Is Indonesia’s Sharia fintech industry here to stay?
The rise in Sharia financial technology is transforming Indonesia’s economy, as Muslims seek banking and financing options that adhere to Islamic law.
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Southeast Asia faces a cybercrime pandemic but new regulatory tech offers a way forward
COVID-19 is causing a different kind of pandemic in cyberspace—of phishing, malware and money laundering. In this arena, scalable and smart regulatory technologies can help neutralize many of these emerging threats.
COVID-19 pushes healthcare technology transformation in Asia
Facebook0TwitterReddit0Linkedinemail As the pandemic takes a toll on healthcare systems, health technology companies demonstrate their capabilities and offer support. By Joelyn Chan Prior to the…
Fintech during COVID-19: Formidable challenges and a vital role
COVID-19 poses an existential threat to many Fintech startups in 2020, particularly in ASEAN. But certain subsectors are better positioned to survive and even thrive in a future that will demand increased reliance on digital solutions.
Facial recognition: Achievements and fears in the shadow of a pandemic
Singapore is a global pioneer in advanced digital governance initiatives involving AI, fintech, and facial recognition. The latter been particularly impacted by the emergence of a global pandemic.
Artificial intelligence can strengthen decision making as lenders look for new ways to minimize risk
In tough times, institutions should capitalise on technological advances to shape decision making.
Businesses and governments in Southeast Asia need to address AI trust issues
Southeast Asian political and business leaders need to tackle complex issues like data privacy and transparency to bolster public trust in AI.
Unlocking green finance through blockchain can help meet Singapore’s emissions goals
As Singapore pushes for bolder emissions commitments, unlocking innovative green financing solutions are more critical than ever for the country to mobilize capital for sustainable development.
Slow but steady gains: The saga of Filipino fintech in 2020
The Filipino fintech scene is poised for strong growth in 2020.
Singapore’s approach to protecting citizens’ data is heavily weighted in favour of government and businesses
Europe’s data protection laws highlight how weak personal data ownership laws are in Singapore. The system favours businesses and government agencies, often at the cost of individual privacy.