Japan is facing a shortage of Japanese language teachers for foreign workers as the country prepares to introduce a new worker acceptance system next April.
TransNusa Airlines has launched twice-daily direct flights between Jakarta and Bangkok, adding over 130,000 annual seats to the route. The move reflects a broader strategy to deepen Indonesia-Thailand connectivity.
Singapore has finalized rules requiring crypto exchanges to collect and report expanded tax information starting in 2027, implementing the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework.
Bank Negara Malaysia has launched a RM10 billion guarantee scheme aimed at widening financing access for SMEs that fall outside conventional credit assessments.
Generali Insurance Malaysia has opened applications for GROW 2026, its first dedicated accelerator for the country's insurtech and healthtech founders. Applications close August 31, 2026.