Payments
Al-Futtaim taps Juspay to unify payments across 50 brands and 12 markets
Al-Futtaim has selected India-headquartered payments technology company Juspay to deploy a common orchestration layer across 50 brands and 12 markets, with the rollout beginning in September 2026.
September 23, 2026
India’s PhonePe gets in-principle UAE approval for two payment licenses
India's PhonePe has received in-principle approval from the UAE central bank for two payment licenses, moving it closer to locally regulated operations in its first overseas market.
September 22, 2026
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.
September 8, 2026
Juniper Research sees omnichannel payment platform revenue reaching $108B by 2031
Juniper Research forecasts global omnichannel payment platform revenue will rise 57 percent from $56 billion in 2026 to $108 billion in 2031.
September 7, 2026
ROOMIE launches integrated payment gateway for hotels in Malaysia
Malaysia-based hotel technology company ROOMIE has launched an integrated payment gateway that brings regional payment methods into hotel guest journeys.
September 3, 2026
Cambodia payments startup CEO admits ‘challenges and setbacks’ after delaying launch
Clik started in 2016, but, four years on, hasn’t yet launched its app.
August 10, 2020
Asian developers lean on AI agents, still 86% needs human review: Agoda
September 25, 2026
Asian developers lean on AI agents, still 86% needs human review: Agoda
September 25, 2026










