Since its launch in September 2019, the customer base has jumped to 25,000 employees, processing salaries of up to USD 1 million per month.

Fintech firm Mother Finance offers loans to the unbanked population based on their smartphone data.

The Thai government continues to tighten its control over cyberspace access as well as social media.

The news came after a handful of other US-based food tech firms have already sprung up to fill the rising demand for plant-based food in Asia such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods.

Thailand’s digital payment sector is set to grow by USD 9.1 billion in 2020 and the total transaction value could jump 13.2% to USD 1.49 billion by 2024, according to Statista. 

They are not made of flesh and blood, but with their perfect looks and polished personalities, virtual influencers like Ava are breaking new ground.

Capitalizing on the platform’s 683 million customers, the store sold over 100,000 items within two days of its launch.

The third instalment of the Singapore x Asia Innovation Partnership Forum 2020 will be held on October 21, 2020.