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MAS Warns Crypto Firms Over Weak Transaction Monitoring

New MAS findings show implementation gaps, not policy gaps, are the real challenge for Singapore's crypto AML regime.

Binance Faces Continued Regulatory Freeze In Malaysia

Malaysia's stance on unlicensed crypto exchanges gets a fresh reminder as MOF addresses Binance's status.

Bali Airport Growth Signals Strength In Southeast Asia’s Tourism Recovery

A mandatory health declaration system launched July 1 as Bali's airport traffic reaches record monthly highs.

Thailand’s Nominee Crackdown Reaches New Enforcement Threshold

Thailand's Department of Business Development is prioritizing companies with foreign ownership near the 49% legal cap.

Siam Piwat Redefines Luxury Retail, Reinforcing Bangkok’s Rise As A Global Watch Destination Through Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026

Bangkok’s rise as a watch destination gains momentum through Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026 and Siam Piwat’s leadership.

Deloitte Highlights Resilient Southeast Asia IPO Market In First Half Of 2026

Singapore generated approximately USD 868 million in IPO proceeds, representing 28 percent of the regional total reported by Deloitte.

Indonesia’s Waste Crisis Meets Streamlined Energy Investment Rules

A new Bali waste-to-energy plant, backed by a PLN power purchase agreement, is the first test of Indonesia's simplified framework.

Petronas Marks 30 Years Of Japan LNG Ties With New Deal

Malaysia's Petronas locks in long term LNG demand from Japan with a new sale and purchase agreement signed in Kuala Lumpur.

Vietnam Banking Watches Techcombank’s Next CIO Move

Techcombank confirms its Chief Information Officer has left after leading a major cloud-first overhaul.

Malaysia’s Digital Economy Firms Get RM3 Million Financing Ceiling

A six month grace period and rates from 6 percent per annum headline CapBay and MDEC's new tech financing initiative.

Phu Quoc’s Hospitality Boom Gains A Global Anchor Partner

Vietnam remains Accor's third-largest market in Asia outside India and Greater China, with 45 hotels currently operating.

MGen’s Battery Storage Fleet Reaches Full Energization

Terra Solar Philippines, a joint venture between SP New Energy Corporation and Actis, has completed a P200-billion renewable energy milestone.

Vietnam ETE 2026 Draws Global Electrical Technology Firms

Vietnam ETE and Greenergy Expo 2026 mark 18 years as the country's top platforms for power and clean energy technology.

Bybit Completes Nobi Acquisition To Enter Indonesian Market

Indonesia's shift to Ojk-led crypto oversight continues to draw global exchanges seeking regulated, locally licensed entry points.

VietQR Global Links Alipay, Unionpay, And Naver Pay To Vietnamese Merchants

Cross-border payments infrastructure keeps expanding in Vietnam as NCB rolls out VietQR Global for inbound tourists.

Indonesia’s Financial Sector Law Powers New Enforcement Task Force

Indonesia's Financial Sector Development and Strengthening Law is now powering a coordinated crackdown across banks, regulators and law enforcement.

Thailand’s Cabinet Recalibrates Tourism Access Amid Security Concerns

Thailand cites security screening and reduced misuse of tourist entry as drivers behind its new visa framework.

Gas Costs Push Thai Regulator Toward Higher Tariffs

EGAT is owed 31.2 billion baht. How Thailand's ERC handles repayment could reshape electricity bills nationwide.

Indonesia Retools Power Plants Amid Coal Supply Gap

Indonesia's coal quota policy now carves out dedicated volumes for state utility PLN through year-end.

Citi And Siam Commercial Bank Close Cross-Border Payment Gap

Thailand's largest lenders are testing blockchain rails for practical, not experimental, cross-border settlement use cases.

Thailand Moves To Close Compliance Gaps Around USDT Trading

USDT remains the most actively traded pair on Thailand's largest licensed exchange, putting it squarely inside the new regulatory spotlight.

Nium Adds Non-Custodial Wallet Expertise Through Cypher Deal

Cypher's consumer platform will wind down by September 6 as its team and technology move to Nium.

Vietnam Joins M-DAQ’s Regional Payments Platform

Cross-border payments in ASEAN keep consolidating as M-DAQ Global integrates with Vietnam's METech, its fourth regional market.

Singapore Becomes NAPAS’s Fourth ASEAN QR Payment Market

Singapore is now the fourth ASEAN market connected to Vietnam's cross-border QR payment infrastructure.

Sungrow Delivers Record-Speed Battery Project For TNB

Sungrow says the Santong BESS was delivered on one of Malaysia's fastest battery storage timelines to date.

Vietnam’s Grid Sets New Peaks While EVN Eyes El Nino Risk

Quang Trach I is nearing full commercial operation as EVN pushes to close out its 2026 project pipeline.

Sky Angkor Airlines Bets On Guangzhou Demand With Third Weekly Service

Sky Angkor Airlines expands its China network from its Techo hub with a new Airbus A320 service to Guangzhou.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor And Raffles Makati Partner In Exclusive Bar Takeovers

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor and Raffles Makati highlight regional hospitality through a special Philippines-Cambodia bar exchange.

Siam Piwat Appoints The Bureau Of Wonders As International Public Relations Consultant For Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026

The partnership places international visibility at the center of Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026’s communications strategy.

Chinese Companies Prioritize Supply Chain Resilience, AI And New Markets For Growth

Chinese companies are prioritizing stability and innovation as they seek growth opportunities across new and emerging markets.

Two Nations, Different Nuclear Paths, One Agreement

Singapore faces an IAEA assessment in 2027 to determine its readiness for an informed decision on nuclear energy deployment.

Gas Price Lag Explains Singapore’s Sharpest Tariff Jump

Town gas tariffs rise 7.1 percent alongside electricity in Singapore's steepest quarterly energy price increase since the Middle East conflict began.

Qashier Hits USD1 Billion In Annualised Payment Volume

Qashier's merchant operating system now serves more than 20,000 businesses across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.

NoMad Singapore Signals A New Chapter For Orchard Road’s Lifestyle Ambitions

General manager Bernardo de la Garza leads NoMad's first Asia-Pacific hotel, opening on Orchard Road this year.

How Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Is Positioning Against KLCC’s Established Names

Reservations are open for Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur, the brand's second Southeast Asian property following its Bangkok debut.

Gatwick’s Asian Ambitions Get A Budget Carrier Boost

Fifth-Freedom rights let AirAsia X sell Bahrain-London tickets on their own, widening its reach beyond traditional connections.

Bank Negara Cites AEON Credit For Compliance Failure

BNM's latest penalty against AEON Credit underscores ongoing scrutiny of AML and sanctions screening.

OJK Regulation Targets Investment Advice From Influencers

Recommending crypto or stocks in Indonesia now requires proper credentials under OJK's latest conduct regulation.

PLN Procurement Criticism Shadows Presidential Launch

Indonesia's renewable energy share hit 17.89 percent in April 2026, already surpassing its full-year target for the year.

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.

Mber Co-Living And Serviced Apartments Bets On Northeast Singapore As The Next Address For Mobile Professionals

Mber targets internationally mobile professionals, students, and long-stay visitors near Seletar Aerospace Park, Punggol Digital District, and Singapore's international school corridor.