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Asia&#8217;s growth outlook brightens, though trade uncertainties linger: ADB

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Alami is the third Sharia-compliant fintech platform registered with the financial services authority

Islamic finance startup Alami secured funding from Singapore's Tryb Group

Islamic finance startup Alami secured funding from Singapore&#8217;s Tryb Group

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Singaporean payments startup Thunes rakes in USD 10 million in a GGV-led Series A round

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The total transaction value of digital payment platforms in Indonesia reached USD 3.29 billion.

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This week’s highlighted companies secured seed funding from across Southeast Asia.

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Users can now make mutual funds investments using Go-Pay credit.

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