Myanmar’s fintech startups go from strength to strength

Myanmar’s fintech sector is set to ride a tailwind in 2021, as strong interest from investors, government support, and consumer confidence provide a shot in the arm for the local fintech startups, with the COVID-19 pandemic hastening adoption in a country where cash has long been king. “Among different fintech verticals, payments have experienced the […]

Small spike in taxi registrations

A publicity campaign by Yangon Supervisory Committee for Motor Vehicles to register taxis has had some effect, though there is a long way to go until the city’s estimated 55,131 taxis are registered, said committee chair U Hla Aung. In the month of January about 290 taxis registered, leading the committee – which is commonly […]