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Singapore Moves To End PayNow-NETS QR Split With New Generation Instant Payments Study

PayNow Gen2 is the most comprehensive review of Singapore's instant payments platform since the 2017 launch.

How HOSHINOYA Nara Prison Turned Solitary Confinement Cells Into Luxury Suites

HOSHINOYA Nara Prison introduces the "cycle of heritage" model, where guest revenue directly funds the preservation of a nationally designated cultural property.

COMO Hotels And Resorts Deepens DMC Partnerships In Thailand As European Portfolio Grows

COMO Hotels and Resorts describes Thai luxury travelers as relationship-driven, placing trust and personalized engagement above conventional advertising when making high-value booking decisions.

Indonesia Revives B50 After January Delay As Hormuz Disruption Reshapes Diesel Economics

PT Kereta Api Indonesia has been conducting B50 locomotive trials since April 2026, continuing a structured biodiesel progression that began with B0 in 2017 and has advanced sequentially ever since.

Rosatom And US Vendors In Parallel Engagement As Malaysia Keeps Nuclear Technology Options Open

Malaysia has signed a civil nuclear MoU with the US and a non-disclosure agreement with Rosatom, keeping multiple vendor pathways open as its NEPIO programme advances.

Amazon Web Services Expands Vietnam Cloud Infrastructure With Hanoi Local Zone

Vietnam’s fintech ecosystem depends not only on apps and funding, but also on reliable digital infrastructure. The AWS Local Zone in Hanoi adds a new layer to the country’s cloud and data-capacity landscape.

Clicx Bank Opens With 4 Percent Savings Offer In Thailand

The launch of Clicx Bank marks a significant step in Thailand’s fintech development. Its early savings promotion highlights how digital banks may compete for deposits while building customer scale.

Stripe And Bridge Work With MAS As Stablecoin Adoption Gains Ground In Southeast Asia

46% of APAC businesses expect to use stablecoins within two years. Stripe's Bridge subsidiary is already working with Singapore's MAS to align on standards before that window opens.

Nuvei-Payoneer Merger Reshapes Cross-Border Payment Consolidation Race In Asia-Pacific

For Filipino freelancers and Indonesian SMBs, the Nuvei acquisition of Payoneer signals a significant change in who controls the cross-border payment rails they depend on.

Japanese Fans’ World Cup Cleanup Wins Plaudits

Japanese supporters demonstrated sportsmanship beyond the game by leaving the venue cleaner than they found it.