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NextFin Asia Fund Marks First Direct Investment Partnership Between A Development Bank And A Fintech Accelerator

Luxembourg's government is backing the NextFin Asia Fund to strategically deploy public capital and mobilise private investment alongside it into Southeast Asia's financial inclusion fintech sector.

Bank Indonesia’s PBI 10/2025: What Every Payment Provider Must Do Before April 30

PBI 10/2025 is part of a longer agenda. Bank Indonesia's Blueprint for Indonesia Payment System 2030 is a multi-year roadmap for digital integration and risk-based supervision.

DBS Bank Activates 12-Hour Cooling Period For High-Risk Digital Transactions Effective March 7

OCBC did it in 2022. UOB followed in December 2024. DBS Bank completed the picture in March 2026. Singapore's major local banks are now aligned on friction-based anti-scam controls.

Thailand And Myanmar Governments Act To Reduce Fuel Consumption

Southeast Asia’s reliance on imported fuels continues to shape energy policy responses during global supply disruptions.

KKR And Singtel Advance Acquisition Of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres

Rising computing demand from AI applications is reshaping investment flows toward data centers and large-scale digital infrastructure networks.

Japan Oks World’s 1st iPS Cell-Based Products

Japan has conditionally approved the production and sale of the world’s first regenerative medical products using iPS cells.

Analysts Say Middle East Crisis Raises Energy Security Questions For Southeast Asia

Global geopolitical tensions can quickly affect electricity generation costs in energy-importing economies.

Malaysia Attracts New Chinese Investment Focused On Artificial Intelligence

Malaysia’s digital economy strategy is attracting foreign technology companies seeking regional growth opportunities.

Asia’s First Catholic Exorcism Center Opens Its Doors In The Philippines

The St. Michael Center for Spiritual Liberation reflects the Church’s effort to respond to increasing requests for spiritual assistance while maintaining careful evaluation and pastoral oversight.

Thailand Moves To Protect Fuel Reserves After Strait Of Hormuz Closure

Energy security is back at the center of policy planning. Thailand’s export suspension and reserve protection strategy reflects the vulnerability of import-dependent economies.