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The Middle East conflict and fuel market volatility are accelerating industrial demand for energy independence in Southeast Asia. Cape EMS Managing Director Christina Tee cited this directly in the March 16 announcement—positioning Cape Renewables' timing as deliberate rather than coincidental.

More than half of economists surveyed by Reuters expect Indonesia's policy rate to end 2026 at 4.25%. But they are split on when—and Tuesday's announcement just made June the earliest realistic window for any resumption of cuts.

Japan’s release of oil reserves reflects concerns about disruptions to one of the world’s key oil transit routes.

From Indonesia's dominant BNPL platform to a cross-border digital bank operator, Kredivo Group's Timo acquisition is one of Southeast Asia's most significant fintech M&A moves this year.

Salmon Bank targets PHP 2 billion in total capitalization before end-2026, a threshold that would support its thrift banking licence application under BSP regulations.

EBANX's story in APAC started with integrating Brazilian payment methods for Chinese merchants in 2012. The Singapore HQ opening is the next chapter in that trajectory.

WESM spot prices could rise ₱2 to ₱4 per kWh in April, compounding Meralco's March rate hike and raising the prospect of the highest household power bills since 2022.

Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park has attracted over $3 billion in FDI. GE Vernova's $200 million commitment is among the largest single energy sector manufacturing announcements the park has received.

Thunes is building its Singapore leadership base as it awaits MAS approval to expand merchant acquisition and e-money issuance services.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade directed traders to diversify supply sources and complete April import plans urgently. Behind that directive is a country replacing Gulf supply with no immediate alternative.