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Regulating digital platforms in Southeast Asia

Apr 3, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | Faizal bin Yahya |Yuhan Zhang |Vithoureakborndidh Chou |Le Nhu Mai

In 2023, four of the five most globally valuable companies are based on a platform business model linked to online business activities, creating digital communities and marketplaces. These allow diverse groups to interact and transact, enabling companies to grow exponentially and acquire significant market shares from established firms.
Singapore's Economic Resilience in 2023

Jan 12, 2024 | thailandtv.news | Faizal bin Yahya

The global tightening of monetary policy in 2022 by central banks to curb excess liquidity and combat surging inflation has stirred fears about a global economic slowdown. Estimates from the International Monetary Fund forecast global growth falling to 2.9 per cent in 2023 from 3.4 per cent in 2022. Author: Faizal Bin Yahya, NUSHighly trade-dependent economies like Singapore will be hardest hit by these monetary tightening measures.
Can Singapore keep cheating recession in 2024?

Jan 5, 2024 | asiatimes.com | Faizal bin Yahya

Highly trade-dependent economies like Singapore will be hardest hit by these monetary tightening measures. Singapore’s trade-to-GDP ratio was 336.86% in 2022, an increase of 3.52% from 2021. Since October 2022, Singapore’s export-led manufacturing sector, which comprises approximately 20-25% of its GDP, has remained subdued due to the decrease in global demand.
Singapore’s economy weathered the storm in 2023

Jan 4, 2024 | news.nestia.com | Faizal bin Yahya

Author: Faizal Bin Yahya, NUSThe global tightening of monetary policy in 2022 by central banks to curb excess liquidity and combat surging inflation has stirred fears about a global economic slowdown. Estimates from the International Monetary Fund forecast global growth falling to 2.9 per cent in 2023 from 3.4 per cent in 2022. Highly trade-dependent economies like Singapore will be hardest hit by these monetary tightening measures.
Singapore’s economy weathered the storm in 2023

Jan 4, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | Faizal bin Yahya |Allison Alexy |Emma Whitmyer |Edward Aspinall

Author: Faizal Bin Yahya, NUSThe global tightening of monetary policy in 2022 by central banks to curb excess liquidity and combat surging inflation has stirred fears about a global economic slowdown. Estimates from the International Monetary Fund forecast global growth falling to 2.9 per cent in 2023 from 3.4 per cent in 2022. Highly trade-dependent economies like Singapore will be hardest hit by these monetary tightening measures.
Southeast Asia’s tech unicorns navigate global economic headwinds

Aug 10, 2023 | news.nestia.com | Faizal bin Yahya

Author: Faizal Bin Yahya, NUSIn 2021, Southeast Asian unicorns — privately owned billion-dollar businesses — came into the spotlight because of an increased inflow of private equity funding for tech start-ups. The region’s growing smartphone usage among its young demographic, expanding middle class and growth in internet users led to investment in the sector. ……
Southeast Asia’s tech unicorns navigate global economic headwinds

Aug 10, 2023 | eastasiaforum.org | Faizal bin Yahya |Ernils Larsson |Shreya Sharma |Michael Barr

Author: Faizal Bin Yahya, NUSIn 2021, Southeast Asian unicorns — privately owned billion-dollar businesses — came into the spotlight because of an increased inflow of private equity funding for tech start-ups. The region’s growing smartphone usage among its young demographic, expanding middle class and growth in internet users led to investment in the sector.
Singapore digital banks behind the regulatory times

May 15, 2023 | asiatimes.com | Faizal bin Yahya

The digital banking ecosystem among Southeast Asia’s approximately 687 million inhabitants is diverse. Some ASEAN members, including the more developed ASEAN-5 economies and Brunei, have well-consolidated financial services sectors, while others — especially in their rural areas — have large unbanked populations. Traditional banks and fintech start-ups have increasingly turned to digital banking to solve this problem but various issues demand greater regulatory oversight.
Singapore’s digital banking oversight lags behind demand

May 12, 2023 | blogarama.com | Faizal bin Yahya

Author: Faizal Bin Yahya, NUSThe Digital banking ecosystem among Southeast Asia’s approximately 687 million inhabitants is diverse. Some ASEAN members, including the more developed ASEAN-5 economies and Brunei, have well-consolidated financial services sectors, while others — especially in their rural areas — have large unbanked populations.
Singapore’s digital banking oversight lags behind demand

May 12, 2023 | manilanews.ph | Faizal bin Yahya

Author: Faizal Bin Yahya, NUSThe digital banking ecosystem among Southeast Asia’s approximately 687 million inhabitants is diverse. Some ASEAN members, including the more developed ASEAN-5 economies and Brunei, have well-consolidated financial services sectors, while others — especially in their rural areas — have large unbanked populations.