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UOB partners Visa to launch Visa Infinite tiers across ASEAN

UOB has teamed up with Visa to introduce new Visa Infinite Privilege and Visa Infinite Private card tiers across ASEAN, marking a significant multi-market launch....


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SEA fintech holds steady at $682m in H1 2026 as seed bets surge

Southeast Asia's fintech sector maintained a steady funding level of $682m in the first half of 2026, as reported by Tracxn Technologies Limited. This figure...


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TenPay Global deepens Singapore remittance ecosystem partnerships

TenPay Global, Tencent's cross-border payment platform, has reinforced its partnerships within Singapore's remittance ecosystem amidst a growing demand for digital transfers. On 12 July, the...


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Hong Leong Bank unveils Malaysia’s first Visa Infinite card

Hong Leong Bank has introduced Malaysia's first Visa Infinite Privilege credit card, marking a significant milestone in the country's financial services sector. The card, announced...


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Visa revamps Infinite card for Asia’s affluent

Visa has launched a revamped Visa Infinite card suite in Asia Pacific, aiming to cater to the evolving preferences of affluent consumers. The updated offering...


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HitPay addresses AI visibility gap that threatens SEA SMEs’ survival

HitPay, a payments platform for small and medium enterprises in Southeast Asia, has announced that its online stores are now automatically discoverable by AI shopping...


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M-DAQ disrupts Vietnam payments with METech deal

M-DAQ Global, a Singapore-based fintech specialising in foreign exchange and cross-border payment solutions, has announced a strategic integration with METech, the majority shareholder of PayME,...


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MUFG Bank and JCB sign MOU for comprehensive strategic alliance in ASEAN

MUFG Bank and JCB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a comprehensive strategic alliance in the ASEAN region. This collaboration seeks to...


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AhaPay partnership with DirectD expand BNPL services to retail stores in Malaysia

AhaPay, a Malaysian Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution provider, has announced a strategic partnership with DirectD, one of the country's largest mobile phone and...


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Thales and Visa partner to boost digital payment solutions across Asia Pacific

Thales has announced its collaboration with Visa as the first partner in the Asia Pacific region under the Visa Digitalisation Ready Programme (VDRP). This partnership...


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