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WhatsApp payments service has just launched in Brazil, and could be coming to emerging Asian markets next

After Brazil, WhatsApp Payments sets its gaze on Indonesia, India

How will fintech fare through the COVID-19 crisis?

Shift in Singaporean workforce steered by Fintech skills. Source: Shutterstock

Singapore needs more fintech talent says Michael Page

According to a report by Alipay, middle-aged Chinese tourist led the usage of mobile payments when shopping abroad. Source: Shutterstock

Mobile payment platforms a hit with middle-aged Chinese

In recent times the age-old practice giving hongbaos is being massively transformed and the red packets are getting a much needed digital update in China Source: Shutterstock

How the traditional hongbaos got a digital update

The financial industry has embraced digital transformation and along with it, innovative tech-driven initiatives to enhance customer experience, improve efficiency and reduce cost, all the while complying with regulatory oversights. Source: Shutterstock

How technology is transforming financial services

Failure to get buy-in form insurers are stalling the cryptocurrency industry in Asia. Source: Jung Yeon-je / AFP

What is stalling the cryptocurrency industry in Asia?

Grab Malaysia country manager Sean Goh. Source: Grab

What can we expect from Grab in 2019?

Southeast Asia's leading e-commerce platform announced that executive director Pierre Poignant will take over as CEO of the company. Source: Lazada

What does the change in leadership mean for Lazada?

E-commerce is one of the hottest industries to work in Southeast Asia today. Source: Shutterstock

The state of e-commerce employment this year