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Inside PLN’s Untapped Hydrogen Surplus Opportunity

State utility PLN is now exploring how idle hydrogen output from its own operations could support clean transportation.

Experts Call For Faster Fintech Sandbox Rollout In Vietnam

Vietnam needs USD 1.46 trillion in investment over five years, more than double the prior period, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam’s Crypto Pilot Market Gets Teeth With Decree 284

Individual investors trading on unlicensed platforms in Vietnam now face fines up to VND 50 million under new rules.

Focus Point Draws Renewed Institutional Interest From TH

A 570,000-share purchase lifts Tabung Haji's stake in optical retailer Focus Point to 5.056%.

Japan Startup To Seek Approval For Pig Kidney Transplants In 2029

The company aims to file for conditional approval of pig kidney transplants as part of its long-term medical research efforts.

CIMB Launches Private Wealth Segment For Affluent Asean Clients

ASEAN's affluent population is projected to grow 5 to 6 percent annually. CIMB is positioning its new Private Wealth segment to capture that shift.

Indonesian Regulator Hands Prolife Case File To State Prosecutors

Indonesia's insurance regulator escalates a long-running compensation case, seizing land, deposits, and shares tied to the suspect.

Johor Bahru Gets New Economy Hotel As Accor, Worldwide Hotels Group Expand Ties

The new signing marks the ninth hotel in Accor's Asia-wide partnership with Worldwide Hotels Group.

Inside Vietnam’s Plan To Restructure Its Nuclear Power Program

A July 16 government meeting marks another step in Vietnam's push to complete two nuclear plants by 2030.

Inside The USD5 Billion Mekong Dam Reshaping Laos’ Energy Export Strategy

Ministers from Laos and Thailand toured the $5 billion Luang Prabang hydropower site to review construction progress.

LSS6 Offers 2,500 Megawatts As Malaysia Expands Solar Pipeline

The new LSS6 program marks Malaysia's first large-scale solar round requiring integrated battery storage.

Kartamantul Region Set For New Waste-To-Energy Facility

State utility PLN will buy electricity from Pertamina's new Kartamantul waste-to-energy plant under a 30-year agreement.

Singapore Regulator Finds AML Execution Gaps Among Crypto Providers

Weak due diligence, thin monitoring, and heavy reliance on self-declared client data. MAS lays out where crypto firms fell short.

Malaysia Keeps Binance Blocked Despite 2024 Delisting

A parliamentary question prompted MOF to clarify that Binance's 2024 delisting was not a regulatory green light.

Bali’s Main Gateway Nears Capacity As Passenger Volumes Break Monthly Records

Bali's main airport is handling more than 76,000 travelers a day this summer, prompting new digital immigration gates.

Bangkok Escalates Nominee Business Crackdown With Financial Trail Rule

A new enforcement order pushes Thailand's nominee crackdown from documentation checks to financial trail verification.

Siam Piwat Redefines Luxury Retail, Reinforcing Bangkok’s Rise As A Global Watch Destination Through Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026

Siam Piwat strengthens its position in luxury retail with an event that connects Bangkok to the global watch community.

Deloitte Highlights Resilient Southeast Asia IPO Market In First Half Of 2026

Malaysia contributed USD 1.344 billion in IPO proceeds, accounting for 43 percent of Southeast Asia’s total fundraising during the period.

Indonesia Pairs Regulatory Overhaul With Bali WTE Launch

Under a new framework, Danantara will lead project development while PLN commits to buying the electricity generated.

Petronas LNG Deepens Japan Relationship With Fresh Supply Deal

A three decade LNG partnership between Malaysia and Japan just got a fresh seven year extension through Petronas and Shizuoka Gas.

Techcombank’s Technology Leadership Enters A Transition Period

A five-year technology rebuild closes as Techcombank's CIO departs with no successor named yet.

Malaysia Digital Status Firms Gain Access To New RM200 Million Fund

Pre profit start-ups as young as six months can now apply for up to RM3 million through CapBay's new MD Technology Financing Programme.

Sun Group And Accor Redraw Vietnam’s Luxury Hospitality Map

Four Accor brands, including SO/ and Sofitel Serviced Residences, are entering Vietnam for the first time under this new pipeline.

Nueva Ecija Solar Project Reaches Commercial Milestone

The world's largest integrated solar and battery storage facility on a single site is now supplying the Luzon grid through a Meralco power supply agreement.

Greenergy Expo 2026 Charts Vietnam’s Clean Power Push

Three major electrical and green energy exhibitions are running through July 17 at Ho Chi Minh City's Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center.

Global Exchange Bybit Formally Launches Bybit Indonesia

Global exchange Bybit enters Southeast Asia's largest crypto market through an Ojk-approved acquisition of Jakarta-based Nobi.

National Citizen Commercial Joint Stock Bank Opens Vietnam Payments To Foreign Wallets

Alipay, UnionPay, and Naver Pay users can now scan and pay across Vietnam through NCB's new cross-border QR system.

Jakarta Links Banks, Regulators In Gambling Enforcement Push

Nearly 32,500 bank accounts have been closed as Komdigi and OJK coordinate on Indonesia's gambling crackdown.

Thailand’s Visa Overhaul Signals Shift Toward Quality Tourism

Fifty-nine countries, including all EU member states and India, will now receive 30-day visa-free entry to Thailand.

EGAT Debt Repayment Drives Thai Tariff Debate

Four tariff scenarios, one public hearing. Thailand's electricity costs for late 2026 are now open for consultation until July 20.

Indonesia Targets Blackout Risk With Coal Allocation

PLN is retrofitting Suralaya units to run on lower-calorie coal as Indonesia works to close a 13-million-ton supply gap.

SCB And Citi Bridge Traditional And Digital Rails For USD Payments

A weekend transaction between Phillip Capital entities and Siam Commercial Bank shows tokenised deposits working outside standard banking hours.

Thailand’s Central Bank And SEC Join Forces On Stablecoin Oversight

The Bank of Thailand and the Securities and Exchange Commission are coordinating on a joint audit of high-volume stablecoin transactions.

Nium Expands Digital Asset Infrastructure With Cypher Acquisition

Cypher founder Kuberan Marimuthu joins Nium as VP of Digital Assets following the acquisition announced July 8.

M-DAQ Global Deepens ASEAN Footprint With Vietnam Move

Singapore's M-DAQ Global adds Vietnam to its regional footprint, gaining direct VND collection and payout capability through METech.

NAPAS And Liquid Group Connect Vietnam-Singapore QR Payments

Singapore payment app users can now scan VietQRGlobal codes at merchants across Vietnam under a new NAPAS partnership.

TNB’s Santong BESS Marks Milestone For Malaysia’s Grid

The 100 MW/400 MWh Santong BESS can support electricity demand equivalent to about 40,000 East Coast households.

EVN Balances Record Output With Local Supply Gaps

Vietnam's grid hit a new peak of 57,537 MW in late June, and EVN is using that data to plan ahead.

Phnom Penh-Guangzhou Corridor Gains Fifth Carrier As Sky Angkor Enters

Cambodia's Techo International Airport gains added China connectivity as Sky Angkor Airlines begins thrice-weekly Guangzhou service.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor And Raffles Makati Partner In Exclusive Bar Takeovers

The bar takeover series gives guests a unique way to experience the flavors and spirit of two Raffles destinations.

Siam Piwat Appoints The Bureau Of Wonders As International Public Relations Consultant For Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026

Siam Piwat brings in The Bureau of Wonders to support global communications for one of Bangkok’s major watch events.

Chinese Companies Prioritize Supply Chain Resilience, AI And New Markets For Growth

The focus on AI and supply chain resilience shows how Chinese firms are adjusting to a changing global trade landscape.

NEA And BAPETEN Deepen Nuclear Regulatory Ties

The agreement pairs Singapore's nuclear capability-building phase with Indonesia's more advanced plans for roughly 500 MW of nuclear capacity by the early 2030s.

SP Group Raises Household Electricity Rate To 31.91 Cents

A typical four-room HDB household will pay about S$17 more a month starting July as Singapore's electricity tariff hits 34.78 cents per kWh with GST.

Singapore’s Qashier Raises USD6.125 Million On Profitable Growth

Profitability before scale: Qashier's Series A+ raise signals investor interest in capital-efficient fintech infrastructure for SMEs.

Inside NoMad Singapore’s Four-Concept Bet On Orchard Road

Four dining and bar concepts, including a Havana-inspired Tropicana Club, anchor NoMad's Singapore debut.

Inside Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur’s All-Suite Bet On Malaysian Luxury

With 268 suites and dining from Garima Arora and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Waldorf Astoria's Kuala Lumpur debut sets a new benchmark in the Golden Triangle.

Kuala Lumpur To London, Reimagined Through the Gulf

Kuala Lumpur to London just got a low-cost option again, with a Bahrain stopover anchoring AirAsia X's European ambitions.

BNM Penalizes AEON Credit Over Sanctions Breach

AEON Credit onboarded a listed entity and delayed freezing the account, prompting a BNM enforcement action.

OJK Sets New Conduct Rules For Finfluencers In Indonesia

Finfluencers in Indonesia now face real accountability, with OJK able to order takedowns for misleading financial content.
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