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MDP Launch Marks New Era For Vietnam’s Digital Payment Infrastructure

MDP signed an agreement at launch to integrate digital payments into Vietnam's national e-identification app VNeID, linking payments to biometric identity.

Digital Remittances Surge 70 Percent As Malaysia Closes In On Cashless Milestone

Digital remittances surged 70% to RM31.6 billion in 2025, now representing over half of all outward remittances from Malaysia, according to BNM.

FIKRALab Expands Malaysia’s Islamic Capital Market Innovation Beyond Fintech

FIKRALab's Maqasid al-Shariah Clinics will bring regulators, advisers, and industry experts together to strengthen Islamic capital products.

Hong Kong Takes The Top Two Spots At Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 And What It Means For The Region

Vietnam's Anan Saigon and the Philippines' Celera both featured in the 2026 extended list, broadening Southeast Asia's culinary representation.

G-7 Vows To Take All Necessary Steps For Energy Market Stability

Officials said the move aims to prevent disruptions amid ongoing global tensions.

Malaysia And Japan Deepen Technology Ties As Bilateral Investment Surpasses RM142 Billion

Malaysia broke its investment record in 2025 with RM426.7 billion in approved investment, up 11%, as foreign investment rose 20.9% to RM207.1 billion.

Central Highlands Meets South Central Coast: Gia Lai’s Integrated Growth Play After The Binh Dinh Merger

FLC Group pledged approximately US$5.7 billion for an integrated complex covering airport expansion, logistics, resort tourism, and large-scale urban development.

Data Centers, Fuel Shocks, And A 157-GW Forecast Drive ASEAN’s Nuclear Reckoning

Malaysia is exploring nuclear specifically to power its expanding data center sector. AI infrastructure demand is now a direct input into regional nuclear policy.

Nium Connects Digital Dollar Holdings To Global Merchant Networks

Nium's 38 million annual card tokens form the foundation for its new stablecoin-backed enterprise payment offering.

Circle Ventures Leads Tazapay Extension As Stablecoin Infrastructure Bets Grow

Tazapay's CEO expects stablecoins to drive a threefold revenue increase in 2026 as enterprise adoption accelerates.