A new agreement between Phongsupthavy Group and Primus Sapphire Power opens a feasibility study for a large-scale Mekong hydropower scheme. Construction is not yet authorized.
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.
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.
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.
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.