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RHB Pay Targets Businesses With Unified Payment Platform

RHB Pay marks a shift toward banks owning payment gateway infrastructure rather than outsourcing it to third parties.

Sun Group And Ascott Deepen A Decade-Long Vietnam Partnership

New Ascott signings position the group ahead of the APEC Leaders' Meeting in Phu Quoc in 2027.

How HDBank Turned Digital Transactions Into A Profit Engine

Outstanding loans at HDBank grew 18.8 percent, led by manufacturing, SMEs and infrastructure financing.

Payment Providers Face New Transparency Standard In Singapore

Singapore's payments industry is moving to close gaps left by existing statutory rules, particularly around FX transparency and non-bank card liability.

Singapore Balances Digital Growth With Cash Access

The 2027 target for cash and branch access reflects ongoing efforts to keep banking inclusive during digital transition.

PLN Customers Spared A Rate Hike For A Third Straight Quarter

PLN's R-1 900VA and 1300VA customers keep paying the same per-kWh rate this quarter.

Indonesia’s 11,690 MW Hydropower Ambition Meets A New Procurement Model

Indonesia's hydropower pipeline just got a new acceleration strategy from state utility PLN.

Taiwan’s Visa Policy Shift Signals Deepening Southeast Asian Travel Ties

A seamless visa transition on August 1 avoids disruption for Thai, Bruneian and Filipino travelers already booked.

Dau Tieng Reservoir Becomes Anchor For Southern Vietnam Solar

A near $296 million investment is now underway at Vietnam's newest large-scale solar development in Tay Ninh.

Can Tho Wind Project Sets Envision’s Overseas Nearshore Benchmark

The Phu Cuong wind project reflects growing momentum behind Vietnam's nearshore wind development pipeline.

Malaysia Durian Trade Becomes Testing Ground For Digital Yuan Settlement

Southeast Asia's trade ties with China are deepening, and digital currency settlement is becoming part of that infrastructure story.

Pluang Tests AI Trade Execution With Limited Beta Launch

Pluang's Agentic Trading beta highlights how retail investment platforms are experimenting with AI beyond simple recommendations.

Hòa Bình Hotel Set For Five-Star Transformation Under Palladium Hotel Group

Two Vietnam signings introduce the Bless Collection Hotels brand to Southeast Asia for the first time.

Narit Therdsteerasukdi On Thailand’s Chip Manufacturing Surge

Supply chain diversification is reshaping Southeast Asia's electronics map, with Thailand a clear early winner.

Philippine Cardholders Gain Apple Pay Support Following Local Expansion

Apple Pay's Philippine debut supports the country's growing shift toward cashless and contactless transactions.

Jakarta Motorists See Pertamax Prices Drop For First Time In Months

Pertamina says fuel pricing remains tied to global crude, currency shifts and efforts to protect consumer purchasing power.

From Bali To Phuket: TransNusa’s Newest Southeast Asia Link

Regulatory approval pending, TransNusa's Bandung routes could open new secondary-city connectivity in the region.

Kumamoto Shop In Tokyo Crowded With Visitors After Quake

Kumamoto products have become a symbol of solidarity among Tokyo residents responding to the earthquake’s impact.

Tier 2 Gas Falls, Coal Rises In TNB’s August Cost Mix

Domestic users below 600 kWh remain exempt from Malaysia's fuel surcharge under the current tariff framework.

Awwal Credit Card-I Set To Launch In Malaysia This October

Islamic finance principles meet modern card design as Bank Muamalat readies the Awwal Credit Card-i for an October debut.

MediAsas Pilot Advances As Bank Negara Malaysia Plans Governance Framework

The Klang Valley pilot for MediAsas is testing claims, enrolment, and billing ahead of 2027 launch.

Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud Details Five Dining Concepts, Wellness Facilities

Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud reflects IHG's broader push into Southeast Asia's luxury segment.

Bumi Resources Targets 2030 Startup For Kalimantan Methanol Facility

Indonesia targets long-term methanol capacity of 3.6 million tonnes annually from a single Kalimantan site.

World Fintech Day: Standing Credentials Are Fintech’s Quiet Liability

Standing credentials show how fintech’s biggest vulnerabilities can hide inside the systems that make digital finance work.

Legok Nangka Plant To Power 2029 Grid With Municipal Waste

PLN will build transmission infrastructure linking the facility directly to the regional grid.

Tenaga Nasional’s Grid Faces New Solar-Storage Requirement

A 150 MW Bumiputera-only solar allocation opens for submissions in mid-August under LSS6 Package 3.

Bank Negara Malaysia Advances Open Finance And Tokenisation Roadmaps

BNM says financial technology tools matter only if they strengthen trust and broaden opportunity for society.

HSBC Targets Wealth, Treasury And Payments With Singapore AI Hub

Payments, wealth management, and treasury lead the agenda for HSBC's newly announced Singapore AI hub.

Riyadh Air Adds Southeast Asia To Its Vision 2030 Flight Map

Southeast Asia enters Riyadh Air's route map as the carrier accelerates its global buildout.

Financing Gaps Delay Long An I And II Power Plants

Long An I targets 2028 commercial operation, but land and funding negotiations remain unresolved as of late July.

Tenaga Nasional And Air Selangor Deepen Utility Partnership

Energy transition and water security converge as TNB and Air Selangor expand their integrated utility partnership.

Markets React As Bank Indonesia Governor Steps Down Early

Indonesia's central bank faces a critical leadership test as questions mount over its independence from political influence.

State Postal Giant Pos Indonesia Ends Sukuk Standoff

KSEI postponed sukuk returns to investors after Pos Indonesia missed its scheduled payment earlier this month.

Vietnam Draws On Stabilization Fund To Soften Fuel Cost Surge

Middle East supply risk continues to shape retail fuel costs across Vietnam's domestic market.

Laos And Myanmar Deepen Energy Ties With Hydropower Feasibility Agreement

Laos, long positioned as a regional power exporter, is expanding hydropower cooperation with Myanmar under a new border river agreement.

Singapore, Thailand Regulators Commit To Joint Crisis Exercises

Joint training, threat intelligence sharing, and crisis exercises anchor the new MAS-Bank of Thailand agreement.

MBSB Confirms Full Exit From MIDF Amanah Stake

The deal reflects a wider pattern of Malaysian financial groups streamlining their business lines around core strengths.

State Banks Exit Asset Management As Danantara Takes Control

Danantara's asset management arm completes a deal years in the making, merging four SOE fund managers into one platform.

Ban Chiang’s Ancient Legacy Meets Udon Thani’s Modern Tourism Boom

Singapore route development is on the horizon as Udon Thani positions itself as an emerging regional gateway.

Malaysia’s Automatic Fuel Adjustment Mechanism, Explained

For non-exempt households, every sen per kWh added to the AFA adds real costs at higher consumption levels.

PLN Eyes Clean Transport Role For Surplus Hydrogen

PLN's excess hydrogen output highlights an underused resource sitting inside Indonesia's existing power infrastructure.

Vietnam Ties Fintech Sandbox To International Financial Center Rollout

Vietnam's international financial centers already have sandbox provisions built into their legal framework via government decree.

New Vietnamese Decree Fines Investors On Unlicensed Crypto Platforms

Vietnam's pilot crypto market rules take effect September 1, 2026, alongside a formal enforcement penalty schedule.

Lembaga Tabung Haji Returns As Focus Point Shareholder

Tabung Haji's latest Focus Point purchase reflects active portfolio management around the 5% disclosure threshold.

Japan Startup To Seek Approval For Pig Kidney Transplants In 2029

The startup said it intends to pursue conditional regulatory approval for pig kidney transplants in 2029.

CIMB Launches Private Wealth Segment For Affluent Asean Clients

CIMB Private Wealth clients gain access to senior relationship managers, portfolio reviews, and CIMB's Chief Investment Office insights.

Prolife Insurance Shareholder Charged Under Indonesia Financial Sector Law

OJK's handling of the Prolife case underscores tightening enforcement across Indonesia's insurance industry.

Accor’s Ninth Worldwide Hotels Group Property Lands In Johor Bahru

Accor continues building beyond Kuala Lumpur and Penang, adding capacity in Malaysia's secondary hotel markets.

Vietnam’s Nuclear Revival Reaches A New Administrative Milestone

Vietnam's nuclear ambitions rest on resolving liability, financing, and resettlement questions tied to Ninh Thuan.

Laos And Thailand Ministers Tour Luang Prabang Hydropower Construction

Regional energy infrastructure in focus as Luang Prabang hydropower construction advances.