Fintech Could Be SMEs’ Credit Lifeline While access to finances has been a concern for small enterprises, fintech is looking to fill the gap. There are close to 71 million small businesses in Southeast Asia. These enterprises employ over 140 million people and account for almost 99% of the business in the region. But this segment still… Continue reading Fintech Could Be SMEs’ Credit Lifeline
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
Indo-ASEAN Priorities Get Interlinked Strap: A special meeting between foreign ministers of both regions will aid in peace and progress. A joint vision of peace and progress, and shared prosperity endeavours are bringing India and ASEAN even closer. On the 30th anniversary of the ASEAN-India Dialogue, foreign ministers from both regions met to discuss opportunities… Continue reading Indo-ASEAN Priorities Get Interlinked
Warning! Challenges for foreign players Despite the advantages, several Western companies fail to get a toehold in ASEAN. For all its attractions, many European and American companies who enter ASEAN markets fail. Many of them are unable to make headway in the chaotic markets in Asia. They do not take the right decisions decisions, they are unable… Continue reading Warning! Challenges for Foreign Players
The Rise of Telemedicine and E-Pharmacy in Southeast Asia Nine years ago, when digital health startup MyDoc launched in Singapore, there was strong resistance from both doctors and patients. They all preferred in-person consultations to digital ones. Cut to 2020. The pandemic hit the world, and digital services became crucial to healthcare. MyDoc opened its… Continue reading The Rise of Telemedicine and E-Pharmacy in Southeast Asia
