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PLN Nusa Daya Employs 85 Local Workers At Sidera Plant

Two more 15 MW clusters at Sidera are scheduled for November 10 and November 30, according to the project roadmap.

Krungsri JCB Ultimate Offers Fivefold Points On Japan-Related Spending

JCB calls Thailand one of its most important markets in Southeast Asia. The new Krungsri JCB Ultimate card deepens its partnership with the MUFG-owned bank’s card unit.

EVN Adds LNG Capacity At Quang Trach Power Center

The plant is expected to supply about 9.5 billion kWh of electricity annually to Vietnam’s national grid.

Indonesia Energy Ministry Says 11,000 Villages Still Lack Electricity

Indonesia’s BPBL program covers home wiring, operating certification, a 900 VA PLN connection, and a Rp100,000 starter token.

EVN Adds LNG Capacity At Quang Trach Power Center

The plant is expected to supply about 9.5 billion kWh of electricity annually to Vietnam’s national grid.
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Batam Grid Recovery: PLN Batam Normalizes Substations And Lines

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said he would meet PLN after a widespread outage disrupted electricity supply across Batam on October 12.

Standard Chartered Singapore Custody Service Awaits Regulatory Clearance

Standard Chartered will integrate digital asset custody with traditional asset servicing and tokenisation under its Financing & Securities Services business in Singapore.

Zetrix AI And MyEG Remain Suspended As JPJ Collection Agents

Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport and JPJ will take legal action to recover RM314 million in unremitted collections from the MYEG Group.

Singapore History Gallery Reopens At National Museum Of Singapore On October 10

More than 700 years of history are brought together in the refreshed Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum of Singapore.

Siam Piwat Strengthens Luxury Retail Presence With Bangkok Watch Week 2026

The conclusion of Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026 adds momentum to Siam Piwat’s efforts to create a broader luxury retail ecosystem.

Wise Pairs Cross-Border QR Payments With Travel eSIM Data Plans

Wise's new customisable eSIM plans let travellers choose their own data allowance and duration, with refunds for unused plans.
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Airwallex Moves Into Larger Malaysia Office As Hiring Plans Advance

More than RM2 billion in Malaysian remittance volume in 2025 is behind Airwallex's plan to double its local workforce this year.

Webull Malaysia Reviews Crypto Option As TNG Digital Partnership Goes Live

Through the TNG Digital and Webull Malaysia partnership, eligible US stocks can be bought as fractional shares from US$1 (RM4.08).

Thai Cabinet Borrowing Plan Puts Debt Ratio Near Ceiling

Disbursement for Thailand's 200-billion-baht energy transition tranche is open through December 31, 2027, under the approved public debt plan.

ESDM Ministry Links Coal Gasification To Fuel Blending Goals

Indonesia's coal-to-methanol project carries a reported US$2.3 billion cost, with commissioning targeted for 2029 and commercial operations in 2030.

What Skyro’s Malaysian Licence Signals For Regional Digital Lending

From the Philippines to Malaysia: Skyro reports more than seven million registered users and a credit portfolio above US$200 million since its 2022 launch.

Alpaca’s MAS Approval Sets Stage For Local Counterparty Role In Southeast Asia

A Singapore CMS licence would not automatically cover Alpaca across Southeast Asia. Launches in other markets remain subject to local regulators.
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SP Group And City Energy Lower Q4 Utility Tariffs

The overall electricity tariff, including non-household consumers, falls by an average of 10.6% in Singapore for the fourth quarter.

Oil Fuel Fund Borrowing Plan Awaits New Energy Leadership

The Oil Fuel Fund has already spent 20 billion baht in commercial bank loans on repaying existing debt.

PLN Electricity Plan Revision Triples Indonesia’s Planned Solar Additions

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said Indonesia's solar program cannot proceed without a revised RUPTL as its legal foundation.

PIDM Industry Dialogue Brings Framework, Payments Pact And Household Data Together

PIDM's first Data Pulse publication tracks household financial wellbeing, savings and resilience to inform policy-making.

Kenanga Investors Joins Luno In Testing Ringgit Stablecoin For Money Market Funds

The UMYR initiative is limited to whitelisted institutional participants. Retail investors will not take part.

Inside Singapore Cruise Centre’s New Harbourfront Gateway For Ferries And Cruises

Singapore Cruise Centre and Sqiva built an integrated departure control system connecting check-in, baggage and boarding for ferries and cruises.
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