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APAEC 2026-2030 And The Hormuz Test: How Asean’s Energy Blueprint Is Being Used In Real Time

ASEAN's energy cooperation plan explicitly flagged geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruption as structural risks. The Hormuz closure validated that warning within its first implementation year.

Myanmar Rubber Sector Earns USD 400 Million In FY2025-2026 As Per-Tonne Price Discount Persists

A shortage of rubber tappers and adverse weather constrained Myanmar's FY2025-2026 output below the sector's 350,000-tonne aspirational target.

Pertamina And The Moscow Deal: Indonesia Bets 150 Million Barrels On Russian Supply

President Prabowo's April 13 Kremlin visit produced a crude supply framework. The 150-million-barrel commitment was confirmed within 11 days.

Scoot Hits 85 Destinations With New Indonesia Routes

Introductory fares from SGD 99 to Belitung signal a market-building strategy, not just capacity deployment by Scoot.

Indonesia Bets On Domestic Refining And Coal Gasification To Ease LPG Import Burden

The Tanjung Enim DME project stalled in 2023 after Air Products withdrew. It has now been restarted under Danantara with MIND ID, Bukit Asam, and Pertamina.

Malaysia Moves Toward B15 Biodiesel Amid Supply Shock

Malaysia's biodiesel industry produced 975,207 metric tonnes in 2025 against 2.36 million metric tonnes of installed capacity, leaving room for immediate mandate-driven scale-up.

KuCoin And Lightnet Explore Digital Asset Collaboration In Southeast Asia

The collaboration reflects a broader regional trend of crypto platforms seeking licensed payment partners to reach underbanked populations in ASEAN.

Ant International Launches Open-Source Protocol To Put AI Agents At The Center Of Mobile Payments

AMP works across smartphones, smartwatches, AR glasses, and in-car systems, extending agentic payments beyond mobile screens.

Singapore’s Go 25 Protocol Moves From Campaign To Mandate Across Public Sector

Qatar's supply disruptions account for around 10% of Singapore's natural gas. Generators are replacing those volumes at higher cost. The bill reaches households in July.

Vietnam Power Sector Prepares for Longest Peak Dry Season In Recent History

LNG costs have at times doubled to nearly tripled during the Hormuz disruption. Vietnam's gas-fired plants are absorbing that cost with limited options.