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GS Energy-Backed Long An Plants Hit Financing Roadblock

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Tay Ninh officials warn of a formal review if Long An LNG conditions are not met by August 30.
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Sungai Rasau Plant Gets Malaysia’s First Direct 132 kV Link

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Direct 132 kV power supply is a first for any water treatment facility in Malaysia, according to this week's TNB announcement.
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What Warjiyo’s Resignation Means For Rupiah Stability

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With no successor yet named, Bank Indonesia's acting governor has pledged continuity in monetary and financial stability policy.
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Fitch Cuts Pos Indonesia Rating Over Missed Sukuk Payment

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Pos Indonesia has diversified into logistics, financial services, and social assistance disbursement well beyond its postal roots.
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Diesel Leads Vietnam’s Second Straight Fuel Price Hike

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Vietnam's fuel pricing mechanism allows off-cycle adjustments if global prices move more than 15 percent.
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Mekong River Border Project Moves To Feasibility Stage In Laos-Myanmar Deal

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A 2,790 MW hydropower feasibility study is underway between Laos-based Phongsupthavy Group and Myanmar-based Primus Sapphire Power.
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Inside The New MAS-BOT Cybersecurity Framework

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MAS Managing Director Chia Der Jiun and BOT Governor Vitai Ratanakorn formalised a new cybersecurity partnership this week.
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Shan Kamahl Led Buyout Completes For MIDF Amanah

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MBSB shares dipped slightly as the divestment closed, part of a broader decline in the stock this year.
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Indonesia’s Sovereign Fund Reshapes Domestic Asset Management

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State bank asset managers in Indonesia are consolidating fast, with Danantara now overseeing more than $10 billion in AUM.
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Thailand’s North-East Charts A New Tourism Corridor Through Udon Thani

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Udon Thani's Red Lotus Sea and Ban Chiang heritage site are drawing renewed attention as arrivals climb.
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How Global Oil Markets Are Landing On Malaysian Household Bills

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TNB explains how a weaker ringgit and higher LNG prices combine to raise the monthly fuel surcharge.
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Inside PLN’s Untapped Hydrogen Surplus Opportunity

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German and Chinese firms have joined Toyota in early talks with PLN over hydrogen vehicle deployment.
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Experts Call For Faster Fintech Sandbox Rollout In Vietnam

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Initial sandbox licensing in Vietnam's financial centers will favor institutions with strong international reputations.
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Vietnam’s Crypto Pilot Market Gets Teeth With Decree 284

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Anti-money laundering failures are now explicitly penalized under Vietnam's new crypto regulatory framework.
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Focus Point Draws Renewed Institutional Interest From TH

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CEO Datuk Liaw Choon Liang's family vehicle remains Focus Point's largest shareholder at 28.46%, despite TH's increased stake.
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Japan Startup To Seek Approval For Pig Kidney Transplants In 2029

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Pig-to-human kidney transplants could move closer to clinical use if the planned approval process advances as expected.
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CIMB Launches Private Wealth Segment For Affluent Asean Clients

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Rising income levels and generational wealth transfer are reshaping ASEAN's private banking landscape, and CIMB wants a bigger share.
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Indonesian Regulator Hands Prolife Case File To State Prosecutors

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The suspect in Indonesia's Prolife insurance case faces up to six years in prison if convicted.
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Johor Bahru Gets New Economy Hotel As Accor, Worldwide Hotels Group Expand Ties

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Located steps from Johor Bahru Sentral, the new ibis Styles targets both tourists and commuting business guests.
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Inside Vietnam’s Plan To Restructure Its Nuclear Power Program

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The State Appraisal Council has weighed in on how Vietnam's nuclear flagship project should be organized.
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Inside The USD5 Billion Mekong Dam Reshaping Laos’ Energy Export Strategy

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A key milestone for Laos' hydropower sector: the Luang Prabang project is now 72 percent built.
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Oman–Philippines 3: Strategic Majlis Opens In Manila To Build On Decades Of Migration Ties Through Trade And Investment

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The Strategic Majlis creates space for Oman and the Philippines to explore trade, investment, and deeper economic collaboration.
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LSS6 Offers 2,500 Megawatts As Malaysia Expands Solar Pipeline

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Malaysia's sixth solar round prioritizes projects in southern Peninsular Malaysia to ease grid strain.
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Kartamantul Region Set For New Waste-To-Energy Facility

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A new state enterprise partnership in Indonesia links waste management directly to grid-connected electricity generation.
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Singapore Regulator Finds AML Execution Gaps Among Crypto Providers

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Singapore keeps raising the bar for crypto firms even as it stays a leading regulated digital asset hub.
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Malaysia Keeps Binance Blocked Despite 2024 Delisting

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The Securities Commission Malaysia says it will act on any new risks tied to Binance's operations.
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Bali’s Main Gateway Nears Capacity As Passenger Volumes Break Monthly Records

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Bali's airport growth is reinforcing its role in Southeast Asia's broader regional aviation recovery.
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Bangkok Escalates Nominee Business Crackdown With Financial Trail Rule

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Structural compliance for foreign-linked Thai companies just got more demanding ahead of an August 1 deadline.
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Oman To Join Philippine-Hosted Ministerial Meeting Marking 50 Years Of The Treaty Of Amity And Cooperation In Southeast Asia

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Oman’s presence at the TAC anniversary reflects growing interest in stronger engagement with Southeast Asia.
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Siam Piwat Redefines Luxury Retail, Reinforcing Bangkok’s Rise As A Global Watch Destination Through Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026

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Siam Piwat brings luxury retail into sharper focus as Bangkok Watch Week 2026 strengthens the city’s global watch destination appeal.
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Deloitte Highlights Resilient Southeast Asia IPO Market In First Half Of 2026

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Deloitte reports that Southeast Asia raised USD 3.07 billion from 47 IPOs, reflecting stronger fundraising despite an 11 percent decline in listings.
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Indonesia Pairs Regulatory Overhaul With Bali WTE Launch

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State utility PLN will purchase power from new waste-to-energy facilities as Indonesia streamlines investment rules.
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Petronas LNG Deepens Japan Relationship With Fresh Supply Deal

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Petronas LNG's latest deal with Japan's Shizuoka Gas covers 0.84 million tonnes annually for seven years starting 2032.
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Techcombank’s Technology Leadership Enters A Transition Period

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The executive who modernized Techcombank's tech stack has moved on, per new reporting.
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Malaysia Digital Status Firms Gain Access To New RM200 Million Fund

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Up to RM3 million and 60 month repayment terms are now on the table for Malaysia Digital status companies.
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Sun Group And Accor Redraw Vietnam’s Luxury Hospitality Map

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Six named properties make up the first phase, totalling more than 1,800 keys combined.
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Nueva Ecija Solar Project Reaches Commercial Milestone

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President Marcos joined Meralco PowerGen at the inauguration of MTerra Solar's first phase in Gapan, Nueva Ecija.
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Greenergy Expo 2026 Charts Vietnam’s Clean Power Push

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Vietnam ETE 2026 runs July 15 to 17, spotlighting energy efficiency and green power solutions for Southeast Asia's grid.
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Global Exchange Bybit Formally Launches Bybit Indonesia

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Bybit Indonesia plans to double its local headcount as it scales operations under new leadership and licensing.
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National Citizen Commercial Joint Stock Bank Opens Vietnam Payments To Foreign Wallets

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No currency exchange needed: NCB's VietQR Global lets visitors pay with their existing home-country wallet apps.
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Jakarta Links Banks, Regulators In Gambling Enforcement Push

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Regulatory coordination between OJK, Bank Indonesia and Komdigi signals a structural shift in gambling enforcement strategy.
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Thailand’s Visa Overhaul Signals Shift Toward Quality Tourism

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Enhanced Thailand Digital Arrival Card screening will accompany the country's revised entry framework.
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EGAT Debt Repayment Drives Thai Tariff Debate

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Natural gas pricing from the Gulf of Thailand, Myanmar, and LNG imports underpins Thailand's proposed tariff hike.
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Indonesia Targets Blackout Risk With Coal Allocation

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Suralaya's retrofitted units can now run on coal rated as low as 4,100 kcal/kg, easing supply pressure.
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SCB And Citi Bridge Traditional And Digital Rails For USD Payments

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Siam Commercial Bank positions itself as Thailand's first bank to apply tokenisation to cross-border USD capabilities.
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Thailand’s Central Bank And SEC Join Forces On Stablecoin Oversight

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Scam related losses tied to cross border operations reached an estimated three point four billion dollars in Thailand last year.
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Nium Expands Digital Asset Infrastructure With Cypher Acquisition

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Nium continues building compliant infrastructure linking fiat and digital asset payment flows across markets.
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M-DAQ Global Deepens ASEAN Footprint With Vietnam Move

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M-DAQ Global reduces reliance on third parties for VND flows following its regulated integration with Vietnam's METech.
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NAPAS And Liquid Group Connect Vietnam-Singapore QR Payments

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Strong bilateral tourism growth is a key driver behind the new Vietnam-Singapore QR payment partnership.
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TNB’s Santong BESS Marks Milestone For Malaysia’s Grid

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Ninety PowerTitan 2.0 units form the core of the newly commissioned Santong battery storage facility.
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