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Alipay+ enables digital payment of 14 overseas e-wallets from nine countries and regions in Hong Kong
Users of 14 popular overseas e-wallets from nine countries and regions can now make payments in Hong Kong using their home apps through Alipay+, a suite of cross-border mobile payment and digitalization technology solutions operated by Ant International, the firm said Friday.
Salmon expands payment channels with ECPay partnership
Salmon Group Ltd, a financial technology group based in the Philippines, has on Thursday announced its strategic partnership with electronic payment systems provider ECPay, to expand payment channels.
Anichess raises $1.8M in funding round led by Sfermion and Amber Group
Anichess, Animoca Brands' chess-centered subsidiary, has on Thursday announced the completion of a funding round of $1.8 million. The round was led by Sfermion and Amber Group, with participation from Fenbushi Capital, Aspen Digital, SNZ Capital, and others.
Majuperak partners Shizen International to explore solar development in Malaysia
Malaysian Perak state government-linked company (GLC) Majuperak Holdings Berhad has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japanese renewable energy firm Shizen International Inc. for solar development initiative.
MRANTI inks MOU with Beijing Zhongguancun Science City Innovation Development to explore strategic initiatives for technology advancement
The Malaysian Research Accelerator For Technology And Innovation (MRANTI) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Beijing Zhongguancun Science City Innovation Development Co. Ltd for several strategic initiatives aimed at fostering significant advancements in technology and innovation.
Thailand’s fintech firm T2P partners with Wise Platform to offer international money transfers
T2P Co., Ltd., a payment solution firm in Thailand, has on Thursday announced its strategic partnership with Wise Platform, Wise’s infrastructure solution for banks, fintechs and enterprises.
Australia’s Airwallex expands payment acceptance to the US
Airwallex, an Australia-based global payments and financial platform, has on Thursday announced the United States launch of its payment acceptance solution.
SGInnovate: Singapore’s early-stage emerging tech startups total funding up 59 percent on year to $402M in 2023
Singapore’s early-stage emerging tech startups saw an uptick in funding in 2023, with total funding climbing to $402 million in 2023, up 59 percent from $253 million in 2022, SGInnovate said Tuesday.
Chinese EV manufacturer Chery to invest in Thailand – report
Chery aims to use Thailand as a production base to meet the domestic demand for right-hand drive EVs, as well as export the vehicles to Asean countries, Australia and the Middle East, the report added.
GXBank on track to establish regional center of excellence for shared services in Malaysia
Grab-backed digital bank GXBank is on track to establish a regional center of excellence (COE) for shared services in Malaysia. Establishing the COE is part of GXBank’s MYR 1.5 billion (314 million U.S. dollars) investment into Malaysia over the next five years.
