OneConnect Showcases Unified Tech Platform at World Digital Economy Summit; CEO Wins Leadership Award
BANGKOK, – OneConnect Financial Technology’s Southeast Asia CEO Matthew Chen outlined a vision for cross-border ecosystem collaboration during a keynote address at the 4th World Digital Economy & Technology Summit (WDETS 2025), earning recognition as a global digital transformation leader.
Driving Sustainable Finance Through Interconnected Platforms
Speaking at the "Digital Payments & Bank Transformation" forum, Chen emphasized that unified technology infrastructure is critical for scaling next-gen solutions: "Fragmented systems hinder AI’s potential in finance. Our open platform stitches together auto, healthcare, and digital trade ecosystems – turning isolated innovations into sustainable growth engines."
Chen spotlighted three deployed applications:
✅ Auto Ecosystems: Integrated loan/insurance platforms expanding across ASEAN
✅ Digital Trade Corridors (DTC): Streamlined compliance for cross-border commerce
✅ Health-Finance Convergence: Payment systems for medical supply chains
Regional Expertise with Global Scalability
The summit – themed "Building Tomorrow: Tech Applications for Sustainable Digital Economies" – gathered central banks (including HKMA and BOT), tech firms, and policymakers. OneConnect shared operational insights from mainland China and Hong Kong markets, highlighting:
Real-time credit risk assessment using government data partnerships
Regulatory compliance engines adaptable to ASEAN standards
Modular architecture enabling rapid market entry
Leadership Recognition
Chen received the World Digital Icon Leadership Award for accelerating fintech integration across Asia. Recent milestones under his stewardship include:
• Strategic partnerships with Thailand’s DEPA
• KYC/AML optimization for 15+ SEA banks
• SME lending platforms boosting financial inclusion
Forward Momentum
With 68% growth in SEA deployments since 2023, OneConnect will deepen technical co-innovation with regional partners. "Awards validate strategy, but scalable impact is the true measure," Chen noted. "We’re architecting infrastructure where finance serves communities – not just transactions."
