How fintech can accelerate financial inclusion in Indonesia
For the country to take full advantage of financial technology, 3 significant steps need to be taken.
E-commerce key to modernized farming in the PRC
“Internet plus agriculture" can revitalize the country’s villages and boost productivity – if the government and the private sector work together.
Creating Viet Nam’s digital health web
If everything goes according to plan, Viet Nam will become the first middle-income country in Asia to implement a nationwide standardized digital health system.
New fiber optic connection brings broadband internet to Palau
Officials from ADB and Palau discuss how high-speed internet services will improve life in the remote island nation.
A promising but bumpy road ahead for blockchain
There are several important challenges to tackle before blockchain-based solutions can solve real-world problems.
Unlocking trade potential in services through digitalization
ICT is transforming the services sector in Asia and the Pacific. Still, we need to narrow the digital divide between countries.
Preparing the foundations for fintech to blossom
Fintech can unleash a new era of innovation, competition, and job-creating productivity. But it will take more than buzzwords to generate meaningful growth.
Shaping Asia’s fintech future
For Asia to assume global leadership in fintech, collaboration between governments and industry players is vital.
Trade finance gaps continue despite fintech breakthroughs
While trade and finance are changing dramatically, trade finance is shifting more slowly. What does this mean for SMEs?
Financing agriculture value chains in the digital age
Digital finance allows smallholder farmers to access high-value markets and technology, and reduce the cost of doing business.