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Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN Affirm Cooperation Over Middle East

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Economic leaders are working together to monitor and address emerging risks.

MAS Launches Cross-Bank AI Pilot To Catch Scams Before Funds Are Lost

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The Singapore Police Force is part of the MAS scam detection POV. Law enforcement case data on confirmed mule accounts may be the critical ground-truth layer that bank data alone cannot provide.

Western Union Deploys Dollar Stablecoin To Replace SWIFT Agent Settlement

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USDPT integrates into Western Union's existing SWIFT reporting via MT940 format translation. Legacy finance and blockchain settlement are now running in the same stack.

Singapore Forms Tripartite Jobs Council To Manage AI Workforce Disruption

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High implementation costs and lack of in-house expertise are the top two barriers to AI adoption for Singapore's smaller firms, according to the MOM survey. Both are now targets of government intervention.

Viettel Post Named FedEx National Network Provider Across Vietnam

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Vietnam's small and medium enterprises stand to benefit directly from the FedEx and Viettel Post partnership, which expands access to 220 international markets.

Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund Hits 63 Billion Baht Deficit

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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

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Findings may influence future pricing structures at major tourist destinations.

Singapore Moves Ahead Of Global Consensus On Bank Cryptoasset Capital Standards

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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

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Vietnam will pilot regulated cryptocurrency and digital asset exchanges from Q2 2026 as part of financial market modernisation.
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