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Agoda and JCB partner to enhance Asian travel

Digital travel platform Agoda and Japanese global payments brand JCB International have announced a strategic three-year partnership, effective from April 2026 to March 2029. This...


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KPay partners with Flagright for enhanced transaction security

KPay, a leading fintech company serving over 72,000 merchants in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, has chosen Flagright to enhance its payment security. The...


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StraitsX expands payment network across Asia

StraitsX, a leader in stablecoin-native settlement, has announced plans to expand its payment network to support real-time, FX-transparent cross-border settlements between Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and...


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Visa data reveals affluent boost post-race tourism

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has unveiled data showing a significant rise in post-race tourism and spending following the Singapore Grand Prix. Travellers...


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MetaComp integrates FDUSD into StableX platform

MetaComp, a Singapore-based cross-border payment and digital assets infrastructure provider, has announced a strategic partnership with First Digital Group to integrate the First Digital USD...


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DBS and Mastercard launch gaming rewards in Singapore

DBS Bank has partnered with Mastercard to introduce Singapore's first rewards redemption programme tailored for gamers. This initiative allows DBS/POSB cardholders to convert their DBS...


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Jewel Changi Airport renews Mastercard collaboration

Jewel Changi Airport has extended its strategic collaboration with Mastercard for another three years, following a successful partnership that began in October 2022. This renewal...


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StraitsX expands in Asia with UQPAY and DOCOMO

StraitsX, a leader in stablecoin-native settlement and a major payment institution licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has announced a significant expansion across Asia,...


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Fiuu partners with Pos Malaysia for cashless COD payments

Fiuu, a leading fintech platform in Southeast Asia, has teamed up with Pos Malaysia and Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) to launch a cashless solution for...


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Juspay and HSBC launch future-ready payment platform

HSBC and Juspay have announced a strategic partnership to develop a pioneering acquiring platform designed for digital-first, global merchants. This collaboration merges HSBC's extensive global...


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