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The investment comes with a 10% non-compounding return guarantee from Tiki’s IPO.

Taiwan Mobile acquires minority stake in Vietnamese e-commerce firm Tiki

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As investment interest has risen in Indonesia, illegal fintech platforms are preying on vulnerable victims.

Indonesia’s millennials drive interest in investment apps, but financial literacy lags behind

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Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

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Indonesian crypto exchange Pintu bags USD 35 million investment led by Lightspeed. With 6.6 million investors, crypto is gaining traction in the country.

Indonesian crypto exchange Pintu bags USD 35 million investment led by Lightspeed

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

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Nudging Vietnamese consumers to use MoMo for small purchases is part of the firm's strategy to get the app on the first page of their iPhone, a source said.

Vietnam emerges as Southeast Asia's next fintech battleground

Vietnam emerges as Southeast Asia&#8217;s next fintech battleground

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Syfe gives everyone access to the financial management used by ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Its seven investment products cover a wide range.

Syfe gives everyone access to financial management used by ultra-high-net-worth individuals

Shein has terminated operations in Indonesia. Shein recently opened a Southeast Asia hub in Singapore, but Indonesia is no longer a focus.

Shein has terminated operations in Indonesia

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Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

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Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

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Vietnam faces delivery rider shortage during deadly fourth wave. Riders take risks to deliver essential items and face fines set by the state.

Vietnam faces delivery rider shortage during deadly fourth wave

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5 thoughts from Abhinay Peddisetty, CEO of bookkeeping platform BukuWarung

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The young Tokyo-based distributor is aiming to help content from China go global.

Chinese anime finds fanbase among diaspora in Japan

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iMile CEO Rita Huang explains how the Dubai-based company rebuilt its systems after 2023’s warehouse chaos.

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