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Vietnam Joins China, India, And Indonesia In Secondary Emerging Tier

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Vietnam now shares emerging-market status with China, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines under FTSE Russell's framework.
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AirAsia’s Bahrain Bet Is Off — What Comes Next For Its Europe Play

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AirAsia's long-haul, narrowbody network-carrier vision isn't dead — it's on ice while the group refocuses on ASEAN and Asia.
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Jakarta Moves To Fast Track National Ethanol Program

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Sovereign wealth fund Danantara will lead ethanol processing development under Indonesia's expanded fuel blending mandate.
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Singapore Chairmanship Sets Stage For Cross-Border Power Reform

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Only $2 billion has funded Asean's cross-border interconnectors in five decades. That could be about to change.
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The Quiet Infrastructure Deal Reshaping Bank Liquidity Management

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Partior's blockchain settlement network is pairing with LSEG's Digital Settlement House to tackle a structural inefficiency in global payments.
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Private Wealth Demand Drives DBS Gold Storage Growth

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DBS's latest gold storage expansion comes as central bank gold vaulting services prepare to launch by October.
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Agoda Bets On AI To Streamline Trip Planning

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With more than six million accommodations in its inventory, Agoda is testing whether AI can simplify trip planning.
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Molex’s Hung Yen Plant And The Rise Of Vietnam’s Electronics Sector

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Nearly 20 years after entering Vietnam, Molex continues to expand its manufacturing footprint in the country.
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Thailand’s Carbon Neutrality Goal Meets A Nuclear Feasibility Study

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Thailand's push for a diversified energy supply now includes a formal look at small modular reactor technology.
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Seasonal Strain: Laos’s Dry-Season Power Squeeze Explained

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Hydropower built Laos's export economy, but seasonal shortfalls now test the balance between revenue and reliability at home.
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A USD110 Million Bet On Malaysia’s Micro And Small Enterprises

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GXBank and IFC are sharing risk on a 90:10 basis to unlock lending for underserved micro and small enterprises.
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Thunes Deepens Middle East Infrastructure After Saudi Arabia Launch

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Singapore-based Thunes continues building out global payment rails, this time with a six-market Middle East rollout.
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Why TransNusa’s Newest Route Matters For Regional Island Tourism

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TransNusa's CEO calls it bridging two world class tourism capitals, and the schedule backs that up.
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Ascend Group’s Fintech Arm Deepens Blockchain Ambitions

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A regulatory sandbox structure lets TrueMoney and Fireblocks test tokenized payments at meaningful scale before any wider rollout.
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Debuts In Thailand With The Opening Of Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit

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From its jasmine-inspired spa to dedicated fitness spaces, Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit integrates wellness throughout the guest journey beyond traditional spa experiences.
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Thailand Power Development Plan Draft Marks Departure From Past Targets

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The Power Development Plan 2026 draft outlines Thailand's electricity strategy through 2050.
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Siti Safinah: Malaysia’s Grid Planning Must Adapt To Data Centre Growth

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Officials project data centres could account for up to 31 percent of Peninsular Malaysia's electricity demand by 2035.
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Webull Sets Sights On USD6.1 Billion AUM In Thailand

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Webull's acquisition of Pi Securities adds a licensed Thai brokerage to its global network spanning 16 markets and more than 27 million users.
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How Thailand Is Coordinating Fraud Prevention At Scale

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High-value cash and gold withdrawals have both fallen sharply in Thailand over the past year, according to central bank data tied to anti-money laundering efforts.
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Raffles Bali Names Fanny Purna Irianti To Lead Commercial Strategy

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A new chapter for Raffles Bali's commercial strategy begins with Fanny Purna Irianti at the helm of sales and marketing.
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Atome Financial In Play As Grab Holdings Weighs Majority Stake

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No deal is final yet, but Grab's reported interest in Atome Financial signals where Southeast Asia's super-app competition is headed: financial services.
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GPT-6 Astra Gets Its First Industry-Specific Product In Finance

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OpenAI is shipping industry-specific AI products rather than waiting for others to build on top of its general models.
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1.5 Billion Accounts, One Protocol: Ant International’s AMP Rollout

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As agentic commerce scales, Mastercard, Visa, and Ant International are working on shared standards for identifying AI agents across networks.
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New Rules Aim To Bring Thai BNPL Lending Under Central Bank Watch

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Non-bank lenders now account for roughly 75% of retail and personal loan accounts in Thailand, a key driver behind the regulatory expansion.
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Maybank Bets On Micro-Investing To Deepen MAE Engagement

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Micro-investing meets everyday banking as Maybank rolls out Savings+ on the MAE app.
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Petrovietnam’s Nuclear Ambitions Meet A Leadership Transition

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Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade confirms talks with South Korea are advancing but not yet finalized on Ninh Thuan 2.
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Thailand Households To Sell Excess Solar Power To EGAT

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State banks GSB, GH Bank and BAAC will help finance solar installations for low income households under Thailand's new energy plan.
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Hotel Riu Palace Phuket And The Case For Quieter Phuket Tourism

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Solar power and rainwater harvesting anchor RIU's sustainability approach at its new Phuket resort.
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A Railway Rebuilt: Indonesia’s Sovereign Fund Eyes Control

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The consortium behind Indonesia's first high-speed railway is set to lose control to a state financing vehicle.
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New Thai Rule Requires Sender And Recipient Data For Crypto Transfers

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The rule was shaped jointly by Thailand's SEC and Anti-Money Laundering Office after two rounds of public consultation.
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Police Data Shows QR Code Scam Losses Nearly Doubling Year Over Year

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Cumulative QR code scam losses in Malaysia since 2023 now stand at RM80.86 million.
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Petronas Upgrades Exploration Data Platform For Investors

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The enhanced platform will autonomously analyze geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
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Vietnam’s Ministry Of Industry And Trade Drafts Tariff Rules

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Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade is preparing rules for a phased tariff rollout.
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Record Scam Losses Prompt Visa’s Updated Malaysia Security Plan

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Six priorities. One roadmap. Visa lays out its plan to strengthen Malaysia's payments security through 2028.
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Thailand’s Central Bank Advances Dedicated BNPL Licence Framework

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BNPL accounts in Thailand grew from 600,000 in 2021 to nearly 5 million by 2024, a pace regulators now want to formally supervise.
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Founder Group Eyes Multi-Year Growth Through LSS6 Awards

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Founder Energy has completed over 70 solar EPCC projects across Peninsular Malaysia since 2016.
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Pertamina Patra Niaga Holds Subsidized Fuel Prices While Raising Others

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Pertamina Patra Niaga says its pricing formula weighs crude costs, the rupiah, taxes, and purchasing power.
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Ajaib’s USD270 Million Round Signals Rebound For Indonesian Tech Funding

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SBI Holdings continues its Southeast Asia digital asset expansion, adding a 20% stake in Indonesian platform Ajaib to its regional portfolio.
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Boost Holdings Fundraising Round Remains Open After IFC Deal

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Boost Holdings, the fintech arm of Axiata Group, is still courting additional investors even after securing IFC's backing.
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River Cruising’s Next Frontier: Uniworld Bets On Indonesia

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River cruising is still a new concept for many Indonesian travellers. Uniworld is investing in trade training to change that.
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Danantara’s Fiscal Contribution Rises As Reporting Questions Persist

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A year after launch, Danantara controls hundreds of state firms and reports directly to the president. Disclosure hasn't kept pace.
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Ninh Thuan Nuclear Programme Restructured Under New National Assembly Resolution

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A steering committee will keep coordinating safety, security and shared infrastructure across the newly separated Ninh Thuan projects.
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Wan Mohd Fadzmi Appointed To Lead Bank Islam Malaysia’s Board

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Leadership update: Bank Islam Malaysia names Wan Mohd Fadzmi as Chairman effective August 27, 2026.
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Vietnam Banking Sector Draws Fresh Foreign Interest Via Techcombank

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A valuation gap, not lack of interest, appears to be the main hurdle in Techcombank's stake discussions.
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Thailand-Vietnam Tourism Cooperation Gains New Platform

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Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City tourism ties get a boost through this year's ITE HCMC participation.
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Du Long Industrial Park Adds Bangshi’s Fabric Project

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The BVI-registered investor's project includes wastewater treatment and water reuse systems as part of its environmental commitments.
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Prabowo Sets Three-Year Timeline For 100 GWp Solar Rollout

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Indonesia's Energy Ministry projects the 100 GWp solar program could save Rp73.9 trillion in fuel subsidies annually.
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TNG Digital Deepens GOfinance With GXBank Credit Integration

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FlexiCredit offers Malaysians a revolving credit line of up to RM150,000 with flat rates starting at 3.78% per annum, now available through TNG eWallet.
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Red Hat Openshift Becomes Backbone Of Sacombank’s New Core System

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Sacombank's move to Temenos Payments Hub signals a stronger focus on cross-border payments capability.
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Singapore-Homeported Disney Adventure To Dock In Langkawi

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Starting this December, Disney Adventure guests can add Langkawi to their four-night South-east Asia cruise.
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