Is Indonesia’s Sharia Fintech Industry Here to Stay?
Indonesia, the biggest emerging market in Southeast Asia, has already become a hub for new enterprises specializing in financial technology, or fintech.
Many investors are...
Chinese City Is Launching a Blockchain Notary Program
Local media outlets are reporting that a blockchain-powered pilot program will provide a wide range of notary services in Suzhou, China.
According to China Quality News,...
Chinese Province Taps Blockchain to Track Tea Products
The Yunnan province in China has rolled out a blockchain platform to track its tea products across the supply chain. By scanning a bar...
BPI Sets Sustainable Funding Framework
Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands has institutionalized a sustainable funding framework, expanding the green finance blueprint laid out last year, as it vowed...
Bank Islam Unveils New Islamic Fixed Income Fund
Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd unveiled a new wholesale Islamic fixed income fund, BIMB Shariah IncomePlus Fund (BSIF) via its wholly-owned subsidiary BIMB Investment Management...
Thailand’s Islamic Bank Doubles Branches, Cambodia Gets Takaful Option
Islamic finance is making further foray in non-Muslim countries in Southeast Asia. The Islamic Bank of Thailand (branded as IBank), a state-owned institution and...