Wise Adds Scan To Pay And eSIM Services For Southeast Asian Travellers

PayNow, DuitNow, QR Ph and Alipay+ networks now sit inside one Wise app, giving travellers another way to pay abroad without local e-wallets.
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Skyro Enters Malaysia As Consumer Credit Oversight Tightens

Skyro plans to launch cash loans in Malaysia in the coming months, using AI-driven decision-making and alternative data to assess borrowers with thin credit histories.

Alpaca Positions Singapore As Southeast Asia Base Following MAS Approval

A conditional step, not a green light. Alpaca's MAS in-principle approval grants no new operating rights until the specified conditions are met.

SP Group Tariff Revision Reflects July To September Gas Prices

Singapore's regulated household rate falls to 28.59 cents per kWh before GST from 1 October, down from 31.91 cents.

Oil Fuel Fund Finances Shape Outlook For Thai Price Caps

An Energy Ministry source says the Oil Fuel Fund may need a new borrowing facility of around 100 billion baht.

PLN Proposes 142 GWh Battery Storage In Revised RUPTL

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PLN has proposed more than 50 GWp of solar and 142 GWh of battery storage in its revised electricity plan.

PIDM And Paynet Sign Agreement To Maintain Payment Access During Bank Resolution

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A new cooperation agreement between PIDM and PayNet supports continued access to critical payment infrastructure if a member bank enters resolution.

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How Singapore Cruise Centre Is Bringing Airport-Style Processing To Sea Travel

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Kopi Kenangan Opens Liquidity Window For Early Employees Through Secondary Share Sales

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Secondary share sales of up to US$70 million are expected in Kopi Kenangan's ongoing round. The structure gives early shareholders liquidity without a public listing.

Indonesia Weighs Coal Liquefaction To Reduce Fuel Imports

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No technology, partner, or timeline has been selected yet for Indonesia's coal-to-gasoline plan, according to Energy Ministry officials.

Bahlil Lahadalia Sets Fair Benefit Condition For Grid Deal

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Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says Indonesia will sign the ASEAN Power Grid interconnection agreement once benefits are shared fairly between countries.

Tencent Cloud To Supply Infrastructure-As-A-Service To Boost Across Two Markets

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Tencent Cloud will supply Infrastructure-as-a-Service to Boost in Malaysia and Indonesia, supporting the fintech's infrastructure management and future expansion.

Syfe Adds Stock Lending Feature After Crossing SGD20 Billion In Assets

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Singapore's Syfe reports SGD20 billion in AUM after reaching group profitability and completing its Selfwealth acquisition in 2025.

Fraser Suites Reserve And The Rise Of Luxury Extended Stays In Bangkok

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Fraser Suites Reserve Bangkok, the brand's first property, will begin welcoming guests at One Bangkok in December 2026.

PTTEP And Valeura Energy Advance Bussabong Field From Discovery To Development

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Bussabong Phase 1 will tie into existing Bongkot processing facilities, meaning no new processing capacity is needed. Infrastructure reuse remains a key cost lever in mature basins.

Battery Storage Takes Root In Northern Vietnam’s Grid Strategy

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Battery storage is quietly reshaping grid operations in northern Vietnam, with new BESS units now active in Bac Ninh and Ninh Binh.
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