Cards & Payments
Visa brings contactless payments to Hong Kong’s doorstep deliveries
Visa brings contactless payments to Hong Kong’s doorstep deliveries
Customers can pay with Visa when sending or receiving parcels via couriers.
Western Union tests cross-border wallet scale
The Dash acquisition gives Western Union 1.4 million users as it links wallets, banks, and payment networks across borders.
Apple launches Apple Pay in the Philippines
Shoppers can authenticate transactions through Face ID Touch ID or a device passcode.
Digital wallets overtake cards in Singapore payments
Wallets captured 40% of online transaction value and 36% of in-store spending in 2025.
HDBank H1 profit jumps 31% as subsidiaries deliver strong gains
It reported a pre-tax profit of VND13.2t (US$505m).
GCash opens local QR payments to Mastercard tourists
Visitors can link overseas credit and debit cards directly to the Philippine e-wallet app.
Stablecoins set to go invisible amidst gig and B2B payments shift: Visa
It can reduce complexity in cross-border B2B payments and make payouts near-instant.
Indonesia QR payment searches surge 475%
It showed the fastest growth amongst six Southeast Asian markets.
Which startups are leading Southeast Asia's payments race?
Singapore-based companies dominate the list.
Digital payment interest soars as merchants embrace QR
Vietnam recorded a 175% increase in searches showing intent to offer electronic checkout options.
Atome Financial hits second year of profit as revenue surges 80%
Total operating income rose 52% in 2025.
Vietnam’s HDBank taps TerraPay for real-time cross-border payments
TerraPay will manage delivery to overseas bank accounts and digital wallets.
Hyundai Card's Alphabet brand unveils 11 cards with 10% category discounts
The cards offer 5% discounts on coffee, convenience stores, and public transportation.
Three new payment services launched in the Philippines
InstaPay for Businesses increases maximum transfers to $8,144 (PHP500,000).
Thai e-commerce to grow 12% on rising account-to-account adoption
Online retail is forecast to expand at a 12% annual pace through 2030.
Alipay+ adds more bank partners across Asia
The network has partnered with over 10 national QR systems, it said.
Krungthai Card's cautious loan strategy pays off as Q2 profit beats consensus
KTC is reducing its lease receivables and bad loans.
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