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Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund Hits 63 Billion Baht Deficit

Metropolitan Asia -
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

Metropolitan Asia -
Findings may influence future pricing structures at major tourist destinations.

Singapore Moves Ahead Of Global Consensus On Bank Cryptoasset Capital Standards

Metropolitan Asia -
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

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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

Metropolitan Asia -
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

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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

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

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

Metropolitan Asia -
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

Metropolitan Asia -
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

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