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Oman–Philippines 3: Strategic Majlis Opens In Manila To Build On Decades Of Migration Ties Through Trade And Investment

The Manila-hosted Strategic Majlis shows how diplomatic and community ties can grow into stronger economic partnerships.

Malaysia Launches LSS6 Solar Program With Mandatory Battery Storage

Malaysia has launched LSS6, offering 2,500 MW of solar paired with 1,250 MW of battery storage.

Pertamina Charts New Path With Kartamantul Waste-To-Energy Plant

Pertamina is developing a 30-megawatt waste-to-energy plant for Yogyakarta, Sleman, and Bantul, targeting over 1,000 tons of daily waste.

MAS Flags Anti-Money Laundering Gaps At Singapore Crypto Firms

MAS review finds Singapore crypto firms understand AML rules but fall short on execution, especially around new tokens.

Malaysia Reaffirms Binance Has No Licence To Operate

Malaysia's Finance Ministry says Binance still holds no licence to operate in the country, website and app remain blocked.

Ngurah Rai Airport Tracks Toward Record Year As Bali Summer Travel Surges

Ngurah Rai International Airport is tracking toward its busiest year yet, with monthly passenger totals topping two million.

Thailand Targets 120,000 Firms In Expanded Nominee Enforcement

Thailand's DBD will require bank statement verification for nearly 120,000 flagged companies starting August 1.

Oman To Join Philippine-Hosted Ministerial Meeting Marking 50 Years Of The Treaty Of Amity And Cooperation In Southeast Asia

The meeting in Manila gives Oman a platform to deepen ties with regional partners through diplomacy and shared priorities.

Siam Piwat Redefines Luxury Retail, Reinforcing Bangkok’s Rise As A Global Watch Destination Through Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026

Siam Piwat continues to shape Bangkok’s luxury landscape by bringing leading watch brands into one world-class retail experience.

Deloitte Highlights Resilient Southeast Asia IPO Market In First Half Of 2026

Malaysia completed 36 IPOs and secured four places among Southeast Asia’s ten largest listings during the first six months of 2026.

Indonesia Slashes Red Tape For Waste-To-Energy Power Plants

Indonesia has cut waste-to-energy regulations down to just three rules, aiming to speed up new power projects.

New Petronas Contract Ties Japan Supply To 2039

Petronas LNG has signed a seven year supply deal with Japan's Shizuoka Gas, committing 0.84 million tonnes annually starting in 2032.

Succession Questions Loom As Techcombank CIO Exits

Techcombank's Chief Information Officer Tuan Nguyen has exited after six years steering the bank's cloud transformation.

CapBay And MDEC Launch RM200 Million Technology Financing Pool

CapBay and MDEC just opened a RM200 million financing pool for Malaysia Digital status companies, targeting asset light tech firms overlooked by conventional lenders.

Accor And Sun Group Bet Big On Vietnam’s Next Tourism Wave

Accor and Sun Group have signed a deal to develop over 5,300 hotel keys across Vietnam within five years.

MTerra Solar Phase 1 Energizes Luzon Grid

Meralco PowerGen has energized Phase 1 of MTerra Solar, combining 1,373 MW of solar capacity with 825 MW of battery storage in Nueva Ecija.

Inside Vietnam’s Largest Electrical And Green Power Trade Fair

Vietnam ETE 2026 opened in Ho Chi Minh City with nearly 650 exhibitors from South Korea, China, Germany, Japan, and beyond.

Bybit Secures Local Entry Into Indonesia’s Crypto Market

Bybit has launched a locally licensed exchange in Indonesia after acquiring a majority stake in Nobi, gaining regulated market entry.

NCB Launches VietQR Global To Court Cross-Border Travelers

NCB has launched VietQR Global, letting international travelers pay Vietnamese merchants directly through their home banking apps.

Indonesia Widens Gambling Crackdown To Target Bank Accounts

Indonesia has blocked 3.7 million gambling-linked sites since 2024 and is now turning its attention to the banking system.

Thailand Ends 60-Day Visa Era, Introduces Tiered Entry System

Thailand's Cabinet has approved a tiered visa-exemption system, ending the uniform 60-day allowance introduced in 2024.

Thailand’s ERC Weighs Fivefold Jump In Fuel Charge

Thailand's ERC has proposed raising electricity tariffs as high as 4.73 baht per unit to help settle EGAT's outstanding debt.

Indonesia Locks In Extra Coal Supply For PLN

Indonesia has approved extra coal quotas exclusively for PLN, adding 1.8 million tons in July and 3 million tons monthly through December.

Siam Commercial Bank Becomes Citi’s First Global Client For 24/7 USD Clearing

Siam Commercial Bank is now Citi's first global client for 24/7 USD Clearing and Citi Token Services, enabling round-the-clock settlement.

Bank Of Thailand Turns Its Attention To USDT Amid Scam Crackdown

Thailand's central bank is now treating unusual USDT trading patterns with the same scrutiny once reserved for suspicious cash and gold transactions.

Nium Acquires Cypher To Bridge Fiat And Digital Asset Payments

Nium has acquired Cypher, adding non-custodial wallet and card issuing capabilities to its cross-border payments infrastructure.

M-DAQ Global Expands Into Vietnam Via METech Integration

M-DAQ Global now holds regulated payments infrastructure in Vietnam after integrating with METech, expanding its ASEAN network to four markets.

Liquid Group Launches Vietnam-Singapore QR Payment Link

Liquid Group, NAPAS and VietinBank have launched a cross-border QR payment service linking Vietnam and Singapore.

Sungrow Commissions Malaysia’s First Grid-Forming Battery System

Malaysia's first grid-forming battery storage system is now operational in Terengganu, developed by TNB with Sungrow technology.

Vietnam’s Power Demand Hits Record As EVN Plans Ahead

EVN posted record power demand this summer while already mapping out fuel and reservoir plans for 2027's dry season.

Sky Angkor Airlines Deepens China Ties With New Guangzhou Route

Sky Angkor Airlines has launched a new Phnom Penh-Guangzhou route, becoming the fifth carrier on this key China corridor.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor And Raffles Makati Partner In Exclusive Bar Takeovers

Through this two-part series, Raffles Makati and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor create a bridge between two destinations.

Siam Piwat Appoints The Bureau Of Wonders As International Public Relations Consultant For Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026

Siam Piwat’s latest appointment reinforces its commitment to making Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026 resonate beyond local audiences.

Chinese Companies Prioritize Supply Chain Resilience, AI And New Markets For Growth

The priorities of Chinese companies reveal a broader shift toward resilience, digital transformation, and market diversification.

Singapore And Indonesia Sign Nuclear Safety Pact

Singapore's NEA and Indonesia's BAPETEN signed a nuclear regulatory cooperation MOU in Jakarta on June 30, covering safety, security, and radiation protection.

Hormuz Crisis Finally Hits Singapore Power Bills

Singapore's regulated electricity tariff rises 17 percent for July to September, reflecting gas costs from the Strait of Hormuz disruption between April and June.

Qashier Turns Profitable Ahead Of Fresh Funding Round

Qashier closed a USD 6.125 million round after becoming profitable on USD 1 billion in annualised payment volume across four Southeast Asian markets.

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.

IAEA Chief Endorses Malaysia’s Nuclear Power Programme Readiness In Vienna Statement

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 Launches First AWS Local Zone In Hanoi

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 Begins Thailand’s Virtual Banking Era With Deposit-Led Launch

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.