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Mastercard survey finds APAC SMEs prioritize control as digital tools multiply

Mastercard's Dreamonomics research finds 74% of APAC SMEs are optimistic, while 69% prioritize predictability and 74% say integrated business tools are critical.

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India plans AI-agent registry for UPI payments

NPCI is developing a registry to verify and monitor AI agents making transactions over India’s UPI as part of a planned Unified Agentic Protocol.

Know-Your-Agent interoperability graphic with Mastercard, Alipay Plus and Visa protocols

Ant International, Mastercard and Visa develop KYA framework

Ant International, Mastercard and Visa are developing common checks for identifying and monitoring AI agents across payment networks.

Citi Hong Kong to launch virtual card with dynamic CVC for online payments

Citi Hong Kong will launch a virtual credit card with a dynamic CVC for eligible Mastercard customers to add protection to online transactions.

HSBC partners Mastercard to expand B2B payments capabilities in Singapore

Global bank HSBC has on Tuesday announced its collaboration with Mastercard in Singapore to pilot new capabilities that support the future of business to business (B2B) commerce.

Mastercard expands AI payment capabilities in ASEAN, plans Singapore innovation hub

Mastercard will proceed a rollout of authenticated AI-driven transactions across parts of Southeast Asia, alongside plans to establish a regional artificial intelligence center in Singapore, the company said in a press release on Monday.

Mastercard and Thunes team up to bring stablecoin payouts to the mainstream

Mastercard and Thunes, the Singapore-based fintech firm, have teamed up to accelerate global money movement for banks, payment service providers and end-users by expanding stablecoin wallet payout capabilities.

GCash expands global payments with Alipay+, Mastercard

Philippine fintech player GCash has launched a new payment innovation, introducing a next-generation contactless solution that offers convenience, security, and global reach with partnership with Alipay+, Mastercard.

Mastercard: 99 percent of Malaysians are likely to use emerging digital payment methods in the next year

Digital payments adoption is fast gaining traction locally as Malaysians adopt innovative payment options and leapfrog into mobile-first ecosystems, a new research by Mastercard showed Tuesday.

NAPAS partners Mastercard to launch Vietnam’s first co-badged card across six banks

The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), in collaboration with global payment technology company Mastercard, officially announces the launch of Vietnam’s first co-badged card with six leading banks: Agribank, BIDV, TPBank, Nam A Bank, PVcomBank and Vikki.