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Domestic Clearing Rails And Global Networks: The Architecture Behind Mastercard’s China Payment Expansion

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Nearly 700,000 Chinese students study abroad each year. The Mastercard Move and Bank of Shanghai collaboration expands outbound remittance and education payment options for families and students.
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DBS SecureFX Reaches Full Corporate Deployment As Currency Market Uncertainty Grows

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SecureFX lets businesses lock in FX rates up to one month in advance for up to US$1 million in payments, with no credit lines and no added cost.
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EBANX Singapore Headquarters Marks A New Phase For Emerging-Market Cross-Border Payments In Asia

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EBANX's MAS Major Payment Institution license covers cross-border money transfers and merchant acquisition, placing the Brazil-founded firm within Singapore's institutional payments regulatory framework.
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Cherry Trees Begin To Blossom In Japan This Season

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The first blooms highlight the arrival of spring across different regions in Japan.
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Singapore Airlines And Cathay Pacific: What The Gulf Crisis Reveals About Nonstop Network Strategy

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The head of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines said it plainly to Reuters: if Europe can only be served at a high cost, airline profitability will be undermined. Operating costs per long-haul flight are estimated to have risen between 3 and 8 percent due to rerouting alone.
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Wood Mackenzie Projects Northeast Asian LNG Demand To Fall 4–5 Million Tonnes Through Q3 2026

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Even after a ceasefire, Wood Mackenzie warns some LNG demand loss may persist as fuel switching continues and prices remain elevated. The crisis is accelerating a structural shift, not a temporary one.
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Asia-Oceania Members Get First Access As IEA Sequences Historic Oil Reserve Deployment

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The US commits 172 million barrels over 120 days—roughly 1.4 million barrels per day, or 15 percent of what Hormuz used to move daily.
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Cape Renewables Expansion Marks Cape EMS’s Structural Break With Its Electronics Manufacturing Origins

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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.
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Indonesia’s Easing Cycle Is Over: What Bank Indonesia’s Pivot Means For Corporate Borrowing

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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.
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Japan Starts Releasing Oil Reserves

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Japan’s release of oil reserves reflects concerns about disruptions to one of the world’s key oil transit routes.
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Kredivo Group Bets USD15 Million On Vietnam’s Fintech Market With Timo Acquisition

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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.
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Salmon Bank’s PHP 1.6 Billion Equity Base Sets The Stage For Thrift Banking Ambitions

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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.
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EBANX Bets On Singapore As Its Regulatory And Product Hub For Emerging Markets Payments

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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.
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Prime Energy’s Malampaya East-1 Discovery Adds Weight To PAP’s Indigenous Gas Push

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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.
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Vietnam’s PDP8 Transmission Gap Drives GE Vernova’s Hai Phong Factory Bet

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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.
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Thunes CFO Hire From Bunq Points To Fintech-Native Financial Discipline At Scale

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Thunes is building its Singapore leadership base as it awaits MAS approval to expand merchant acquisition and e-money issuance services.
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Dung Quat And Nghi Son Under Pressure: What Vietnam’s Refinery Directives Reveal About Grid Vulnerability

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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.
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Singapore Gulf Bank Brings USDC And USDT Settlement Into A Single Regulated Banking Platform

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Singapore Gulf Bank's stablecoin expansion covers Solana, Ethereum, and Arbitrum with institutional KYC and AML controls built in.
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Singapore Wallet Ecosystem Expands Internationally Via ShopeePay And Alipay+ Partnership

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One integration, 150 million merchant touchpoints: ShopeePay scales globally through the Alipay+ network.
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How IFC’s Zetrix AI Investment Fits Malaysia’s National Digital Infrastructure Strategy

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IFC takes a 2.5% stake in Zetrix AI, aligning the investment with Malaysia's Thirteenth Malaysia Plan 2026 to 2030.
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Vietnam’s USD3.21 Billion FDI Opening Signals Supply Chain Acceleration

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Vietnam's full-year 2025 realized FDI reached $27.62 billion, and 2026 opening data suggests that record may fall again.
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Sunway Healthcare’s RM833.8 Million Public Issue Fully Allocated As Non-Bumiputera Demand Hits 10.37 Times Oversubscribed

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Twenty cornerstone investors. 97.5% of the institutional tranche covered before bookbuilding closed. EPF, Tabung Haji, JPMorgan, and Urusharta Jamaah are among those anchoring the deal. Institutional conviction in Sunway Healthcare's growth case is documented.
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Southeast Asia’s Fossil-Fuel Grids Face Double Pressure As Heat Demand Meets Spot Market Scarcity

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Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore are sourcing emergency LNG while ASMC forecasts peak heat season approaching.
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How 95% Gas Dependency Made Singapore Most Exposed To The 2026 Energy Shock

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SP Group raised tariffs 10% in Q2 2022 after Russia disrupted gas markets. History may repeat.
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Indonesia Overhauls Payment Licensing Framework With TIKMI Assessment and Two-Tier Classification

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Indonesia moves from three provider tiers to two. Under PBI 10/2025, payment system service providers are now either Primary or Non-Primary, and the difference determines how closely Bank Indonesia watches you.
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Indonesia Overhauls Payment Licensing Framework With TIKMI Assessment and Two-Tier Classification

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Indonesia moves from three provider tiers to two. Under PBI 10/2025, payment system service providers are now either Primary or Non-Primary, and the difference determines how closely Bank Indonesia watches you.
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Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia Adds Direct Investment In Third Edition With NextFin Asia Fund

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

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

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

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The proposed KKR investment in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres underscores how private equity is targeting digital infrastructure platforms across Asia.
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As Fuel Supplies Tighten, Thailand And Myanmar Move To Enforce Energy-Saving Measures Across Both Nations

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Myanmar has implemented alternating vehicle driving days to reduce fuel demand during reported shortages.
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Japan Oks World’s 1st iPS Cell-Based Products

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Japan’s conditional approval allows production and sale of two groundbreaking regenerative medical products.
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Chinese Firms Expand Southeast Asia Strategy With Malaysia Investments

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Malaysia continues positioning itself as a regional hub for AI and digital infrastructure investment.
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Energy Analysts Point To Import Reliance Risks For Southeast Asia Power Sector

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LNG has become a critical fuel for power generation in several Southeast Asian electricity markets.
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Philippines Opens Asia’s First Catholic Exorcism Center In Makati

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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.
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Thailand Diversifies Energy Supply Routes Following Middle East Tensions

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Diversifying supply sources and strengthening domestic energy production are key themes in Thailand’s emergency energy strategy.
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Asia’s Energy Security On The Line As Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

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Even short disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz can trigger volatility in global oil and gas prices.
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Formerra Appoints Tom Kelly As Chief Executive Officer

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Leadership changes in supply chain companies often shape global industrial partnerships and operational strategy.
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IFC Considers Investment In Indonesian Broadband Operator PT Link Net

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Global development lenders are increasingly prioritizing digital infrastructure as an economic growth driver.
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Grab-Stash Financial Deal Signals Bigger Push Into Investment Services

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The deal highlights rising demand for mobile-first wealth management services in Southeast Asia’s digital economy.
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New Mastercard Country Manager Tapped To Drive Singapore Growth

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Mastercard’s appointment of Minsook Cho highlights the importance of regional leadership in expanding fintech partnerships.
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Ant International And STB Extend Partnership To Strengthen Travel Payments

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The collaboration between STB and Ant International highlights how fintech platforms are increasingly integrated into tourism strategies.
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Sandara Park Kept It Short, Kept It Classy, And The Philippines Kept It Loud

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Fans across the Philippines shared supportive notes for Sandara Park, recalling her early television days and saying the country would always treat Dara as family.
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Peak XV Partners Closes USD1.3 Billion Fund Targeting Fintech And Technology Startups Across Asia

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Venture investment plays a critical role in scaling digital finance platforms. Peak XV Partners’ new funds will support startups across multiple growth stages.
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TerraPay Partners With Raenest To Expand Cross-Border Freelancer Payouts In The Philippines And India

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International freelance income continues to grow. TerraPay’s global payments network is now supporting Raenest users receiving payments worldwide.
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USD110 Million Initiative Puts DBS Bank And Granite Asia Behind AI Innovation

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Financial institutions are expanding their role in technology investment. DBS Bank’s partnership with Granite Asia focuses on AI-driven companies.
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Nickel Asia Corp. Reports 312% Profit Surge To PHP6.27 Billion On Strong Nickel Ore Prices

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Rising nickel prices helped boost the financial results of Nickel Asia, reflecting stronger demand in global metals markets.
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Philippine Government Opens Competitive Auction For Semirara And Other Coal Mining Areas

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With Semirara’s contract expiring in 2027, the Philippines is preparing a transparent bidding process to determine the next operator of the country’s largest coal site.
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Regent Hong Kong Secures Place In 2025 T+L China Travel Awards Top 100 Hotels

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The award reinforces Regent Hong Kong’s reputation for refined hospitality and elevated guest experiences.
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ThirdHome Strengthens Global Ambitions With Strategic Hires In Singapore And Product Leadership

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ThirdHome strengthens its global footprint by targeting luxury second-home owners across Southeast Asian markets.
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