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Singapore Warns Of Sharp Q3 Electricity Tariff Rise As Hormuz Disruption Flows Through Billing Mechanism

The Q2 2026 electricity tariff in Singapore rose just 2.1%. The EMA has already warned the next adjustment will be far steeper, once the full post-February 28 fuel surge flows through the quarterly mechanism.

Hilton Brings 8 Luxury And Lifestyle Brand Debuts To Asia Pacific In 2026

Hilton's Asia Pacific luxury and lifestyle pipeline now exceeds 80 hotels, targeting 250 properties in the region.

Reserve Bank Of India Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Banking Licence

From a 2018 KYC audit to a 2026 High Court winding-up application, Paytm Payments Bank's compliance record became its own undoing.

United States Crude Oil Arrives In Japan For 1st Time Since Iran Crisis

It reflects the impact of geopolitical tensions on global energy supply chains.

Bybit Leads USD8 Million Series A Round In Malaysia’s Hata

Bybit's move from seed to Series A lead in Hata signals long-term commitment to Malaysia's digital asset sector, not opportunistic capital deployment.

Fossil Fuel Subsidies And High Costs Drive Decline In Household Solar Across Indonesia’s Villages

Solar panels in Indonesian coastal villages corrode and break. Without a maintenance fund, gains disappear faster than new ones are added. A policy gap, not a technology gap.

FTSE Russell Confirms Vietnam’s Upgrade To Emerging Market Status

Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index surged 41% in 2025 as reform momentum built toward the country's long-awaited FTSE reclassification.

AI Adoption Reaches 70 Percent Among Asia-Pacific PE Investors, Bain Report Finds

Government-linked investors are co-anchoring Southeast Asia's largest private equity transactions, shaping the region's high-value deal landscape.

Maersk’s Terminal Arm Enters Vietnam with Hateco Hai Phong Investmentt

Northern Vietnam now has a direct link to Europe and North America through HHIT's inclusion in the Maersk-Hapag-Lloyd Gemini Cooperation. APM Terminals is the operating partner making that possible.

Lantern Festival Host City Showcases Taiwan-Japan History, Culture

Beyond Taipei, other cities offer unique cultural experiences in Taiwan.