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ESDM Ministry Prepares East Kalimantan And South Sumatra For Coal-To-Fuel

Deputy Minister Yuliot Tanjung said initial coal-to-fuel work has begun in East Kalimantan, with similar activity being pushed in South Sumatra.

Skyro Enters Malaysia As Consumer Credit Oversight Tightens

Skyro's Malaysian licence adds another digital lender to a consumer credit market that is under closer regulatory watch.

Alpaca Positions Singapore As Southeast Asia Base Following MAS Approval

For regional financial institutions, a licensed Singapore counterparty could simplify how they offer international investment products to customers.

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Why Coreweave Chose Indonesia Over Its Neighbors

Metropolitan Asia - August 7, 2026

Three facilities, 360 megawatts, one region. CoreWeave's Indonesia expansion is a significant bet on Southeast Asian AI demand.

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Malaysia’s First Bank-Built Gateway Goes Live

Metropolitan Asia - August 7, 2026

PayNet's CEO says the launch shows how banks can create new value by building directly on national payment rails.

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Singapore Bans Drip Pricing Under New Payments Code

Metropolitan Asia - August 6, 2026

The code arrives as an estimated 98 percent of Singaporean adults hold bank accounts, giving its consumer protections wide reach.

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Local Banks Pledge Wider ATM Coverage By 2027

Metropolitan Asia - August 6, 2026

Singapore's approach to banking access shows regulators and banks coordinating rather than relying on fixed rules.

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Digital Yuan Settlement Cuts China-Malaysia Payment Time To 30 Minutes

Metropolitan Asia - August 5, 2026

Perishable goods need fast payments. China and Malaysia's digital yuan trade test shows why durian made a fitting proof of concept.

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Agentic Trading Arrives In Indonesia Through Pluang

Metropolitan Asia - August 5, 2026

As competition intensifies, Pluang differentiates with an AI-powered Agentic Trading feature now in limited beta testing.

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Apple Pay Rolls Out Across Philippine Banks And Major Retailers

Metropolitan Asia - August 4, 2026

The Philippines joins more than 90 countries and regions where Apple Pay offers secure and convenient digital payments.

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Bank Muamalat’s New Islamic Card Bets On Lower-Cost Transparency

Metropolitan Asia - August 3, 2026

Bank Muamalat moves away from rewards-driven cards toward lower financing costs with its upcoming Awwal Credit Card-i launch.

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Bank Negara Malaysia Ties MediAsas Future To Independent Review

Metropolitan Asia - August 3, 2026

Malaysia's RESET healthcare reforms gain a new layer as MediAsas heads toward independent regulatory review.

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Bank Negara Malaysia Pairs Blueprint Priorities With New Social Finance Push

Metropolitan Asia - July 30, 2026

Malaysia's Financial Sector Blueprint 2027-2030 is being shaped jointly with industry, government, and civil society stakeholders.

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ESDM Ministry Prepares East Kalimantan And South Sumatra For Coal-To-Fuel

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