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NoMad’s Asia-Pacific Debut Lands On Orchard Road

NoMad Hilton Singapore is set to open in late 2026 on Orchard Road, marking the brand's first Asia-Pacific property.

Waldorf Astoria Stakes Its Claim In Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle

Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur has opened for reservations, bringing an all-suite flagship to the city's Golden Triangle ahead of a late 2026 debut.

AirAsia X’s London Return Tests The Limits Of Budget Long-Haul

AirAsia X is back at London Gatwick after 14 years, this time routing through a new Bahrain hub. A bold bet on budget long-haul.

Bank Negara Malaysia Fines AEON Credit RM520,000

Bank Negara Malaysia fined AEON Credit RM520,000 for failing to screen a sanctioned customer properly.

Indonesia’s OJK Cracks Down On Financial Influencers

Indonesia's OJK just set clear rules for financial influencers, requiring licenses for investment advice and honest disclosure.

Prabowo Launches Renewable Push Across 15 Provinces

Indonesia's president launched renewable energy projects in 15 provinces, backed by IDR 25 trillion in investment focused on geothermal and solar power.

MAS And ABS Chart Four Upgrades To Singapore’s PayNow As Platform Approaches Its Tenth Year

Singapore's MAS and ABS have launched a PayNow Generation 2 study targeting four upgrades to national instant payments infrastructure.

Japan’s First Luxury Hotel Inside A Former Correctional Facility

Japan's last intact Meiji-era prison opened as a luxury hotel on June 25. HOSHINOYA Nara Prison turns 118-year-old cell blocks into 48 suites.

COMO Hotels And Resorts Moves From Destination Selling To Customer-Centric Model In Southeast Asia

COMO Hotels and Resorts has restructured its Southeast Asia sales model around the Thai luxury outbound traveler, appointing a Bangkok-based director for Thailand and Hong Kong as two new France properties launch.

Bahlil Lahadalia Confirms B50 Implementation After Positive Multi-Sector Trials

Indonesia confirmed July 1, 2026 as the mandatory start date for its B50 biodiesel mandate, which blends 50% palm oil-derived FAME with 50% fossil diesel across all transport and industrial sectors.