Banking & FintechMalaysia
Malaysia introduces SSDS+ platform for tokenised debt securities
Linked to RENTAS+, the new system allows payments for tokenised securities to settle in central bank money at any hour.
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- MarketsIndonesia
Robert Christian Tanoko buys Rp2.22 billion of Avia Avian shares
The director bought 6,906,600 ordinary shares in four transactions, raising his voting rights to 2.3205 per cent.
- Trade & PolicyIndonesia
Indonesia seeks faster EU trade pact approval for 2027 launch
Jakarta and Brussels aim to sign the agreement before the end of 2026, following the completion of legal checks in August.
- Banking & FintechIndonesia
OJK stress test finds life insurers more affected by stock market pressure
Indonesia’s financial regulator has asked insurers to review investment strategies and monitor assets and capital after a sharp market decline.
- EV & MobilityVietnam
Vingroup orders €800 million in Alstom trains for Hanoi metro expansion
The initial order forms part of a 200-train agreement for five new lines, with 117 trains to be assembled in Vietnam.
- Trade & PolicyMalaysia
Malaysia pursues road and rail routes for fresh durian exports to China
Proposed overland shipments would take three to four days, offering an alternative to costly air freight and slower sea transport.
- Trade & PolicyMore ASEAN
Timor-Leste maintains import controls on ozone-damaging refrigerants
A climate official said R-22 imports are prohibited under national rules, while the government is also training refrigeration technicians.
- MarketsPhilippines
Aznar Shipping gains approval for planned Philippine IPO
The Cebu-based company expects net proceeds of around ₱633.81 million from its primary offering and plans to list on December 18.
- MarketsIndonesia
Indonesia’s IHSG closes 5.65 per cent higher at session peak
The rally followed exchange proposals to expand ownership disclosures and remove highly concentrated stocks from the index calculation.
- More SportsMalaysia
Sarawak plans statewide torch run ahead of 2027 SEA Games
The state will stage 18 of the Games’ 43 sports, with dance sport added to its hosting programme.
