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Siam Piwat Appoints The Bureau Of Wonders As International Public Relations Consultant For Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026

Chinese Companies Prioritize Supply Chain Resilience, AI And New Markets For Growth

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Amid trade disruption, Chinese companies are turning to stronger supply chains, technology, and market expansion to support future growth.

Singapore And Indonesia Sign Nuclear Safety Pact

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NEA continues expanding its network of nuclear safety partnerships, having already signed similar agreements with regulators in the UK, Finland, France, and the US.

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Hormuz Crisis Finally Hits Singapore Power Bills

A second GSTV U-Save rebate tranche worth up to S$190 will help offset July's electricity tariff increase for eligible households.

Qashier Turns Profitable Ahead Of Fresh Funding Round

Owning the full payments stack, from KYC to cross-border settlement, is central to Qashier's pricing and product strategy.

NoMad’s Asia-Pacific Debut Lands On Orchard Road

Orchard Road's transformation continues as NoMad brings design-led lifestyle hospitality to the district.

Waldorf Astoria Stakes Its Claim In Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle

Two Michelin-starred chefs, Garima Arora and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, headline the dining program at Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur.

AirAsia X’s London Return Tests The Limits Of Budget Long-Haul

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The Malaysia-UK corridor gains a budget alternative to existing nonstop Heathrow service from BA and Malaysia Airlines.

Bank Negara Malaysia Fines AEON Credit RM520,000

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Bank Negara Malaysia reaffirms it will act on reporting institutions that miss sanctions compliance obligations.

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Indonesia’s OJK Cracks Down On Financial Influencers

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Indonesia is formalizing oversight of an influencer economy that increasingly shapes retail investment decisions.

Prabowo Launches Renewable Push Across 15 Provinces

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Hydropower projects coming online and accelerated diesel phase-outs are driving Indonesia's renewable mix higher in 2026.

MAS And ABS Chart Four Upgrades To Singapore’s PayNow As Platform Approaches Its Tenth Year

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MAS and ABS will sandbox larger-value PayNow transactions for government agencies, replacing multi-day GIRO processing.

Japan’s First Luxury Hotel Inside A Former Correctional Facility

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HOSHINOYA Nara Prison's Japanese-French restaurant, gramophone soirées, and perfume-blending workshops are all rooted in the cultural exchanges of Japan's Meiji period.

COMO Hotels And Resorts Moves From Destination Selling To Customer-Centric Model In Southeast Asia

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COMO Hotels and Resorts is exploring KOL and tastemaker collaborations to supplement its advisor and DMC channels, reflecting how luxury hospitality brands are diversifying their influence strategies in Southeast Asia.

Bahlil Lahadalia Confirms B50 Implementation After Positive Multi-Sector Trials

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B50 implementation is projected to generate IDR 24.68 trillion in CPO added value, absorb 2.21 million workers, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46.72 million tons.

IAEA Chief Endorses Malaysia’s Nuclear Power Programme Readiness In Vienna Statement

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GE Vernova and Hitachi formalised their BWRX-300 SMR Southeast Asia partnership in March 2026, entering a vendor competition that also includes active Rosatom engagement with Kuala Lumpur.

Amazon Web Services Launches First AWS Local Zone In Hanoi

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AWS’s Hanoi deployment highlights the growing importance of data residency in Southeast Asia. For fintech companies, infrastructure location can affect compliance, performance and product design.

Clicx Bank Begins Thailand’s Virtual Banking Era With Deposit-Led Launch

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The Clicx Bank launch shows how Southeast Asian financial institutions are experimenting with new delivery models. Digital-only banking is becoming an increasingly important part of regional financial inclusion strategies.

Stripe Maps AI And Stablecoin Infrastructure Strategy Across Asia-Pacific

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GoPay in Indonesia. PayNow in Singapore. PromptPay in Thailand. Stripe's localization strategy means one integration covering the full diversity of Southeast Asian payment methods.

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