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Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN Affirm Cooperation Over Middle East

Officials emphasized collective action to respond to global market challenges.

MAS Proof-Of-Value Sets Template For Industry-Wide AI Anti-Scam Infrastructure

MAS says the POV lays groundwork for deeper industry collaboration. If it works, expect the model to expand to broader datasets and more use cases across Singapore's banking sector.

Western Union Targets Remittance Markets With Regulated Dollar Stablecoin

Western Union CEO: "It is no longer a question of if we will be active in digital assets. It is now how fast we can scale." USDPT is the first answer to that question.

Singapore Forms Tripartite Jobs Council As MOM Survey Finds Seven In Ten Firms Have Not Adopted AI

Among Singapore firms that adopted AI, 70.7% reported productivity gains. The challenge is extending that benefit beyond the 28.5% of companies that have started the journey.

FedEx Partners Viettel Post As National Network Provider In Vietnam

The FedEx and Viettel Post deal covers over 26,000 tons of annual cargo volume, reflecting Vietnam's growing strategic weight in Asia Pacific supply chains.

Thailand’s Emergency Reserve Buffer Holds At 108 Days

Thailand's diesel hit a historic high of 50.54 baht per litre in April 2026, driven by eight consecutive price hikes since the Iran war began.

Japan Reviews Dual Pricing For Tourist Sites

Officials are studying how dual pricing affects tourism and public perception.

MAS Proposes Flexible Capital Framework For Banks Holding Crypto Assets On Public Blockchains

Industry bodies called the Basel permissionless blockchain approach punitive and not technology neutral. MAS has now responded with a principle-based alternative.

Endava Leads Architecture Build For Nexus Cross-Border Instant Payments Platform

Endava is designing the cross-border switch software at the heart of Project Nexus, applying an AI-native engineering approach.

Vietnam’s Digital Technology Sector Posts VND 622.4 Trillion In Monthly Revenue

Vietnam's digital technology industry exceeded its 2025 revenue target by 16%, reaching USD 198 billion for the full year.