FinTech

PDD’s Temu partners Atome for flexible payment checkout in Malaysia

This enables Malaysian customers to enjoy interest-free instalment payment options when shopping for a wide range of products on Temu's platform.

Ant International appoints Worachat Luxkanalode as 2C2P CEO

Global digital payment firm Ant International has on Tuesday announced the appointment of Worachat Luxkanalode, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of 2C2P.

CTOS, Maybank Islamic team up to launch BaaS initiative for SMEs, consumers in Malaysia

CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd (CTOS), a Malaysia-based credit reporting agency, has joined forces with Maybank Islamic Berhad, an Islamic financial institution in Malaysia, to launch the first of its kind banking-as-a-service (BaaS) initiative.

Singapore-based Nium expands real-time payouts into Australia

Nium, the Singapore-based global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, has announced the expansion of its real-time payout capabilities into Australia.

HEYTEA partners with Adyen for global expansion

Adyen, the global payments platform, has on Monday announced its partnership with HEYTEA, the originator of China’s “new-style tea” and creator of the iconic cheese tea (cheese cloud foam).

ANEXT Bank awarded as the best digital bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker

ANEXT Bank, a digital wholesale bank incorporated in Singapore and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ant International, has been named the Best Digital Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker in the TAB Global World’s 100 Top Digital Banks Ranking 2025.

Singapore’s Trust Bank reaches 1M customer; launches investment solution with abrdn

Singapore's digital bank Trust has on Friday announced that it has reached 1 million customers, making it the fourth largest retail bank in Singapore by customer numbers.

Singapore’s Thunes expands its Direct Global Network into Taiwan

Singapore-based global payments company Thunes has on Thursday announced the expansion of its Direct Global Network into Taiwan.

Eats365 and Adyen partner to streamline payment solutions for F&B businesses

Adyen, a global financial platform, has on Thursday announced its partnership with Eats365, a Hong Kong-based restaurant point-of-sale (POS) provider, to streamline payment solutions for food and beverage (F&B) businesses.

How AI agents will be instrumental in fintech innovations in Southeast Asia

As both startups and established players collaborate with regional VCs, the widespread adoption of #AIAgents in #fintech will likely redefine how consumers and businesses engage with financial services—highlighting a more inclusive and innovative digital economy across the region.