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Singapore plans wholesale CBDC settlement for tokenised MAS Bills
The planned initiative would put tokenised assets and digital central bank money on shared infrastructure to support settlement finality.
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- FootballVietnam
Vietnam qualify for 2027 U-17 Women's Asian Cup after beating Kyrgyzstan
Vietnam topped Group D with three victories, scoring 28 goals and conceding none to reach the finals in China.
Indonesia discusses cross-border QR payments with India and Hong Kong
Timor-Leste joined the QRIS network on 25 September 2026, becoming its seventh country. A payment connection with Saudi Arabia is also being sought.
- Business & CompaniesPhilippines
Meralco customers to receive around ₱2.64 billion in provisional refunds
The ERC set an approximately six-month repayment period, with an average refund of ₱0.1020 per kilowatt-hour.
- MarketsSingapore
SGX September securities turnover rises 27% as derivatives recover
Daily securities trading averaged S$1.9 billion, while derivatives volume increased from August but remained below its year-earlier level.
- EconomyIndonesia
Bank Indonesia mandate expands to support growth and job creation
The central bank's expanded remit is set out in Law No. 4 of 2026, with coordination and inclusive policies among the approaches outlined by Destry.
Bayan Resources stake sale to Haji Isam vehicle completed
Low Tuck Kwong and his daughter sold 30.25% of the Indonesian coal miner, exceeding the 30% stake covered by their initial agreement.
- BasketballPhilippines
Magnolia secures quarterfinal berth with 112-93 win over Ginebra
Zav Lucero scored 21 points as the Hotshots moved to 6-3 in Group B of the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup.
- FootballSingapore
Phaeton double helps Lion City Sailors to 6-1 victory
The Sailors beat Young Lions for their first win of the 2026/27 league season, while Tampines Rovers made it two victories from two matches.
- More SportsIndonesia
Martin regains MotoGP lead after third-place finish in Mandalika
Jorge Martin has 355 points, two ahead of Marc Marquez, after Marco Bezzecchi won the Indonesian race ahead of Raul Fernandez.
