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McKinsey report highlights APAC payment trends

The 2025 Global Payments Report by McKinsey reveals significant shifts in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) payments landscape, driven by credit card usage, cross-border payments, and domestic...


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OKX Singapore launches stablecoin payment service

OKX Singapore, in collaboration with StraitsX and Grab, has launched OKX Pay, the first stablecoin-powered scan-to-pay service in Singapore. This innovative service enables customers to...


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UOB enables cross-border rewards for Singapore cardholders

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has launched a groundbreaking feature for its Singaporean credit cardholders, allowing them to redeem rewards points, known as UNI$, whilst shopping...


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Thunes enhances cross-border payments via Swift

Thunes, a global payments network, has launched its PaytoBanks solution, allowing banks to deliver faster cross-border payments through existing Swift connectivity. This innovation enables 11,000...


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Visa Cash App Racing Bulls pop-up opens at ION Orchard

The Visa Cash App Racing Bulls pop-up experience, Inside The Garage, has launched at ION Orchard, running from 25 September to 5 October 2025. This...


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Singapore fintech investments surge despite global challenges

Singapore's fintech sector has experienced a significant rebound, attracting nearly $1.04b in investments across 90 deals in the first half of 2025, according to KPMG's...


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Yuno expands into APAC with Singapore HQ

Yuno, a global payment orchestration platform, has announced its expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with the establishment of a regional headquarters in Singapore and...


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Sunrate integrates with Google Pay for seamless payments

Sunrate, a global payment and treasury management platform, has announced the integration of its commercial cards with Google Pay, offering businesses worldwide a faster, more...


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e-pay by NTT DATA relocates Sarawak office

e-pay by NTT DATA has announced the relocation of its Sarawak operations to a new office in Kuching, Malaysia, as of 25 September 2025. This...


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Coinbase partners with StraitsX to launch XSGD stablecoin

Coinbase has announced a strategic partnership with StraitsX to introduce XSGD, the first Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin, to its users both in Singapore and globally. Recognised...


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