FeaturedTechnologyUnionBank launches a blockchain-enabled app for distributing bondsPritam BordoloiJuly 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 23, 2020 The app is being launched in partnership with Philippine Bureau of the Treasury... Read more
FeaturedFinanceMalaysia on top when it comes to mobile money usage in SE AsiaPritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020 Online activities have significantly increased since the pandemic... Read more
EconomyFeaturedIndonesia’s economy to contract by 1.0% in 2020: ADBPritam BordoloiJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020 The bank also forecasts that economic growth would reach 5.3% in 2021... Read more
FeaturedTelecomPhilippines telco PLDT raises $600 mn in virtual roadshowPritam BordoloiJune 18, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 18, 2020 It will use the funds to refinance existing loans and pay for network upgrades... Read more
FeaturedFintechPhilippines-based fintech Ayannah announces merger with India’s ECAPPritam BordoloiJune 9, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 9, 2020 The new entity will be called Ayannah Global and will be headquartered in Singapore... Read more
MagazineTelecom5G is a logical solution to the PhilippinesWebAdminJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by WebAdminJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020 Globe Telecom became the first telco to rollout 5G in the Philippines—marking a turning point for the country to strengthen its internet capabilities... Read more
EconomyFeaturedPhilippines’ economy shrinks for the first time in two decadesPritam BordoloiMay 8, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 8, 2020 Its GDP declined by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2020... Read more
FeaturedFinanceGoBear acquires AsiaKredit to increase credit access in Southeast AsiaInternational Finance Business DeskMay 4, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 4, 2020 GoBear will introduce lending as a service to partners and enable them to offer loans to underserved consumers in the region... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsSE Asian logistics company Ninja Van secures $274 mn in fundingPritam BordoloiMay 4, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 4, 2020 Its list of investors include Zamrud, Carmenta Capital Management, GxH Investment among others... Read more
BankingFeaturedCovid-19 results in digital banking growth in the PhilippinesInternational Finance Business DeskApril 17, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 17, 2020 UnionBank recorded a 160% rise in daily sign-ups on its online banking portals... Read more