FinTech
UnionPay integrates with PromptPay to enable QR code payments between China and Thailand
China-based payment firm UnionPay International (UPI) has partnered with Thailand-based payment firm National ITMX Co., Ltd (NITMX) to jointly promote the integration of UnionPay payment information with PromptPay.
Finnomena ties up with Google Cloud to provide agentic AI solutions to enhance services for investors
Thai fintech firm Finnomena and Google Cloud have announced the deployment of a new, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered capital markets information management solution that is enabling Finnomena to expand its range of investment offerings and better serve its fast-growing user base.
Singapore’s new Shared Responsibility Framework compels banks & telcos to prevent phishing scams
Under the #SRF, financial institutions and telcos are required to implement a number of safeguards to protect and monitor fraudulent activities, as well as scam filtering tools and real-time alerts to warn consumers.
Endowus partners with Twilio to enhance platform security and build client trust
Singapore-based digital wealth advisory platform Endowus has partnered with US-based customer engagement platform Twilio, to enhance security on their platform and build client trust.
1337 Ventures invests in Malaysian fintech firm Finory
Finory, a Malaysia-based personal finance management app, has secured investment from 1337 Ventures.
NBC partners UPI to launch second phase of cross-border payment initiative for Cambodians
Central Bank the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and China-based payment firm UnionPay International (UPI) have officially launched the second phase of their cross-border payment initiative for Cambodians.
IDC projects Southeast Asia’s ecommerce market to reach $325B by 2028
Southeast Asia’s (SEA’s) ecommerce market is projected to reach $325 billion by 2028, fueled by the rapid adoption of digital payments and regional interoperability, unlocking more opportunities in cross-border commerce for businesses, IDC said Tuesday.
Choco Up partners Wonder Capital to launch $50M fund for APAC SMEs
Choco Up, an Asia-based growth financing platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Wonder Capital Group Limited, a Hong Kong-based independent investment management firm, to begin a series of private credit funds projected to raise $50 million, to fund Asia Pacific (APAC) small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Buhayin, Bitget Wallet partner to drive financial inclusion in Siargao
Buhayin, the Philippines-based advocacy agency for emerging island hubs, has partnered with China-based cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company Bitget and Bitget Wallet to drive financial and digital inclusion in Siargao.
INA, Ares Management collaborate to advance hybrid capital solutions and securitization in Indonesia
The Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) and a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation have entered into an investment framework agreement (IFA) to foster investments through innovative financing mechanisms such as hybrid capital solutions (HCS) and securitization.
