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Unveiling Vietnam’s Most Reputable Fintech Companies

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A new report by Reputa, an online reputation monitoring system provided by Viettel, Vietnam’s state-owned telecommunications giant, offers an analysis of the country’s fintech sector and provides rankings of the most reputable fintech companies in Vietnam based on their online reputation and reach.

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A List of Digital Banks in Asia

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Are digital first banks in Asia poised to lead a disruptive charge against well-entrenched, established commercial banks? In the traditional banking sphere globally, but especially true in Asia, there is a considerable proportion of unbanked and underbanked populations who lack complete or any access to banking services.

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The Best Banks in Asia 2024, Ranked by Forbes

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Confronted by shifting factors such as tech advancements, generative AI, high interest rates, increased institutional oversight, and evolving customer expectations — the best banks must adapt their business and operating models in 2024, including in Asia. CHINA #1 China Merchants Bank China Merchants Bank Co.,

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Fintech Solutions for Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets

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Across emerging markets , millions of people lack access to essential banking services. Traditional banks, often limited by infrastructure costs, struggle to reach remote populations. In response, fintech companies are stepping up, using digital innovation to provide banking solutions to the unbanked and underbanked.

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4 Fintechs in Myanmar to Watch

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billion) in 2022, according to Thant Mam Hein, assistant manager of sustainability at uab bank. Reports also show that approximately 50% of Myanmar’s adult population had a bank account in 2020, reflecting growth in financial inclusion and creating new opportunities for businesses and individuals. trillion (US$3.8 trillion (US$3.8

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An Inside Look At Chase’s Mobile Banking Approach

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After the June 2007 announcement of Apple’s first-ever iPhone and the ensuing buzz around iOS apps, financial institutions (FIs) began developing offerings to ease digital banking. Twelve years later, however, mobile banking has become ubiquitous across much of the global financial ecosystem.

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Livestock Mobile Commerce

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It seems strange to see mobile digital technology working in conjunction with centuries-old traditions. Buying an iPhone 7 Plus online is one thing, but buying a ram for slaughter at a livestock market is another. ” Traders are welcoming cashless payments using mobile phones.