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Western Union Deploys Dollar Stablecoin To Replace SWIFT Agent Settlement

USDPT integrates into Western Union's existing SWIFT reporting via MT940 format translation. Legacy finance and blockchain settlement are now running in the same stack.

Singapore Forms Tripartite Jobs Council To Manage AI Workforce Disruption

High implementation costs and lack of in-house expertise are the top two barriers to AI adoption for Singapore's smaller firms, according to the MOM survey. Both are now targets of government intervention.

Viettel Post Named FedEx National Network Provider Across Vietnam

Vietnam's small and medium enterprises stand to benefit directly from the FedEx and Viettel Post partnership, which expands access to 220 international markets.

Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund Hits 63 Billion Baht Deficit

Thailand reports 108 days of oil reserves, but its Oil Fuel Fund is 63 billion baht in the red and burning fast.

Japan Reviews Dual Pricing For Tourist Sites

Findings may influence future pricing structures at major tourist destinations.

Singapore Moves Ahead Of Global Consensus On Bank Cryptoasset Capital Standards

The April 2026 MAS consultation will shape how Singapore banks engage with stablecoins and tokenized assets well into 2027 and beyond.

Nexus Global Payments Moves From Blueprint To Build With 2027 Go-Live Target

Nexus could eliminate the need for pre-funded nostro accounts across five cross-border corridors, reducing costs for banks and users.

Vietnam Ministry Of Science And Technology Reports 38 Percent Revenue Growth In Digital Sector

Vietnam will pilot regulated cryptocurrency and digital asset exchanges from Q2 2026 as part of financial market modernisation.

From Document To Deployment: ASEAN’s Energy Cooperation Plan Faces Its First Crisis

ADB launched a USD 25 million Regional Connectivity Fund on April 7, 2026, to accelerate ASEAN Power Grid project preparation. The Hormuz crisis arrived before the first projects are ready.

China Absorbs 75 Percent Of Myanmar’s Rubber Exports

Myanmar's rubber quality gap limits revenue potential, with per-tonne realisations running 12% to 21% below international benchmark prices.

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