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Rupiah opens at Rp17,900 as central bank maintains intervention
Bank Indonesia cited stronger-than-expected US inflation and oil prices above US$105 per barrel as external pressures on the currency.
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- Trade & PolicyVietnam
Vietnam moves to link FDI incentives with support for domestic suppliers
The Ministry of Finance is studying Investment Law changes as Vietnam targets about 10,000 domestic firms in foreign investors’ supply and value chains by 2030.
- Banking & FintechSingapore
StraitsX partners with Visa to expand stablecoin card issuing globally
The Singapore-based company plans to extend its capabilities to more than 100 markets, subject to regulatory, compliance and Visa requirements.
- Business & CompaniesMalaysia
Malaysia expects 4,053 jobs from RM225.97 billion in data centre projects
Malaysians are expected to fill 89.21 per cent of the 3,523 highly skilled positions linked to 27 approved projects.
- Apps & PlatformsMalaysia
Malaysia plans licensing system for e-commerce operators
The proposal would cover overseas platforms serving Malaysian consumers and forms part of work on the E-Commerce Bill.
- MarketsMalaysia
AmanahRaya halts transactions in three funds over credit and liquidity concerns
The manager said it would reassess the suspension regularly with fund trustees and announce any extension or restart through official channels.
- Startups & FundingVietnam
Drylab draws investment to develop autonomous AI research agents
The start-up will use the funding to recruit staff and pursue certifications required by large research organisations.
- EconomyMalaysia
Malaysia’s RM2,500 graduate public service salary awaits circular
The official circular will clarify when the measure takes effect and whether the RM2,500 amount includes allowances.
- EconomyVietnam
Vietnam growth forecast raised to 9.2 per cent for 2026
Third-quarter GDP expanded 9.95 per cent year-on-year, while UOB expects average inflation to exceed the government's target.
- Business & CompaniesMalaysia
AWC subsidiary secures RM39.70 million data centre subcontract
Qudotech will undertake water, fire hydrant and sanitary works at a hyperscale data centre in Port Dickson, with completion scheduled for October 2027.
