Southeast Asia

The startup playbook: Why SEA is leading with purpose, not just profit
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9 June, 2025

The startup playbook: Why SEA is leading with purpose, not just profit

At this year's ATxSG, three founders shared insights into Southeast Asia's startup ecosystem, emerging technologies, and the key to scaling...
Singapore signs new digital trade deal with EU
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2 June, 2025

Singapore signs new digital trade deal with EU

The new deal is the first between the EU and an ASEAN nation and will reduce compliance burden on Singaporean...
Jamaica’s largest bank pushes digital payments initiatives
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30 May, 2025

Jamaica’s largest bank pushes digital payments initiatives

In other news, Thai authorities have paused its digital wallet project designed to give funds to citizens, which triggered a...
Digital wallets to surpass credit card usage in Hong Kong
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30 April, 2025

Digital wallets to surpass credit card usage in Hong Kong

Meanwhile, a report reveals that 4.8 billion people worldwide are turning to digital wallets, and Asia contributes over 60% of...
Singapore’s Aleta Planet launches digital payment app for Muslims
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24 April, 2025

Singapore’s Aleta Planet launches digital payment app for Muslims

Aleta Planet launched a payment app for Muslims, while a new report says the Islamic finance sector can approach a...
Gap between AI awareness, adoption seen in SE Asia: study
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22 April, 2025

Gap between AI awareness, adoption seen in SE Asia: study

Businesses in Southeast Asia's e-commerce sector are aware of AI, but a new study indicates low adoption of this technology...
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