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Alibaba Cloud to Launch the Blockchain Node Service to Bolster Web3.0 Growth
Alibaba Cloud announced that it will be launching the Blockchain Node Service in the first quarter of 2023. The new Platform as a service (PaaS) aims to aid developers by reducing operational and maintenance time while they are building and
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Travel Insurance Represents Massive Opportunities for Insurtech as The World Reopens
Insurtech startups in the Southeast Asian region are capitalising on the heightened need that consumers now have for travel coverage, even as the majority of countries globally relax travelling restrictions in earnest. In the recent past, this sort of travel
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American Express Sets up New Innovation Center in Singapore
American Express has set up a new Decision Science Center of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore with the aim to deliver global data-driven solutions. Initially the center will be focused on data science applications in the areas of credit and fraud
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AI, Real-Time Analytics Among Banks’ Top Tech Investment Focuses in 2022
5G, artificial intelligence (AI), microservices and real-time analytics are amongst banks’ top investment focuses this year. These priority areas suggest that incumbents are currently concentrating on improving customer experience, delivering a true digital banking journey and reaching greater business agility,
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Standard Chartered Trained Over 8,000 Staff in a Bid to Futureproof Its Talent
Standard Chartered Bank has trained over 8,000 of its employees in Singapore as a part of its S$8 million investment to futureproof its talent. The bank has a growing suite of training and upskilling programmes offered through its Singapore-based global
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Grab Taps Alejandro Osorio to Lead Its Next Phase of Growth in Vietnam
Southeast Asian superapp Grab announced the appointment of Alejandro Osorio as its Managing Director in Vietnam. In his new role, Alejandro will be overseeing the business strategy and operations across all of Grab’s businesses in the country. Alejandro most recently
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Provenir Names as Colin Kum as Its APAC Sales Director
Provenir, a provider of AI-powered data and decisioning software for the fintech industry, announced that it has appointed Colin Kum as its Sales Director for APAC. In this role, Colin will oversee all sales operations and business development activities for
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Top 5 Most Popular Financial Super Apps in Asia
In Asia and elsewhere, financial super apps (also known as fintech super apps) are mobile applications that offer a wide range of financial services, including banking, investment, and insurance. These apps have gained popularity in recent years due to their
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Investors Concerned About Over-Digitisation as Human Touch Remains Indispensable
Most investors prefer having a personal advisor over robo or digital solutions according to a survey conducted by Navigator Investment Services, an integrated investment platform under Singlife with Aviva, in collaboration with EY. The “Advancing the Art of Advisory: Is
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Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Gaining Momentum in Thailand
Buy now pay later (BNPL) has been picking up steam among curious consumers in Thailand. This type of financing has grown in popularity because it is seen as a more flexible and consumer-friendly alternative to traditional credit products. It is
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