How Ant International Wants AI Agents To Pay Without Switching Apps

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Southeast Asia's most-used digital wallets are quietly becoming testbeds for AI-authorised payments.

Thailand’s Non-Bank Lending Sector Faces Broader Regulatory Reach

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The Bank of Thailand plans to finalize draft BNPL rules by the end of September 2026 before opening them for public consultation.
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Maybank’s Latest MAE Feature Targets Malaysia’s Cautious Savers

Maybank's newest MAE feature, Savings+, gives customers a Shariah-compliant way to put idle cash to work.

Vietnam’s Nuclear Revival Reaches A Critical Partnership Juncture

A leadership shift at PetroVietnam adds context to this week's nuclear partnership talks in Seoul.

Finance Ministry Details Thailand Rooftop Solar Subsidy Terms

Thailand says its solar subsidy model costs less and delivers better outcomes than the state welfare card scheme it aims to complement.

Hotel Riu Palace Phuket Opens With 504 Rooms And A Turtle Sanctuary Next Door

Forty-nine Elite Club rooms headline RIU's ambitious entry into the Phuket hospitality market.

Behind The September 15 Deadline: Indonesia’s Rail Ownership Reset

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Debt restructuring meets infrastructure strategy as Indonesia reshapes Whoosh's ownership.

Thailand Joins Majority Of Jurisdictions With Crypto Travel Rule

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Transfer records under Thailand's new crypto rule must be retained for five years.

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Quishing Cases In Malaysia Hit 5,134 In First Six Months Of 2026

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Police investigations into Malaysia's QR code scams extend beyond code creators to the accounts receiving scam funds.

Petronas Advances Digital Strategy With Agentic AI Integration

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Petronas aims to cut the discovery-to-first-hydrocarbon timeline from 100 months to 50 months.

Vietnam Electricity Pricing Reform Targets Large Industrial Users First

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A two-part tariff could reduce cross-subsidies between Vietnam's electricity customer groups.

Visa Sets Six Priorities For Malaysia’s Payments Security Through 2028

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Visa says it runs more than 150 AI and machine-learning models across its network to support fraud detection efforts like this roadmap.

Bank Of Thailand Plans Public Consultation On BNPL Rules This September

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Thailand's Financial Institutions Policy Committee has signed off on the broad direction for a new BNPL licensing framework.

Malaysia Launches 2,500 MW Solar Tender With Battery Mandate

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LSS6 reserves 150 MW of capacity for Bumiputera companies in Peninsular Malaysia.

Indonesia’s State Fuel Retailer Adjusts Prices As Currency Pressure Persists

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Pertamax Turbo rose 7.1 percent to Rp19,600 per liter starting this month in Indonesia.

SBI Holdings Links Yen Stablecoin Strategy To Ajaib Investment In Indonesia

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Ajaib Group, founded by Stanford MBA classmates in 2019, has secured $270 million from Japan's SBI Holdings in a landmark round for Indonesian tech.

Malaysian E-Wallet Operator Boost Draws IFC Investment

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A USD20 million IFC investment values Malaysia's Boost Holdings at USD340 million post-money.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Eyes Business Events In Indonesia

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Beyond leisure, Uniworld is courting corporate groups with tailored onboard programming and business events positioning in Indonesia.
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