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New Two-Part Electricity Pricing Model Interacts With Vietnam’s DPPA Framework

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Vietnam's new DPPA framework opens direct renewable energy access for large corporate buyers.

Surging Electricity Demand Across Southeast Asia Puts The ASEAN Power Grid Back In The Spotlight

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The ASEAN Power Grid is once again being discussed as a regional infrastructure opportunity. Cross-border power trade could reshape Southeast Asia’s electricity landscape.

ONERWAY Granted Major Payment Institution Licence By MAS

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ONERWAY has obtained a Major Payment Institution licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore effective 1 March 2026. The approval enables regulated expansion within one of Asia’s key payments hubs.

Mambu Expands Payments Solution Into Asia Pacific Markets

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Mambu has expanded its payments solution into Asia Pacific, including four Southeast Asian markets.

KPMG Reports Asia-Pacific Fintech Funding Fell To US$9.3 Billion In 2025

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KPMG reports Asia-Pacific fintech investment totaled US$9.3B across 763 deals in 2025. The figure marks the lowest annual level in over a decade.

Sea Ltd. Expands AI Collaboration With Google Across Payments And E-Commerce In Southeast Asia

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Sea Ltd. expanded its partnership with Google to develop AI applications across payments, e-commerce and gaming.

South Korea Becomes 1st Nation To Enact Law On Safe AI Usage

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South Korea has enacted the AI Basic Act, establishing the world’s first comprehensive regulatory framework to govern the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence technologies.

Indonesia Strains Under Debt From China-Led High-Speed Rail

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Indonesia is grappling with rising debt from the China-led Whoosh high-speed railway as ridership falls short of projections.

Southeast Asia Aviation Enters Margin Normalization Phase

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Singapore Airlines remains profitable, but yield normalization signals a new competitive phase in Southeast Asia aviation.

Myaku-Myaku Statues Relocated Near 1970 Expo’s Tower Of Sun

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The new placement is expected to draw visitors to the commemorative site.
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