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Waldorf Astoria’s Second Southeast Asian Address Takes Shape In Kuala Lumpur

An 8,019-square-foot Waldorf Astoria Suite anchors the hotel's all-suite accommodation strategy in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

Bahrain’s New Role As Asia’s Gateway To Europe

Gatwick welcomes its 15th Asian route as AirAsia X relaunches Kuala Lumpur service after a 2012 withdrawal.

AEON Credit Fined Over Delayed Account Freeze

AEON Credit has since strengthened SOPs and retrained staff after BNM's RM520,000 penalty.

Indonesia Tightens Oversight Of Financial Information Providers

OJK's new framework gives Indonesian regulators power to restrict platforms that mislead financial consumers online.

Indonesia’s Renewable Mix Beats 2026 Target Early

State utility PLN faces fresh scrutiny over procurement delays even as the government unveils a new wave of clean energy projects.

PayNow Generation 2 Report Signals Singapore’s Ambition To Build Infrastructure For AI-Driven Commerce

Singapore benchmarks PayNow Gen2 upgrades against eleven payment systems including India's UPI and Brazil's PIX.

Hoshino Resorts Completes Seven-Year Conservation Project

Adaptive reuse meets luxury hospitality: Hoshino Resorts preserved red-brick domes, radial corridors, and arched gateways while converting Nara Prison into its tenth HOSHINOYA flagship.

Thailand’s Luxury Outbound Segment Draws Renewed Attention From COMO Hotels And Resorts

The appointment of Jocelyn Whiteside as global director of sales for Thailand and Hong Kong formalizes COMO's deeper push into one of Asia's most sophisticated outbound luxury markets.

Indonesia’s B50 Program Draws Global Interest As World’s First Mandatory 50 Percent Biofuel Blend

The BPDPKS collected IDR 17.4 trillion in palm oil export levies from January to May 2026, approximately 64% of its annual target, with B50 expected to increase FAME demand beyond the original 2026 allocation.

IAEA Milestones Approach Guides Malaysia’s Phased Nuclear Infrastructure Development

The IAEA Milestones Approach guides Malaysia's phased nuclear preparation, covering legal frameworks, regulatory infrastructure, and public engagement before any deployment decision is finalised.