Yimie Yong

1 week ago | technode.global | Yimie Yong

Malaysia’s forward-thinking regulatory policies, tech-savvy consumer base, and nascent startup ecosystem have ushered in a transformative era for its financial landscape, expected to balloon to $53.89 billion this year. At the heart of this, are some of the most innovative industry underdogs underpinning the largest financial institutions in pushing the envelop on fintech advancements.

1 week ago | buff.ly | Yimie Yong

Malaysia’s forward-thinking regulatory policies, tech-savvy consumer base, and nascent startup ecosystem have ushered in a transformative era for its financial landscape, expected to balloon to $53.89 billion this year. At the heart of this, are some of the most innovative industry underdogs underpinning the largest financial institutions in pushing the envelop on fintech advancements.

2 weeks ago | buff.ly | Yimie Yong

Jack Ma-backed Ant Group Co’s international unit is planning to apply for stablecoin licences in Singapore and Hong Kong, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, quoting people familiar with the matter. Singapore-headquartered Ant International will apply for the stablecoin issuer’s licence in Hong Kong as soon as the city’s Stablecoins Ordinance goes into effect in August, the people said, according to the report.

2 weeks ago | technode.global | Yimie Yong

Singapore-headquartered super app Grab Holdings Ltd announced plans for a $1.25 billion sale of bonds convertible into stock, fuelling speculation it’s bulking up its war chest to take over rival Southeast Asian delivery-and-transport provider GoTo Group, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Grab said it will issue convertible bonds that mature in June 2030, partly to fund potential acquisitions.

2 weeks ago | buff.ly | Yimie Yong

Singapore-headquartered super app Grab Holdings Ltd announced plans for a $1.25 billion sale of bonds convertible into stock, fuelling speculation it’s bulking up its war chest to take over rival Southeast Asian delivery-and-transport provider GoTo Group, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Grab said it will issue convertible bonds that mature in June 2030, partly to fund potential acquisitions.