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State Telecom Mobifone Backs Vietnam’s Second Licensed Payment Switching Operator

NAPAS processed 9.56 billion transactions in 2024. MDP's entry introduces competitive pressure into a market that previously had no switching rival.

Bank Negara Malaysia Reports 538 E-Payments Per Person In 2025

Of RM1 billion in financing approved by Malaysia's digital banks, 34% went to unserved and underserved customers, per BNM's newly introduced DIME Framework.

SC Malaysia’s FIKRALab Sets Sights On Unlocking Shariah Income In Mixed-Activity Groups

The FIKRALab pilot targets mixed-activity groups, addressing a longstanding structuring gap for Shariah-mandated institutional investors.

Heritage Over Novelty: The Chairman’s Return To No. 1 Signals A Shift In Asia’s Fine Dining Values

Singapore's Seroja climbed 20 positions to No. 20 while Odette dropped 12 places, reflecting a shift in the city's dining identity.

G-7 Vows To Take All Necessary Steps For Energy Market Stability

The initiative aims to safeguard economic stability through secure energy systems.

Japan’s JPY1.23 Trillion Semiconductor Budget Reshapes Its ASEAN Investment Calculus

Malaysia's Deputy Minister called on Japanese firms to move beyond assembly into IC design, advanced packaging, and R&D, citing shared value over cost efficiency.

Renewable Energy Dominates As Gia Lai Province Approves Over US$2 Billion In Wind Power Projects

Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister set a clear bar at the conference: no outdated technology, no environmental trade-offs, no underqualified investors.

Nium Takes Stablecoin Payments Beyond Transfer Into Commerce

With $200 billion in stablecoins in circulation, Nium helps enterprises deploy those balances at merchant locations worldwide.

Tazapay Positions As Regulated Fiat Bridge For Stablecoin Commerce

The company reported three consecutive years of doubling revenue while reaching operational breakeven as of August 2025.

Vietnam Leads As ASEAN’s Nuclear Window Opens Under A Global LNG Crisis

Indonesia wants two SMRs by 2034. The Philippines targets 2032. Thailand has a 600-MW goal. Vietnam has a signed deal. ASEAN's nuclear era is no longer theoretical.