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Can Indonesia’s test and trace app become a payments portal?

PeduliLindungi, a COVID-19 tracking app, has at least 15 problems that must be fixed, according to the Indonesian internet governance forum.

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Investor research in India’s retail tech solutions has soared.
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Daily Digest | All hail retail
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PolicyStreet counts AirAsia, Carro, and Foodpanda as customers.
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Malaysian insurtech platform PolicyStreet secures Series A funding, eyes regional expansion
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China’s criminalization of crypto transactions and services may be a boon for Singapore.
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Daily Digest | Is Singapore a crypto haven?
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The firm has invested in SaaS platform Vouch, grocery delivery startup Dropezy, and edtech provider Marathon.
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Forge Ventures launches USD 21.88 million debut fund for 15 early-stage startups
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While the BNPL payment method may boost e-commerce spending, it can also drive consumerism and potential debt among consumers.
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‘Buy now, pay later’ is taking off in Indonesia, but risks are high
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With 29.5 million monthly active users, the team at Bigo Live knows a thing or two about working with content creators.
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Daily Digest | Mapping the creator economy
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In 2020, the fintech firm logged USD 14 billion in payment volume.
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Ascend Money becomes Thailand’s first fintech unicorn
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Alibaba Group joined the investment as a new backer of Ninja Van.
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Ninja Van raises USD 578 million from Alibaba and other investors
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