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Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia Adds Direct Investment In Third Edition With NextFin Asia Fund

The Catapult programme has supported 115 fintech startups across Africa and Asia since it launched. The third edition now adds capital to the equation through the NextFin Asia Fund.

Indonesia Overhauls Payment Licensing Framework With TIKMI Assessment and Two-Tier Classification

Bank Indonesia can now recommend the removal of board members or executive officers of non-compliant payment providers. PBI 10/2025 significantly expands the central bank's supervisory powers.

Singapore’s Three Major Banks Now Unified On 12-Hour Anti-Scam Cooling Period

Nearly S$500 million was lost to scams in Singapore in the first half of 2025. DBS Bank's new cooling period is one part of a broader regulatory response that has been building since late 2024.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Valued Above USD10 Billion In KKR Transaction

The proposed KKR investment in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres underscores how private equity is targeting digital infrastructure platforms across Asia.

As Fuel Supplies Tighten, Thailand And Myanmar Move To Enforce Energy-Saving Measures Across Both Nations

Myanmar has implemented alternating vehicle driving days to reduce fuel demand during reported shortages.

Japan Oks World’s 1st iPS Cell-Based Products

Japan’s conditional approval allows production and sale of two groundbreaking regenerative medical products.

Chinese Firms Expand Southeast Asia Strategy With Malaysia Investments

Malaysia continues positioning itself as a regional hub for AI and digital infrastructure investment.

Energy Analysts Point To Import Reliance Risks For Southeast Asia Power Sector

LNG has become a critical fuel for power generation in several Southeast Asian electricity markets.

Philippines Opens Asia’s First Catholic Exorcism Center In Makati

The Catholic Church in the Philippines opens Asia’s first dedicated exorcism center in Makati, aiming to organize deliverance ministry and support authorized priests nationwide.

Thailand Diversifies Energy Supply Routes Following Middle East Tensions

Diversifying supply sources and strengthening domestic energy production are key themes in Thailand’s emergency energy strategy.