Azerbaijan’s state oil fund helps launch China-ASEAN investment council
SOFAZ is the only founder from outside East and Southeast Asia, reflecting Azerbaijan’s position on the trade corridor between Asia and Europe.
Euronews11 SeptSoutheast Asia — page 2
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AI Boom to Boost Southeast Asia’s LNG Demand
Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Southeast Asia has found a new major driver apart from the years-long efforts to switch away from coal-fired power generation. The AI boom and the data center construction in Asia are set to materially change Southeast Asia’s LNG demand outlook with a significant upside, as combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGT) remain the most reliable 24/7 power provider for hyperscalers amid relatively immature renewable energy-plus-batteries across the region, analysts at Wood Mackenzie say. As a result of the higher…
400,000-year-old teeth reveal a hidden link in human evolution
More than 400,000-year-old Homo erectus teeth from China may reveal a surprising link between this ancient human species, Denisovans, and some modern people. Scientists found protein mutations suggesting several East Asian Homo erectus populations belonged to the same evolutionary group, including one mutation previously associated with Denisovans. That variant may have passed from Homo erectus into Denisovans and eventually reached modern populations in Southeast Asia and Oceania.
ScienceDaily10 Sept
Zankore secures $3.1B GPU financing to build AI factory in Indonesia
Zankore's financing could accelerate AI development in Southeast Asia, fostering regional innovation and enhancing global tech competitiveness.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team9 Sept
LOT Polish Airlines grows SE Asia network with Bangkok and Hanoi services
LOT Polish Airlines is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch of new direct services from Warsaw to Bangkok and Hanoi. The Warsaw–Bangkok service is planned to launch […]
New SE Asia and Australasia event planned by VAI and AHIA
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) and the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA) today announced the signing of a letter of intent and initial engagement agreement, marking the first step toward developing a new, internationally credible vertical lift industry event for Australia and the broader Southeast Asia region. Under the agreement, signed Aug. 4, 2026, VAI and
Firmus signs multi-year deal to supply OpenAI with AI compute in Malaysia
Firmus' expansion into Malaysia enhances its strategic position in Southeast Asia, potentially boosting its valuation ahead of a 2026 IPO.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Sept
Southeast Asia blockchain funding doubles to $680M despite fewer deals
Southeast Asia’s blockchain companies have raised $680 million in 2026, more than double the total for last year, even as the number of completed funding rounds has fallen sharply. According to a new report from market intelligence platform Tracxn, funding…
FinCEN ties $13B in crypto scams to non-US operations
The agency reported that “transnational criminal organizations” based in compounds in Southeast Asia were largely behind digital asset scams targeting US residents.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Turner Wright4 Sept
Pencil Finance Completes $1M Onchain Student Lending Cycle Across Southeast Asia
Pencil Finance completes a $1 million on-chain student lending cycle in Southeast Asia. The milestone helps link the blockchain-based lending services to students who traditionally do not have access to financing options. Pencil provided the funds as a lender and managed to track the whole lending cycle on-chain. The borrowers
TheNewsCrypto•Lakshya Baskar4 Sept
FinCEN flags $12.7B tied to Southeast Asia crypto investment scams
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has linked approximately $12.7 billion in suspicious financial activity to digital asset investment scams largely run from overseas scam compounds, based on nearly 34,000 reports filed over more than two years. The Financial…
FinCEN Ties $12.7B to Crypto Scams Run From Asian Compounds
Monthly reported sums rose 18% on average, and the compounds now appear to be spreading beyond Southeast Asia.
Pencil Finance completes $1M onchain lending cycle for 6.6K students in Southeast Asia
Pencil Finance said that its first-of-a-kind loan offered financing to 6,600 students in Southeast Asia who were underserved by traditional lenders.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai3 Sept
AirAsia and Pegasus launch codeshare linking Asia and Europe
AirAsia has launched its first codeshare partnership with Pegasus Airlines, creating new connections between Southeast Asia and Europe through Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The initial phase covers journeys from Kuala Lumpur to London Stansted, Moscow Vnukovo, Ankara, Zurich and Athens via Istanbul. The partnership is expected to expand progressively to more than 100 connecting routes […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban2 Sept- neutral toward AirAsia · 99%
SBI acquires 20% stake in Indonesia's Ajaib for $270 million to expand yen stablecoin in Southeast Asia
CoinDesk•Olivier Acuna28 Aug
OpenAI hires Meta executive to lead Southeast Asia and Australia
OpenAI's strategic hires in APAC signal a robust push for regional influence, aligning operational expertise with emerging AI regulatory frameworks.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 Aug
Akasa Air adds Hanoi as its seventh international destination, starting September 4
Akasa Air will begin non-stop flights between Mumbai and Hanoi from 4th September 2026, marking the airline’s seventh international destination and its second port of call in Southeast Asia after Phuket. The route will be flown four times a week, Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, QP625 departing Mumbai at 0535hrs to reach Hanoi at 1200hrs, […]
NetworkThoughts•Network Thoughts26 Aug
Chinese solar companies reroute supply chains through Africa and Southeast Asia to dodge US tariffs
Chinese solar firms' supply chain rerouting highlights the challenges of enforcing tariffs, potentially reshaping global trade dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 AugA
NOEMI lands further seaplane deal this time in the Philippines
NOEMI Aerospace (NOEMI) has signed an MoU with Philippine seaplane operator Horizon Sun Charters (HSC) covering three NOEMI amphibious aircraft, with options for two more. The agreement marks NOEMI’s entry into the Philippine market and forms part of its expansion in Southeast Asia, which the company sees as a key growth region for seaplane operations. […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm13 AugTR
Riyadh Air launches Kuala Lumpur route
Riyadh Air has announced the launch of a new service to Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian capital marks another step in the airline’s international expansion, supporting connections between Saudi Arabia and key cities around the world. New route strengthens Southeast Asia links The new service will connect Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) with Kuala Lumpur […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis6 Aug