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Airwallex Brings Cross-Border Payments Infrastructure To The Countertop

Stripe once offered USD 1.2 billion to acquire Airwallex. The two companies now compete directly across the payments stack.

Japan’s Decade-Long Bet On Sihanoukville Port Accelerates As Trade Routes Fracture

Phase 1 construction is led by Japan's TOA Corporation, with the full three-phase programme valued at approximately USD 973 million.

Vietnam’s Nhon Hoa Project Tests Whether PDP8 Investor Selection Can Outpace Grid Constraints

Vietnam's grid hit a single-day consumption record of one billion kilowatt-hours in March 2026, underscoring the urgency of new capacity.

Japan Announces USD10 Billion Oil Procurement Aid To Asia Pacific

The program supports efforts to stabilize energy markets across Asia Pacific.

IFC Eyes Helicap Fund To Channel Capital Into Asia’s MSME Credit Gap

Helicap's Series B was led by Malaysia's Kenanga Investment Bank, and an IFC commitment would add a development finance institution to its capital base.

OCBC Becomes First Singapore Bank To Use Generative AI For Wealth Advisor Training

OCBC's wealth training deployment signals that Southeast Asia's largest banks are treating AI as core productivity infrastructure.

Vietnam Electricity Clears Key Commissioning Milestone At Quang Trach 1 Power Plant

Vietnam's Power Development Plan VIII designates all future Quang Trach additions as LNG-powered, marking Quang Trach 1 as likely among the country's last new coal plants.

Phu Quoc International Airport Targets Destination Status As Vietnam Prepares For Global Stage

Sun Group assumed management of Phu Quoc International Airport on January 1, 2026. Less than three months later, it signed a strategic agreement with one of the world's most respected airport operators.

Guangdong’s Western Corridor Gets Its First Major Airport As Greater Bay Area Strategy Shifts To Multi-Node Growth

The Greater Bay Area's seven airports processed over 200 million passengers in 2024. A sixth major hub is now under construction.

Vietnam’s 1,400-MW Quang Trach 1 Plant On Track For Commercial Launch In May

The grid connection of Quang Trach 1 Unit 1 comes as Vietnam faces sustained electricity demand pressure ahead of the peak summer consumption period.