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EPAA and Monash tackle APAC payment challenges

Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA) and Monash University Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address key challenges in the Asia Pacific (APAC)...


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FOMO Pay launches AI Soundbox to enhance Singapore payment systems

FOMO Pay, a Singapore-based payment institution, has launched the FOMO AI Soundbox, a pioneering payment device designed to consolidate various payment methods, including cards, PayNow,...


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Visa reveals Asia Pacific finance tool gap

Visa's 2025–2026 Growth Corporates Working Capital Index (WCI) reveals a significant gap between the working capital needs of mid-sized firms in Asia Pacific and the...


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OCBC rolls out digital e-packets for Hari Raya

OCBC has unveiled Hari Raya e-packets on its app, allowing customers to send Duit Raya digitally for the first time. This initiative, available until 20...


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MetaComp raises $35m, accelerates Web2.5 growth

MetaComp, a Singapore-based pioneer in unified Web2.5 payments and wealth platforms, has successfully raised US$35m in its Pre-A funding round, backed by Alibaba Spark Venture...


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Mastercard secures exclusive dining for cardholders

Mastercard has unveiled the Asia Gourmet Circle programme, offering World Legend, World Elite, and World Select cardholders priority reservations at more than 400 award-winning restaurants...


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EBANX launches Singapore HQ, challenges APAC rivals

Global technology company EBANX is set to inaugurate its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore on 24 March, enhancing its footprint in the region. The new HQ...


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Visa and Trip.com partner to make travel payments seamless in APAC

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and Trip.com Group have announced a new global agreement to enhance travel payment experiences across Asia Pacific. The...


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Mastercard tackles APAC SME payment hurdles

Mastercard has unveiled the Mastercard Global Commerce Suite for Small Businesses, a comprehensive platform designed to streamline cross-border payments for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...


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Visa disrupts outdated payment systems

Visa has unveiled its latest innovation, Visa Intelligent Authorisation, designed to modernise payment processing for banks and financial institutions. This new capability, part of the...


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