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Stripe expands global partnership with Tencent to enable Weixin Pay on Stripe Terminal in 20 countries

Stripe, a global financial infrastructure platform for businesses, has announced an expansion of its global partnership with Chinese multinational technology conglomerate Tencent, making Weixin Pay — also known as WeChat Pay — available on Stripe Terminal in 20 countries.

IST partners NAPAS to enable digital payments in Vietnam

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) has on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) to enrich and boost the digital payment landscape in Vietnam.

IWG, PNB to launch workspaces at Malaysia’s tallest tower

Global workplace provider International Workplace Group (IWG) has announced the signing of a new center under its Signature brand, located at the landmark Menara Merdeka 118, Malaysia, as demand for quality office spaces grow.

Solarvest, HSS and Shizen receive green incentive from Malaysian government for utility-scale solar project

Malaysia-based Solarvest Holdings Berhad and HSS Engineering Sdn Bhd (HSS), together with their Japanese partner Shizen Malaysia Sdn Bhd, have announced that its utility-scale solar project under SM01 Sdn Bhd has received approval for the Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA) incentive from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Teleport inks partnership with Emirates SkyCargo to combine global network, strengthen trade and eCommerce flows

Teleport, AirAsia’s exclusive cargo partner, has signed a preferred partnership with Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, to combine global network and strengthen trade and eCommerce flows.

TNG Digital partners Alliance Bank Malaysia to enhance lending options within GOfinance

TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based integrated fintech player, has partnered with Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad to enhance lending options within GOfinance.

Pop singer Kelly Yu releases world’s first AI anime music video for song “Werewolf“ in collaboration with CreateAI

In an unprecedented fusion of technology and artistry, renowned Chinese-Canadian Singer and Actress Kelly Yu has teamed up with CreateAI, a global artificial intelligence (AI) company, to produce a revolutionary music video for her new single “Werewolf”.

Hong Kong’s AI firm viAct raises $7.3M Series A for expansion in MENA and Europe

ViAct , a Hong Kong-based artificial intelligence (AI) company, announced Monday the close of $7.3 million Series A round led by Dublin-based private equity firm Venturewave Capital.

NAPAS brings Apple Pay to its cardholders in Vietnam

The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) has on Tuesday brought Apple Pay, a contactless mobile payment service offered by Apple, to its cardholders in Vietnam.

Malaysia announces incentive programs to boost digital creative industry

Malaysia is targeting stronger global stage presence with fresh funding and incentive programs for games, animation and metaverse.