Bank Of Thailand To Require Buy Now, Pay Later Providers To Hold New Licence

Existing BNPL operators in Thailand will be given a transition period to apply for the new licence once rules take effect.
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Indonesia To Strip Consortium Of Control Over Whoosh High-Speed Rail Line

Kereta Api Indonesia's consortium steps back as the state's investment arms step in.

Thailand SEC Finalizes Crypto Travel Rule, Sets February 2027 Compliance Deadline

Thailand joins the majority of FATF-surveyed jurisdictions that have already passed crypto Travel Rule legislation.

Malaysia Records RM28.67 Million In Qr Code Scam Losses For First Half Of 2026

Bukit Aman CCID is urging Malaysians to verify a QR code's source before scanning, especially under payment pressure.

Petronas Enhances Upstream Data Platform With Agentic AI

Iraya Energies will lead the technical and security framework for the AI rollout.

EVN Advances Plans For Two-Part Electricity Tariff

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EVN CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan detailed tariff reform plans at a September 4 meeting.

Visa Sets Out Third Malaysia Security Roadmap To Counter AI-Driven Payment Fraud

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Tokenisation, real-time risk detection and tighter merchant onboarding standards are among the priorities in Visa's new Malaysia roadmap.

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Bank Of Thailand Moves To License Buy Now, Pay Later Providers By Late 2026

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Rising household debt among younger borrowers is a key driver behind Thailand's push to regulate buy now, pay later lending.

Founder Group Targets Malaysia’s Largest-Ever Solar Tender

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Founder Group's CEO says LSS6 plays directly to its strengths as a full-capability EPCC provider.

Pertamina Raises Non-Subsidized Fuel Prices As Global Oil Costs Climb

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Indonesia's fuel price adjustment reflects ongoing rupiah pressure against the US dollar through 2026.

Ajaib Secures USD270 Million From SBI Holdings In Indonesia’s Largest Tech Funding Round Since 2022

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The deal makes Ajaib an equity-method affiliate of SBI Holdings as the Japanese financial group builds out digital asset infrastructure across the region.

IFC Invests USD20 Million In Boost At USD340 Million Valuation

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Development finance is playing a growing role in funding Southeast Asia's digital banking sector, with IFC's Boost investment as the latest example.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Deepens Indonesia Growth Strategy Beyond Jakarta

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From one representative to a growing regional presence, Uniworld signals long-term commitment to the Indonesian market.

Danantara’s USD18.6 Billion Profit Claim Draws Scrutiny Over Missing Financial Statements

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President Prabowo wants Danantara to eventually contribute $50 billion a year to the state. Getting there requires more transparency.

Vietnam’s National Assembly Splits Ninh Thuan Nuclear Project Into Three Independent Projects

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Legal analysts describe the August 24 resolution as an institutional threshold for financing Vietnam's nuclear programme.

Bank Islam Malaysia Appoints Wan Mohd Fadzmi Che Wan Othman Fadzilah As Chairman

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Bank Islam Malaysia's board appointment reflects continued focus on Shariah-compliant digital banking growth.

Techcombank Weighs BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin For Potential USD2 Billion Stake Sale

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If completed, a Techcombank deal could rank among the largest foreign investments in a Vietnamese bank in recent years.
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