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Cape EMS Berhad Pivots From Electronics Assembly To Clean Energy Infrastructure Under CEB 2.0 Strategy

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Cape EMS Berhad is accelerating its CEB 2.0 transformation with the expansion of Cape Renewables Sdn Bhd—integrating solar PV, battery storage, and smart energy management for industrial operators across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The pivot follows a return to profitability in Q2 FY2026 after six consecutive quarters of losses.
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Bank Indonesia Drops Rate-Cut Language As Iran War Locks Rupiah Policy Into Stability Mode

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Bank Indonesia held rates at 4.75% on March 17—but the bigger story is what Governor Warjiyo stopped saying. The central bank formally dropped its rate-cut language, signaling a strategic pivot from growth to stability as the Iran conflict pressures the rupiah toward its 1998 crisis-era low.
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Japan Starts Releasing Oil Reserves

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Japan has started releasing its oil reserves to address supply disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
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Indonesia’s Kredivo Takes Full Control Of Vietnam’s First Digital Bank Timo

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The Kredivo-Timo deal marks a new phase of fintech consolidation in Southeast Asia, with lending platforms moving into full-stack digital banking.
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How Salmon Bank Is Building One Of The Philippines’ Most Capitalized Challenger Bank Platforms

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With a core equity tier 1 ratio of 23.1%, Salmon Bank is now one of the Philippines' most capitalized technology-driven rural banks.
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How EBANX’s MAS Licence And Singapore HQ Position It For APAC’s Next Growth Phase

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36% of EBANX's total payment volume now comes from APAC merchants. A dedicated Singapore HQ is the next logical step in that trajectory.
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Republic Act 12120 At The Center Of Philippines Energy Crisis Response As Senate Weighs Fuel Tax Relief

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Philippines DOE Secretary Garin warned of a potential 16% power rate increase by April as Qatari LNG deliveries stalled after the Strait of Hormuz closure. Domestic gas is now central to the government's short-term response.
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Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park Chosen For GE Vernova’s Third GlobalHVDC Manufacturing Site

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Vietnam's Revised PDP8 calls for a nationwide HVDC system and $33.4 billion in grid investment by 2035. The GE Vernova factory is the first major manufacturing commitment directly tied to that infrastructure pipeline.
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Vietnam’s Decree 72/2026: How An Emergency Tax Cut Exposed The Limits Of Price Stabilisation Policy

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Vietnam's Dung Quat and Nghi Son refineries were placed under enhanced operating directives this week, a quiet indicator of how seriously the government is treating domestic refining continuity as a grid security issue.
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Thunes Names Technology And Finance Leaders As Cross-Border Payments Race Intensifies In Asia

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With 550-plus direct integrations and a pending MAS licence variation, Thunes is matching executive capacity to network capacity.
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Singapore Gulf Bank Expands SGB Net To Include Regulated Stablecoin Settlement For Institutions

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Whampoa Group and Mumtalakat-backed SGB is building what it calls the default bank for managing fiat and stablecoins together.
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ShopeePay Enters Cross-Border Payments Via Alipay+ Integration

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Malaysia logged 11.8 million cross-border QR transactions in H1 2025. ShopeePay is positioning for that growing demand.
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IFC Invests USD40 Million In Zetrix AI To Build Malaysia’s Blockchain Public Infrastructure

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One deal, two milestones: Zetrix AI lands US$40 million from IFC and moves closer to a Nasdaq listing.
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Malaysia’s Largest IPO In Nine Years: How Sunway Healthcare Priced RM2.86 Billion In A Contested Market

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TPG is now reportedly evaluating Asia OneHealthcare at up to RM30 billion, and advisers are watching Sunway Healthcare's listing as a benchmark. Malaysia's private hospital sector is entering a significant capital markets moment.
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Vietnam’s FDI Disbursement Hits Five-Year High

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Vietnam's FDI surge coincides with capital market liberalization and an expected FTSE Emerging Market upgrade in September 2026.
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Singapore EMA Warns Of Higher Electricity Tariffs After Qatar LNG Halt

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Singapore's wholesale price cap circuit breaker was built for moments exactly like this.
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ASMC Seasonal Forecast Places Southeast Asia Heat And LNG Supply Shock On A Collision Course

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Indonesia and Malaysia face the highest heat probability in the region, and both rely on thermal generation to meet peak loads.
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NextFin Asia Fund Marks First Direct Investment Partnership Between A Development Bank And A Fintech Accelerator

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

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

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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.
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Thailand And Myanmar Governments Act To Reduce Fuel Consumption

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Southeast Asia’s reliance on imported fuels continues to shape energy policy responses during global supply disruptions.
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KKR And Singtel Advance Acquisition Of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres

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Rising computing demand from AI applications is reshaping investment flows toward data centers and large-scale digital infrastructure networks.
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Japan Oks World’s 1st iPS Cell-Based Products

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Japan has conditionally approved the production and sale of the world’s first regenerative medical products using iPS cells.
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Analysts Say Middle East Crisis Raises Energy Security Questions For Southeast Asia

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Global geopolitical tensions can quickly affect electricity generation costs in energy-importing economies.
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Malaysia Attracts New Chinese Investment Focused On Artificial Intelligence

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Malaysia’s digital economy strategy is attracting foreign technology companies seeking regional growth opportunities.
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Asia’s First Catholic Exorcism Center Opens Its Doors In The Philippines

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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.
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Thailand Moves To Protect Fuel Reserves After Strait Of Hormuz Closure

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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.
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Global Energy Flows At Risk With Strait Of Hormuz Vulnerability Exposed

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Asia receives the majority of crude oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, making the region particularly vulnerable to supply disruptions.
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Leadership Transition At Formerra As Tom Kelly Assumes CEO Position

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Leadership transitions often signal strategic shifts. Formerra’s appointment of Tom Kelly as CEO highlights its focus on operational growth.
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IFC Evaluates Broadband Infrastructure Loan For Indonesia’s PT Link Net

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Development finance institutions are increasingly backing fiber infrastructure projects as demand for high-speed connectivity accelerates across Southeast Asia.
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Fintech Play: Grab Snaps Up Stash Financial To Deepen Wealth Services

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Grab continues its shift from ride-hailing platform to financial services ecosystem with the acquisition of Stash Financial, a digital investment platform.
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Ant International And STB Extend Partnership To Strengthen Travel Payments

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Tourism agencies are increasingly working with fintech companies to improve visitor payment experiences.
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Minsook Cho Named Mastercard’s New Country Manager For Singapore

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Mastercard’s Singapore operations connect banks, merchants, and fintech companies across one of Asia’s most advanced payment markets.
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From Manila To Seoul: Why Filipinos Will Always Show Up For Sandara Park

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The episode reignited memories of Sandara Park’s early years in Philippine entertainment, where fans first embraced the future K-pop star long before her global success.
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Peak XV Partners Pools USD1.3 Billion To Chase Fintech Growth Across Asia

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Startup capital pipelines remain active across Asia’s technology sector. Peak XV Partners’ new funds will support companies from early growth to pre-IPO stages.
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TerraPay Broadens Global Payment Reach Through New Raenest Tie-Up

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Global freelancers often face delays when receiving international payments. TerraPay and Raenest are working to streamline these payment flows.
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AI Companies Eyeing IPOs Get Boost From DBS Bank-Granite Asia Partnership

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Late-stage AI startups are attracting strategic investors. DBS Bank and Granite Asia have launched a USD110M investment partnership.
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Semirara Mining Site Heads To Auction As Contract Nears 2027 Expiry

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Investors are watching the Semirara coal bid round closely as the Philippines opens resource areas to new development proposals.
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Regent Hong Kong Recognized In Travel + Leisure China’s Top 100 Hotels For 2025

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Regent Hong Kong secures its place among China’s leading hotels with the latest industry accolade.
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Luxury Home Exchange Club ThirdHome Bolsters Leadership With Key Hires In Asia And Product Strategy

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Carvalho will lead product roadmap development, focusing on personalisation and seamless experiences for ThirdHome members.
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Nickel Asia Corp. Reports 312% Profit Surge To PHP6.27 Billion On Strong Nickel Ore Prices

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Higher ore prices and stronger shipments helped push Nickel Asia’s revenues and profits sharply higher last year.
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Southeast Asia’s Coal Growth Persists Despite Renewable Targets, IEA Reports

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The region’s power sector faces a dual challenge: decarbonization and reliability.
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Virtual Assets, Cybersecurity And AI Top Asia’s Financial Regulatory Agenda In Early 2026

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Virtual asset supervision tightens across key Asian markets.
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ADB Backs Gulf Renewable Energy Solar And Battery Projects In Thailand

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Multilateral financing continues to support Southeast Asia’s power infrastructure.
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Corporate Renewable Procurement In Vietnam Faces Cost Questions Under Dual Tariff System

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Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade reviews Decree 57 amendments to resolve cost allocation conflicts.
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Renewable Energy Integration Goals Push The ASEAN Power Grid To The Forefront Of Regional Planning Discussions

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Energy cooperation across ASEAN may hinge on the progress of the ASEAN Power Grid initiative.
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Silent Sanctuary Kicks Off Sold-Out Japan Tour, Singapore Show Next; “UNA” Coming Soon

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OPM crosses borders as Silent Sanctuary’s international tour reveals music’s power to unite cultures.
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ONERWAY Expands Singapore Presence With MPI Approval

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ONERWAY’s MPI licence positions it within Singapore’s structured payments regulatory regime. Compliance and scalability remain key themes in regional fintech.
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Mambu Brings Payments Platform To Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia And Singapore

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Southeast Asia continues to attract global fintech infrastructure providers.
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KPMG Data Shows 763 Fintech Deals Across Asia-Pacific In 2025

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KPMG’s findings highlight the current funding environment facing regional fintech firms.
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