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How Malaysia Is Bringing Crypto Exposure Into Its Main Market

Bursa Malaysia frames digital currency ETFs as a capital market product for transparent, regulated exposure without requiring direct custody of digital assets.

Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program With 85-Plus Firms

Compliance firms Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic are among the partners, embedding regulatory infrastructure into Mastercard's crypto strategy.

Philippine National Bank’s Property Spinoff Wins Regulatory Green Light At PHP 56 Billion Valuation

Southeast Asian property assets are drawing sustained public market attention. PNB Holdings is the latest example.

Vietnam Stock Market Hits 11.6 Million Investor Accounts As Regulators Push For Deeper Institutional Participation

The VN-Index fell 3% on March 20, the same day Vietnam held its national capital market conference, as Middle East tensions rattled markets.

Jetstar Airways Opens Melbourne Avalon’s First International Route with Bali Service

Low-cost Bali access from Avalon arrives as Gulf hub disruptions push premium Asia-Pacific fares sharply higher.

MAS Releases Practical AI Risk Handbook For Banks, Insurers, And Capital Market Firms

Project MindForge Phase Two delivers Singapore's first sector-wide AI governance framework built for practical implementation across banks, insurers, and capital markets.

FOMO Pay AI Soundbox Merges Card, QR, And On-Chain Payments At The Point Of Sale

The FOMO AI Soundbox consolidates off-chain and on-chain payment acceptance, backed by a MAS Digital Payment Token licence.

Battery Storage Investment Stalls Without Market Frameworks, FESSIA Warns

The Philippines and Vietnam have the highest renewable penetration in Southeast Asia and the most immediate need for large-scale battery storage, according to FESSIA.

Ninh Thuan 1 Deal Revives Vietnam’s 2,400 MW Nuclear Plan

Hanoi revived its nuclear programme in 2024 after a nine-year halt. The March 23 Rosatom deal moves Ninh Thuan 1 from policy to legal framework.

Vietnam’s Aviation Sector Faces April Shock As China And Thailand Halt Fuel Exports

VietJet Air faces roughly USD 80 million in additional monthly operating costs as Jet A-1 prices hit USD 230 per barrel.