Processing over $2 billion in annual transactions, Aleta Planet has carved out a powerful niche in the crowded fintech space. Their secret? A laser focus on solving the complexities of cross-border payments with China, particularly in the challenging perishable food and fruit sector.

Founder and Group Chairman Ryan Gwee joins us to share his journey of building a profitable payments powerhouse. He discusses their "China-centric" strategy, their client-driven approach to product development, and their next big bet: the M Plus super app targeting the Muslim market in Southeast Asia.

We discuss:

• Their "China-centric" strategy for differentiating in a crowded market.

• How they became a leader in perishable food payments and financing.

• Their client-driven approach to product development and organic growth.

• The story behind their new venture: the M Plus super app for SEA.

• Their journey of building an in-house tech stack over four years.

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