ASEAN urged to build integrated fintech ecosystem for digital future: Deputy PM

ASEAN must move beyond connecting markets and start building an integrated financial technology ecosystem if it wants to emerge as a major digital finance hub in the Asia-Pacific region, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a discussion on regional fintech development during the ASEAN Future Forum 2026, Thắng called for stronger cooperation among governments, regulators, businesses and investors to create a more connected, secure and inclusive digital financial landscape across Southeast Asia.