此外，非洲大陆区域支付系统的扩展也有助于深化非洲的跨境支付。非洲主流的几大区域支付系统 如GIMACPAY、PAPSS和南部非洲发展共同体（SADC）系统分别覆盖中部、西非及部分东非南部非洲 的20余国。包括ECOWAS等在内的非洲其他区域集团也在陆续发展支付系统。为此，非洲国家必须解 决人员自由流动问题，为跨境支付创造激励措施，才能深化整个非洲大陆的支付体系。 据"全非洲"11月16日报道，根据《包容性即时支付系统状况》，2024年非洲的即时支付交易额超过 1.9万亿美元，交易总额从2020年的7757亿美元增加到2024年的19806亿美元。即时支付系统在整个非洲 大陆实现了显著增长和扩张。 报告显示，即时交易系统（IPS）在非洲大陆不断扩张，目前在31个国家/地区有36套在运营的交易 系统。越来越多的国家采用即时支付系统并使用数字金融服务，支持了整个非洲大陆的生计、贸易和增 长。已经在运行即时支付系统的国家应着重提高数字支付服务的包容性、创新性和可负担性。" （原标题：非洲即时支付交易额在2024年达1.9万亿美元） ...

Core Insights - Kingdee Credit Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. launched the "Kingdee Credit Payment" pharmacy credit service in July 2023, which has covered over 1,000 pharmaceutical enterprises, with total credit exceeding 200 million yuan and loan scale surpassing 150 million yuan [1][2] Group 1 - The "Kingdee Credit Payment" service aims to address the financing difficulties in the pharmaceutical distribution sector, supporting business growth along the industry chain [1] - The product operates on a pure credit model without the need for collateral, providing "purchase first, pay later" support specifically for pharmaceutical wholesalers, chain pharmacies, and medical institutions [1] - The service features a fully online process, with instant approval and flexible fund usage, enhancing the digital financial service experience for users [1] Group 2 - The "Kingdee Credit Payment" service collaborates with multiple banks, including state-owned, joint-stock, and private banks, offering a low interest rate starting at 3.9% and a maximum credit limit of 5 million yuan per client [2] - The product facilitates one-stop access to various bank funding resources, significantly improving the efficiency of pharmaceutical e-commerce platforms in connecting with financial sources [2] - The low-cost financial product helps pharmaceutical e-commerce platforms reduce costs, increase customer loyalty, and enhance transaction activity [2]

Core Viewpoint - Kingdee Credit Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. has launched the "Kingdee Credit Payment" pharmacy credit service, which has covered over a thousand pharmaceutical companies since its launch in July 2023, with a cumulative credit exceeding 200 million yuan and a loan scale surpassing 150 million yuan [1][2] Group 1 - The "Kingdee Credit Payment" pharmacy credit service was introduced to address the financing difficulties in the pharmaceutical distribution sector, aiming to support business growth along the industry chain [1] - The product operates on a pure credit model without the need for collateral, providing "purchase first, pay later" support specifically for pharmaceutical wholesalers, chain pharmacies, and medical institutions [1] - The service features a fully online process, with instant approval and flexible fund usage, enhancing the digital financial service experience for users in the pharmaceutical distribution industry [1] Group 2 - The "Kingdee Credit Payment" service collaborates with various banks, including state-owned, joint-stock, and private banks, to provide funding support [2] - The product offers low interest rates starting at 3.9%, with a maximum credit limit of 5 million yuan per client, allowing pharmacies to manage their operations more comfortably [2] - The service facilitates one-stop access to multiple banking resources, significantly improving the efficiency of pharmaceutical e-commerce platforms in connecting with funding sources, thus saving time and labor costs [2]

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China, Chongqing Branch, is developing a comprehensive financial service system to enhance international shipping trade in Chongqing, focusing on cross-border settlement and financing needs through a digital platform and service system [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Infrastructure - The "one system, one platform" initiative aims to create a digital cross-border settlement and financing service system for international shipping trade, integrating various financial services [1]. - The digital financial service platform will serve as the operational base for the cross-border settlement and financing business models [1]. Group 2: Business Scenarios - The initiative includes 25 business scenarios across three areas: cross-border settlement, financing support, and regional financial collaboration [2]. - In cross-border settlement, 12 scenarios such as digital RMB cross-border remittance and offshore trade settlement will be established to facilitate various payment methods [2]. - Financing support will cover 9 scenarios, including trade financing and cross-border credit information verification, to meet diverse financing needs [2]. - Regional financial collaboration will create 4 scenarios to enhance financial policy communication and data sharing among 13 provinces and municipalities along the new land-sea corridor [2]. Group 3: Advantages of the System - The "one system, one platform" offers four main advantages: increased efficiency, scientific approach, convenience, and mutual sharing [3][4]. - Efficiency is enhanced by using cross-border settlement data for credit assessment, reducing the documentation required for businesses [3]. - The scientific approach allows for real-time data feedback between online and offline operations, optimizing processes [3]. - Convenience is achieved through a unified platform for handling both domestic and foreign currency transactions, improving service experience [3]. - Mutual sharing will integrate financial resources and policies across regions, enhancing financial collaboration [4]. Group 4: Future Development - The construction of the "one system, one platform" is progressing, with plans to create a comprehensive digital financial service portal for businesses [4]. - The initiative aims to incubate innovative financial service models that adapt to new business scenarios [4]. - It will also establish a financial service hub that connects with ASEAN, promoting financial cooperation in the region [4].

Core Insights - The "2025 China Service Industry Top 500" list was released, with Mashang Consumer being recognized for the seventh consecutive year, highlighting its operational quality and technological strength [1][4][8] - The service industry is identified as China's largest sector and a key driver of economic development, with the list serving as a benchmark for assessing corporate strength [3][4] - The rise of modern service sectors such as internet and information technology services, finance, logistics, and business services is noted as a significant trend [3][4] Company Performance - Mashang Consumer has integrated digital inclusive finance into the broader economic framework, contributing over 10 billion in taxes and serving more than 220 million users [5][6] - The company has established a research team of over 3,400 members, accounting for more than 75% of its workforce, and has applied for over 2,700 invention patents [5][6] - The company has facilitated 943 million transactions, driving consumption exceeding 1 trillion [6] Social Responsibility - Mashang Consumer has initiated projects like "Smart Breeding" to support rural revitalization, generating over 15 million in additional income for farmers and creating over 1,600 jobs [7] - The company launched a free job assistance platform, "Yili Job," benefiting 670,000 users [7] - The introduction of the personal carbon account "Mashang Oasis" has engaged over 5.78 million users, promoting carbon reduction of over 8.33 million tons [7] Industry Outlook - The event emphasized the importance of large enterprises in leading the growth of modern service industries and the need for innovation to enhance the "China Service" brand [7] - Mashang Consumer aims to solidify its technological foundation and expand its service offerings in alignment with national goals for high-quality development in the service sector [8]

Core Insights - China's foreign trade entities are showing increasing vitality, with 628,000 companies engaged in import and export activities in the first half of the year, marking a historical high and an increase of 43,000 compared to the same period last year [1] - Private enterprises account for 547,000 of these, with a 7.3% growth in import and export activities, representing nearly 60% of the total trade value [1] - Financial regulatory bodies in regions like Henan and Zhejiang are encouraging banks to innovate financial products and services to support foreign trade enterprises [1] Group 1: Financial Support for Foreign Trade Enterprises - The Henan Financial Regulatory Bureau issued a notice to enhance financial services for foreign trade enterprises, while the Zhejiang Financial Regulatory Bureau expanded its outreach to all foreign trade companies [1] - By the end of May, Zhejiang's financial institutions had visited 62,000 foreign trade enterprises and disbursed loans totaling 388.5 billion yuan [1] - The National Financial Supervision Administration and other departments have introduced measures to increase financial support for small and micro foreign trade enterprises, particularly in cross-border e-commerce [1] Group 2: Challenges Faced by Small and Micro Enterprises - Small and micro enterprises engaged in foreign trade are facing significant challenges due to changing international trade conditions and tariff policies [2] - Many banks are focusing on the needs of foreign trade enterprises, providing timely financial services, with Guangxi Rural Commercial Bank integrating various financial services for these companies [2] - As of the end of May, the Zhejiang Rural Commercial Bank system provided cross-border financial services to 55,800 foreign trade enterprises, with loans amounting to 143.979 billion yuan [2] Group 3: Innovations in Financial Services - The long repayment cycle for export trade is increasing the financial pressure on foreign trade enterprises, leading to a shortage of working capital for purchasing raw materials and upgrading equipment [3] - Banks are innovating by breaking traditional credit models and introducing digital financial services to reduce information asymmetry between banks and enterprises [3] - The National Financial Supervision Administration is establishing a financing coordination mechanism to address the financing difficulties faced by small and private enterprises, with over 67 million businesses visited and 12.6 trillion yuan in loans disbursed by May 7 [3]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the ASEAN digital economy, particularly in e-commerce and on-demand services, with expected growth rates of 15% to 20% in the coming years [2]. Core Insights - The ASEAN e-commerce market is highly concentrated, with Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok dominating nearly 90% of the market share, with Shopee leading in Southeast Asia [1][4]. - Indonesia is the largest e-commerce market in Southeast Asia, with a GMV of approximately $160 billion, and is expected to see renewed growth driven by live commerce and video shopping [5]. - The on-demand services market, including food delivery, is projected to accelerate growth in 2024, with significant potential in Vietnam and Indonesia [7]. - The rapid commerce market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 20-30% in the coming years, driven by partnerships with traditional retailers [8]. Summary by Sections E-commerce Market Overview - The ASEAN digital economy encompasses e-commerce, tourism, food delivery, and online media, with a total market size of approximately $260 billion [2]. - E-commerce is the largest vertical, valued at around $160 billion, followed by tourism and online media [2]. - Shopee maintains over 50% market share in Southeast Asia, while TikTok Shop is rapidly growing as a strong second player [4]. Indonesia E-commerce Development - Indonesia's e-commerce market is experiencing a resurgence, with a GMV of about $160 billion and a penetration rate that has room for growth compared to China and South Korea [5]. Brazil E-commerce Growth - Brazil's e-commerce market is projected to grow at a rate of 17% in 2024, with a GMV of approximately $64 billion, and Shopee's market share has significantly increased since its entry [6]. On-demand Services Market - The on-demand services market, primarily food delivery, is valued at around $27 billion and has seen a compound annual growth rate of 18% over the past five years [7]. - Grab leads the food delivery market with a share exceeding 50%, while the market remains concentrated with the top players holding 80% to 90% of the total market share [9]. Digital Financial Services - The digital financial services sector is rapidly expanding, with digital loans expected to grow from $70 billion to approximately $300 billion by 2030 [13]. - C Limited has emerged as the largest consumer loan company in the region, with a loan scale exceeding $6 billion [13]. Grab's Business Performance - Grab holds a leading position in the food delivery market with a market share of approximately 50% to 60% and is expected to see stable revenue growth in the coming years [20]. - The company is focusing on expanding into second and third-tier cities to increase usage scenarios and improve operational efficiency through AI [20]. Goto's Business Overview - Goto is a leading player in Indonesia's digital ecosystem, with approximately 70% of its revenue coming from on-demand services, particularly food delivery [21]. - The company is expected to achieve significantly higher positive EBITDA this year while focusing on financial technology and advertising to strengthen its market position [22].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The digital gender divide in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) presents significant disparities in internet access and usage between men and women, with men generally having better access, although some countries show a higher percentage of women accessing the internet [2][3] - Closing the digital gender gap could potentially add $700 billion to global GDP, highlighting the economic implications of improving women's digital access [9] Summary by Sections Context - Household access to home internet in LAC increased from 50.7% in 2018 to 68.4% in 2022, with urban areas showing higher access rates [2] - Gender disparities exist, with men generally having better access, but some countries like the Dominican Republic show a significant gap favoring women [2] Barriers to Women's Participation - Factors hindering women's online participation include household responsibilities, wage gaps, and lack of access to digital tech training [3] - Women express greater concerns about online privacy and security, which affects their engagement with digital technologies [3] Economic Impact - Digital access enhances women's labor market opportunities, with evidence showing that a 1% increase in internet access can lead to a 0.7% rise in women's labor force participation [4] - The exclusion of women from digital access resulted in an estimated GDP loss of approximately US$126 billion in 32 low and lower-middle-income countries [8] Evidence of Effective Interventions - The World Bank's multi-pillar approach aims to reduce the digital gender gap through expanding digital infrastructure and improving access to affordable devices [9] - Various studies indicate that digital financial services and training programs significantly enhance women's financial literacy and employment opportunities [11][12][13] Recommendations for Closing the Gap - Improving access to digital infrastructure and financial services can empower low-income women [17] - Developing digital skills through targeted training programs and including a gender perspective in ICT policies are essential for promoting inclusivity [17] Ongoing Projects - The report outlines several projects across LAC aimed at increasing women's digital skills and access, such as the Strengthening Data Infrastructure project in Argentina and the Haiti Digital Acceleration Project [21][19]