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Global Neobank Fingular Among First to Expand into Bangladesh to Achieve Historic Breakthrough in Financial Inclusion, Eyes Digital Bank License
Fingular, a Singapore-based global neobank, is getting ready to rapidly launch an innovative digital lending business in Bangladesh through a strategic partnership with a local licensed Non-Banking Financial Institution, with a goal to accelerate financial inclusion.
USAID, Visa Bangladesh to Drive Financial Inclusion, Payment Digitization
The partnership also focuses on designing and supporting cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Symbiotics Investments Supports Solar Energy Projects in Vietnam Through a Green Bond With Ecoligo
Symbiotics Investments, the leading market access platform for impact investing, has arranged a $5 million green bond for ecoligo Vietnam, a subsidiary of ecoligo GmbH based in Germany.
Bangladesh Wins Global Center on Adaptation Award for Local Climate Leadership at COP28
During the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai, Bangladesh has secured the Global Center on Adaptation Locally Led Adaptation championship Award in the category of Innovation in Developing Finance.
Grab Enables In-App Cashless Payments Via Fintech MoMo
The integration of MoMo into the Grab app allows MoMo to expand its services on one of the most popular platforms in Vietnam.
A Vietnam-Based Startup Gimo Raises $17.1 Million to Bridge Financial Inclusion Gap
The investment will be utilized to fast-track the company's expansion plans and drive innovation across its product portfolio.
Denmark Signs Agreement With UNDP and UNCDF Bangladesh to Extend Local Government Initiative on Climate Change for Two Years
The extension of the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change Project will be implemented in two districts of Bangladesh to strengthen communities' resilience to the impacts of climate change.
BGMEA, Mitro Fintech Signs Deal to Improve RMG Workers Financial Inclusion
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association has partnered with Mitro Fintech Ltd to improve the financial inclusion of Ready-Made Garments workers by offering them digital financial solutions.
Huawei, bKash Sign MoU to Strengthen Partnership and Improve Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh
Huawei, a leading global technology solutions provider, recently reaffirmed its commitment to bKash, the leader in mobile payments and financial services in Bangladesh, that will plot the way towards financial inclusion.
IFC Partners With Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank to Boost Lending for Vietnam’s Smaller Businesses
IFC is providing a $40 million loan to Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank to enable the bank to provide support to local small and medium enterprises, especially women-owned businesses.