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MobiFone Digital Payment Launches As Vietnam Ends NAPAS Switching Monopoly

Vietnam now has two licensed payment switching operators after MobiFone Digital Payment launched on March 27, ending NAPAS's sole-operator status.

BNM Annual Report: Malaysia Clocks 18.4 Billion E-Payments In 2025

Malaysia recorded 18.4 billion e-payment transactions in 2025, with each Malaysian averaging 538 digital payments for the year, per Bank Negara Malaysia's Annual Report.

Malaysia Formalizes Regulator-Industry Co-Creation For Shariah-Compliant Capital Products

Malaysia's SC launched FIKRALab to develop Maqasid al-Shariah-driven Islamic capital market products under the 2026–2030 masterplan.

The Chairman At No. 1, Bangkok At Nine Entries: The Cities That Now Define Asia’s Restaurant Rankings

Hong Kong hosted the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants ceremony for the first time in 2026 and claimed the top two positions on the night.

G-7 Vows To Take All Necessary Steps For Energy Market Stability

The move reinforces international efforts to maintain a stable and secure energy market.

Supply Chain Resiliency, AI, And Energy Transition: Japan’s Four Pillars For Malaysia Investment

Japan’s JASM and TSMC Kyushu operations are being positioned as regional infrastructure for AI and advanced computing deployment across ASEAN markets.

Vietnam’s Gia Lai Targets Semiconductor And AI Roles as Investment Pledges Cross US$32 Billion Mark

With two airports, a deep-water port, and international border gates, Gia Lai is positioning itself as a Mekong sub-region logistics gateway.

Nium Cuts Stablecoin Card Launch Timelines from Months To Days

Nium's dual-network platform signals consolidation in how enterprises access stablecoin card issuance and cross-border payout.

Tazapay Closes Series B Extension With Coinbase Ventures And CMT Digital

Emerging markets where legacy banking falls short are now the primary battleground for next-generation payment infrastructure.

Vietnam Leads As ASEAN’s Nuclear Window Opens Under A Global LNG Crisis

The Hormuz closure gave ASEAN governments a concrete near-term reason to reduce fossil fuel import dependence. Nuclear is one of the direct beneficiaries of that pressure.