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Vietnam’s Long An LNG Plants Remain Stuck In Negotiations

Vietnam’s broader LNG pipeline lags its 2030 capacity target, with Long An illustrating recurring project bottlenecks.

Sungai Rasau To Serve 9.6 Million Consumers By 2031

Southeast Asia’s largest water treatment plant now has a dedicated high-voltage electricity pathway through TNB.

Central Bank Independence In Focus After Warjiyo Resignation

Bank Indonesia’s surprise governor resignation adds a new layer of uncertainty to Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

Pos Indonesia Settles Ijarah Sukuk After Credit Downgrade

The postal operator’s settlement closes an immediate liquidity episode, but longer-term SOE oversight questions remain open.

Global Crude Volatility Pushes Vietnam Retail Fuel Rates Higher

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Official Letter No. 5680/BCT-TTTN to regulate July fuel prices.

Laos, Myanmar Set 34-Month Timeline For Mekong Hydropower Assessment

The feasibility study for the Laos-Myanmar Mekong hydropower project is expected to conclude within 34 months of the July 2026 signing.

Chia Der Jiun, Vitai Ratanakorn Sign Cybersecurity Accord

Two of the region’s central banks are betting on closer coordination to outpace cross-border cyber threats.

Malaysian Islamic Bank MBSB Divests Asset Management Arm

MBSB’s group chief executive says the sale supports a deliberate transformation strategy centered on core banking.

Indonesia’s Bank-Linked Asset Managers Fold Into Danantara

Indonesia’s capital markets industry gets a new heavyweight as Danantara folds four state investment managers into a single entity.

Udon Thani Targets Singapore As Next Frontier For Air Connectivity

Thailand’s Isan region finds its tourism frontrunner: Udon Thani leads on international visitor revenue this year.

Tracking Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s Monthly Fuel Cost Pass-Through

Malaysia’s fuel surcharge system offers a real-time window into how global energy markets affect household bills.

PLN And Pertamina Explore Domestic Hydrogen Supply Chain

No timelines yet, but PLN’s hydrogen surplus talks mark an early step toward clean transport diversification.

Securities Law Overhaul To Add Startup Sandbox Mechanism In Vietnam

Capital market experts in Hanoi outline the regulatory steps needed to unlock alternative finance in Vietnam.

Vietnam Moves To Formalize Crypto Enforcement Ahead Of Licensed Market Launch

Regulatory clarity is arriving for Vietnam’s crypto sector as Decree 284 sets concrete fines for market violations.

TH’s Second Focus Point Stake Crossing Since 2025

Focus Point Holdings’ shareholder base shows continued institutional engagement from Malaysia’s largest pilgrimage fund.

Japan Startup To Seek Approval For Pig Kidney Transplants In 2029

The planned application highlights continuing research into xenotransplantation as a potential option for future organ replacement.

CIMB Launches Private Wealth Segment For Affluent Asean Clients

CIMB’s latest launch signals intensifying competition among regional banks for ASEAN’s expanding affluent and high net worth segment.

Indonesia Insurance Regulator Moves Prolife Case Toward Trial

Indonesian authorities continue asset recovery efforts aimed at compensating policyholders in the Prolife insurance case.

Ibis Styles Enters Johor Bahru City Centre As Cross-Border Demand Grows

The 243-key ibis Styles Johor Bahru City Centre is scheduled to open its doors in late 2026.

Vietnam Targets 2030 Completion For Ninh Thuan Nuclear Plants

Two ministries, two state energy giants, one nuclear program: Vietnam recalibrates its Ninh Thuan strategy.

Luang Prabang Dam Construction Progress Draws Cross-Border Ministerial Visit

Laos’ Mekong River hydropower buildout continues with the Luang Prabang project’s latest progress update.

PETRA Opens Sixth Large-Scale Solar Round For Peninsular Malaysia

Officials estimate LSS6 will cut carbon emissions by 2.6 million tonnes annually once operational.

Pertamina’s Incinerator Plan Aims To Clear Yogyakarta’s Landfills

Indonesia’s waste-to-energy sector gains another entrant as Pertamina targets a 30-megawatt Yogyakarta facility.

MAS Warns Crypto Firms Over Weak Transaction Monitoring

Regulatory license is not the finish line. MAS’s latest AML review shows execution still needs work.

Binance Faces Continued Regulatory Freeze In Malaysia

A written parliamentary reply settles the question, Binance has no capital markets licence in Malaysia.

Bali Airport Growth Signals Strength In Southeast Asia’s Tourism Recovery

Southeast Asia’s tourism competition intensifies as Bali’s Ngurah Rai posts its strongest arrivals on record.

Thailand’s Nominee Crackdown Reaches New Enforcement Threshold

A proposed Land Code amendment could add forfeiture risk on top of Thailand’s nominee crackdown.

Siam Piwat Redefines Luxury Retail, Reinforcing Bangkok’s Rise As A Global Watch Destination Through Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026

Siam Piwat’s latest luxury retail showcase reflects Bangkok’s rising influence as a preferred hub for leading global watch brands.

Deloitte Highlights Resilient Southeast Asia IPO Market In First Half Of 2026

Southeast Asia recorded six fewer IPOs than last year, but total funds raised increased from USD 1.41 billion to USD 3.07 billion.

Indonesia’s Waste Crisis Meets Streamlined Energy Investment Rules

A three-rule framework replaces hundreds of requirements as Indonesia moves to fast-track waste-to-energy power projects.

Petronas Marks 30 Years Of Japan LNG Ties With New Deal

Petronas and Shizuoka Gas extend a partnership dating to 1996 with a new LNG supply agreement for the 2030s.

Vietnam Banking Watches Techcombank’s Next CIO Move

Details remain limited as Techcombank’s CIO departure raises succession questions.

Malaysia’s Digital Economy Firms Get RM3 Million Financing Ceiling

MDEC’s Anuar Fariz Fadzil calls growth capital access a critical enabler as CapBay’s new RM200 million pool goes live.

Phu Quoc’s Hospitality Boom Gains A Global Anchor Partner

Vietnam’s hospitality sector continues attracting major global brand commitments as international arrivals rebound.

MGen’s Battery Storage Fleet Reaches Full Energization

Meralco PowerGen frames MTerra Solar as central to a broader strategy balancing baseload, renewable, and storage capacity nationwide.

Vietnam ETE 2026 Draws Global Electrical Technology Firms

Vietnam’s electrical and energy sector trade fair season kicked off July 15 with its largest exhibitor turnout in years.

Bybit Completes Nobi Acquisition To Enter Indonesian Market

Bybit’s Indonesia launch adds to a broader trend of global exchanges acquiring locally licensed platforms for market entry.

VietQR Global Links Alipay, Unionpay, And Naver Pay To Vietnamese Merchants

Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia travelers can now transact in Vietnam via NCB’s VietQR Global cross-border QR rollout.

Indonesia’s Financial Sector Law Powers New Enforcement Task Force

Indonesia’s crackdown on online gambling financing is reshaping compliance expectations for the country’s largest banks.

Thailand’s Cabinet Recalibrates Tourism Access Amid Security Concerns

Only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia will retain Visa on Arrival status under Thailand’s new system.

Gas Costs Push Thai Regulator Toward Higher Tariffs

Thailand’s ERC finalizes its new fuel adjustment charge by September, shaping electricity costs through the end of 2026.

Indonesia Retools Power Plants Amid Coal Supply Gap

The Java-Bali grid’s recent blackouts trace back to a coal grade mismatch now being addressed by new quotas.

Citi And Siam Commercial Bank Close Cross-Border Payment Gap

Weekend banking cut-offs are becoming less of a barrier as Citi and SCB roll out tokenised, round-the-clock settlement.

Thailand Moves To Close Compliance Gaps Around USDT Trading

Thailand’s central bank says the stablecoin audit reflects a long term regulatory strategy rather than a short term response.

Nium Adds Non-Custodial Wallet Expertise Through Cypher Deal

Financial terms of the Nium-Cypher deal were not disclosed as the companies begin integration.

Vietnam Joins M-DAQ’s Regional Payments Platform

M-DAQ Global’s Vietnam move builds on its Malaysia and Indonesia expansions, advancing a unified regional payments platform.

Singapore Becomes NAPAS’s Fourth ASEAN QR Payment Market

Liquid Group’s RoamQR network underpins the newly launched Vietnam-Singapore cross-border payment service.

Sungrow Delivers Record-Speed Battery Project For TNB

Malaysia’s Energy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister recognized the Santong BESS milestone this week.

Vietnam’s Grid Sets New Peaks While EVN Eyes El Nino Risk

Full-year 2026 electricity output in Vietnam is projected to grow over 11 percent, according to system operator estimates.

Sky Angkor Airlines Bets On Guangzhou Demand With Third Weekly Service

A fifth carrier enters the Phnom Penh-Guangzhou route, underscoring the corridor’s importance to Cambodia’s aviation sector.