InsightsFintechs and traditional lenders do battle across Southeast AsiaCompetition intensifies as digital services leapfrog legacy financial systems. 6 mins read
Tech giants are supporting MSMEs and bringing more customers into their ecosystems, especially from Indonesia’s tier-2 and tier-3 cities. NewsSuper apps race to digitize Indonesia’s MSMEs with new initiatives3 mins read
The move helps Grab comply with regulation governing local ownership. NewsNew investor in Indonesian e-payment service Ovo cuts Grab stake2 mins read
Ovo was seen by some as the most complicated moving part in the GoTo merger. NewsGrab will own 90% of Ovo after acquiring stakes from Tokopedia and Lippo Group, report says2 mins read
Around 115 million internet users in the region use more than three O2O platforms. News5 key takeaways from Grab and Bain’s report on Southeast Asia’s platform economy3 mins read
Singapore ‘super app’ gains 62% in GMV as net loss widens to USD 815 million in Q2. NewsGrab lowers 2021 earnings projection as COVID hobbles ASEAN2 mins read
Nonprofit organizations and online communities have voiced their support for couriers’ demands for better treatment. InsightsCouriers and activists demand reforms in Indonesia’s gig economy7 mins read
PM Lee ‘especially concerned’ about lack of security for delivery drivers. NewsSingapore eyes gig worker welfare in wake-up call for ASEAN startups5 mins read
Cloud kitchens are expected to represent a 15% share of the overall Indonesian online food delivery industry GMV by the end of 2021. InsightsCloud kitchens heat up in Indonesia as the food delivery sector keeps growing7 mins read
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