Results from the UOB study were shared in the latest Fintech in ASEAN report, an annual report by UOB, PwC…
Southeast Asia
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) options are rising in popularity in Asia-Pacific (APAC) where consumers are increasingly turning to these…
Malaysia has become the latest nation in Southeast Asia to roll out a digital nomad visa scheme, a move that’s…
Decentralized finance – often called “DeFi” – is a hot topic in the cryptocurrency world, with billions of dollars’ worth…
Ant Group, the fintech affiliate of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, is pursuing its expansion plans across Southeast Asia, ramping up…
Business analytics platform and global database CB Insights has released its annual selection of the world’s 250 most promising private…
Binance has embarked on an aggressive expansion plan in Southeast Asia where the cryptocurrency exchange is looking to capitalize on…
After underwhelming performances in 2020, fintech funding in Southeast Asia regained some of its strength in 2021, a dynamism that…
Asia-Pacific (APAC) has seen the emergence of a dynamic insurtech landscape, fueled by favorable market conditions, low insurance penetration and…
Despite limited access to traditional banking services, rising smartphone penetration and rapid e-commerce growth have led to an increase in…
Over the past decade, Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem has significantly matured with an estimated US$52 billion of venture capital (VC)…
Over the past decade, Southeast Asia has undergone a significant technological transformation, a shift that’s been enabled by the region’s…
Usage of digital financial services is witnessing strong growth in Southeast Asia this year, a trend mostly driven by digital…
In Southeast Asia, digital ecosystems have reached mainstream acceptance. A new research by Bain & Company found that more than…
Southeast Asia’s large population of unbanked and growing Internet penetration make it a hotbed for fintech innovation and an attractive…
With more and more Australian fintech companies interested in expanding into Asia, nine Aussie fintech startups will be showcasing their…
In Southeast Asia, the emergence of fintech startups and the entrance of bigtechs and platform services providers into the financial…
Open finance, the next step in the open banking movement that broadens the scope to a wider range of products…
In Southeast Asia, real-time payment schemes are entering the mainstream with many consumers now favoring the payment option over cash,…
Among the top ten most unbanked countries in the world, three are located in Asia Pacific (APAC), namely Vietnam, the…