FinTech

Fintech enterprises deploying innovative e-wallet initiatives to capture fair share

March 09, 2023 | 13:00

A wide variety of innovative payment systems are expected to assist Vietnam in moving closer to its objective of achieving financial inclusion and a cashless society in the not-too-distant future. However, there will be fierce competition.

ATM Online launches loan app on Android

February 21, 2023 | 15:25

Fintech firm ATM Online, a member of TM Online based in Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines and Sri Lanka, on February 20 made the debut of its instalment loan app named ATM Online run on the Android operating system.

Hopes gaining ground for 5G commercialisation in 2023

February 08, 2023 | 09:37

With 5G commercialisation in the gun barrel for 2023, the road for tech players to expand in the market is around the corner, but more favourable conditions may be required to make the most of the situation.

Fintech startups urged to think for long term

January 19, 2023 | 09:00

While tech businesses around the world struggle to raise funds, some fintech companies in Southeast Asia continue to receive large sums.

Fintech future in store for smarter M&A deals

November 22, 2022 | 15:00

Cross-border merger and acquisition deals are being altered as a direct result of increasing inflation. Nevertheless, foreign investors are exploring untapped potential in the fintech industry to stay competitive in the digital era.

Rootopia secures $1 million in pre-seed money

November 15, 2022 | 14:28

Rootopia announced the company has raised $1 million in a pre-seed round from Genesia Ventures, ThinkZone Venture and BK Fund.

Tie-ups lift top e-commerce players

October 13, 2022 | 15:00

Possessing an average growth rate of 20 per cent per year, the e-commerce retail market is now not only a private land of e-commerce platforms but also a common game of tech solutions providers such as fintech.

Digesting fintech sandbox draft rules

July 07, 2022 | 09:30

A couple of months ago, the Vietnamese government issued a second draft decree on implementation of the regulatory sandbox for fintech.

Making an impact in fintech sector requires knowledge, says leading FCPA

June 15, 2022 | 01:00

The fintech landscape is changing at lightning speed, according to Ashish Verma FCPA (Aust.), head of finance, IT, and commodities for Kirby South East Asia.

On-demand services in steep advance

May 04, 2022 | 09:00

The on-demand economy is surpassing traditional business models faster than anticipated, changing customer behaviour in Vietnam while also levelling the business-to-business playing field.

VNG Group pumps $22.5 million into fintech platform

February 18, 2022 | 15:43

Digital financing platform Funding Societies has confirmed its fresh fundraising round worth $144 million in an oversubscribed Series C+ led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and several other venture capital firms.