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Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Entry For Thailand, Brunei And The Philippines Through 2027

India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos retain simplified group-tourism visa access through the end of 2027.

Dau Tieng 5 Solar Plant Breaks Ground In Vietnam’s Tay Ninh Province

Southern Vietnam's energy security push continues with the groundbreaking of the 450 MW Dau Tieng 5 solar plant.

Chinese Turbine Maker Envision Energy Secures 200-MW Nearshore Wind Order In Vietnam

Twenty-five EN-226/8.X YE turbines will be deployed at the Phu Cuong 1A and 1B project in Can Tho.

China Cuts Cross-Border Settlement To 30 Minutes With First Digital Yuan Payment To Malaysia

From correspondent banking delays to 30-minute settlement: China's digital yuan pilot with Malaysia is a real-world stress test.

Pluang Launches AI-Powered Agentic Trading Beta In Indonesia

Pluang's new Agentic Trading feature raises questions about how AI-assisted execution tools will be regulated across Southeast Asia.

Palladium Hotel Group Enters Vietnam With Two Luxury Hotel Projects, Opens Asia-Pacific Headquarters In Ho Chi Minh City

Palladium's entry into Vietnam signals growing European luxury operator interest in Southeast Asia's hospitality sector.

Thailand Draws USD26.8 Billion In Chip And Electronics Investment As Supply Chains Shift

AI server and data center demand is lifting Thailand's electronics investment by up to 22% annually.

Apple Launches Apple Pay Contactless Payment Service In The Philippines

Apple expands its digital wallet ecosystem to the Philippines as Apple Pay becomes available across compatible devices.

Pertamina Cuts Pertamax Prices For First Time Since June Spike

Subsidized Pertalite and Biosolar hold steady as Pertamina adjusts only its non-subsidized Pertamax lineup for August.

TransNusa Expands Southeast Asia Network With Bali–Phuket Launch And Jakarta–Bangkok Route

Proposed Bandung routes to Malaysia and Singapore show TransNusa's interest in expanding beyond its current hubs.