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Mar 15, 2026
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Sunday read. I have three items in today’s brief:

→ Axiata’s third bet on the so-called innovation ringgit

→ Aonic: mapping identity and government-linked money

→ Closing the chapter on NexG’s new board (I guess?), but that sanctioned director…

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Axiata still wants another go at tech.

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