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Finastra And Marketnode Deploy AI To Cut Loan Onboarding From Hours To Minutes

AI in corporate lending is moving from credit scoring into back-office operations. The Finastra-Marketnode deal marks that shift inside the Loan IQ platform.

Malaysia’s Hormuz Carve-Out: One Vessel Through, Six Still Waiting

The Ocean Thunder transited the Iranian-controlled northern corridor, not standard commercial lanes, carrying Basrah Heavy crude to Pengerang refinery.

PT Pertamina Confirmed Ready As Indonesia Moves B50 Biodiesel To Mandatory Status

Agriculture Minister Sulaiman confirmed 3.5 million tons of CPO have been earmarked for B50, drawn from Indonesia's 60% share of the global CPO market.

Hormuz Shock Sharpens Malaysia’s Case For Nuclear Energy As Long-Term Supply Buffer

Malaysia holds civil nuclear partnership agreements with the United States, Russia, and China, preserving multiple technology and regulatory options.

Bank Rakyat’s RM3.85 Million In BNM Fines Over Seven Months Signals Systemic Compliance Gaps

BNM publicly disclosed the January 2026 fine only in April, raising questions about how quickly Malaysian regulators communicate enforcement outcomes to the market.

Thailand Virtual Bank Race Intensifies As SCBX Forms Dedicated BankX Bank Subsidiary

WeBank Technology Services brings AI infrastructure built for hundreds of millions of users to BankX Bank, giving the Thailand venture institutional-scale capabilities at launch.

Transnusa Opens Jakarta To Lombok Direct Service

TransNusa Airlines launches twice-daily Jakarta to Lombok service on April 17, 2026, opening 14 weekly connections to one of Indonesia's fastest-growing island destinations.

Indonesia And South Korea Seal US$10.2 Billion Investment Package In Seoul

Indonesia and South Korea signed US$10.2 billion in investment agreements on April 1, spanning solar, steel, batteries, and data infrastructure.

Dash Joins Western Union’s Global Network After Regulatory Approvals Clear

Western Union's 200-country remittance network can now be accessed from within a locally embedded Singapore wallet platform.

Bank Negara Malaysia Grants Airwallex E-Money And Class A Approvals For Full Launch

Airwallex's Malaysia milestone adds to 107 percent revenue growth in Singapore, reinforcing its Southeast Asia expansion momentum.

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