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Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin With Philippines As First Market

Western Union launched USDPT on May 4, a dollar-backed stablecoin on Solana replacing SWIFT settlement for its global agent network. The Philippines is first.

Singapore MOM Survey Finds 70 Percent Of Firms Have Not Adopted AI

Seven in ten Singapore firms have not adopted AI, according to a new MOM survey of 2,560 companies. A newly formed Tripartite Jobs Council is the government's response.

FedEx And Viettel Post Launch National Logistics Partnership In Vietnam

FedEx has appointed Viettel Post as its National Network Provider in Vietnam, connecting the country's 34 provinces to over 220 global markets.

108-Day Buffer, 63-Billion-Baht Hole: Thailand’s Dual Energy Reality In May 2026

Thailand's diesel is still cheaper than in most ASEAN neighbors, but that gap is sustained by a fund deficit that will eventually require either higher prices or a government bailout.

Japan Reviews Dual Pricing For Tourist Sites

The review could lead to adjustments in how tourist site fees are implemented.

MAS Opens A Pathway For Singapore Banks To Hold Stablecoins Without Punitive Capital Charges

MAS has proposed a principle-based alternative to the Basel 1,250% risk weight on permissionless blockchain cryptoassets, with submissions closing May 18, 2026.

PayNet And NETS Lead Nexus Technical Operator Mandate With Endava And AWS Support

PayNet, NETS, Endava, and AWS are now building the infrastructure that will link five national payment systems by 2027.

Vietnam Digital Technology Industry Posts USD 23.8 Billion Monthly Revenue

Vietnam's digital technology industry generated an estimated USD 23.8 billion in monthly revenue, up 38% year-on-year.

APAEC 2026-2030 And The Hormuz Test: How Asean’s Energy Blueprint Is Being Used In Real Time

ASEAN endorsed the APAEC 2026-2030 energy framework in October 2025. By March 2026, the Hormuz crisis was already forcing accelerated implementation.

Myanmar Rubber Sector Earns USD 400 Million In FY2025-2026 As Per-Tonne Price Discount Persists

Myanmar exported approximately 300,000 tonnes of natural rubber in FY2025-2026, generating over USD 400 million in revenue.

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