Asean fintech startups attract record funding, reports Vietnam's top agency


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SINGAPORE, Nov 13 (Bernama): Funding for financial technology (fintech) startups in Asean more than tripled to hit a record of US$3.5 billion in the first nine months of 2021, according to a report.

According to Vietnam News Agency (VNA), the report titled FinTech in Asean 2021, was released on Nov 10 by the Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB), PwC Singapore, and the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA).

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