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HDBank’s International Loan Signals Vietnamese Banks’ Global Ambitions

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HDBank targets 41 percent profit growth for 2026, building on a record first half.
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Singapore Fintech Association Sets Baseline For Payments Trust

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Under Singapore's new payments code, hidden exchange rate mark-ups must be disclosed upfront, not buried in the fine print.
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MAS Confirms Ongoing Review Of Physical Banking

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Many Singapore seniors are adopting digital banking, but a significant share still rely on cash and in-person service.
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What Indonesia’s Flat PLN Rates Mean For Household Budgets

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Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says stability, not formula compliance, is driving Indonesia's tariff decision.
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Indonesia Hydropower Summit Signals Shift In Project Procurement

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At the Indonesia Hydropower Summit, PLN outlined a bundled procurement scheme covering 7,046 MW of hydropower capacity.
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Cambodia Excluded As Taiwan Refines Regional Visa Framework

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Taiwan's digital arrival-card rollout accompanies its latest visa-free extension for key Southeast Asian markets.
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A USD296 Million Bet On Vietnam’s Solar Future

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Vietnam's clean energy pipeline grows with the 450 MW Dau Tieng 5 project, developed by a Xuan Cau Holdings subsidiary.
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Vietnam Nearshore Wind Sector Gains Momentum With REE Energy Order

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Grid connection for the Phu Cuong nearshore wind project in Can Tho is targeted for October 2027.
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China And Malaysia Complete Bilateral Digital Currency Settlement Loop

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Malaysia's booming durian exports to China are now intersecting with central bank digital currency infrastructure.
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Pluang’s AI Trading Bet Signals Shift In Indonesian Wealthtech

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Indonesia's Pluang is piloting an AI agent built to assist with trades, joining a wider regional trend in wealthtech innovation.
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Palladium Hotel Group Bets On Vietnam For Asia-Pacific Expansion

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Palladium Hotel Group's Ho Chi Minh City headquarters will oversee its expansion strategy across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Board Of Investment Positions Thailand For Electronics Growth

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Thailand's advanced electronics market is projected to hit $52 billion in 2026, driven by AI and EV demand.
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Apple Pay Introduces Contactless Mobile Payments To Philippine Market

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The launch of Apple Pay marks a major step forward for digital payments in the Philippines through participating local banks.
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Pertamina Trims Pertamax Rates Amid Cooling Oil Market

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Non-subsidized gasoline gets cheaper in Indonesia this week, but Dexlite and Pertamina Dex prices remain unchanged.
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TransNusa Targets Changi Slots As Jakarta–Singapore Demand Grows

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With 19 aircraft in its fleet and four more on the way, TransNusa is scaling up its Southeast Asia ambitions steadily.
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Kumamoto Shop In Tokyo Crowded With Visitors After Quake

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Sales at Ginza Kumamotokan more than doubled as public concern for earthquake-hit communities continued to grow.
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Malaysia’s Electricity Surcharge Outlook Softens For Autumn Months

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Gas prices fell sharply this month, but coal costs and a softer ringgit kept Malaysia's power surcharge elevated.
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Bank Muamalat Rethinks Credit Cards With Non-Compounding Profit Charges

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Malaysia's Islamic banking sector adds a new transparency-first product as Bank Muamalat prepares to launch the Awwal Credit Card-i this October.
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Bank Negara Malaysia Confronts Medical Inflation With MediAsas Safeguards

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MediAsas premiums start around RM65 monthly, with Bank Negara Malaysia now planning long-term affordability reviews.
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Austin Jones To Lead Kimpton’s Indonesia Market Entry

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Architecture firm Denton Corker Marshall designed the property to echo the rhythm of Balinese ceremonial processions.
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Kaltim Prima Coal And Arutmin Formalize Bengalon Methanol Venture

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Indonesia's coal downstreaming strategy shifts toward methanol after earlier DME gasification projects stalled.
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World Fintech Day: Standing Credentials Are Fintech’s Quiet Liability

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The industry runs on digital connections, but trust can weaken when non-human identities carry too much standing access.
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40-Megawatt Plant To Ease Sarimukti Landfill Pressure By 2029

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A Japan-backed facility aims to relieve pressure on Bandung's strained Sarimukti landfill by 2029.
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Fadillah Yusof’s Storage Mandate Reshapes Malaysian Solar Bids

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For the first time, Malaysian solar tenders will require mandatory battery storage pairing under the new LSS6 programme.
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Sasana Symposium 2026 Signals Direction For Malaysia’s Financial Sector

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Malaysia's central bank launched iTEKAD Employment, connecting vulnerable communities to job training and financial services through Islamic banks.
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HSBC’s New Singapore Hub To Anchor Global AI Strategy

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Singapore becomes HSBC's global base for developing AI capabilities meant to scale across its international network.
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Three Weekly Flights, One Strategic Bet: Riyadh Air In Kuala Lumpur

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Riyadh Air's Kuala Lumpur route joins Malaga and Dhaka in a rapid summer of network expansion.
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Vietnam’s Long An LNG Plants Remain Stuck In Negotiations

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GS Energy's stake in the Long An plants underscores foreign investor exposure to Vietnam's slow-moving LNG pipeline.
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Sungai Rasau To Serve 9.6 Million Consumers By 2031

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Malaysia's energy and water utilities are formally linking infrastructure through TNB and Air Selangor's new dual agreements.
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Central Bank Independence In Focus After Warjiyo Resignation

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A sudden leadership change at Bank Indonesia arrives just weeks after new legislation expanded parliamentary influence over the central bank.
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Pos Indonesia Settles Ijarah Sukuk After Credit Downgrade

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Pos Indonesia says its sukuk payment delay was temporary and tied to short-term cash flow, not business continuity.
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Global Crude Volatility Pushes Vietnam Retail Fuel Rates Higher

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Retail fuel prices in Vietnam held steady through July 27 as WTI and Brent crude remained elevated.
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Laos, Myanmar Set 34-Month Timeline For Mekong Hydropower Assessment

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The proposed 2,790 MW project builds on a bilateral electricity MOU first signed in 2018 and extended in 2023.
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Chia Der Jiun, Vitai Ratanakorn Sign Cybersecurity Accord

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The new MAS-BOT MoU covers information sharing, staff training, and cross-border crisis simulations.
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Malaysian Islamic Bank MBSB Divests Asset Management Arm

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MBSB says the divestment carries no material financial impact as it narrows its strategic focus toward core banking.
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Indonesia’s Bank-Linked Asset Managers Fold Into Danantara

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A Rp170 trillion asset management platform has emerged from Danantara's consolidation of four Indonesian state bank fund units.
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Udon Thani Targets Singapore As Next Frontier For Air Connectivity

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Ban Chiang's 5,000-year Bronze Age legacy anchors Udon Thani's growing appeal among international visitors.
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Tracking Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s Monthly Fuel Cost Pass-Through

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TNB's own forecast shows the fuel surcharge more than doubling by August 2026 compared to July.
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PLN And Pertamina Explore Domestic Hydrogen Supply Chain

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Toyota is among the automakers in talks with PLN about hydrogen-powered buses for the Indonesian market.
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Securities Law Overhaul To Add Startup Sandbox Mechanism In Vietnam

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A sandbox mechanism for startups is being written into Vietnam's draft Securities Law changes, regulators confirmed this week.
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Vietnam Moves To Formalize Crypto Enforcement Ahead Of Licensed Market Launch

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A new decree signed by Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang formalizes penalties across Vietnam's five year crypto pilot program.
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TH’s Second Focus Point Stake Crossing Since 2025

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Focus Point Holdings remains majority-controlled by its founding family even as Tabung Haji's stake climbs past 5%.
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Japan Startup To Seek Approval For Pig Kidney Transplants In 2029

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The planned filing marks another step in the development of pig-to-human kidney transplant technology.
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CIMB Launches Private Wealth Segment For Affluent Asean Clients

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Under its Forward30 strategy, CIMB aims to double wealth assets under management by 2030 through its new regional wealth offering.
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Indonesia Insurance Regulator Moves Prolife Case Toward Trial

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A multi-year regulatory dispute over unpaid policyholder claims in Indonesia reaches the prosecution stage.
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Ibis Styles Enters Johor Bahru City Centre As Cross-Border Demand Grows

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Ibis Styles Johor Bahru City Centre will offer 243 rooms, all-day dining, and dedicated meeting spaces.
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Vietnam Targets 2030 Completion For Ninh Thuan Nuclear Plants

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Vietnam's nuclear revival continues to move from policy to implementation, one appraisal at a time.
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Luang Prabang Dam Construction Progress Draws Cross-Border Ministerial Visit

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The Luang Prabang project underscores Laos' continued push to expand regional hydropower exports.
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PETRA Opens Sixth Large-Scale Solar Round For Peninsular Malaysia

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LSS6 reserves 450 MW of solar capacity for Bumiputera developers across two dedicated packages.
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Pertamina’s Incinerator Plan Aims To Clear Yogyakarta’s Landfills

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Under Presidential Regulation No. 109, waste-to-energy power in Indonesia is now priced at US$0.20 per kilowatt-hour.
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