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Japan, Pakistan Agree To Cooperate On Middle East Issues

Diplomatic cooperation between Japan and Pakistan is seen as key to supporting peace negotiations.

Solar Plus Storage Would Save ASEAN USD 4 Billion Over Planned Gas Expansion

The JKM LNG benchmark rose nearly 70% in two weeks. Coal followed within days. Fossil fuel markets do not offer refuge from each other.

VPBank’s CAEX Becomes A Test Case For Vietnam’s Shift From Crypto Prohibition To Controlled Access

Vietnam's Law on Digital Technology Industry took effect January 1, 2026, formally recognizing crypto assets as property for the first time.

What The 2026 Milken Global Opportunity Index Tells Investors About Where Southeast Asia Is Heading

The Philippines ranks 6th in Economic Performance but 59th in Institutional Framework, a governance gap the Milken Institute identifies as a constraint on long-term investment.

Prime Minister’s Order No. 40 Drives Laos EV Push As Diesel Prices Double

Laos has no oil refinery. Its entire fuel supply passes through neighbors whose own export restrictions are tightening.

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

Takaichi expressed willingness to move forward with a proposal and potentially hold a referendum.

How HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding Is Positioning Itself As Korea’s Low-Cost Production Hub

As Chinese yards compete on price in mid-range tankers, HVS positions Vietnam's cost structure and Korean design standards as its competitive edge.

What Radisson’s Indonesia-Malaysia Bet Signals About Southeast Asian Hospitality Demand

Intra-regional travel growth and demand from Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern travelers underpin Radisson's long-term Southeast Asia strategy.

How Circle’s CPN Managed Payments Platform Removes The Last Barrier To Institutional Stablecoin Adoption

Singapore is Circle's first non-US payout market, chosen for regulatory clarity, MPI licensing, and its role as Southeast Asia's financial gateway.

How Mastercard Agent Pay Is Building A Trust Layer For AI-Initiated Commerce

South Korea's first agentic transaction used CardInfoLink and hoppa to complete a fully AI-driven airport ride booking, paid and authenticated without cardholder intervention.