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

Siam Piwat brings in The Bureau of Wonders to support global communications for one of Bangkok’s major watch events.
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Inside NoMad Singapore’s Four-Concept Bet On Orchard Road

Four dining and bar concepts, including a Havana-inspired Tropicana Club, anchor NoMad's Singapore debut.

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

With 268 suites and dining from Garima Arora and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Waldorf Astoria's Kuala Lumpur debut sets a new benchmark in the Golden Triangle.

Kuala Lumpur To London, Reimagined Through the Gulf

Kuala Lumpur to London just got a low-cost option again, with a Bahrain stopover anchoring AirAsia X's European ambitions.

BNM Penalizes AEON Credit Over Sanctions Breach

AEON Credit onboarded a listed entity and delayed freezing the account, prompting a BNM enforcement action.

OJK Sets New Conduct Rules For Finfluencers In Indonesia

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Finfluencers in Indonesia now face real accountability, with OJK able to order takedowns for misleading financial content.

Indonesia Commits IDR25 Trillion To Clean Energy

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Two days after JETP criticized PLN's slow renewable procurement, Indonesia's leadership announced a major clean energy investment push.

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

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QR interoperability between PayNow and NETS is now officially on Singapore's payments roadmap, with a pilot due by end-2026.

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

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Hoshino Resorts completed a seven-year conservation project to open HOSHINOYA Nara Prison, Japan's first luxury hotel inside a former correctional facility.

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

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Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated on June 18 that B50 trials across heavy equipment, ships, trains, and trucks have produced positive results, clearing the path for the July 1 implementation.

Malaysia Targets 2031 Nuclear Implementation As Hormuz Disruption Accelerates Energy Planning

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Malaysia's 13th Malaysia Plan targets nuclear power implementation from 2031, with MyPOWER Corporation designated as the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation under PETRA.

Amazon Web Services Brings Local Cloud Infrastructure To Vietnam

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The AWS Local Zone in Hanoi adds local infrastructure capacity for Vietnam’s digital economy. Banks, payment companies and fintech platforms may benefit from lower latency and more localized cloud deployment options.

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

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Thailand’s virtual banking sector has moved from licensing to operation. Clicx Bank’s launch will be watched closely for signals on digital onboarding, deposit competition and customer adoption.

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

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APAC represents 40% of global GDP. Stripe's chief revenue officer for the region says that makes it too important to treat as anything other than a core market. The strategy published June 17 shows the depth of that commitment.

Nuvei Targets Agentic Commerce And Stablecoin Rails With Payoneer Acquisition

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The Nuvei-Payoneer merger projects USD 3 billion in combined annual revenue and more than USD 500 billion in payment volume. Scale is now the defining competitive factor in cross-border payments.

Japanese Fans’ World Cup Cleanup Wins Plaudits

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Supporters of Japan’s national team once again impressed the global community with their post-match cleanup efforts.

Beyond The Converted Flat: How Mber Reframes Co-Living As Architecture, Community, And Long-Stay Strategy

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Aw & Sons Capital builds on the former Lim Tua Tow Market site to deliver Mber, a co-living concept designed around community formation rather than accommodation alone.
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