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Ideal Systems SEA rebrands as AVBuddy Integration post-management buyout

Ideal Systems, a prominent player in Southeast Asia's broadcast and professional audiovisual sector, has rebranded its operations in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia as AVBuddy Integration....


Cards & Payments

Mastercard launches Wallet Pay to disrupt digital wallets

Mastercard has launched Wallet Pay, a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to enhance the interoperability and innovation of digital wallets globally. This initiative comes as...


Telecom & Internet

5G consistency declines in ASEAN digital hubs

Ookla's latest report evaluates the network performance in Southeast Asia's digital nomad hubs, revealing that mobile speeds are generally satisfactory for remote workers. The analysis,...


Cards & Payments

Visa, Mastercard, Ant International collaborate on agentic commerce standards

Ant International, Mastercard, and Visa have announced a collaboration to develop a Know-Your-Agent (KYA) interoperability framework. This initiative is set to simplify agentic payment transactions...


Transport & Logistics

Teleport expands network across APAC and EU to capture 2H eCommerce peak

Teleport, the logistics arm of Capital A and a leader in Southeast Asian eCommerce logistics, has announced a significant expansion of its network across Asia-Pacific...


Aviation

EGYPTAIR to launch Cairo-Singapore-Sydney route in early 2027

EGYPTAIR, in collaboration with Changi Airport Group and Sydney Airport, has announced plans to launch a new flight service connecting Cairo, Singapore, and Sydney starting...


Aviation

SCAT Airlines to start new Shymkent-Sanya-Singapore service from October 2026

SCAT Airlines is set to begin a new twice-weekly service connecting Shymkent, Sanya, and Singapore from 20 October 2026. This marks the airline's inaugural operation...


Financial Services

State Street taps Helyar to drive Asia Pacific growth

State Street Corporation has announced the appointment of Tim Helyar as the new head of Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Based in Hong Kong, Helyar will...


Financial Services

Amundi expands Asian investment leadership

Amundi, a leading European asset manager, has announced significant appointments in its Asian investment platform, reinforcing its commitment to the region's growth. The firm has...


Cards & Payments

Asia leads shift to ‘invisible’ payments

The latest Global Payments Report highlights a significant shift towards "invisible" payments across Asia, as consumers increasingly demand convenience and speed. The report, discussed at...


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