

Pluang’s AI Trading Bet Signals Shift In Indonesian Wealthtech

Watch this space as Pluang tests AI-assisted trade execution through its new Agentic Trading beta in Indonesia.

Palladium Hotel Group Bets On Vietnam For Asia-Pacific Expansion

Palladium Hotel Group joins a wave of international operators expanding their footprint across Vietnam’s luxury hospitality market.

Board Of Investment Positions Thailand For Electronics Growth

Semiconductor and advanced packaging segments in Thailand are forecast to grow 15-20% a year through the decade.

Apple Pay Introduces Contactless Mobile Payments To Philippine Market

With Apple Pay now live, Filipino consumers gain another secure option for everyday purchases across stores, apps, and websites.

Pertamina Trims Pertamax Rates Amid Cooling Oil Market

Indonesia’s state energy firm signals a shift in fuel costs with its first Pertamax price cut in nearly two months.

TransNusa Targets Changi Slots As Jakarta–Singapore Demand Grows

TransNusa’s dual route launches this year underline its strategy of steady, incremental network growth.

Kumamoto Shop In Tokyo Crowded With Visitors After Quake

The steady flow of customers reflects growing public concern for families facing damaged homes and uncertain recovery.

Malaysia’s Electricity Surcharge Outlook Softens For Autumn Months

Energy Commission data shows Malaysia’s fuel cost subsidy fund covered just 11 percent of August’s increase.

Bank Muamalat Rethinks Credit Cards With Non-Compounding Profit Charges

Fourteen percent profit, non-compounding, zero annual fee. Bank Muamalat’s Awwal Credit Card-i targets Malaysia’s cost-conscious cardholders.

Bank Negara Malaysia Confronts Medical Inflation With MediAsas Safeguards

Bank Negara Malaysia’s deputy governor confirms MediAsas will face continuous review as healthcare costs evolve.

Austin Jones To Lead Kimpton’s Indonesia Market Entry

Guests will have access to Kimpton’s signature programming, from daily coffee service to evening social gatherings.

Kaltim Prima Coal And Arutmin Formalize Bengalon Methanol Venture

Government officials frame the project as a step toward technological independence in chemical manufacturing.

World Fintech Day: Standing Credentials Are Fintech’s Quiet Liability

As fintech grows more connected, unmanaged API keys and service accounts can quietly expand an organization’s risk surface.

40-Megawatt Plant To Ease Sarimukti Landfill Pressure By 2029

Indonesia’s waste-to-energy sector gains a new milestone project backed by Japanese climate financing.

Fadillah Yusof’s Storage Mandate Reshapes Malaysian Solar Bids

Malaysia’s solar market, now at 5.7 GW installed capacity, enters a new phase with mandatory grid-storage pairing.

Sasana Symposium 2026 Signals Direction For Malaysia’s Financial Sector

Sasana Symposium 2026 brought policymakers and industry leaders together to discuss Malaysia’s economic and financial resilience agenda.

HSBC’s New Singapore Hub To Anchor Global AI Strategy

HSBC’s Singapore AI centre reflects a broader industry shift toward scalable, governed artificial intelligence in banking.

Three Weekly Flights, One Strategic Bet: Riyadh Air In Kuala Lumpur

Riyadh Air’s expansion into Kuala Lumpur reflects Saudi Arabia’s broader aviation ambitions under Vision 2030.