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How CoinGecko Is Repositioning As The Data Infrastructure Layer For Web3

CoinGecko has launched a market intelligence platform and unified Partner Hub, moving well beyond its price-tracking origins.

How 9fin Plans To Close The Data Gap In Asia-Pacific Debt Markets

9fin has formally launched its AI-powered debt intelligence platform in Asia-Pacific, targeting banks, asset managers, and law firms.

Philippines’ Storage Gap Emerges As The Next Energy Security Problem After Supply Shortfalls

The Philippines' LPG supply gap exposed structural dependence on Middle East sources, now prompting the state to diversify procurement across multiple continents.

Indonesia Navy B50 Commitment Signals Whole-Of-Government Fuel Transition Push

As the palm oil mandate reaches the Navy, the key question shifts to whether CPO supply can meet both domestic and export demand.

dLocal Stablecoin Full Brings Unified Digital Asset Payment Rails To 44 Emerging Markets

dLocal launched Stablecoin Full at Money20/20 Asia, covering the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia through a single API.

Club Med Plants Its First Exclusive Collection Flag In Thailand

Club Med and Central Group Capital have signed a Hotel Management Agreement for a new Exclusive Collection resort in Koh Samui, opening 2028.

Many Kids’ Foods Released In Japan Despite Population Fall

The development shows how the industry adapts to demographic changes.

Vietjet Bets On COMAC C909 As It Targets China Route Expansion

Vietjet has signed a finance lease for 10 COMAC C909 jets, marking its largest commitment yet to Chinese-made aircraft.

Ascentium Completes Dezan Shira Deal In Seventh Acquisition Since 2024

Singapore's Ascentium has completed the acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, extending its corporate advisory reach to 27 markets.

iProov Report Identifies Southeast Asia As Global Testing Ground For AI-Powered Biometric Fraud

Southeast Asia recorded a 720% spike in biometric attacks in Q3 2025, now the world's primary fraud testing ground.

Malaysia’s Largest Solar Developer Solarvest Holdings Targets 5 GW By 2028 Amid Hormuz-Driven Demand Surge

Solarvest Holdings has 1.3 GW targeted for 2026 and 5 GW through 2028. The Hormuz crisis compressed years of renewable demand into months.

Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Market Faces Investment Credibility Test

Vietnam's new Direct Power Purchase Agreement framework opens a market bypass around EVN, but it does not resolve payment obligations already owed under existing PPAs.

Jurong Island Crude Loss Puts Australia’s Fuel Supply Chain On The Frontline Of The Hormuz Disruption

Australia needs refined fuel. Singapore needs LNG. The April 10 agreement converts that mutual dependency into a formalized crisis coordination framework.

25th Anniversary Rites Held For Tokyo DisneySea

The celebration highlights the enduring charm of Disney experiences.

Langkawi International Airport Wins Routes Asia 2026 Under 5 Million Passengers Award

Langkawi International Airport wins the Under 5 Million category at Routes Asia 2026, recognising 12% passenger growth and seven-carrier network expansion.

CIMB Niaga Puts AI Agents In The Hands Of Frontline Banking Staff

CIMB Niaga deploys AI agents for relationship managers and contact centre teams across Indonesia, built on Google Cloud Vertex AI.

Indonesia’s Four-Country Energy Circuit: Supply Security Or Strategic Realignment?

Indonesia's Prabowo visited Japan, South Korea, Russia, and France in weeks. Every stop was about energy. The Hormuz closure made the agenda urgent; it did not create it.

Airwallex Enters In-Person Payments With Global POS Launch

Airwallex has launched a point-of-sale payments product in Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, and Europe.

Japan Backs USD973 Million Sihanoukville Overhaul As Cambodia Rewrites Its Logistics Map

Cambodia targets a seven-fold expansion of Sihanoukville Port by 2050, backed by nearly USD 973 million in Japanese financing.

Gia Lai Approves 230 MW Nhon Hoa Renewable Cluster As Vietnam Confronts Fossil Fuel Import Surge

Vietnam's Gia Lai province approves a 230 MW, USD 190 million solar-wind cluster amid a 78 percent petroleum import surge.

Japan Announces USD10 Billion Oil Procurement Aid To Asia Pacific

The initiative aims to enhance resilience against ongoing energy uncertainties.

IFC Weighs USD25 Million Investment In Helicap’s Asia Private Credit Fund

The IFC is evaluating a US$25 million senior debt investment in Helicap's Asia private credit fund serving fintech lenders and MSMEs.

OCBC Deploys Generative AI To Coach 900 Wealth Advisors In Singapore

OCBC's generative AI programme for 900 wealth advisors doubled client appointments within three months of deployment.

After A Decade Of Setbacks, Quang Trach 1 Connects To Vietnam’s National Grid

Unit 1 of Vietnam's Quang Trach 1 Thermal Power Plant was synchronised with the national grid on April 12, clearing the path to commercial power generation in May 2026.

Why Phu Quoc’s Airport Partnership With Singapore Matters For Southeast Asian Tourism

Sun PhuQuoc Airways is expanding to seven international markets in 2026 as the airport it is based at undergoes one of the most significant transformations in Southeast Asian aviation infrastructure.

Pearl River Delta Hub Airport Breaks Ground In Foshan With USD6.1 Billion Investment

The Pearl River Delta Hub Airport brings a competitive aviation corridor to the western Greater Bay Area for the first time.

Quang Trach 1 Thermal Power Plant Reaches Grid Milestone After Years Of Delays

Vietnam Electricity confirmed Unit 1 of Quang Trach 1 Thermal Power Plant successfully synchronised with the national grid on April 12, moving the project toward a May commercial launch.

Japan, Pakistan Agree To Cooperate On Middle East Issues

The partnership underscores efforts to contribute to stability amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.

Newcastle Coal Benchmark Rises 20% As Southeast Asia Abandons LNG For Coal

Vietnam expanded solar rapidly since 2019. ZCA says that deployment is now providing a measurable buffer against LNG price shocks.

FDI Dominates Southeast Asia’s Capital Inflows As Milken’s 2026 Rankings Confirm The Region’s Long-Term Appeal

The 2026 Milken Global Opportunity Index covers 101 variables across five categories, drawing on data from the World Bank, IMF, United Nations, and Transparency International.

Landlocked And Fuel-Dependent: How The Iran War Exposed Laos’ Energy Achilles Heel

Laos faced fuel shortages in 2022 from a debt crisis. The Iran war has triggered the same dynamics with fewer fiscal buffers.

OKX And HashKey’s CAEX Bet Is A Play For First-Mover Position In A Tightly Capped Market

The CAEX investment combines Vietnamese institutional capital from VPBank with global crypto compliance expertise, the structure Resolution 05 was designed to require.

Japanese PM Takaichi Seeks 1-Year Timeline For Constitutional Amendment Proposal

The timeline signals a renewed push to reshape Japan’s constitutional framework in the coming years.

HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding Breaks Ground On Fourth Pier In Khanh Hoa

HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding has broken ground on a new 280-meter pier, its first port expansion in three decades.

Radisson Hotel Group Sets 40–50 Hotel Target For Indonesia And Malaysia By 2030

Radisson Hotel Group targets 40 to 50 new hotels across Indonesia and Malaysia by 2030.

Circle Launches CPN Managed Payments To Let Banks Settle In USDC Without Holding Crypto

Circle's CPN Managed Payments lets banks settle cross-border transactions in USDC without ever holding digital assets.

Mastercard Agent Pay Completes First Live Agentic Transactions In South Korea And Thailand

Mastercard Agent Pay is now live in nine markets after South Korea and Thailand complete their first authenticated agentic transactions.

Sunway’s IJM Bid Collapses At The Shareholder Gate

Sunway secured only 33% of IJM shares, ending a RM11 billion deal that would have reshaped Malaysia's construction sector.

Malaysia Airlines Returns To Fukuoka After 20 Years As Sole Nonstop Operator

Malaysia Airlines returns to Fukuoka after nearly 20 years as the only nonstop carrier between Kuala Lumpur and Kyushu from September 2026.

MoMo’s Profitability Milestone Opens New Options For Vietnam’s Leading Fintech Platform

MoMo is exploring a new investment round above US$2 billion, its first major capital process since a 2021 Series E led by Mizuho Bank.

Finastra And Marketnode Deploy AI To Cut Loan Onboarding From Hours To Minutes

Finastra and Marketnode cut credit agreement onboarding from two hours to ten minutes using AI document automation inside Loan IQ.

Ocean Thunder Transit Reveals How Bilateral Relationships Now Govern Global Oil Flows

A Petronas tanker carrying one million barrels of Iraqi crude became the first Malaysian vessel to clear the Strait of Hormuz.

Indonesia Sets July 1 B50 Biodiesel Launch As Hormuz Crisis Revives Stalled Mandate

Indonesia sets July 1, 2026, as the mandatory start for its B50 biodiesel mandate, blending 50% palm oil with 50% fossil diesel nationwide.

Hormuz Shock Sharpens Malaysia’s Case For Nuclear Energy As Long-Term Supply Buffer

Malaysia confirms a comprehensive nuclear energy assessment, citing safety, cost, legal frameworks, talent development, and public acceptance as key criteria.

Hunters International Ransomware Attack On Bank Rakyat Leads To RM1 Million Regulatory Fine

Bank Negara Malaysia fined Bank Rakyat RM1 million after a ransomware group exfiltrated 463 gigabytes of customer data in September 2024.

SCBX Registers BankX Bank Entity While Withdrawing From USD 796 Million Vietnam Deal

SCBX has incorporated BankX Bank with KakaoBank and WeBank as partners, targeting a THB 5 billion capital base before the licence filing.

Indonesia Positions Danantara As Gateway For Korean Conglomerate Capital In 2026

South Korea designated Indonesia its sole Special Comprehensive Strategic Partner, signalling intent to deepen investment ties well beyond current rankings.

Transnusa Targets West Nusa Tenggara With New Direct Route

Direct air access from Jakarta to Lombok removes a long-standing connectivity gap for one of Southeast Asia's most visited adventure and marine tourism destinations.

Western Union Moves Beyond Remittance With Singtel’s Dash Wallet In Singapore

Western Union has completed its acquisition of Dash from Singtel, securing its first consumer digital wallet in Asia Pacific.

Airwallex Secures Full Regulatory Stack In Malaysia With Two New BNM Licences

Airwallex has received e-money and Class A licences from Bank Negara Malaysia, enabling a full commercial launch in the country.