finance



STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 18, 2021 • 9 min read

Debt Vietnam lenders adopt loan shark tactics

By Govi Snell • Nov 18, 2021
Weak government regulation to manage debt amidst Covid-19 has left borrowers in the lurch as formal loan companies use strong-arm tactics

Apr 14, 2021 • 13 min read
Finance

Inside Cambodia’s CSX, one of the world’s smallest stock exchanges

Until last year, Cambodia’s stock exchange was the second smallest globally, behind only Myanmar. While a mega-listing in 2020 gave the bourse a much-needed boost, the success or stagnation of this tiny market hangs in the balance as firms remain hesitant to list
By Kiana Duncan • Apr 14, 2021

Feb 01, 2021 • 10 min read
Fintech

Tech & Money

A young population with an enthusiasm for digital innovation coupled with consistent economic growth has created a promising market for fintech solutions. Focusing on financial inclusion, the most exciting developments will produce a more robust ecosystem and more opportunities to investors in the industry
By Focus Cambodia Editorial • Feb 01, 2021

Feb 01, 2021 • 4 min read
Finance

Local focus, global reach

BPC’s banking tech has already updated best practices across Asia. Focus Cambodia speaks with Veasna Nguon, Business Development Director for Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar about its recent entry to Cambodia, and what the firm envisions as a new hub with long-term ambition
By BPC • Feb 01, 2021

Apr 01, 2020 • 9 min read
Gender in Singapore

Breaking up the boys’ club

Finance has long been a boys' club, with Singapore no different. Today, FinTech offers more women a way in, but there remains a lack of diversity at its highest levels. Here, two of Singapore's most successful female financial figures offer their reflections on the sector
By Amanda Oon • Apr 01, 2020

Feb 22, 2019 • 5 min read
top 5

Southeast Asia’s fintech revolution

In Southeast Asia, the financial technology sector is booming. But according to a recent report, that growth is concentrated in five main countries. Here, Southeast Asia Globe breaks down the numbers behind their success
By Robin Spiess • Feb 22, 2019

Feb 19, 2019 • 4 min read
‘It’s his to lose’

Singapore’s budget binge sparks early election speculation

Singapore’s annual budget announcement, which includes extra healthcare spending for the elderly and other handouts, has fed speculation that the government is gearing up for an election this year – and one name in particular being touted as the city-state’s next prime minister
By Thomas Brent • Feb 19, 2019

Jun 20, 2018 • 2 min read
'Spend, Send, Lend'

The company driving Southeast Asia's e-wallet technology

Mobile wallet developer MatchMove has expanded from Singapore to other parts of Asia and the US since launching in 2017. As it moves into Myanmar and Cambodia, Southeast Asia Globe touched base with Nitin Palande, the company's senior vice president of business development, to hear what is driving their product's success
By Janelle Retka • Jun 20, 2018