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UOB, OctoRocket tie up to provide SME loans across Asean

Ng Ren Jye

Published Thu, Feb 28, 2019 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    UNITED Overseas Bank (UOB) and OctoRocket.asia have signed a memorandum of understanding to enable small businesses in South-east Asia to quickly apply for financing through OctoRocket's platform.

    OctoRocket, a joint venture by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and Y3 Technologies, enables cross-border trade between suppliers and buyers from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. SPH also owns The Business Times.

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