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Market Potential for Payments in all 4 Countries Indicates Favorable Investment Opportunities
21-May-2020
Asia Pacific
Market Research
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) launched in 2013 aims to boost global trade connectivity and cross-border transactions between China and countries on the new Silk Road, including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (collectively called as CLM), and Vietnam. It is expected to enhance financial cooperation in the region, and eventually bolster the growth of the payments industry in these countries. Besides Vietnam, we expect Myanmar and Cambodia to have the highest growth, while in Laos, the payments industry is still in the early stages of evolution due to the underdevelopment infrastructure. The focus of foreign investments into the industry is mainly on Vietnam, followed by Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos.
Growing numbers of youth and tech-savvy people who move from rural areas to the city are expected to support payments growth in CLM and Vietnam. The payments ecosystem is still fragmented in most countries. Consumers are likely to use the most popular service in their community but might need to use another service in another location. Most payments solutions are targeted at a mass population, typically those in urban areas. The solutions, therefore, are not relevant for the untapped population beyond the mass market such as the elder generation and rural residents, which may pose a huge market opportunity.
The high unbanked proportion of the population in CLM has compelled many digital payments providers to release user-friendly payments services that enable customers without bank accounts to withdraw, remit, and make payments leveraging the mobile service technology. Moreover, the limited infrastructure remains a challenge for payments providers. Hence, a solution offering innovative payments services without the need for bank accounts becomes more meaningful in providing financial services to the underserved market.
Data-rich payments (e.g., via QR codes) in CLM and Vietnam have become hugely popular. Soon, Near Field Communication (NFC) and biometrics are set to dominate digital payments, and governments and market participants are likely to continue enhancing interoperability. Data security has been a key restraint in all selected countries. Digital payments carry sensitive data over the Internet, so service providers need to assure consumers about platform security and trustworthiness.
Read this paper if you are:
• Considering market expansion into CLMV
• Investing in payment companies operating in CLMV
• Planning to start a business in CLMV where payment strategy would be a key consideration for success
Research Highlights
This research study provides insights into the market and explores the market and investment potential within the payments industry in CLM and Vietnam. It presents a market outlook, regulatory analysis, country prioritization, key investment data, key trends and drivers, market forecast and trends, strategic imperatives, companies to action, and technology trends in the selected countries. It also touches on the payments market in Thailand as a reference and benchmark.
Countries covered include Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand. Collaborations and partnerships between large financial institutions and FinTech providers are also discussed in this study. Many such partnerships have been established in the market to develop innovative payments solutions and new use cases addressing customer pain points. Companies mentioned in this study include but are not limited to, Digital Money Myanmar (Wave Money), Telenor, Yoma Bank, PI Pay PLC, Online Mobile Service JSC (MoMo), Vietcom Bank, Vientin Bank, Ascend Money (True Money), OK Dollar, Ooredoo Myanmar, Easy Pay, Ongo, MyPay, 2C2P, MyanPay, Banque Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public, Kasikorn Bank, Moca Technology and Services JSC, LaoViet Bank QR Pay, KiwiPay, Kapao eWallet, Wing, PayGo, Pi-Pay, Smart Luy, DaraPay, ZaloPay, and Viettel Telecommunications.
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the scope of payments services in CLM and Vietnam? What are the digital payment capabilities in these markets?
- Who are the key market players and their service offerings?
- What is the market potential of the payments industry in CLM and Vietnam? What are the investment opportunities for parties interested to invest?
- What are the risks associated with the implementation of digital payments services? What are the updates on the governing local regulation and standards?
- Why industry best practices and global based digital payments solutions are needed to grow these mobile payment markets to ultimately achieve a cashless society?
Author: Dewi Rengganis
Executive Summary
Key Findings—Country-Specific
Key Findings—Country-Specific (continued)
Market Definitions
Key Questions this Study will Answer
Key Companies to Watch
Payments Services in CLM and Vietnam—Market Trends
Payments Services in CLM and Vietnam—Market Trends (continued)
Payments Services Market in CLM—Market Drivers
Payments Services Market in CLM—Drivers Explained
Payments Services Market in CLM—Market Restraints
Payments Services Market in CLM—Restraints Explained
Payments Services in Vietnam—Market Trends
Payments Services Market in Vietnam—Market Drivers
Payments Services Market in Vietnam—Drivers Explained
Payments Services Market in Vietnam—Market Restraints
Payments Services Market in Vietnam—Restraints Explained
Summary of Payments in CLM and Vietnam
Summary of Payments in CLM and Vietnam (continued)
Summary of Payments in CLM and Vietnam (continued)
Summary of Payments in CLM and Vietnam (continued)
Forecast Assumptions
Payments Transaction Value and Volume Forecasts—CLM and Vietnam
Payments Transaction Value and Volume Forecasts—CLM and Vietnam: Discussion
Percent Payments Transaction Value Forecast by Country
Payments Transaction Value Forecast by Country—Discussion
Market Revenue Potential by Country
Market Penetration by Country
Market Penetration—Discussion
Payments Value Chain
Value Chain—Discussion
Payments Business Models
Market Revenue Projections—Discussion
Payments Potential—Country Prioritization
Payments Potential—Country Prioritization (continued)
Cambodia at a Glance
Cambodia—Government Initiatives and Support
Cambodia—Market Potential
Cambodia—Market Potential (continued)
Cambodia—Payments Transaction Value and Volume Forecast
Cambodia—Payments Transaction Value and Volume Forecast: Discussion
Cambodia—Revenue Forecast
Cambodia—Competitive Landscape
Cambodia—Key Player Profiles
Laos at a Glance
Laos—Government Initiatives and Support
Laos—Market Potential
Laos—Market Potential (continued)
Laos—Payments Transaction Value and Volume Forecast
Laos—Payments Transaction Value and Volume Forecast: Discussion
Laos—Revenue Forecast
Laos—Competitive Landscape
Laos—Key Player Profiles
Myanmar at a Glance
Myanmar—Key Start-ups and Active Investors
Myanmar—Government Initiatives and Support
Myanmar—Market Potential
Myanmar—Market Potential (continued)
Myanmar—Payments Transaction Value and Volume Forecast
Myanmar—Payments Transaction Value and Volume Forecast: Discussion
Myanmar—Revenue Forecast
Myanmar—Competitive Landscape
Myanmar—Service Trends
Myanmar—Key Player Profiles
Myanmar—Key Player Profiles (continued)
Vietnam at a Glance
Vietnam—Government Initiatives and Support
Vietnam—Market Potential
Vietnam—Market Potential (continued)
Vietnam—Payments Transaction Value and Volume Forecast
Vietnam—Payments Transaction Value and Volume Forecast: Discussion
Vietnam—Revenue Forecast
Vietnam—Competitive Landscape
Vietnam—Key Player Profiles
Thailand—Market Overview
Thailand—Payments Solutions Overview
Digital Payment Solutions of Today
What Digital Payments in the Future Need to Be
Credit Card Model Set to Remain for Years to Come
Real-Time Cross-Border Settlements Can Enable Payments Across Countries
Frost & Sullivan Analyst Opinion
Growth Opportunity 1—Developing Solutions for Untapped Segments
Growth Opportunity 2—Expanding Payments Solutions to Neighboring Countries
Growth Opportunity 3—Offering B2B Payments for the SME Segment
Strategic Imperatives for Success
Conclusions and Recommendations
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
List of Exhibits (continued)
The Frost & Sullivan Story
Value Proposition—Future of Your Company & Career
Global Perspective
Industry Convergence
360º Research Perspective
Implementation Excellence
Our Blue Ocean Strategy
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Research Highlights
This research study provides insights into the market and explores the market and investment potential within the payments industry in CLM and Vietnam. It presents a market outlook, regulatory analysis, country prioritization, key investment data, key trends and drivers, market forecast and trends, strategic imperatives, companies to action, and technology trends in the selected countries. It also touches on the payments market in Thailand as a reference and benchmark.
Countries covered include Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand. Collaborations and partnerships between large financial institutions and FinTech providers are also discussed in this study. Many such partnerships have been established in the market to develop innovative payments solutions and new use cases addressing customer pain points. Companies mentioned in this study include but are not limited to, Digital Money Myanmar (Wave Money), Telenor, Yoma Bank, PI Pay PLC, Online Mobile Service JSC (MoMo), Vietcom Bank, Vientin Bank, Ascend Money (True Money), OK Dollar, Ooredoo Myanmar, Easy Pay, Ongo, MyPay, 2C2P, MyanPay, Banque Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public, Kasikorn Bank, Moca Technology and Services JSC, LaoViet Bank QR Pay, KiwiPay, Kapao eWallet, Wing, PayGo, Pi-Pay, Smart Luy, DaraPay, ZaloPay, and Viettel Telecommunications.
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the scope of payments services in CLM and Vietnam? What are the digital payment capabilities in these markets?
- Who are the key market players and their service offerings?
- What is the market potential of the payments industry in CLM and Vietnam? What are the investment opportunities for parties interested to invest?
- What are the risks associated with the implementation of digital payments services? What are the updates on the governing local regulation and standards?
- Why industry best practices and global based digital payments solutions are needed to grow these mobile payment markets to ultimately achieve a cashless society?
Author: Dewi Rengganis
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