In the early months of 2026, Labuan’s financial services ecosystem is undergoing a quiet but meaningful shift, one that is […]

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The ambition to transform Labuan into a significant financial centre is as much about perception as it is about policy.

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Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is charting a new and increasingly distinctive course in the global financial