David Zhang Asia Pacific Insight Manager: Services
singapore
English, Chinese
About David
David Zhang is the regional market insight manager in Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, he spearheads Euromonitor’s services research in Asia Pacific, covering payments and lending, automotive, and consumers and economies. David leads research across multiple global and regional reports, collaborating with leading payment firms, banks, big techs, and automotive manufacturers. His professional interests include embedded finance, commercial payments, the digital wallet, Gen AI, and electric vehicles.
Expertise
From 2019 to 2022, David worked in United Overseas Bank’s TMRW Digital Group, providing market intelligence and performance tracking, while supporting strategic planning for both internal and external communications. He has also commissioned external agencies on FinTech scanning, competitor tracking and consumer research. He has more than 15 years of industry experience, with 10 years in market research, and over six years in finance. David has spoken at the Sibos 2024 global conference in commercial payment reconciliation, and was invited by UnionPay HQ for a keynote speech on cross-border transaction in its 2023 global member council meeting. He also attends interviews regularly by Asian Banking & Finance.
Recently Published Work
Five Key Opportunities for Banks to Support Chinese Companies’ Overseas Expansion
26 Sep 25By leveraging fintechs, banks can aid the success of Chinese companies expanding globally. Firms face complex financial, regulatory and operational challenges abroad, and banks can provide strategic support.
David Zhang
Chinese Electric Vehicle Battery Giants Accelerate Southeast Asia Expansion
15 Sep 25Over 2024-2025, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers have launched a wave of expansion into Southeast Asia. Leading the charge is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd, the world’s largest battery maker.
David Zhang
Five Emerging Trends Shaping Asia Pacific’s Stablecoin Market
15 Aug 25Stablecoins are becoming significant to global payment development. Asia Pacific is rapidly catching up, with governments, fintechs and financial institutions embracing stablecoins to modernise payments, enhance financial inclusion and compete globally. This article explores five emerging trends driving stablecoin development across the region.
David Zhang