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Fares Double, Seats Vanish: The Immediate Toll Of The Gulf Aviation Shutdown On Asia-Europe Routes

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The Gulf corridor handled a significant share of the world's connecting traffic between Europe and Asia. When that corridor closes, the entire global aviation map has to be redrawn — and Southeast Asia is where the redrawing is happening first.
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Cherry Trees Begin To Blossom In Japan This Season

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Japan’s cherry blossom season officially begins as trees start to bloom in Kofu, Gifu, and Kochi.
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The Kangaroo Route Stops In Singapore: What The Middle East Crisis Has Done To Australia’s Link To Europe

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Turkish Airlines is drawing connecting traffic from East and Southeast Asia through northern corridors that skirt the most sensitive Middle Eastern airspace. Istanbul's geographic position — straddling Europe and Asia at the edge of the conflict zone — is proving commercially decisive right now.
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The June Price Cliff: How A Three-Month Contract Lag Delivers A Second LNG Cost Wave To Asia

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Most Asian LNG contracts are oil-indexed on a three-month lag. Crude hit USD 100-plus in early March. The second wave of cost pressure arrives in June.
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Why The IEA’s Oil Bazooka Left LNG-Dependent Southeast Asia Without A Safety Net

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400 million barrels sounds like a lot. Hormuz normally moves 20 million barrels a day. The math is sobering.
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How Cape EMS Is Positioning Itself At The Intersection Of Industrial Energy Demand And Malaysia’s NETR Agenda

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Cape EMS posted a net profit of RM7.04 million for the quarter ended December 2025—a RM55.88 million swing from the prior year's loss. The recovery in gross margin from RM0.72 million to RM24.24 million reflects the product mix shift that CEB 2.0 was designed to deliver.
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Approaching The 1998 Low: Bank Indonesia Holds Rates As Rupiah Tests Crisis-Era Levels

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Portfolio outflows of USD 1.1 billion in the first two weeks of March alone. That figure, disclosed by Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo at Tuesday's press conference, explains why a rate cut is now off the table for Indonesia in the near term.
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Japan Starts Releasing Oil Reserves

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Japan moved to tap its strategic oil reserves as global oil supply concerns intensified.
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How The Kredivo-Timo Deal Reshapes Digital Banking Competition In Southeast Asia

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Kredivo Group commits US$15 million to Vietnam over three years, starting with lending technology migration into Timo's platform.
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From Rural Bank To Thrift Bank: Salmon Bank’s Capital Strategy Takes Shape In 2026

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A 2.1% NPL ratio and a PHP 1.6 billion equity base: Salmon Bank is building the financial foundation for a significant regulatory upgrade in 2026.
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Brazil-Founded EBANX Makes Singapore The Center Of Its Asia-Pacific Payments Strategy

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Brazil-founded EBANX has been using Singapore as its funds transfer hub since 2015. The March 24 headquarters inauguration makes that relationship official at the regional level.
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Malampaya Operator Calls For Structural Gas Policy Fix Over Temporary Tax Suspensions

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The Malampaya East-1 gas discovery in January 2026 added an estimated 30% to the field's remaining recoverable volumes, giving the PAP's case for domestic gas maximization firmer supply-side grounding.
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GE Vernova And Evn Sign HVDC Memorandum Of Understanding As Vietnam Moves From Planning To Execution

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GE Vernova and Vietnam Electricity signed a non-binding MOU at the Energy of Change Summit to study HVDC collaboration, moving national grid planning closer to bankable transmission projects.
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Thunes CTPO Appointment Signals Shift Toward Production-Ready AI In Global Payment Rails

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Thunes elevates AI as a CTPO priority, signalling where it expects competitive advantage in the next payments growth cycle.
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Between the Refinery And The Strait: Vietnam’s Fuel Supply Calculus Under The Hormuz Crisis

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Power Development Plan 8 targets 22,524 MW of LNG-fired electricity by 2030. The Hormuz crisis is the first major test of whether that commitment is viable given Vietnam's exposure to Middle Eastern LNG supply chains.
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World Bank Backs Zetrix AI Berhad With Equity Stake To Scale Digital Services Across ASEAN

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The IFC-Zetrix AI investment shows development capital is now flowing into infrastructure-layer blockchain, not just consumer apps.
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How Singapore Gulf Bank And Fireblocks Are Building A Regulated Bridge Between Fiat And Digital Assets

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The SGB and Fireblocks partnership shows how regulated wholesale banks are becoming the compliance layer for institutional crypto operations.
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Sea Limited’s ShopeePay Launches First Overseas QR Feature For Singapore Users

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Singapore digital wallet value is projected at S$89 billion by 2027. Cross-border capability is now a competitive requirement.
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How Vietnam’s Industrial Base Is Absorbing USD2.65 Billion

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A single Singaporean investor committed $380.1 million to a stainless steel plant in Ha Tinh in January 2026.
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Sunway Healthcare And Asia OneHealthcare Signal A New Cycle For Private Hospital Capital Markets In Malaysia

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Brownfield first, greenfield second. Sunway Healthcare's 2026 to 2028 expansion plan targets existing hospitals before breaking ground on three new facilities in Seremban, Iskandar Puteri, and Putrajaya. The group aims to nearly double capacity by 2032.
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Above-Normal Temperatures Through May Put Indonesia And Malaysia On Highest Heat Alert

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The 2024 heat wave pushed Thailand to a record 36,700 MW daily peak. The 2026 conditions may test that ceiling again.
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SP Group Quarterly Tariff Mechanism Puts Singapore On Notice For Q2 Price Adjustment

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Qatar's energy minister warned spot LNG prices could approach USD 40 per MMBtu if disruptions persist.
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DBS Joins OCBC And UOB In Enforcing Mandatory Delays For Digital Banking Changes

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DBS Bank advises customers to plan transfers at least a day in advance. In a world where scams move fast, slowing down high-risk account changes may be the most effective defence available.
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Luxembourg And Asian Development Bank Unite To Channel Capital Into Southeast Asia Fintechs

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Isabel Chatterton of ADB described the fund as combining catalytic capital with market-readiness support for founders scaling financial inclusion solutions across Southeast Asia.
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Bank Indonesia Consolidates Payment System Rules Under Single Regulatory Framework Effective March 31

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Indonesia's payment sector has until March 31, 2029 for full compliance, but the first hard deadline is April 30, 2026, for RBSP and SBP submissions.
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Draws Multi-Billion Dollar Acquisition Interest

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The KKR-Singtel deal illustrates how global investment firms are partnering with telecom operators to expand digital infrastructure portfolios.
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Fuel Shortages Are Prompting Thailand And Myanmar To Implement Emergency Energy-Conservation Efforts

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Energy conservation measures in Thailand and Myanmar reflect broader concerns about fuel supply security.
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Japan Oks World’s 1st iPS Cell-Based Products

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Japan’s health ministry allowed the development and distribution of two medical products based on iPS cells.
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Malaysia Secures RM2.97 Billion In AI And Technology Sector Investments

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The latest Chinese investment commitments could strengthen Malaysia’s role in regional digital supply chains.
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Analysts Examine Energy Security Implications For Southeast Asia Power Markets

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Analysts say diversification of energy supply sources is becoming a key policy priority.
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Thailand Energy Strategy Shifts As Middle East Conflict Disrupts Oil Routes

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Thailand is increasing natural gas production and exploring alternative oil routes as global energy markets react to Middle East tensions.
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Strait Of Hormuz Closure Threat Exposes Deep Energy Dependence Across Asia’s Major Economies

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Energy security discussions often focus on supply. The Strait of Hormuz shows that transport routes can be just as critical.
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Tom Kelly Named Chief Executive Officer Of Formerra

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Formerra has named Tom Kelly Chief Executive Officer to guide the company’s next phase of strategic development.
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IFC Considers Investment In Indonesian Broadband Operator PT Link Net

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Broadband infrastructure is becoming a central focus of development finance as economies digitize across Southeast Asia.
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Grab-Stash Financial Deal Signals Bigger Push Into Investment Services

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Southeast Asia’s fintech landscape continues evolving as Grab strengthens its digital finance capabilities through the Stash Financial acquisition.
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Minsook Cho Steps Up As Mastercard Country Manager In Singapore

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Mastercard continues to expand partnerships with financial institutions and fintech firms across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Ant International And STB Extend Partnership To Strengthen Travel Payments

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Tourism agencies are increasingly working with fintech companies to improve visitor payment experiences.
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The Whole Country Chose Dara, And Nobody’s Surprised

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Across social media, Filipino fans reminded others that Sandara Park once built her dreams in Manila, strengthening a bond that remains visible decades later.
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DBS Bank Broadens Tech Investment Play With New Granite Asia Tie-Up

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The intersection of finance and artificial intelligence continues to grow. DBS Bank and Granite Asia are supporting emerging AI companies.
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Peak XV Partners Closes USD1.3 Billion Fund Targeting Fintech And Technology Startups Across Asia

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Venture capital firms are continuing to back fintech and AI innovation. Peak XV Partners’ USD1.3B funds aim to support scalable technology startups.
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TerraPay Partners With Raenest To Expand Cross-Border Freelancer Payouts In The Philippines And India

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The gig economy depends on efficient cross-border payments. TerraPay’s network is helping Raenest users receive funds from international clients.
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Nickel Asia Corp. Reports 312% Profit Surge To PHP6.27 Billion On Strong Nickel Ore Prices

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Higher ore prices and stronger shipments helped push Nickel Asia’s revenues and profits sharply higher last year.
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Philippine Government Opens Competitive Auction For Semirara And Other Coal Mining Areas

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A competitive contracting process is underway for coal resources covering 18,000 hectares across the Philippines.
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Luxury Landmark Regent Hong Kong Named To China’s Top 100 Hotels List For 2025

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The recognition reflects Regent Hong Kong’s commitment to world-class hospitality.
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ThirdHome Strengthens Global Ambitions With Strategic Hires In Singapore And Product Leadership

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ThirdHome blends technology-driven engagement with regional market strategies through its newest leadership appointments.
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Southeast Asia’s Rising Coal Demand Complicates Regional Energy Transition, IEA Analysis Shows

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Coal’s role in ASEAN energy markets remains substantial, despite policy shifts toward renewables.
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Asian Financial Watchdogs Step Up Scrutiny Of Digital Assets and AI-Driven Services

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Cyber risk and AI oversight dominate Asia's latest fintech regulatory review.
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Asian Development Bank Funds 126 MW Solar And 151 MWh Storage In Thailand

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The $350 million package underscores the importance of storage in managing solar variability.
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Energy Market Reforms Link Vietnam’s Direct Power Purchase Agreements With Capacity-Based Billing

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Regulatory revisions explored to separate infrastructure costs from DPPA service charges in Vietnam.
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ASEAN Power Grid Framed As Investable Infrastructure Opportunity Amid Rising Regional Demand

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Regional electricity trade through the ASEAN Power Grid could enhance supply flexibility.
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