EV & MobilityThailand
Thai Cabinet approves ฿18 billion borrowing for state railway
The Finance Ministry will guarantee the funding, intended to support railway operations in fiscal 2027 after a cash shortfall in fiscal 2026.
Asean Coverage: news from across Southeast Asia
- Banking & FintechVietnam
Eximbank's Q3 profit drops 66.8% as lending contracts
On-balance-sheet bad loans fell 31.4%, but special-mention debts increased as the Vietnamese bank pursued restructuring.
- Banking & FintechSingapore
Capital.com receives Singapore licence ahead of planned 2027 launch
Tony Lim, previously chief executive of IG Asia, will lead the local business as Singapore becomes the platform’s first regulated Southeast Asian market.
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The newest stories for every country we cover, in any section. A story about two countries appears under both.
Markets, the economy and business across Southeast Asia.
MarketsIndonesia
Rupiah slips to Rp18,155 per US dollar despite weaker greenback
Bank Indonesia attributed recent pressure on the currency mainly to external factors, including geopolitical tensions and US monetary policy.
AI, start-ups, energy and the devices people use, across Southeast Asia.
Film, drama, music and games from Southeast Asia.
Music & ConcertsPhilippines
Toto sets Pasay and Cebu concerts for March 2027
The Philippine stops on the band's “Dogs of Oz” world tour will mark its 50th anniversary, with tickets available from November 16.
Football, badminton, basketball, esports and more from Southeast Asia.
Festivals, food, travel, lifestyle and heritage across Southeast Asia.
FestivalsIndonesia
Jakarta to host Pokémon anniversary festival and 5-kilometre run
The festival at fX Sudirman will be free to enter, while run tickets cost Rp899,000 before tax and administration fees.