The rise of neobanks in Southeast Asia: How far can they go? (ASEAN TODAY)
Southeast Asian consumers unable to gain credit or access traditional banks are turning to neobanks. Conditions are ripe for these challengers to traditional financial institutions to make progress, although COVID-19 might threaten their disruptive potential.
Early warning systems in Southeast Asia: saving lives, showcasing collaboration (ASEAN TODAY)
The Swiss government has pledged financial support for disaster relief and resilience across Asia. Southeast Asian nations will benefit from the commitment to enhance life-saving early warning systems.
COVID-19: Catalyst or cataclysm for Southeast Asia’s fintech sector? (ASEAN TODAY)
Companies and consumers will rely heavily on fintech products in the coming months and years as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic play out. Increased innovation and continued investments in the sector will see it go from strength to strength.
Why are Southeast Asian nations so keen on Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine? (ASEAN TODAY)
Southeast Asian countries are among those asking Russia for stocks of its as-yet-untested COVID-19 vaccine. Why are they getting on board so quickly, and what other options do they have?
Why are ASEAN nations joining the space race? (ASEAN TODAY)
As NASA launches its most detailed mission yet to Mars, Southeast Asian nations are also working on space programmes, albeit on a much smaller scale. What is in it for them and how are they making it work?
Amazon in Southeast Asia: slow progress, or playing a waiting game? (ASEAN TODAY)
As Amazon celebrates 25 years of online business, its progress in Southeast Asia appears to have stalled. Why have they not made much impression in the region?
‘The future of air drones is far more exciting, and far closer than anyone thinks’
So says Robert Garbett, one of the world’s leading drone technology experts as he gave his response to the UK government’s initiative to investigate the use of drones to deliver medicine and equipment.