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Indonesia’s Hormuz Exit: How Jakarta Rerouted Its Entire Crude Supply Chain In Weeks

Indonesia's 2026 fuel subsidy budget was built on USD 70 oil. With Brent above USD 100, Pertamina is absorbing losses the state must cover.

Scoot Expands Beyond Bali To Emerging Indonesia Spots

Two new destinations, six existing routes upgraded. Scoot's Q2 2026 network expansion is its most coordinated Indonesia push yet.

Indonesia Breaks Ground On IDR 116 Trillion Downstream Push To Cut Fuel Imports

Indonesia broke ground on IDR 116 trillion in energy projects, with Pertamina refinery expansions targeting 62,000 bpd of new gasoline capacity by 2030.

Malaysia Forms Biofuel Panel As Subsidy Bill Hits RM7B

Malaysia's monthly fuel subsidy bill surged from RM700 million pre-crisis to RM7 billion in April, prompting cabinet-level biofuel policy escalation.

KuCoin Partners With Lightnet On Cross-Border Blockchain Payments

KuCoin remains restricted in Singapore under MAS licensing rules, making Lightnet's MPI licence a potentially significant compliance bridge.

Ant International AMP Framework Targets Asia’s Fragmented Wallet Ecosystem With AI Payment Standard

Southeast Asia's fragmented wallet landscape is AMP's primary target, connecting hundreds of local schemes through one protocol.

ASEAN Energy Ministers Hold First Crisis AMEM, Demand Hormuz Transit Guarantees

ASEAN held its first crisis energy ministerial on April 27, adopting a joint statement on petroleum security and Hormuz transit rights.

Singapore’s Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee Takes Charge As LNG Shock Hits Power Sector

Singapore has activated its Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee and directed every ministry and statutory board to cut electricity use as LNG prices double. The sharp tariff increase arrives in Q3.

Extreme Heat Exposes Vietnam’s Layered Power System Vulnerabilities In April 2026

Vietnam's national grid hit 51,691 MW on April 7 — the highest of 2026, up 12% year-on-year. The dry season peak has not yet arrived.

Hilton’s Asia Pacific Push: Luxury Gap Or Land Grab?

Vietnam gets its first Tapestry Collection by Hilton through NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An.

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