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Singapore’s Marketnode Brings Smartflow Technology Into Global Lending Infrastructure

Marketnode, backed by SGX Group and Temasek, moves from capital markets tokenization into corporate lending operations through its Finastra partnership.

Malaysia’s Crude Supply Buffer Through June Hinges On Six More Transits

PETRONAS diversified crude sourcing to West Africa and Latin America before the Ocean Thunder cleared the strait last week.

GAPKI Warns Of Export Revenue Squeeze As Indonesia Redirects CPO Supply Toward B50

B50 plus the Balikpapan RDMP expansion are the two pillars of Indonesia's plan to eliminate diesel imports entirely by mid-2026.

Nuclear As A System Stabilizer: Malaysia’s Emerging Policy Logic For Post-2030 Power Planning

Malaysia will decide on nuclear power only after 2030, but active task forces and Budget 2026 allocations signal serious preparation now.

BNM Publishes Bank Rakyat Penalty Months After Imposing It, Raising Questions On Disclosure Timing

Malaysia's RMiT policy framework requires financial institutions to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats under strict timelines. Bank Rakyat fell short on multiple counts.

AI-Native Design Planned For BankX Bank As SCBX Targets Thailand Underserved Segments

Thailand's virtual banking framework limits licences to three groups. With SCBX, Krungthai, and Ascend Money all in pre-launch preparation, branchless banking is months away.

Indonesia Secures USD10.2 Billion In Investment Agreements With South Korea

South Korea identified Indonesia's LNG and coal supply role as strategically critical amid the Middle East energy crisis reshaping Asian investment flows.

TransNusa Adds Lombok As Its Domestic Network Widens

The new TransNusa Jakarta to Lombok service arrives as Indonesia positions Lombok as a credible alternative to Bali for both leisure and adventure travel segments.

Singtel Exits Dash As Western Union Completes First APAC Wallet Acquisition

Singtel exits Dash as part of its Singtel28 strategy to refocus on core connectivity and digital infrastructure businesses.

From Remittance-Only To Full Financial Infrastructure: Airwallex’s Malaysia Upgrade

Airwallex grew its Malaysia team 66 percent in 2025 and plans to double headcount again in 2026, signaling long-term market commitment.