Japan is facing a shortage of Japanese language teachers for foreign workers as the country prepares to introduce a new worker acceptance system next April.
The Philippines may consolidate digital lending oversight under the BSP, ending a fragmented regulatory structure that has long complicated compliance for online lenders.
Western Union launched USDPT on May 4, a dollar-backed stablecoin on Solana replacing SWIFT settlement for its global agent network. The Philippines is first.
MAS has proposed a principle-based alternative to the Basel 1,250% risk weight on permissionless blockchain cryptoassets, with submissions closing May 18, 2026.