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From Cell Block To Suite: HOSHINOYA Nara Prison Redefines Heritage Hospitality In Japan

Hoshino Resorts completed a seven-year conservation project to open HOSHINOYA Nara Prison, Japan's first luxury hotel inside a former correctional facility.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia Prepares Full Fleet Transition Ahead Of B50 July Rollout

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated on June 18 that B50 trials across heavy equipment, ships, trains, and trucks have produced positive results, clearing the path for the July 1 implementation.

Malaysia Targets 2031 Nuclear Implementation As Hormuz Disruption Accelerates Energy Planning

Malaysia's 13th Malaysia Plan targets nuclear power implementation from 2031, with MyPOWER Corporation designated as the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation under PETRA.

Amazon Web Services Brings Local Cloud Infrastructure To Vietnam

The AWS Local Zone in Hanoi adds local infrastructure capacity for Vietnam’s digital economy. Banks, payment companies and fintech platforms may benefit from lower latency and more localized cloud deployment options.

Clicx Bank Launches As Thailand’s First Digital-Only Bank

Thailand’s virtual banking sector has moved from licensing to operation. Clicx Bank’s launch will be watched closely for signals on digital onboarding, deposit competition and customer adoption.

Stripe’s Paul Harapin On Why APAC’s 40 Percent Share Of Global Gdp Defines The Company’s Expansion

APAC represents 40% of global GDP. Stripe's chief revenue officer for the region says that makes it too important to treat as anything other than a core market. The strategy published June 17 shows the depth of that commitment.

Nuvei Targets Agentic Commerce And Stablecoin Rails With Payoneer Acquisition

The Nuvei-Payoneer merger projects USD 3 billion in combined annual revenue and more than USD 500 billion in payment volume. Scale is now the defining competitive factor in cross-border payments.

Japanese Fans’ World Cup Cleanup Wins Plaudits

Supporters of Japan’s national team once again impressed the global community with their post-match cleanup efforts.

Beyond The Converted Flat: How Mber Reframes Co-Living As Architecture, Community, And Long-Stay Strategy

Aw & Sons Capital builds on the former Lim Tua Tow Market site to deliver Mber, a co-living concept designed around community formation rather than accommodation alone.

Siphandone And Takaichi Affirm Laos-Japan Energy Cooperation At Nikkei Asia Conference

Laos formally endorsed Japan's POWERR Asia energy resilience initiative at the June 10 bilateral summit, days before signing a nuclear energy agreement with Russia in Moscow.