FinTech
Korea, Indonesia to launch cross border QR payment service in April
South Korea and Indonesia have planned to launch the cross-border QR payment service between the two countries in April.
Grab Finance expands credit access across Southeast Asia using FICO platform
Grab Finance, the financial services arm of Singapore-based superapp Grab, is using the industry-leading capabilities of FICO Platform to transform credit access across the Southeast Asian region.
Malaysia’s PayNet appoints Praveen Rajan as Chief Executive Officer
Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), Malaysia's national payments firm, announced Wednesday that Praveen Rajan has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 1, 2026.
Singapore’s payments sector funding reaches $319M in first nine months of 2025
Singapore has continued to lead in the payments sector, with funding for payments reaching over $319 million during the first nine months of 2025 — surpassing the total FinTech funding (of which payments is a subset) for Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam combined, a report showed Wednesday.
Tala partners with CIMB in $100M deal for Vietnam launch
Tala, the global financial infrastructure company, announced Wednesday a $100 million partnership deal with Malaysia-based bank CIMB to accelerate its launch in the fast-growing Vietnam market.
Making banking seamless: How embedded finance will define the next era of MSME banking
For a small business balancing growth with daily operations, the time spent resolving financial hurdles makes regional expansion a challenge. This is where a new generation of digital banks can come in as strategic partners, weaving in financial solutions into the platforms that businesses use every day.
Payoneer expands capabilities in Mexico and Indonesia
Payoneer Global Inc., the global financial technology company, announced Monday the expansion of its global payment platform with new collection capabilities in Indonesia and enhanced local collection services in Mexico.
Singapore Economic Development Board invests in Revolut Singapore
Revolut, the global fintech company, announced Monday plans to strengthen its footprint from Singapore to support product innovation and drive expansion across Asia.
Nexus Global Payments appoints first Board Chair and expands network with the addition of Indonesia
Nexus Global Payments (NGP) announced Monday a series of significant governance and network expansion milestones, reinforcing its commitment to advancing seamless, interoperable cross border payment.
Paydibs, AltPayNet team up to provide payment services between Malaysia and the Philippines
Paydibs Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based payment firm, has announced a strategic partnership with AltPayNet, a payment service provider based in the Philippines, to provide payment services between Malaysia and the Philippines.
