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The energy transition is reshaping Malaysia's manufacturing sector from the inside. Cape EMS's move into industrial microgrids, BESS, and EV charging infrastructure signals a structural shift in how listed EMS companies are repositioning their business models around the country's NETR agenda.

Indonesia's rupiah touched Rp16,985 per dollar this week—approaching the all-time low of Rp16,800 recorded in June 1998 during the Asian Financial Crisis. Bank Indonesia's rate hold is as much about the exchange rate as it is about inflation.

The Japanese government initiated an oil reserve release to stabilize energy supply amid Middle East tensions.

Vietnam's fintech market is valued at US$4.33 billion in 2026, projected to reach US$8.85 billion by 2031. Kredivo Group just secured a licensed foothold.

Salmon Bank more than doubled its client base in 2025, fueled by an 8% time deposit product. The latest capital injection keeps that momentum going.

EBANX's Singapore headquarters will serve as a payments product and regulatory center, with 25 professionals covering engineering, compliance, treasury, and merchant success.

Republic Act 12120's VAT exemption for indigenous natural gas is drawing renewed scrutiny as the Philippines seeks consumer relief without waiting for structural market reform.

The Hai Phong facility targets full operations by 2028, the same window Vietnam must begin connecting large-scale offshore wind to a grid that currently cannot carry it efficiently.

Vietnam reduced fuel import taxes to zero while global crude was trading at an 18-month high. The policy intent is clear. The fiscal sustainability of holding that position is a separate question entirely.

Following a USD 150 million Series D, Thunes deploys capital, talent, and regulatory approvals in sequence.