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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.

Maybank Launches Savings+, Letting MAE Users Invest From RM10

Starting an investment habit doesn't have to mean a big first step. Maybank's Savings+ begins at RM10.

Petrovietnam And KEPCO Deepen Talks On Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan 2 Nuclear Plant

Vietnam is targeting commissioning its first nuclear plants by the mid-2030s. Partner selection for Ninh Thuan 2 is a key next step.

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

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Singapore Tightens Anti-Scam Rules For WhatsApp, Facebook And TikTok

The Southeast Asian Journal - August 20, 2026

Carousell, Facebook Marketplace and Facebook Business Pages face stronger login verification requirements under an enhanced e-commerce scam code.

AFFIN Group And Baiduri Bank Sign MoU To Expand Malaysia-Brunei Cross-Border Banking

The Southeast Asian Journal - August 20, 2026

AFFIN Group's domestic Malaysian network meets Baiduri Bank's Brunei franchise in a new strategic partnership.

Asset World Corp Banks On International Events To Power Thailand Hotel Bookings

The Southeast Asian Journal - August 20, 2026

The Westin Siray Bay Resort in Phuket is being converted into a Ritz-Carlton, with AWC expecting tripled room rates.

Tencent Cloud Launches First Malaysia Cloud Region In Johor

The Southeast Asian Journal - August 20, 2026

Tencent Cloud joins Microsoft, Google, and AWS in committing infrastructure to Malaysia's cloud and AI buildout.

BNM Governor Says Banks Must Keep Humans Accountable For AI Decisions

The Southeast Asian Journal - August 19, 2026

Fraud detection, credit risk, compliance: AI is already embedded across Malaysian finance. The open question is who answers for its outcomes.

Bank Indonesia Launches Domestic Credit Card, Expands Fee-Free QRIS Policy

The Southeast Asian Journal - August 19, 2026

Bank Indonesia's latest payment reforms pair a domestic credit card launch with broader QRIS fee relief for merchants.

Royal Caribbean Extends Navigator Of The Seas As Year-Round Singapore Homeport Through 2027

The Southeast Asian Journal - August 19, 2026

A 12-night Tokyo-to-Singapore repositioning voyage joins Navigator of the Seas' newly extended Southeast Asia itinerary lineup.

HD Hyundai Eco Vina Breaks Ground On USD116 Million Tank Plant In Quang Ngai

The Southeast Asian Journal - August 19, 2026

HD Hyundai Eco Vina has pledged 1,500 retained jobs and 1,500 new local hires alongside its latest Quang Ngai expansion.

Kamalaya Introduces Sacred Renewal

The Southeast Asian Journal - August 18, 2026

Sacred Renewal combines meditation, mindful movement, healing therapies, and contemplative practices designed to support inner balance, clarity, and deeper connection with nature.

Nuanu Creative City Opens Nusantara, Bringing Nine Indonesian Regional Cuisines Under One Roof In Bali

The Southeast Asian Journal - August 18, 2026

Nusantara celebrates Indonesia’s own culinary identity by placing nine regional cuisines under one roof in Bali.

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