Dr Nicolas Lainez was a Visiting Fellow with the Regional Economic Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Nicolas Lainez (5)
Buy Now Pay Later in Vietnam: Expectations and Challenges Ahead
Nicolas Lainez|Trịnh Phan Khánh
The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) fintech segment has promising prospects in Vietnam. But care must be taken to mitigate against potential pitfalls for less financially literate consumers.
Stock Market Fever in Vietnam
Nicolas Lainez|Trịnh Phan Khánh
Covid-19 pandemic or not, Vietnam is seeing a buoyant stock market, thanks to a retail investor boom and an easy monetary policy.
Vietnam’s Consumer Finance Goes Global
Nicolas Lainez
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group’s new 49 per cent stake in FE Credit highlights the need for greater regulatory oversight and consumer protection measures.
Navigating Vietnam’s Lending App Maze
Nicolas Lainez
Consumer protection and education is needed to tame the expanding digital lending industry.
Could Vietnam Deploy a Social Credit System Like in China?
Nicolas Lainez
While Vietnam offers a favourable authoritarian environment, the inherent political risks may preclude its introduction.