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Disney Adventure Adds Langkawi Port Call For December 2026

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Disney Cruise Line pairs days at sea with a new Langkawi shore experience starting December 2026.
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Inside Thailand’s USD30 Billion Electronics Bet

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Thailand's advanced electronics market could reach 52 billion dollars in value by year end, according to BOI projections.
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Pertamina Geothermal Energy Formalizes 45 MW Bottoming-Unit Offtake

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PGE's President Director says the Ulubelu and Lahendong plants have long anchored reliable power for their regions, and now get a capacity boost.
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Clicx Bank Resumes Digital Lending With Stricter Applicant Screening

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Clicx Bank says its digital lending model was never meant to mean lower standards, even as it tightens its process.
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StoreHub Secures ShardLab Investment Amid USD3.5 Billion Transaction Milestone

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Southeast Asia's underserved, mobile-first consumer base is central to ShardLab's rationale for backing StoreHub.
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Viettel Locks In 14.7 Percent Military Bank Ownership Amid Capital Raise

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Strong first-half results at Viettel precede its full participation in Military Bank's latest capital raise.
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Vietnam’s Grid Paradox: Too Much Solar, Not Enough Power

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A June heatwave pushed Vietnam's power system to a new peak demand record, intensifying pressure on transmission infrastructure.
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Can Regulatory Reform Unlock Indonesia’s Untapped Geothermal Reserves

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A letter of intent between PLN and Sarulla Operations Ltd could see the 330-MW Sarulla geothermal plant restored.
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DBS Treasures Sees Millennial Client Base Nearly Triple

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DBS will open 18 new wealth centres and upgrade 36 more across the region by the end of 2027.
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Ryt Bank Claims Malaysia’s Largest Digital Bank Title After One Year

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Self reported numbers put Ryt Bank ahead of GXBank on customer count, though no independently verified ranking exists yet.
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Fifteen Years On, Malaysia’s Flagship Index Gets A Long-Awaited Overhaul

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Fund managers should watch for rebalancing flows as Bursa Malaysia phases in 20 new index constituents.
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What McDonald’s Malaysia Solar Expansion Signals For Corporate Energy Demand

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Penang's Chief Minister backed the partnership, citing private sector participation as essential to the state's energy goals.
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Police Advisory Flags iMessage As New Scam Vector In Singapore

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Police are urging iPhone users in Singapore to enable "Filter Unknown Senders" and "Filter Spam" settings after a surge in courier impersonation fraud.
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GXS Bank Posts Widest Loss Among Singapore Digital Banks

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MariBank's income has grown roughly 23-fold since 2022, though its FY2025 loss also widened to its steepest level yet.
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Evolution DC Secures 50-Year Lease For USD508 Million Ho Chi Minh City Data Center

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A $508 million data center project underscores Ho Chi Minh City's ambitions as a regional digital economy hub.
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Singapore Police Force Issues New Anti-Scam Codes For Messaging And Social Platforms

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Non-compliant platforms could face fines of up to S$1 million under Singapore's Online Criminal Harms Act, with daily penalties for continued violations.
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AFFIN Group And Baiduri Bank Sign Cross-Border Banking MoU

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With Malaysia-Brunei trade climbing, AFFIN Group and Baiduri Bank are positioning for deeper cross-border business ties.
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Asset World Corp Bets On Bangkok’s Global Event Calendar

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Asset World Corp is studying a REIT holding up to 50 billion baht in hotel and commercial assets.
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Tencent Cloud Enters Malaysia With First Johor Cloud Region

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Malaysia's enterprise AI adoption already tops 50 percent, and Tencent Cloud wants a bigger share of it.
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BNM Governor Ties AI Adoption To Boardroom Accountability

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BNM, the Royal Malaysia Police, and PayNet are coordinating on AI-era fraud and scam prevention. Here's what the governor said about it.
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Bank Indonesia Launches Domestic Credit Card KKI

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Small and mid-sized merchants in Indonesia are set to see QRIS transaction costs drop to zero on smaller purchases this October.
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Royal Caribbean Locks In Navigator Of The Seas As Singapore’s Year-Round Cruise Anchor

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Singapore Tourism Board and Royal Caribbean align on cruise strategy as Navigator of the Seas shifts to a permanent homeport.
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HD Hyundai Eco Vina Commits USD116M To New Tank Plant In Quang Ngai

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Vietnam's Quang Ngai province continues drawing Korean heavy-industrial capital with HD Hyundai's newest $116M commitment.
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“Gotcha”: VIBY’s Love Letter To The Fans Who Found Them

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Japanese boy group VIBY celebrates the fans who made discovery feel personal, meaningful, and unforgettable through “Gotcha.”
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Kamalaya Introduces Sacred Renewal

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The full lunar cycle provides the foundation for Kamalaya's new programme, balancing periods of expansion and clarity with release, purification, and reflection.
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Nuanu Creative City Opens Nusantara, Bringing Nine Indonesian Regional Cuisines Under One Roof In Bali

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Nuanu Creative City gives Indonesian food and culture a dedicated stage through Nusantara, its new culinary discovery destination.
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Malaysia’s Solar Ambitions Reach Their Final Bidding Stage

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Local PV module manufacturers get bidding preference under Malaysia's latest large-scale solar tender structure.
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Halogen Capital Opens Managed Crypto Portfolios To Retail Investors

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Halogen Partner Portfolios lets advisers focus on clients while Halogen Capital handles allocation and rebalancing.
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Bitazza Thailand Adopts Sumsub Travel Rule Solution

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Bitazza Thailand's CEO says the rollout reflects a commitment to trust and transparency in digital asset markets.
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TransNusa Enters Jakarta-Bangkok Market With Aggressive Twice-Daily Launch

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With 14 weekly flights and roughly 2,500 seats a week, TransNusa's Jakarta-Bangkok launch marks a notable capacity addition for regional short-haul travel.
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Vietnam Becomes Starlink’s Sixth Southeast Asian Market

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Starlink's Vietnam pricing sits well above standard fiber packages, a gap regulators say they will watch closely.
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PLN Begins Cutting Business Entities From 44 To 23

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PLN's restructuring includes divesting non-strategic units and liquidating dormant subsidiaries.
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Singapore Sets 2027 Start For Crypto Exchange Tax Data Collection

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Crypto firms operating in Singapore will need to register with the tax authority by March 2028 if they fall under the new reporting regime during 2027.
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BNM And CGC Target Credit Gap With RM10 Billion Guarantee Program

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Abdul Rasheed is urging lenders to weigh cash flows, e-invoices, and payment behavior data alongside traditional collateral when assessing SMEs.
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Twenty Years On, ITE HCMC Sets A New Scale Benchmark

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30,000 visitors, 600 delegates, 60 media outlets: ITE HCMC 2026 scales up for its milestone year.
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EnQuest Wins Shareholder Approval For USD833 Million Malaysia Deal

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EnQuest's $833 million Malaysia transaction advances after formal shareholder backing this week.
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Coins.ph Adds Tempo Blockchain For Stablecoin Transfers

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Gas fees paid in stablecoins, not volatile tokens. Coins.ph's Tempo integration simplifies USDT and USDC transfers for Philippine users.
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Generali Malaysia Debuts GROW 2026 Insurtech Accelerator

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A new accelerator is opening doors for Malaysia's insurtech ecosystem. Generali GROW 2026 is now accepting applications through August 31, 2026.
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Bettr And Muslim Pro Launch Umrah Financing In Malaysia

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Packages available through the new financing option range from standard to premium, covering flights, accommodation, meals, and transport.
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Grab Fined USD 52,000 In Vietnam Over Consumer Data Consent Failures

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Vietnam's consumer protection regulator flagged Grab for failing to make policies for vulnerable consumers sufficiently accessible, a detail worth watching for platform compliance teams.
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Indonesia Launches First Gold-Backed ETFs On IDX

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Indonesia's capital market marks its 49th anniversary with a new bullion-linked investment product.
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Indonesia Moves To Formalize Visa Rules For Foreign Content Creators

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Until implemented, foreign creators in Indonesia must rely on existing visa categories like the C14.
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Roojai Sets 2030 Goal Of 6 Percent Thai Motor Insurance Share

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From broker to licensed insurer to regional player, Roojai's growth strategy keeps evolving.
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NTT DATA Bets On Governed AI To Modernise Insurance Operations

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NTT DATA says its new platform integrates with existing carrier systems, avoiding the core-system lock-in that has slowed past insurtech AI rollouts.
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Sembcorp And Ditrolic Unit Win Approval For Malaysia-Singapore Power Link

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Singapore's power sector accounts for 40 percent of national carbon emissions, driving continued reliance on cross-border renewable imports.
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Kimpton Phang-Nga Natai Beach Set For 2028 Debut

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Kimpton's Thailand pipeline now spans Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Hua Hin, Khao Yai, Pattaya and Phang Nga.
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Club Med Cherating’s Jungle Resort Enters A New Era

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A final charity auction is set for October 8, 2026, with proceeds going to a Malaysian charity.
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Tabung Haji Recovery Plan Clears RCI Review

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Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat prepares for a special sitting on the Tabung Haji report.
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Inside Coreweave’s First Asia-Pacific Data Centre Push

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CoreWeave has not disclosed site locations, costs or committed customers for its Indonesia project, but the 2028 timeline is set.
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RHB Launches Malaysia’s First Bank-Owned Payment Gateway

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RHB Pay is aimed at mid-sized enterprises, corporates, and government-related institutions seeking a single payment acceptance platform.
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