From key leadership changes in Malaysia’s fintech scene and  lifting of the digital bank moratorium in the Philippines, to emerging trends in crypto and digital banking, the Malaysian and ASEAN fintech world is off to a dynamic start in 2025. In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we explore these developments with Vincent Fong, Chief Editor of Fintech News Malaysia.



Vincent breaks down the latest trends, including Malaysia’s evolving crypto strategy, the competitive dynamics of digital banks, and insights on Singapore’s emerging unicorns. We also explore broader regional trends such as the rise of stable coins, the growth of cross-border payments, and increasing industry consolidation. Vincent shares his expert perspective on how these shifts are reshaping the financial sector and what opportunities and challenges lie ahead for startups and investors alike.



Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or industry stakeholder, this conversation offers insights into the current state and future of fintech in the region.

From key leadership changes in Malaysia’s fintech scene and lifting of the digital bank moratorium in the Philippines, to emerging trends in crypto and digital banking, the Malaysian and ASEAN fintech world is off to a dynamic start in 2025. In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we explore these developments with Vincent Fong, Chief Editor of Fintech News Malaysia.Vincent breaks down the latest trends, including Malaysia’s evolving crypto strategy, the competitive dynamics of digital banks, and insights on Singapore’s emerging unicorns. We also explore broader regional trends such as the rise of stable coins, the growth of cross-border payments, and increasing industry consolidation. Vincent shares his expert perspective on how these shifts are reshaping the financial sector and what opportunities and challenges lie ahead for startups and investors alike.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or industry stakeholder, this conversation offers insights into the current state and future of fintech in the region.

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Fintech Spotlight: Crypto, Digital Banks, & Leadership Shifts

Is AI efficiency killing your future leaders? As entry-level roles vanish, a leadership crisis looms. Deepa George of MyHRC joins Enterprise Explores to reveal why the "Junior Hire" is becoming extinct and the risks to your succession planning. We unpack the rise of the "Neo-Apprenticeship" and the 4 essential new rules every professional needs to survive the bot-takeover.



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Is AI efficiency killing your future leaders? As entry-level roles vanish, a leadership crisis looms. Deepa George of MyHRC joins Enterprise Explores to reveal why the "Junior Hire" is becoming extinct and the risks to your succession planning. We unpack the rise of the "Neo-Apprenticeship" and the 4 essential new rules every professional needs to survive the bot-takeover.Tune in to find out:<ul><li>The Leadership Leak: Why cutting "learner" roles today creates a dangerous shortage of "emergency successors" tomorrow.</li><li>Beyond the Degree: Why technical skills are now just a "hygiene factor" and the 4 human-centric qualities (ABCD) that actually determine career longevity.</li><li>The Generalist Mandate: How to master "cross-pollination" and "consequential thinking" to stay relevant in an age of siloed AI.</li><li>The "Work-First" Gap Year: Why our cultural mindset toward immediate higher education might be fundamentally broken.</li></ul>

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When 41 government-linked companies control 55% of all assets on Bursa Malaysia, is the state still "building" the nation or suffocating the private sector? What began as a strategic tool for wealth redistribution has ballooned into a commercial behemoth competing in banks, plantations, and retail. Dr Tricia Yeoh, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, unpacks the economic conflict between governing and government ownership in the private sector.



Dr Tricia Yeoh is Associate Professor of Practice with the School of Politics, International Relations, and Economics, at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, and Director of the Asian Institute for Policy and Engagement, University of Nottingham Malaysia

When 41 government-linked companies control 55% of all assets on Bursa Malaysia, is the state still "building" the nation or suffocating the private sector? What began as a strategic tool for wealth redistribution has ballooned into a commercial behemoth competing in banks, plantations, and retail. Dr Tricia Yeoh, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, unpacks the economic conflict between governing and government ownership in the private sector.Dr Tricia Yeoh is Associate Professor of Practice with the School of Politics, International Relations, and Economics, at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, and Director of the Asian Institute for Policy and Engagement, University of Nottingham Malaysia

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The world is changing, but are we measuring success with the right tools? We explore this with Vincent Chin, Global Vice Chair of BCG’s Public Sector Practice, to discuss why Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the "gold standard" of economics, is failing to capture true prosperity, distribution, and sustainability.



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The world is changing, but are we measuring success with the right tools? We explore this with Vincent Chin, Global Vice Chair of BCG’s Public Sector Practice, to discuss why Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the "gold standard" of economics, is failing to capture true prosperity, distribution, and sustainability.Learn more about:&nbsp;<ul><li>The Four Capitals: The broader, holistic metrics (Economic, Human, Natural, Social) needed to truly measure a nation's success.</li><li>The AI Reskilling Revolution: Why the advent of AI requires a workforce upskilling effort as profound as the Industrial Revolution, and who is responsible for training mid-career workers.</li><li>Regeneration vs. Redistribution: The new guiding philosophy for economic transformation for investing tax dollars to build capability and social mobility, not just transfer wealth.</li><li>The 'Trampoline' Approach: Moving beyond the "safety net" for a social welfare system that cushions the fall from disruption and bounces people back up.</li><li>Core Utilities: Why governments must start treating digital and financial access as basic public utilities for inclusive, future growth.</li></ul>

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