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Singapore Raises 2030 Solar Target To 3 GWp As Gas Dependence Exposed By Hormuz Crisis

Singapore's energy crisis response is structured around three timelines: immediate supply security, a Q3 tariff shock to be cushioned by pre-positioned rebates, and a longer solar expansion program now targeting 3 GWp by 2030.

Vietnam’s Power System Tests Its Limits Before Peak Dry Season Has Even Begun

The heatwave is expected to ease after April 14. Forecasters warn heatwaves intensify from May through August, with 2026 overall more severe than 2025.

Hilton Plants Eight Brand Flags Across Asia Pacific In One Year

Hilton is introducing eight luxury and lifestyle brands into new Asia Pacific markets in 2026, its most concentrated premium push in the region.

Reserve Bank Of India Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence After Eight Years Of Compliance Failures

India's RBI cancelled Paytm Payments Bank's licence on April 24, 2026, after eight years of unresolved KYC and governance failures.

United States Crude Oil Arrives In Japan For 1st Time Since Iran Crisis

The development highlights shifts in global energy strategies amid crisis.

Malaysia’s Dual-Licensed Crypto Exchange Enters Growth Phase

Bybit leads Hata's $8M Series A, backing Malaysia's only dual-licensed crypto exchange and deepening its Southeast Asia regulated market strategy.

Indonesia’s Rural Solar Retreat: How Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are Reversing Household Energy Gains

Indonesia's rural solar rollback: villages with household solar fell 26% from 2021 to 2024, even as panel costs dropped globally. Subsidies and incentive gaps are the culprit.

FTSE Russell Confirms Vietnam’s Emerging Market Upgrade

FTSE Russell has confirmed Vietnam's upgrade to Secondary Emerging Market status, effective September 21, 2026, after eight years on the watch list.

Bain Report Finds Vietnam Recorded Zero Private Equity Exits In 2025

Southeast Asia's private equity deal value fell 10% to US$14.3 billion in 2025, with exit value dropping 32% to US$4 billion.

Lantern Festival Host City Showcases Taiwan-Japan History, Culture

The celebration offers deeper insight into local cultural identity.