The Japanese investments fueling Southeast Asia’s fintech scene

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I’ve been there twice before, and each time was an incredible experience with great food and amazing sights. One of the trips coincided with the start of the cherry blossom season so my friends and I had a great time just picnicking in the park under the trees, admiring how they looked in full bloom. I’m hoping to make my third trip to Japan a reality some time in the next year, so wish me luck with making it a reality. And now, in this incredible segue, today’s premium story is also about Japan - specifically, Japanese firms investing in Southeast Asia’s fintech scene. Let’s go deeper. (Are you guys tired of my oh-so-seamless segues yet? No? That’s great, because neither am I. 👼) -- Stefanie  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Return of the Rising Sun: MUFG fuels rebound in Japanese investments in SEA fintech]( After the pandemic-induced drop in Southeast Asia’s Japanese fintech funding, MUFG was among those driving its comeback. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Temasek’s portfolio value sees $6b loss in FY 2023]( The state-owned investor said it has slowed down investment pace amidst global uncertainties. [Singapore’s top-funded tech companies in the last decade]( This automated tracker will help you see which tech firms in the city-state are scoring the most investments. 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