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Thailand To License Buy Now, Pay Later Providers Amid Debt Concerns

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Thailand's household debt sits near 87% of GDP, a backdrop shaping the central bank's approach to BNPL oversight.

Founder Energy Enters Bidding For Malaysia’s LSS6 Programme

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Projects under LSS6 are targeted for full commercial operation by December 31, 2029.

Indonesia’s Pertamina Adjusts Fuel Prices Under Government Formula

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Fuel prices in Indonesia continue to vary by region due to local tax rates and distribution costs.

SBI Holdings Takes 20 Percent Stake In Ajaib For USD270 Million

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SBI Holdings plans to use its new stake in Ajaib to expand distribution of its yen stablecoin, JPYSC, into the Indonesian market.

Axiata’s Boost Holdings Lands Development Finance Backing

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IFC first signaled its intent to lead Boost's equity round back in December 2025.

Henry Yu On Uniworld’s Indonesia Strategy Amid Currency Pressure

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Uniworld's Indonesia playbook: secondary city expansion, trade partner education and corporate group targeting.

Indonesia’s Sovereign Fund Grows Powerful, Disclosure Lags

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Danantara's reported profit surge is real on paper. Whether it holds up under audit is the open question.

National Assembly Backs Ninh Thuan Restructuring With Near-Unanimous Vote

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The resettlement component for Ninh Thuan communities is now a standalone project, separate from the two power plants.

Islamic Banking Veteran Appointed Chairman Of Bank Islam Malaysia

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Malaysia's Islamic banking sector sees a new chairman appointment at Bank Islam this week.

Vietnam’s Techcombank Weighs Foreign Investment At Double Book Value

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Sources say a Techcombank transaction, if any, may not close until late 2026 or early 2027.
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