Business trendsFintech boom leads to talent war in Southeast Asia
Labor shortage exposes need for skill improvements in key markets
Commuters make their way to work in Bangkok: Southeast Asia's burgeoning fintech industry means Thais with the right skills can make twice the average wage or more. (Source photo by EPA/Jiji)
FRANCESCA REGALADO, Nikkei Asia staff writer
December 9, 2021 15:06 JST
TOKYO -- Chonladet Khemarattana's business is growing, but his head count is struggling to keep pace. Like many fintech startups in Thailand, the digital securities brokerage he co-founded in 2017 has more than 20 open positions, ranging from software engineers to business and investment analysts.