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Thailand’s Diesel Historic High Recedes, But Structural Fund Deficit Deepens

Thailand's legally required fuel reserves were raised from 25 days to 32 days by April 30, 2026, under emergency procurement directives issued as Hormuz disruptions deepened.

Japan Reviews Dual Pricing For Tourist Sites

Experts are examining the impact of different rates for residents and inbound tourists.

How MAS Is Rethinking Crypto Asset Capital Rules For Banks

The Basel standard barred USDC and USDT from favourable bank capital treatment. MAS is now proposing a conditional pathway for qualifying assets.

One Integration, Five Countries: The Architecture Challenge Behind Project Nexus

One integration. Five countries. Near-instant cross-border transfers. Project Nexus has moved from blueprint to active engineering.

Vietnam Digital Technology Law Introduces Industry’s Most Competitive Regional Tax Incentives

Vietnam has set a USD 224 billion digital technology revenue target for 2026, backed by competitive tax incentives.

The Petroleum Security Gap: Why APSA Was Endorsed But Not Ready When The Crisis Hit

ASEAN needs USD 764 billion to build the Power Grid by 2045. ADB has committed USD 10 billion. The financing gap is the structural barrier behind the current energy crisis.

Myanmar Natural Rubber Fetches 21 Percent Below Benchmark

China absorbs approximately 75% of Myanmar's rubber exports, with Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Japan taking the remainder.

The Subsidy Trap: How Indonesia’s USD 70 Oil Assumption Is Now A Fiscal Liability

Indonesia is running a Russian crude deal and a B50 biodiesel program simultaneously, pursuing supply security on two fronts.

Scoot Adds Belitung And Pontianak To Boost Connectivity

Pontianak joins Scoot's network on 29 June, giving Singapore a direct link to the only city sitting on the equatorial line.

Danantara Moves To Center Of Indonesia’s IDR 116 Trillion Energy Infrastructure Push

Reported DME production costs exceed current LPG import prices. Indonesia has not yet detailed the pricing framework that would make domestic DME commercially viable at scale.

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