Banking FeaturedSoftBank targets Latin America with additional $1 billion fundInternational FinanceFebruary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceFebruary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 SoftBank will target ecommerce, healthcare, fintech, mobility and insurance startups in the region... Read more
Featured TechnologyBinance applies for operating licence in Singapore under new legislationInternational FinanceFebruary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceFebruary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 The crypto operator has an office set up in Singapore and is backed by Temasek... Read more
Featured TradingCGS-CIMB launches online stock trading platform for retail investorsPritam BordoloiFebruary 15, 2020February 14, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 15, 2020February 14, 2020 The online trading platform, called iTrade, is also designed to attract students in Indonesia... Read more
Featured TechnologyVietnam ranks ahead of Singapore in 2020 tech startup fundingPritam BordoloiFebruary 15, 2020February 14, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 15, 2020February 14, 2020 Total investment in Vietnamese tech startups reached $741 mn, compared to Singapore’s $693 mn... Read more
Featured TechnologyEgypt’s National Bank joins Ripple’s blockchain for faster remittancesPritam BordoloiFebruary 13, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 13, 2020 The National Bank of Egypt signed an agreement to use Ripple’s global blockchain platform called RippleNet... Read more
Currency FeaturedJapan may launch digital yen to counter ChinaPritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020 The digital currency could go online in two to three years... Read more
Banking FeaturedCEO: Further acquisitions a possibility for Union Bank in 2020Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020 The bank is focusing on expanding its digital presence... Read more
Featured TechnologySiam Commercial Bank uses facial recognition to open accounts at 7-ElevenInternational FinanceFebruary 10, 2020September 29, 2021 by International FinanceFebruary 10, 2020September 29, 2021 The facial recognition technology will be used to verify the customers’ identification... Read more
Featured Technology2019: Tech investment slumps 36% in Southeast AsiaPritam BordoloiFebruary 7, 2020February 12, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 7, 2020February 12, 2020 Tech investment in 2019 in Southeast Asia stood at $7.7 bn... Read more
Featured TechnologyDrone specialist Aerodyne receives funding to expand in SE AsiaPritam BordoloiFebruary 6, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 6, 2020 The Malaysia based company raises funds from North Summit Capital, Arc Ventures and Leave a Nest... Read more