Fintech is a cornerstone for the growth of a nascent digital economy because of its ability to provide access to financial services.

With its help, Myanmar could easily catch up to neighboring markets and enter the regional stage, but the recent failure of a fintech firm has left some of its population distrustful of technology.

In the second episode of this three-part series, Tech in Asia explores Myanmar’s ongoing journey to achieving total financial inclusion.

Watch the rest of the Startup Frontiers: Myanmar series:

• Episode 1: An introduction to Myanmar’s startup and tech ecosystem
• Episode 3: What will it take to catapult Myanmar onto the regional innovation stage?

This entry is part of the Startup Frontiers series, which explores the tech and startup ecosystem of a market, portraying a historical recount of the business landscape, the current state of tech and innovation, the key players in the ecosystem, and its prospects for future growth.

This series was made possible by KBZ Bank and BOD Tech Ventures.