Asia
Visa survey finds APAC consumers willing to trade remittance speed for stronger fraud protection
Visa's Money Travels 2026 research finds many APAC consumers would accept slower remittances for stronger fraud protection as digital transfers expand.
Plaud doubles Singapore investment to S$20M as it opens APAC headquarters
AI note-taking company Plaud has opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore and doubled its planned local investment to at least S$20 million.
HKTDC to host Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) & electronicAsia in Hong Kong from Oct 13-16
HKTDC will host the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia from October 13 to 16, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Mastercard survey finds APAC SMEs prioritize control as digital tools multiply
Mastercard's Dreamonomics research finds 74% of APAC SMEs are optimistic, while 69% prioritize predictability and 74% say integrated business tools are critical.
Meta One subscription bundles add AI tools and Singapore pricing
Meta introduced Meta One subscription bundles with Singapore prices for individuals, creators and businesses. Availability still depends on the account and app.
OSL expands Banking Circle payment rails to six currencies
OSL says Banking Circle now supports its business payment rails in six fiat currencies, including Australian, Hong Kong and Singapore dollars.
Allfunds and HSBC add same-day fund settlement in Hong Kong
Allfunds says its HSBC-backed same-day settlement service for Hong Kong-domiciled money market funds went live in August 2026.
Jumio rolls out selfie-first reusable identity across APAC
Jumio has expanded selfie.DONE across Asia-Pacific, offering previously verified users a selfie-first path through identity checks while retaining risk controls.
Flam raises $40 million Series B for interactive AI content
Flam raised $40 million in a QED Investors-led Series B to develop interactive AI content tools and expand enterprise sales, with activity in India and Southeast Asia.
How AI and digital tools are reshaping construction operations across Asia-Pacific
Digital tools are moving deeper into construction operations across Asia-Pacific, but skills, fragmented systems and data quality still shape the results.
