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    AML / KYC

    Southeast Asian Crime Syndicates Are Now Operating Globally – UNODC

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2025

    UNODC says East and Southeast Asian organised crime groups are spreading “like a cancer”, driven by new technologies and mounting law enforcement pressure.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    China, Vietnam to Collaborate on Cross-border QR Payments

    By Editors | 22/04/2025

    ICBC, UnionPay, NAPAS and Vietcombank signed an agreement to establish interoperability between China and Vietnam’s QR code payment infrastructure.

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    AML / KYC

    Coordinated and Agile Response Needed to Address Financial Crime Threats in APAC

    By Bradley Maclean | 22/04/2025

    Regulation Asia Co-founder Bradley Maclean discusses newly published research and what the findings say about the ongoing fight against financial crime.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam to Launch Pilot Crypto Trading Platform with Bybit

    By Mark Johnston | 22/04/2025

    Vietnam’s finance ministry is partnering with Bybit to test a regulated crypto trading platform in a controlled sandbox environment.

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    VC Associations Publish Guide to Strengthen Governance in ASEAN Startups

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2025

    The guide was jointly developed by venture capital associations in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.

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    AML / KYC

    Pakistan to Introduce Centralised Beneficial Ownership Registry

    By Mark Johnston | 18/04/2025

    The UBO registry, accessible to financial institutions, is part of Pakistan’s broader efforts to align with FATF and OECD standards.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ASEAN Ministers Endorse Sustainability and Payments Initiatives

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/04/2025

    ASEAN ministers endorsed new financing mechanisms and welcomed new cross-border payment initiatives including Nexus.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Vietnamese Banks Pledge to Offer Preferential Loan Rates

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2025

    Banks have committed to participating in a preferential interest rate credit package for the infrastructure and digital technology sectors.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Pakistan Moves to Regulate Virtual Assets for the First Time

    By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2025

    A national working group has developed a regulatory framework establishing rules for cryptocurrencies and related platforms.

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    Bangladesh Eases Restrictions on NRB Foreign Currency Accounts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2025

    Banks can set rates based on customer relationships and accept a broader range of currencies to boost foreign currency inflows.

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