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Japan’s METI Signals Expanded Malaysia Investment Drive In Semiconductors, Data Centres, And AI

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Japan's METI confirmed plans to expand investment in Malaysia's semiconductor, data centre, and AI sectors at a Kuala Lumpur bilateral event on March 29.

Nium’s Stablecoin Card Platform Targets Enterprise Deployment Gap

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Nium launched a stablecoin card platform connecting digital dollar balances to Visa and Mastercard merchant networks globally.

Tazapay Raises USD36 Million To Scale Emerging Market Payment Rails

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Tazapay closed a $36 million Series B extension led by Circle Ventures to scale cross-border payment rails globally.

From Aspiration To Policy: ASEAN’s Nuclear Moment Arrives Under Pressure

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Five ASEAN nations are formally committing to nuclear power as the Hormuz closure makes imported fuel a structural liability.

Thailand’s Fuel Export Carve-Outs Reveal Cross-Border Power Dependencies

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Thailand's oil export ban has two exceptions: Laos and Myanmar. Both are tied to Thailand's own power grid, not aid.

Japan Begins 1st Release Of State Oil Reserves In 4 Years

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Authorities highlighted the importance of maintaining energy security during geopolitical tensions.

D&L Industries Stays Optimistic Despite Middle East Supply Risks

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The company remains cautiously optimistic as global tensions disrupt supply chains, relying on past experience and strategic measures to navigate uncertainty in the current Middle East crisis.

How Malaysia Is Bringing Crypto Exposure Into Its Main Market

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Bursa Malaysia has issued a public consultation on rules to allow digital currency ETF listings, following a Securities Commission framework revision in early March 2026.

Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program With 85-Plus Firms

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Mastercard launched its Crypto Partner Program on March 11, 2026, uniting more than 85 firms across blockchain, payments, and banking.

Philippine National Bank’s Property Spinoff Wins Regulatory Green Light At PHP 56 Billion Valuation

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The SEC has cleared PNB Holdings Corp. for PSE listing at a PHP 56.32 billion valuation.
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