Siam Piwat Appoints The Bureau Of Wonders As International Public Relations Consultant For Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026

Siam Piwat’s appointment of The Bureau of Wonders signals a stronger global communications push for Bangkok Watch Week 2026.
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Inside NoMad Singapore’s Four-Concept Bet On Orchard Road

A 173-key hotel developed with UOL Group brings NoMad's boutique-luxury identity to Singapore.

Inside Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur’s All-Suite Bet On Malaysian Luxury

General manager Etienne Dalançon leads the launch of Waldorf Astoria's newest Asia-Pacific address in Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle.

Kuala Lumpur To London, Reimagined Through the Gulf

AirAsia X targets 25 daily Bahrain flights by 2030 as it builds out its first hub beyond Southeast Asia.

BNM Penalizes AEON Credit Over Sanctions Breach

AEON Credit's RM520,000 fine highlights the cost of compliance gaps in financial sanctions screening.

OJK Sets New Conduct Rules For Finfluencers In Indonesia

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Journalists and educators are exempt, but financial influencers in Indonesia now face licensing and disclosure rules.

Indonesia Commits IDR25 Trillion To Clean Energy

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Indonesia's 10 GW renewable target for 2025 remains elusive, even as new geothermal and solar investments are announced.

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PayNow Gen2 Puts Agentic Commerce On Singapore’s National Payments Roadmap

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A PayNow Generation 2 implementation roadmap is expected from MAS and ABS before the end of 2026.

From Cell Block To Suite: HOSHINOYA Nara Prison Redefines Heritage Hospitality In Japan

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Of the five grand Meiji-era prisons built in Japan, only the Nara facility survived intact. It is now a National Important Cultural Property and a luxury hotel.

COMO Hotels And Resorts Anchors ASEAN Strategy In Jakarta With New Thailand And Hong Kong Sales Lead

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DMC partnerships are evolving from transactional contracting to co-created itineraries and joint client events, according to COMO's commercial leadership.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia Prepares Full Fleet Transition Ahead Of B50 July Rollout

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The Indonesian Palm Oil Association has flagged that stagnant CPO production under B50 could compress export volumes and reduce the levy revenues that fund biodiesel subsidies through BPDPKS.

Malaysia Targets 2031 Nuclear Implementation As Hormuz Disruption Accelerates Energy Planning

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Malaysia is among 28 countries globally in the IAEA's nuclear decision-making phase, part of a broader cohort of approximately 70 newcomer nations reassessing atomic energy in 2026.

Amazon Web Services Brings Local Cloud Infrastructure To Vietnam

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The AWS Local Zone in Hanoi allows organizations to run selected cloud workloads closer to Vietnamese customers while maintaining access to AWS tools. That combination is important for firms scaling digital financial services.

Clicx Bank Launches As Thailand’s First Digital-Only Bank

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Clicx Bank’s market entry will test whether app-based banking can reach customer segments underserved by traditional channels. The result could shape future virtual bank competition in Thailand.

Stripe’s Paul Harapin On Why APAC’s 40 Percent Share Of Global Gdp Defines The Company’s Expansion

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Stripe and Visa's Bridge program is bringing stablecoin-linked debit cards to more than 100 countries, including across Asia-Pacific, by end of 2026. Stablecoins are moving from settlement layer to consumer wallet.

Nuvei Targets Agentic Commerce And Stablecoin Rails With Payoneer Acquisition

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With Goldman Sachs advising Nuvei and Qatalyst Partners advising Payoneer, the USD 2.75 billion deal reflects serious strategic intent on both sides of the transaction.

Japanese Fans’ World Cup Cleanup Wins Plaudits

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The cleanup effort became another example of how positive actions can leave a lasting impression beyond the competition itself.
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