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IAEA Director General Grossi confirmed on June 14, 2026 that Malaysia is well-positioned to pursue nuclear power, citing research reactor experience as a technical foundation.

Amazon Web Services has launched its first AWS Local Zone in Hanoi, bringing cloud infrastructure closer to Vietnamese users. For fintech firms, the development is relevant to latency-sensitive and data-residency-driven workloads.

Clicx Bank has launched as Thailand’s first virtual bank, opening with an app-based savings product and a promotional rate of up to 4% per year. The debut gives Thailand its first live test of branchless commercial banking.

Stripe processed USD 1.9 trillion in payment volume in 2025, equivalent to 1.6% of global GDP. Its next bet is making AI agents and stablecoins the default rails for Asia-Pacific commerce.

Nuvei is acquiring Payoneer for USD 2.75 billion, combining payment acceptance with cross-border payout rails across 150-plus markets. A major consolidation moment for global fintech infrastructure.

Japanese football fans earned praise after cleaning up the stadium following a FIFA World Cup match in the United States.

Singapore gets its first purpose-built co-living and serviced residence development. Mber Co-Living opens in Serangoon, combining 61 units with 14 communal spaces and a GYMber wellness facility.

Lao PM Sonexay and Japanese PM Takaichi met in Tokyo on June 10 to advance clean energy, mining, and technology cooperation under the Laos-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Russia and Laos signed a binding intergovernmental nuclear energy agreement on June 15, unlocking a feasibility study for Laos' first nuclear power plant.

Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines are now active markets for Rosatom, GE Vernova, and Hitachi. Southeast Asia's nuclear race has entered the vendor competition phase.