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Jakarta Governor Confirms Three Waste-To-Energy Plants Under Development As Waste Emergency Escalates

Governor Pramono confirmed a third Jakarta waste-to-energy plant at Sunter, separate from the two Danantara MOU sites, alongside an operational RDF facility at Rorotan.

Johor Data Centre Pipeline Hits 5,350MW As AirTrunk Announces JHB3 And JHB4

Johor Bahru's data centre capacity has grown at a 70% CAGR since 2020. JLL calls it the highest rate in Asia-Pacific. AirTrunk just committed to adding 280MW more.

Indonesia’s Duty Relief Package Targets Naphtha Shortage

Indonesia is simultaneously managing coal quota increases, B50 biodiesel rollout, and LPG and plastic tariff relief. The Hormuz crisis is a multi-sector industrial policy challenge.

Samsung’s Thai Nguyen Semiconductor Plant Reshapes Vietnam’s FDI Landscape

Singapore overtook South Korea as Vietnam's top FDI source in Q1 2026, with USD5.32 billion, largely through Samsung Semiconductor Asia Holdings.

From Transjakarta To The Kitchen: Indonesia’s CNG Push Targets The Ubiquitous 3-Kilogram Cylinder

CNG is already used in Jakarta's Transjakarta bus fleet. Moving from urban transit fuel to household cooking fuel is a significant infrastructure and regulatory step.

Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN Affirm Cooperation Over Middle East

Finance ministers and central bank chiefs agreed to strengthen coordination amid global uncertainties.

Singapore Moves AI Scam Defense From Individual Banks To System-Wide Detection

Singapore's MAS, GovTech, and the Singapore Police Force are collaborating on AI-driven scam detection. Cross-sector data sharing is now a regulatory tool, not just a fintech concept.

USDPT Goes Live: Western Union Bets Stablecoin Rails On The Philippines Corridor

Western Union's USDPT is not a crypto experiment. It is a regulated dollar instrument issued by a federally chartered bank, designed to cut settlement from days to seconds.

MOM Report: AI Augmenting Singapore Workers, Not Replacing Them

Singapore's Tripartite Jobs Council brings together MOM, NTUC, and SNEF to coordinate AI workforce transition, backed by a SkillsFuture grant of up to S$150,000 per company.

FedEx Deepens Vietnam Commitment With Viettel Post Supply Chain Deal

Vietnam's import-export turnover exceeded USD 930 billion in 2025. FedEx is deepening its infrastructure investment in the country through a national partnership with Viettel Post.

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