ASEAN’s neobanks need viable models Southeast’s digital-first banking entities may need a long-term vision. For the 440 million Southeast Asians who are online, going digital has made banking simpler. Traditional banks didn’t cater to the needs of the new class of spenders and savers. And that’s where neobanks stepped in. With a mobile-first, digital-only approach, neobanks… Continue reading ASEAN’s Neobanks Need Viable Models
Tokenisation: A Tool to Avoid e-Payment Frauds RAVI BATTULA – WIBMO The global surge in digital payments, accelerated by the pandemic, introduced many first-time users to the convenience and efficiency of digital transactions. Per IDC report, In SE Asia alone, digital payments is projected to grow by 162% to $179 billion by 2025. There will… Continue reading Tokenisation: A Tool to Avoid e-Payment Frauds
Mekong To Hold Key To Sustainable Development Vietnam aims to expand the Mekong Delta’s economic potential while keeping the ecology intact. Vietnam has set out an ambitious plan for the agriculture-rich Mekong Delta. The country aims to expand the area’s economic potential by 2.5 times by 2030. Public-private partnerships, new projects, and additional investment will aid… Continue reading Mekong To Hold Key To Sustainable Development
Bakong Paves The Way For A Digital Future Cambodia’s blockchain-based payment system is aiding financial inclusion in the country. In just two years, Cambodia has achieved a remarkable milestone that many developed countries are still striving for. Bakong, the country’s digital payment system, has reached a staggering 10 million users, representing over 60% of the… Continue reading Bakong Paves The Way For A Digital Future
Philippines Awaits A Turnaround The country faces a bleak investment outlook, and all eyes are on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to lead the revival. The newly elected Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has a task at hand. The country is still recovering from the financial impact of the pandemic, and a bleak investment outlook is an… Continue reading Philippines Awaits A Turnaround
Vietnam Gears Up For Deeper US Trade Relations US-Vietnam trade touched new records in 2021; now there is massive growth potential. The United States and Vietnam completed 27 years of diplomatic relations on July 12. During this period, the two countries have forged stronger ties to bilateral trade, investment, and regional peace. Now, there are talks… Continue reading Vietnam Gears Up For Deeper US Trade Relations
Nusantara Will Support “Smarter” Businesses Indonesia’s new capital project is expected to drive demand for digital finance, automated systems, and green products. In less than two years, Indonesia will move its capital to a new city called Nusantara. It means archipelago in Old Javanese and construction work is already in full swing. For businesses in the country,… Continue reading Nusantara Will Support Smarter Businesses
