Card issuers in Thailand continue to segment the premium market. Krungsri’s new JCB Ultimate is built around Thai consumers’ interest in Japanese travel and culture.
Vietnam's Bib Gourmand list expanded to 72 establishments in 2026, adding 11 new venues across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang that offer quality cooking at accessible prices.
Laos' hydro-heavy power export model carries dry-season risk. Adding wind, solar, and storage at Monsoon is designed to reduce that structural exposure.
Indonesia's acting Director General of Electricity told parliament this week that fossil fuels still require accelerated displacement. His ministry's own data showed the country exceeding its renewable target on the same day.