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Trends driving alternative lending in Southeast Asia in 2019
Analysts have defined trends around alternative lending in Southeast Asia, especially the increase in number and regional expansion of local players. Read more…
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The fintech turf wars in Southeast Asia are just hotting up
Part of the reason that banks are finding it hard to keep up with fintech innovators and disruptors in Southeast Asia is that they are offering a unique service Read more…
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Southeast Asia’s internet economy set to reach $300bn by 2025
Southeast Asia’s internet economy is forecast to reach $300bn by 2025 as millions of people take up online shopping and embrace ride-share food delivery Read more…
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Grab raising another $2B to ramp up expansion in Southeast Asia
Grab is looking to raise another $2B this year to ramp up expansion in what has become Southeast Asia’s largest round of private financing. Read more…
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Thailand launches Huawei’s first 5G test bed in Southeast Asia
Thailand, ignoring US pressure, has launched a Huawei Technologies 5G test bed that will be Huawei’s first in Southeast Asia. Read more…