2019-05-31T072207Z_1856758497_RC1308608BA0_RTRMADP_3_INDONESIA-ECONOMY-BANKS
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Indonesian companies tap P2P funds in fintech boom

SMALL businesses in the Asia-Pacific, facing a capital crunch, are turning to new funding sources, according to Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) research commissioned by Mastercard. The growth of alternative finance points to “untapped market opportunities and more growth and change in financial markets ahead”, it added. In fact, financial technology (fintech) investments in South-east Asia […]

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Thailand: Oil palm farmers ask for retailer help

Oil palm growers have called for cooperation from retailers to abstain from launching any sale promotions for bottled cooking palm oil, as such programmes would push down farm prices for fresh palm nuts. The growers also voiced support for the government’s policies to help shore up fresh palm nut prices. “For almost a year, the […]

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Malaysia: ‘Cannibalise to digitalise’

KUALA LUMPUR: Banks embarking on digital transformation must be willing to cannibalise their own business to become successful, according to a financial technology (fintech) commentator. Chris Skinner, chief executive officer of UK-based fintech and financial markets blog, The Finansier, said banks need to employ individuals that could “destroy the business”. “Financial institutions that want to […]

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Mopeds heat up Vietnamese motorbike market

The Hanoitimes – Due to the cheap price, some businesses admitted that the quality of mopeds is quite poor and the engines would be downgraded after a time in use. Many people choose moped as their regular vehicle because of its affordability price and convenience although their qualities are questionable. From the beginning of June, the […]

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