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“Gotcha”: VIBY’s Love Letter To The Fans Who Found Them

Asia Pacific Express - August 18, 2026

“Gotcha” feels like a thank-you note to the fans who saw something in Japanese boy group VIBY before others caught on.

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Nuanu Creative City Opens Nusantara, Bringing Nine Indonesian Regional Cuisines Under One Roof In Bali

Asia Pacific Express - August 18, 2026

Nuanu Creative City’s newest destination highlights the richness of Indonesia’s food culture through regional flavors and local creativity.

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Kamalaya Introduces Sacred Renewal

Asia Pacific Express - August 18, 2026

Kamalaya's two decades of wellness philosophy continue through a programme centered on ancient practices, natural intelligence, and more conscious ways of living.

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Inside The Structure Of Malaysia’s Largest Solar Tender

Asia Pacific Express - August 17, 2026

LSS6 Package 3 targets standalone solar projects between 10 and 30 megawatts, no battery pairing required.

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Halogen Capital Cuts Entry Barrier For Multi-Asset Portfolios

Asia Pacific Express - August 17, 2026

From institutional clients to retail access. Halogen Capital's new B2B2C platform brings crypto-linked portfolios to a broader investor base in Malaysia.

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Thailand Crypto Broker Moves Early On Travel Rule Compliance

Asia Pacific Express - August 17, 2026

Thailand's SEC is preparing to enforce Travel Rule compliance for licensed crypto platforms later this year.

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TransNusa’s Jakarta-Bangkok Route Signals Deeper Indonesia-Thailand Tourism Ties

Asia Pacific Express - August 17, 2026

A new Jakarta-Bangkok service from TransNusa Airlines enters one of Southeast Asia's busiest corridors with an unusually high initial frequency. Industry watchers will track whether demand matches the airline's ambition.

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Vietnam’s Rural Connectivity Gap Gets A Satellite Option

Asia Pacific Express - August 17, 2026

Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology has set clear limits on Starlink's rollout: four gateways, 600,000 subscribers, through 2030.

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State Utility PLN Advances Corporate Consolidation Under Danantara

Asia Pacific Express - August 14, 2026

Indonesia's state utility is streamlining its corporate structure under a government-wide push led by Danantara.

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Singapore Crypto Exchanges Face New Tax Residency Checks From 2027

Asia Pacific Express - August 14, 2026

From January 2027, new crypto exchange customers in Singapore will need to complete tax residency self-certification before their accounts can be opened.

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Central Bank Backs RM10 Billion Push To Fund Underserved Malaysian SMEs

Asia Pacific Express - August 14, 2026

Developed with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia, the new scheme targets microenterprises, startups, and firms in strategic and sustainability focused sectors.

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How ITE HCMC 2026 Is Wiring Vietnam Into Global Tourism Trade

Asia Pacific Express - August 14, 2026

Two decades of dealmaking. ITE HCMC 2026 brings buyers from 40+ countries to Ho Chi Minh City for its milestone anniversary edition.

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Shareholders Back EnQuest’s Malaysia Production Surge

Asia Pacific Express - August 14, 2026

Four Malaysian production sharing contracts, one reverse takeover. EnQuest's expansion plan clears a major approval milestone.

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Coins.ph Integrates Stripe-Backed Tempo Network For USDT, USDC

Asia Pacific Express - August 13, 2026

Sub-second settlement is now live on Coins.ph. The platform's new Tempo integration targets faster, cheaper stablecoin transfers for retail and remittance use.

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Generali Opens Doors To Malaysian Insurtech And Healthtech Startups

Asia Pacific Express - August 13, 2026

Malaysia's insurtech and medtech startups now have a new growth path. Generali's GROW 2026 programme offers mentorship, workshops, and a shot at cash prizes.

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Ant International’s Bettr Embeds Pilgrimage Financing In Muslim Pro

Asia Pacific Express - August 12, 2026

The new service lets eligible Muslim Pro users in Malaysia spread the cost of Umrah over 12 to 24 months, built directly into the app.

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Grab Faces Vietnam Fine Over Influencer Disclosure And Terms Violations

Asia Pacific Express - August 12, 2026

Grab's Vietnam fine highlights a recurring theme for regional super-apps: consent and disclosure standards are tightening faster than platform terms are being updated.

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IDX Debuts Five Sharia-Compliant Gold ETFs

Asia Pacific Express - August 12, 2026

Five Sharia-compliant gold ETFs began trading in Jakarta this week, backed by physical gold and Electronic Gold Receipts.

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Indonesia Separates Journalism From Commercial Content Under New Visa Plan

Asia Pacific Express - August 12, 2026

A new visa category could give Indonesia clearer oversight of foreign-produced commercial digital content.

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Thailand’s Roojai Adds Health Insurance To Growth Roadmap

Asia Pacific Express - August 11, 2026

A decade after launching as an online broker, Roojai is now a licensed insurer eyeing regional expansion and new product lines.

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NTT DATA AI For Insurance Enters A Crowded Insurtech Market

Asia Pacific Express - August 11, 2026

Insurance carriers have been slow to move AI pilots into full production. NTT DATA's new AI for Insurance platform is designed to close that gap with built-in governance and audit trails.

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Linggiu Reservoir Solar-Storage Project Anchors New Singapore Import Deal

Asia Pacific Express - August 11, 2026

Sembcorp Utilities will supply 300 MW backed by a 2.2 GWp floating solar and 4.3 GWh battery project at Johor's Linggiu Reservoir.

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Natai Venture Partners With IHG On 150-Key Kimpton Resort

Asia Pacific Express - August 11, 2026

Kimpton's brand footprint in Thailand grows as IHG confirms a new beachfront resort near Phuket International Airport.

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Farewell Season Begins At Club Med Cherating Ahead Of Renovation

Asia Pacific Express - August 10, 2026

The Malaysian property will reposition as an all-inclusive resort centred on its jungle and beachfront setting.

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Tabung Haji Governance Gaps Persist, RCI Warns

Asia Pacific Express - August 10, 2026

A declassified 211-page report reshapes scrutiny of Malaysia's largest Islamic savings institution.

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Why Coreweave Chose Indonesia Over Its Neighbors

Asia Pacific Express - August 7, 2026

Indonesia's data centre market is about to get a major new entrant. CoreWeave plans three facilities there by 2028.

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Malaysia’s First Bank-Built Gateway Goes Live

Asia Pacific Express - August 7, 2026

The new platform lets businesses accept card, FPX, and DuitNow Pay transactions through a single integration, with funds settling directly into RHB accounts.

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The Crest Collection Arrives In Vietnam Through Ascott’s Latest Signings

Asia Pacific Express - August 7, 2026

Vietnam is now Ascott's third-largest pipeline market in Asia after a 30 percent portfolio jump.

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HDBank’s 41 Percent Growth Target Meets Vietnam’s Emerging-Market Moment

Asia Pacific Express - August 7, 2026

A $721 million international syndicated loan and two ratings upgrades mark HDBank's strongest half-year yet.

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Singapore Bans Drip Pricing Under New Payments Code

Asia Pacific Express - August 6, 2026

The Singapore FinTech Association's new Payments Industry Code of Conduct bans drip pricing and misleading zero-fee marketing.

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Local Banks Pledge Wider ATM Coverage By 2027

Asia Pacific Express - August 6, 2026

Singapore's local banks have committed to an ATM, branch, or NETS cashpoint within 500 metres of every HDB block by 2027.

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Why Jakarta Chose Stability Over PLN’s Tariff Formula

Asia Pacific Express - August 6, 2026

Rupiah swings and coal prices pointed toward higher rates, but Jakarta chose to hold the line for consumers.

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Can Bundled Procurement Fix Indonesia’s Hydropower Delays

Asia Pacific Express - August 6, 2026

Indonesia's RUPTL calls for 11,690 MW of hydropower by 2034. PLN's new bundled procurement model aims to get there faster.

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Southeast Asian Arrivals Surge As Taiwan Extends Trial Visa Waiver

Asia Pacific Express - August 6, 2026

Southeast Asian arrivals to Taiwan grew over four times faster than overall inbound tourism in early 2026.

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Tay Ninh’s Largest Solar Plant Breaks Ground

Asia Pacific Express - August 5, 2026

DT5.1 Energy JSC has broken ground on a nearly $296 million solar facility spanning 645 hectares around Dau Tieng Reservoir.

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REE Energy Taps Envision For 200-MW Can Tho Wind Project

Asia Pacific Express - August 5, 2026

REE Energy has selected Envision Energy to power the Phu Cuong 1A and 1B nearshore wind project in southern Vietnam.

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Digital Yuan Settlement Cuts China-Malaysia Payment Time To 30 Minutes

Asia Pacific Express - August 5, 2026

Thirty minutes. No intermediary banks. China's first outbound digital yuan payment to Malaysia shows what faster trade settlement could look like.

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Agentic Trading Arrives In Indonesia Through Pluang

Asia Pacific Express - August 5, 2026

Southeast Asian wealthtech keeps pushing into AI territory as Pluang rolls out its new Agentic Trading beta for select Indonesian users.

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Spanish Luxury Operator Palladium Stakes Its Claim In Vietnam

Asia Pacific Express - August 5, 2026

The Bless Collection Hotels brand is making its Southeast Asia debut with a resort redevelopment near Nha Trang.

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Board Of Investment Charts Thailand’s Electronics Boom

Asia Pacific Express - August 5, 2026

Printed circuit boards lead Thailand's electronics investment surge, with 224 projects worth $9.85 billion filed since 2023.

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Apple Pay Rolls Out Across Philippine Banks And Major Retailers

Asia Pacific Express - August 4, 2026

Filipino Apple users can now make secure in-store, online, and in-app purchases using Apple Pay with supported local bank cards.

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Pertamina Lowers Fuel Prices As Global Crude Eases

Asia Pacific Express - August 4, 2026

Indonesia's Pertamina trimmed Pertamax, Pertamax Green and Pertamax Turbo prices as global crude eased toward $88 a barrel.

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Jakarta–Bangkok Service Marks TransNusa’s Latest Regional Expansion

Asia Pacific Express - August 4, 2026

A new Jakarta–Bangkok route joins TransNusa's network from August 6, marking the carrier's second international launch this half.

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Kumamoto Shop In Tokyo Crowded With Visitors After Quake

Asia Pacific Express - August 4, 2026

Long lines formed outside a Tokyo shop as visitors purchased Kumamoto products to help communities affected by the powerful earthquake.

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