By HDBank
July 16, 2026 | 09:49
Fitch Ratings assigned its first-ever credit rating to HDBank, placing the Ho Chi Minh City-listed lender among the highest-rated Vietnamese banks and recognising its strong financial profile.
NCB introduced seamless cross-border QR payments for international travellers in Vietnam, positioning the country as an increasingly convenient destination alongside its open visa policies and tourism offerings.
By Smilegate
July 15, 2026 | 10:52
Smilegate's LORDNINE opened pre-registration on 14 July for a new growth-accelerated server named Helena, marking the game's first anniversary with a 32,000 USDT reward event now underway.
By AI ACCOUNT
July 15, 2026 | 10:35
AI Account was named Best AI-Driven Accounting Software Platform in South East Asia at the 2026 FinTech Awards, with Wealth & Finance International recognising its automation tools for SMEs and accounting firms.
L'Occitane Malaysia's 7th Race for Vision drew 3,000 participants and raised RM50,000 to fund a new Schoolchildren Refractive Error Intervention Programme supporting children's eye health in Kelantan.
MEINONG ROBOT, a company within the HKSTP ecosystem, won second runner-up among more than 500 competing startups at the Rocket Fuel East Startup Competition, securing a US$10,000 equity-free prize.
By Aon plc
July 15, 2026 | 10:18
Aon released Asia Pacific findings from its 2026 Global Transaction Solutions Claims Study, highlighting the continued evolution of the region's transaction risk market and shifting claims trends, the professional services firm said.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology signed a new memorandum of understanding with Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology to reinforce the Garuda Scholarship framework for top-tier talent.
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre secured an exclusive three-year deal with Tahaluf to host LEAP East, with the tech summit set to return in 2027 after marking the city's largest inaugural tech gathering.
By First Energy Africa
July 15, 2026 | 10:03
First Energy Africa Oil Corp. appointed Simon Akit and Frederick Kozak to its board, bringing 60 years of combined capital markets and resource industry expertise to the Calgary-based company.