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Myanmar’s Digital Transformation: Fintech, Wave Money, and Financial Inclusion

The Fintech Times

Despite its political unrest and economic challenges, Myanmar has shown significant progress in the fintech sector, bringing financial services to underserved populations. Agriculture, however, remains the largest contributor to the economy, accounting for nearly half of the GDP and employing two-thirds of the labour force.

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inDrive Improves Financial Inclusion in Colombia With Launch of inDrive Money

The Fintech Times

Having originally launched in Mexico in February 2024, inDrive Money improves financial inclusion for gig economy workers. This is particularly impactful as freelancers have traditionally been underserved in Latin America, and Colombia is no different. This will depend on their activity on the inDrive app.

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Financial Inclusion Initiatives: A Key to Global Economic Empowerment

The Payments Association

Advancing Global Economies Through Financial Inclusion Financial inclusion is reshaping the global economy by making financial services accessible to underserved populations. Read more

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Paymentology Supports Diamond Trust Bank to Drive Financial Inclusion in Kenya

The Fintech Times

Paymentology , the global issuer-processor, has joined forces with Diamond Trust Bank , a tier-one East African commercial bank, in a move hoping to help drive financial inclusion in Kenya through the embedding of financial services, and deployment of Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS).

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The Rise of Fintech in Cambodia: Driving Growth and Financial Inclusion

The Fintech Times

Cambodia is leveraging fintech innovations and strategic reforms to boost economic growth, financial inclusion and international partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in the Southeast Asian digital economy. Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.8 The country’s GDP now stands at nearly $1,760.

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WeLab and LightHub Apply for Virtual Banking Licence in Thailand to Improve Financial Inclusion

The Fintech Times

Lighthub Asset and WeLab’s venture (the consortium) will improve financial inclusion in Thailand. It will provide localised digital banking services to everyone, including the underserved. Firstly, the consortium aims to provide underserved segments with immediate access to intuitive financial products.

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National Strategy of Papua New Guinea Focuses on Financial Inclusion as Gender Gap Remains

The Fintech Times

According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the country’s economy is dominated by agriculture and capital-intensive extractions of gold, oil, copper and silver. The informal economy also plays a major role in the country, as 87 per cent of the population relies on it for their livelihood.