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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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Indonesia's financial authority has moved to regulate unlicensed financial advisers to protect novice investors.

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PhonePe, a digital wallet in India, enables UPI payments, money transfers, and merchant transactions through a user-friendly app.

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The online bank's average outstanding loan size is USD 4,300.

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CHINA BRIEF| Ant Financial&#8217;s MYbank serves 20.9 million small and micro business in 2019, up 70% yearly

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After the Philippines and Indonesia, Oriente is now eyeing the Vietnamese market.

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NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

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Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

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Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

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India saw a 190% hike in app downloads last year as compared to 2016.

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Reliance Industries was India&#8217;s top app publisher in 2019: Report

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Andi Taufan Garuda Putra is the second tech startup CEO to leave the president's staff, following Ruangguru’s CEO Belva Devara.

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Enriched with plenty of data and technology, Finaxar is offering viable financing solutions for SMEs.

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GPay plans to reach 5 million users in by 2023.

Local payments startup GPay receives license to join Vietnam's crowded fintech market

Local payments startup GPay receives license to join Vietnam&#8217;s crowded fintech market

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