Cards & Payments
DBS becomes first Singapore bank to launch smartphone card payments
DBS has launched a pioneering 'tap-to-phone' feature, allowing businesses to accept card payments directly through Android smartphones. This innovation, announced on 2 June 2026, positions...
Vietnam Airlines and 2C2P partner for payment system overhaul
Vietnam Airlines has announced a strategic partnership with 2C2P by Antom, a leading payments platform in Southeast Asia, to expand its payment options beyond traditional...
Airwallex disrupts billing with new global solution
Airwallex, a global financial platform co-headquartered in Singapore, has unveiled Airwallex Billing, a new solution aimed at helping businesses manage their entire revenue lifecycle on...
Standard Chartered targets affluent with exclusive program
Standard Chartered has unveiled "A Seat, Beyond" in Singapore, a client engagement programme centred around the Beyond World Elite Credit Card. This initiative, launched in...
NTT DATA disrupts Malaysia’s foodservice inefficiencies
NTT DATA Payment Services and SECAI MARCHE have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionise Malaysia's foodservice and hospitality industry. The collaboration will introduce an integrated...
MAS revokes Bsquared’s licence over serious breaches
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has revoked the Major Payment Institution Licence of Bsquared Technology Pte Ltd (BSQ), effective from 14 May 2026. This...
Obita confronts global expansion hurdles
Vincent Yang, cofounder and Chief Business Officer of Obita, participated in the Future Economy Conference 2026, hosted by the Singapore Business Federation on 13 May....
SEA e-commerce growth faces SME digital hurdles
Southeast Asia's e-commerce market is projected to grow significantly, becoming the world's second-fastest growing market by 2029, according to a study by IDC commissioned by...
OxPay strengthens board with AXS founder
OxPay Financial Limited has announced the appointment of Joey Chang Wei Nang as a Non-Executive Independent Director, effective 12 May 2026. Chang, the founder and...
Aleta Planet disrupts Malaysia fintech with new licences
Singapore-based fintech company Aleta Planet has announced it has secured Money Services Business Class B and E-Money Issuer licences from Bank Negara Malaysia. These licences...
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