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The Kangaroo Route Stops In Singapore: What The Middle East Crisis Has Done To Australia’s Link To Europe

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Business-class fares on the rerouted Kangaroo Route exceeded AUD 14,000 return for March 2026 departures. With Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways still largely grounded, demand has nowhere else to go but through Singapore — and the pricing reflects that precisely.
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Cherry Trees Begin To Blossom In Japan This Season

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Early blossoms have appeared, indicating the start of the much-anticipated sakura season.
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Chinese SMEs And Global Suppliers Get A Faster Payment Bridge Through Mastercard Move

The Southeast Asian Journal -
China exports more than US$3 trillion annually. SMEs make up 93.6% of those exporters. Mastercard and Bank of Shanghai just made it easier for them to get paid.
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Electricity Vietnam Negotiates Emergency Coal Supply As Region-Wide Fuel Switching Accelerates

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Global Energy Monitor: USD 107 billion in proposed LNG infrastructure in South Asia is now at risk of cancellation or delay. Two supply shocks in four years are doing what no policy paper could.
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From Gulf War To Iran War: How The IEA’s Emergency Reserve Mechanism Has Evolved Over Six Deployments

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Japan, South Korea, and Australia are at the front of the line for IEA emergency oil. The Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam queue at the market.
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Cape EMS And AIDC Taiwan: The Aerospace-Energy Collaboration Underpinning Malaysia’s Industrial Microgrid Push

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Malaysia's National Energy Transition Roadmap calls for 10,000 EV charging stations and 70% renewable energy installed capacity by 2050. Cape Renewables' nationwide EV charging mapping platform is a direct play on the infrastructure gap that NETR is designed to close.
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Capital Outflows, Dual Downgrades, And A War: The Triple Pressure Behind Indonesia’s Rate Decision

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Bank Indonesia delivered 125 basis points of rate cuts through 2025. That easing cycle is now paused indefinitely, with the Iran war and a weakening rupiah reshaping the calculus for corporate borrowing and investment in Southeast Asia's largest economy.
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Japan Starts Releasing Oil Reserves

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The move aims to maintain steady energy supply as geopolitical tensions affect global oil routes.
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Kredivo Acquires Vietnam’s First Digital Bank Timo In Cross-Border Fintech Expansion

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Vietnam has no standalone digital banking licence regime. The Kredivo-Timo entity will continue operating through Viet Capital Bank as its licensed partner.
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Salmon Bank Secures PHP400 Million Capital Injection To Support Digital Banking Expansion In The Philippines

The Southeast Asian Journal -
From rural bank to potential thrift bank, Salmon Bank's capital trajectory reflects the BSP's broader push to strengthen and modernize the Philippine rural banking sector.
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EBANX Opens Asia-Pacific Headquarters In Singapore, Backed By MAS Licence And Record Payment Volume Growth

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Eduardo de Abreu has relocated to Singapore as both Chief Product Officer and regional CEO, signaling EBANX's commitment to senior leadership on the ground in APAC.
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Petroleum Association Of The Philippines Calls On Power Generators To Maximize Malampaya Gas Output Amid LNG Price Surge

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PAP Chairperson Cruz told senators the 2022 extension of the Malampaya Service Contract enabled the country's first offshore gas discovery in over a decade, and potentially its most timely.
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GE Vernova Announces USD200 Million HVDC Transformer Manufacturing Facility In Vietnam’s Hai Phong

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Quang Trach II was originally a coal plant. Its approved conversion to LNG and selection of GE Vernova turbines at the summit signals a concrete policy shift in Vietnam's national power planning.
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Thunes CTPO Appointment Signals Shift Toward Production-Ready AI In Global Payment Rails

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Guy Duncan joins Thunes from Tide with a mandate to deploy production-grade AI across its Direct Global Network.
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Between the Refinery And The Strait: Vietnam’s Fuel Supply Calculus Under The Hormuz Crisis

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Decree 72/2026 covers gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel through April 30. The harder question is what happens to grid costs when that window closes.
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World Bank Backs Zetrix AI Berhad With Equity Stake To Scale Digital Services Across ASEAN

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Zetrix AI secures World Bank backing and targets a Nasdaq listing for its AI Foundation Lab by end of 2026.
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How Singapore Gulf Bank And Fireblocks Are Building A Regulated Bridge Between Fiat And Digital Assets

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Fireblocks powers custody and security behind SGB Net's new fiat and stablecoin unified platform, now processing over USD2 billion monthly.
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Sea Limited’s ShopeePay Launches First Overseas QR Feature For Singapore Users

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Singapore users can now pay abroad using ShopeePay, connecting to DuitNow, ZeroPay, and more.
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How Vietnam’s Industrial Base Is Absorbing USD2.65 Billion

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Thai Nguyen province posted a 1,354% surge in attracting FDI capital in the first two months of 2026.
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Sunway Healthcare And Asia OneHealthcare Signal A New Cycle For Private Hospital Capital Markets In Malaysia

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Non-Bumiputera investors applied for shares at 10.37 times the available allocation. The demand data confirms Sunway Healthcare's RM16.68 billion valuation found a market, despite a trailing price-to-earnings multiple of approximately 64.8 times.
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Above-Normal Temperatures Through May Put Indonesia And Malaysia On Highest Heat Alert

The Southeast Asian Journal -
La Nina is fading. ENSO-neutral conditions arrive in March, removing a key regional cooling buffer.
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SP Group Quarterly Tariff Mechanism Puts Singapore On Notice For Q2 Price Adjustment

The Southeast Asian Journal -
EMA confirmed higher electricity prices are likely if Middle East fuel costs remain elevated.
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From Systemic To Primary: How PBI 10/2025 Redraws Indonesia’s Payment Provider Categories

The Southeast Asian Journal -
For fintechs in Indonesia: your Payment System Business Plan is now your approval pathway. Planned partnerships and new activities must be in the RBSP before Bank Indonesia will consider them.
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How DBS Bank’s New Cooling Period Fits Into Singapore’s Shared Responsibility Framework

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DBS Bank told customers on February 20: adding a new payee or raising transfer limits will no longer be instant. The 12-hour wait gives you time to catch unauthorized changes before they take effect.
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NextFin Asia Fund Marks First Direct Investment Partnership Between A Development Bank And A Fintech Accelerator

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A development bank partnering with a fintech accelerator to invest directly in startups is being described as a global first. ADB Ventures and LHoFT are the institutions behind it.
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Singapore Telecommunications And KKR Advance Data-Center Investment Strategy

The Southeast Asian Journal -
A consortium led by KKR is pursuing a controlling stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, reflecting growing global investment in cloud and AI infrastructure capacity.
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Thailand And Myanmar Governments Act To Reduce Fuel Consumption

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Energy conservation measures are returning across parts of Southeast Asia as governments respond to global fuel market volatility.
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Japan Oks World’s 1st iPS Cell-Based Products

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Experts say the approval represents a milestone in the development of cell-based regenerative therapies.
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Energy Analysts Warn Middle East Tensions Expose Southeast Asia Fuel Import Risks

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Analysts say recent geopolitical tensions are highlighting Southeast Asia’s reliance on imported fuels. The discussion is increasingly focused on energy diversification.
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Malaysia Confirms RM2.97 Billion In Chinese Technology Investments

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Malaysia has confirmed nearly RM3 billion in investment commitments from Chinese technology companies targeting artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure development.
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Thailand Expands Natural Gas Production To Offset Global Oil Disruption

The Southeast Asian Journal -
The latest disruption highlights how maritime chokepoints influence global energy stability and national economic resilience.
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Global Energy Flows At Risk With Strait Of Hormuz Vulnerability Exposed

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Pipeline alternatives exist, but they can only replace a portion of the oil normally exported through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Formerra Appoints Tom Kelly As Chief Executive Officer

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Materials distributor Formerra continues evolving its operations with Tom Kelly leading the company as CEO.
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International Finance Corporation Plans Financing For PT Link Net Tbk Fiber Expansion

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Fiber-to-the-home networks remain a critical component of digital infrastructure growth across emerging markets.
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Stash Financial Joins Grab Holdings To Boost Digital Investment Offerings

The Southeast Asian Journal -
By adding investment technology through Stash Financial, Grab is deepening its financial services strategy across Southeast Asia.
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Singapore Gets New Mastercard Leader With Minsook Cho Appointment

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Leadership changes at global payment networks often signal evolving partnership strategies. Mastercard’s new Singapore country head will oversee collaboration with banks and fintech firms.
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Singapore Tourism Board And Ant International Renew Digital Tourism Collaboration

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Cross-border payment infrastructure is becoming a key component of modern tourism ecosystems. Singapore’s partnership with Ant International reflects this shift.
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From Manila To Seoul: Why Filipinos Will Always Show Up For Sandara Park

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Support messages from the Philippines flooded Sandara Park’s pages, reflecting history between the singer and Filipino fans who watched her rise before global fame.
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AI Companies Eyeing IPOs Get Boost From DBS Bank-Granite Asia Partnership

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Strategic partnerships between banks and venture investors are becoming more common. DBS Bank and Granite Asia are targeting AI innovation with a new investment initiative.
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Asia-Focused Startup Investments Get Boost As Peak XV Partners Unveils New Funds

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Funding remains a key driver of fintech innovation. Peak XV Partners’ latest USD1.3B fund close signals continued venture interest in Asia’s startup ecosystem.
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New TerraPay-Raenest Integration Promises Smoother Global Income For Freelancers

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As remote work expands, fintech infrastructure is evolving to support global freelancers. TerraPay’s integration with Raenest aims to accelerate cross-border payouts.
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Regent Hong Kong Recognized In Travel + Leisure China’s Top 100 Hotels For 2025

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The prestigious recognition places Regent Hong Kong among the region’s most distinguished luxury properties.
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Luxury Home Exchange Club ThirdHome Bolsters Leadership With Key Hires In Asia And Product Strategy

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Julian Sedgwick joins ThirdHome as Business Development Director, leading Southeast Asia expansion from Singapore.
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Nickel Asia Corp. Triples Annual Profit On Higher Nickel Exports

The Southeast Asian Journal -
The country’s largest nickel producer saw earnings climb sharply as global demand for nickel inputs strengthened. Market pricing played a major role in the company’s performance.
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DOE Launches Competitive Bid Round For Semirara And Other Coal Blocks

The Southeast Asian Journal -
A new coal auction in the Philippines is drawing attention from mining and power companies as the Semirara site heads toward competitive rebidding.
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IEA Data Shows Coal Use Expanding Across ASEAN Power Markets

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Coal remains embedded in several ASEAN power systems, even as renewable capacity expands. New IEA analysis highlights the balancing act ahead.
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Virtual Assets, Cybersecurity And AI Top Asia’s Financial Regulatory Agenda In Early 2026

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Asian regulators step up crypto and AI oversight in January 2026 fintech update.
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ADB Backs Gulf Renewable Energy Solar And Battery Projects In Thailand

The Southeast Asian Journal -
ADB’s latest financing package backs 126 MW of solar paired with 151 MWh of battery storage.
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Corporate Renewable Procurement In Vietnam Faces Cost Questions Under Dual Tariff System

The Southeast Asian Journal -
Decree 57/2025 reshapes Vietnam's energy market by allowing generators to bypass state utility EVN.
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ASEAN Power Grid Emerges As A Key Vehicle Enabling Seamless Cross-Border Power Trading Across The Region

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As demand rises across Southeast Asia, the ASEAN Power Grid is being framed as a solution for reliability and renewable integration.
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