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From Payment To Closed Books: Airwallex Bets On Full-Lifecycle Finance With Leapfin

Airwallex processed over USD266 billion annually before this deal; Leapfin turns that volume into auditable, GAAP-ready financials.

TNB And PetGas Form Joint Venture For Perak Gas Infrastructure

Data centre growth and coal retirements are accelerating Peninsular Malaysia's gas-to-power demand beyond existing terminal capacity.

Behind The Headline: What Indonesia’s 17.89 Percent Renewable Mix Figure Actually Measures

The JETP promised USD 21.4 billion to accelerate Indonesia's coal retirement. Less than 15 percent has been approved. Coal capacity under consideration for early shutdown has dropped from 5 GW to 1.6 GW.

Japan’s Takaichi Seeks Maritime Cooperation Among Island States

Island nations were urged to work together on issues involving ocean governance, sustainability, and maritime security.

BCG Global Fintech Report 2026: Payments Dominate Revenue, Asia-Pacific Leads Growth, And AI Rewires Competitive Advantage

Fintech firms outpaced banks in M&A activity in 2025, completing 659 deals worth USD 251 billion to build AI and compliance capabilities.

BESS Monetization Critical To Unlocking Grid Flexibility In Southeast Asia: FESSIA Report

The alliance said ASEAN’s storage challenge is no longer technology readiness, but building market structures that properly value flexibility and investment.

Aspire Targets U.S. Cross-Border Startup Market With SEC Registration And Revolut Hire

Lightspeed-backed Aspire says globally scaling U.S. founders have been underserved by existing corporate banking. Its platform is the response.

Myanma Oil And Gas Enterprise Seeks Foreign Partners As Fuel Crisis Deepens

Myanmar's offshore basins remain underexplored. Their geological potential sits alongside some of the region's highest political and compliance risk.

Indonesia Formalises Gastronomy Tourism With Ministry-Backed Product Line And Bank Indonesia Partnership

Wonderful Indonesia Gastronomy is becoming a formal, bookable tourism product line backed by Bank Indonesia.

The Diesel Arithmetic: Why Indonesia’s 100 GW Solar Program Is An Economic Imperative, Not Just A Climate One

The Hormuz closure has turned Indonesia's island diesel dependency into a live energy security crisis.