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Global B2B Cross-Border Payments Market Set to Reach $40 Trillion by 2024

The Business-to-business (B2B) sector has unique requirements when it comes to payments, which has resulted in the rise of cross-border payment solutions that cater to these needs.  These solutions allow businesses to make and receive payments in various currencies, with

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Vietnam Retail Investors Embrace Digital Assets with 1 in 5 Owning Cryptocurrency

Vietnam is making waves in the cryptocurrency world as it has become one of the largest markets for digital currencies. With a population of 99.607 million, the country is the 13th largest by population. In ASEAN, Vietnam is second only

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Insiders Reveal Top ASEAN Payments Predictions in 2023

Heading into 2023, it is a time of uncertainty for financial institutions offering payments. There is strong economic pressure on companies dealing in finance and technology globally, including in the ASEAN region due to a variety of macroeconomic factors. It’s

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Is Islamic Fintech in Indonesia Catching On?

With a burgeoning population and a young, tech-savvy workforce, Islamic Fintech in Indonesia is ripe for growth. In recent years, the country has seen a boom in fintech startups, and the industry is now one of the most promising in

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Fintech in Laos: How Banks Are Leading the Revolution

Fintech in Laos is at a very nascent stage of development, but recent partnerships are seeking to change that by introducing new and innovative fintech solutions. Most of these initiatives are being spearheaded by banking incumbents and financial institutions as

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Bigtechs vs Banks: APAC Consumers’ Trust in Financial Services Shifts

In Asia-Pacific (APAC), banking customers are demanding better online experiences and showing willingness to share their personal data if that means being provided with personalized products and services. Customers are also demonstrating increased trust in bigtech companies to fulfill their

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How Payment Trends Are Set to Evolve Across Asia in 2023

The way we pay for goods and services is constantly evolving, and the payment trends in Asia are only accelerating in 2023 as digital innovations are increasingly harnessed to offer ease and convenience to consumers in a competitive retail environment. 

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Singapore’s Top 5 Fintech Stories Last Year That Will Impact the Industry in 2023

It is no secret that the fintech industry in Singapore has been flourishing in recent years. This can be attributed to the city-state’s supportive ecosystem, which includes a pro-business government, a highly educated workforce, and a conducive environment for innovation

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Top 10 Wealthtech Players from Southeast Asia to Watch

The recent years have been a challenging for fintech startups as investors scaled back their investment, valuations plummeted and tech firms were forced to undergo massive layoffs. But despite turbulent market conditions and shrinking fintech funding activity, several wealthtech players

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Can Bitcoin Be a Financial Lifeline for Economies in Crisis?

Bitcoin, the world’s first and most widely-recognized cryptocurrency, has gained a reputation for being a volatile and risky investment. However, in certain economies around the world, Bitcoin is being embraced as a useful tool that is allowing for financial stability

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