Tag "ASEAN"
Unleashing ASEAN’s US$2 Trillion Potential in Payment Connectivity
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently declared to advance regional payment connectivity and promote local currency transactions. Recognizing the potential benefits of using local currencies, they emphasized the importance of strengthening financial resilience, deepening regional financial
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Southeast Asia Ushering In a Golden Era of Payments?
The payments industry is undergoing a massive shift globally, and for some time now Southeast Asia has been emerging as a significant regional player pushing innovation and adoption in this lucrative fintech space. The industry is evolving at an unprecedented
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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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Southeast Asia Becomes Centre for Instant Cross-Border Payments Growth
Following in the footsteps of the European Union, ASEAN is moving towards having its very own Single European Payments Area (SEPA)-style payments network, making Southeast Asia a global focal point for cross-border real-time payments growth, according to a new report
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Happy Birthday Singapore, The Fintech Nation
On August 9, 2018, Singapore will be celebrating its 53rd National Day, which every year commemorates Singapore’s independence from Malaysia with an exuberant parade, an address by the Prime Minister of Singapore, and fireworks celebrations. This is a great occasion
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UOB Starts Digital Bank for ASEAN
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) announced that it is introducing a digital bank for ASEAN’s massive and increasing base of ‘mobile first’ and ‘mobile only’ customers. UOB’s Digital Bank will be deployed in its key Southeast Asian markets as the Group
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5 Reasons Why You Should Come to the F10 FinTech Hackathon in Singapore
After writing successful hackathon stories in Switzerland where valuable partnerships have started and game-changing FinTech ideas have been born, it is time for F10 FinTech Incubator & Accelerator to further the revolution of the finance industry on an international level.
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GeTS Launches Open Trade Blockchain to Join China’s Belt Road Initiative
An Open Trade Blockchain (OTB), was just launched in Singapore—the region’s first cross-border blockchain platform that is intended to align with China’s Belt Road Initiative. The Belt Road Initiative is China’s ambitious bid to become more technologically interconnected with the
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F10 FinTech Hackathon in Singapore – Get Access to Fintech Trends and Young Talents
After writing successful hackathon stories in Switzerland where valuable partnerships have started and game-changing fintech ideas have been born, it is time for F10 FinTech Incubator & Accelerator to further the revolution of the finance industry on an international level.
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ASEAN SMEs Looking To Invest More In Tech
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region are looking to invest more in technology in order to raise productivity and remain competitive, according to a report by EY, United Overseas Bank (UOB) and
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