FinTech

Global payment firm Primer and Singapore-based unified commerce platform Hitpay have announced a new partnership, unlocking faster access to global markets for merchants across Southeast Asia.

Ant International, a Singapore-based global payment firm, is collaborating on the launch of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a new open standard for agentic commerce that works across the entire shopping journey — from discovery and buying to post-purchase support.

Thunes, the Singapore-based payment, has announced a collaboration with Sterling Bank, one of Nigeria’s commercial banks, to drive easy-access cross-border payments for Nigerians in the diaspora.

Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) said Thursday that its fintech hub has supported 50 fintechs with over MYR 5 million ($1.23 million) in value-added support since launching.

Visa, a global digital payments firm, is collaborating with Sun Group, a Vietnam-based real estate firm, to integrate digital payment into tourism platform.

The New York Liberty and Ant International’s Alipay+, a cross-border fintech services platform based in Singapore, have on last Thursday announced a multiyear partnership, making Alipay+ an Official Sponsor and Innovation Partner for Sustainability of the New York Liberty.

Instage Technology Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of SHOPLINE, a Singapore-based commerce Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, announced Wednesday that it has obtained the Major Payment Institution (MPI) license issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Thunes, the Singapore-based fintech firm, announced Tuesday the promotion of Chloé Mayenobe to the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Singapore and China have deepened financial cooperation through new RMB and capital market initiatives, including launching e-CNY pilot for Singapore travelers.

Aspire, the Singapore-headquartered fintech, announced Tuesday a series of regulatory milestones marking a major step in its global expansion.