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The two hope to dispense over US$1b of loans over the next five years.

Mobile wallet adoption in Thailand, Vietnam far exceed those in the US, the UK.

But is it growing fast enough for the region to achieve climate goals?

Banking leaders admit that they are at risk of ceasing to exist in 5-10 years.

It implemented the "price tag scanner" and the same day Click & Collect service.

As physical stores reopen, online spending may drop to 13.4% by end-2021 but never below pre-COVID levels.

To remain competitive, he believes that business leaders should capitalise on the pandemic’s momentum and continue with innovation.  

The number of active mobile wallets is expected to reach 439.7 million by 2025.

The trend is pointing towards achieving 100% renewables in many countries, but it will take time.

The Philippines is set to become the REIT IPO hotspot in the region this 2021.

Social media, digitalisation, and technology are strong growth drivers for retailers in the region.

The Asia Pacific region recorded a double digit-growth in e-commerce in 2020.

Online sales of technical consumer goods in the region rose to 43% in Q1.

“Phygital reality”, a physical and digital experience hybrid, is also making rounds.