State Utility PLN Advances Corporate Consolidation Under Danantara

Indonesia's state utility is streamlining its corporate structure under a government-wide push led by Danantara.
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Ant International’s Bettr Embeds Pilgrimage Financing In Muslim Pro

The new service lets eligible Muslim Pro users in Malaysia spread the cost of Umrah over 12 to 24 months, built directly into the app.

Grab Faces Vietnam Fine Over Influencer Disclosure And Terms Violations

Grab's Vietnam fine highlights a recurring theme for regional super-apps: consent and disclosure standards are tightening faster than platform terms are being updated.

IDX Debuts Five Sharia-Compliant Gold ETFs

Five Sharia-compliant gold ETFs began trading in Jakarta this week, backed by physical gold and Electronic Gold Receipts.

Indonesia Separates Journalism From Commercial Content Under New Visa Plan

A new visa category could give Indonesia clearer oversight of foreign-produced commercial digital content.

Thailand’s Roojai Adds Health Insurance To Growth Roadmap

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A decade after launching as an online broker, Roojai is now a licensed insurer eyeing regional expansion and new product lines.

NTT DATA AI For Insurance Enters A Crowded Insurtech Market

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Insurance carriers have been slow to move AI pilots into full production. NTT DATA's new AI for Insurance platform is designed to close that gap with built-in governance and audit trails.

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Linggiu Reservoir Solar-Storage Project Anchors New Singapore Import Deal

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Sembcorp Utilities will supply 300 MW backed by a 2.2 GWp floating solar and 4.3 GWh battery project at Johor's Linggiu Reservoir.

Natai Venture Partners With IHG On 150-Key Kimpton Resort

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Kimpton's brand footprint in Thailand grows as IHG confirms a new beachfront resort near Phuket International Airport.

Farewell Season Begins At Club Med Cherating Ahead Of Renovation

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The Malaysian property will reposition as an all-inclusive resort centred on its jungle and beachfront setting.

Tabung Haji Governance Gaps Persist, RCI Warns

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A declassified 211-page report reshapes scrutiny of Malaysia's largest Islamic savings institution.

Why Coreweave Chose Indonesia Over Its Neighbors

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Indonesia's data centre market is about to get a major new entrant. CoreWeave plans three facilities there by 2028.

Malaysia’s First Bank-Built Gateway Goes Live

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The new platform lets businesses accept card, FPX, and DuitNow Pay transactions through a single integration, with funds settling directly into RHB accounts.

The Crest Collection Arrives In Vietnam Through Ascott’s Latest Signings

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Vietnam is now Ascott's third-largest pipeline market in Asia after a 30 percent portfolio jump.

HDBank’s 41 Percent Growth Target Meets Vietnam’s Emerging-Market Moment

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A $721 million international syndicated loan and two ratings upgrades mark HDBank's strongest half-year yet.

Singapore Bans Drip Pricing Under New Payments Code

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The Singapore FinTech Association's new Payments Industry Code of Conduct bans drip pricing and misleading zero-fee marketing.

Local Banks Pledge Wider ATM Coverage By 2027

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Singapore's local banks have committed to an ATM, branch, or NETS cashpoint within 500 metres of every HDB block by 2027.
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