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Japanese PM Takaichi Seeks 1-Year Timeline For Constitutional Amendment Proposal

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seeking a one-year timeline to propose a constitutional amendment.

HVS Launches First Pier Expansion In 30 Years As Korean Shipbuilder Eyes 23-Vessel Annual Target

The Khanh Hoa facility targets 23 vessels per year by 2030, up from roughly 15 today, backed by a three-pier expansion plan.

Radisson’s Southeast Asia Push: Indonesia And Malaysia Lead The Expansion Agenda

With 272 signings and openings in 2025, Radisson is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion under a capital-light, owner-centric model.

Circle Internet Group Expands Stablecoin Settlement Infrastructure To Singapore With Payouts API Launch

Institutions interact in fiat. Circle handles USDC minting, compliance, and blockchain infrastructure. The barrier to stablecoin settlement just dropped.

Mastercard Deploys Authenticated AI Payment Infrastructure Across Asia Pacific Markets

An AI agent booked and paid for a Seoul airport ride without human input. Mastercard's Agent Pay infrastructure just went live in South Korea.

IJM Shareholders Reject Sunway’s RM11 Billion Offer

IJM's independent adviser called Sunway's offer a discount of up to 51% to intrinsic value. Shareholders agreed.

Malaysia Airlines Reopens The Fukuoka Corridor Two Decades After Suspension

Two new China routes, Shenzhen and Changsha, join Malaysia Airlines' network from July 2026, bringing its China gateway count to nine.

How MoMo Went From Mobile Top-Ups To A USD2 Billion Super App Seeking New Capital

Vietnam's leading super app has retained Jefferies and Morgan Stanley, signaling a structured and serious investor outreach process.

Marketnode Extends Beyond Capital Markets With Finastra Lending Partnership

Marketnode's Smartflow now works within Loan IQ's Nexus Build module, automating data extraction directly into corporate lenders' deal setup workflows.

Malaysia’s Hormuz Carve-Out: One Vessel Through, Six Still Waiting

Malaysia secured toll-free Hormuz transit for seven vessels linked to Petronas, MISC, and Vantris Energy through direct diplomacy with Tehran.