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Southeast Asia's consumers diverge in spending & payment habits
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Southeast Asia's consumers diverge in spending & payment habits

Southeast Asia's consumer spending and digital payment habits vary widely, with distinct trends emerging across six key markets amid inflation pressures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Boku opens Singapore hub to tackle USD $290 trillion payment market
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Boku opens Singapore hub to tackle USD $290 trillion payment market

Boku launches a new Innovation Hub in Singapore to develop fintech solutions aimed at simplifying global payments valued at USD $290 trillion by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Digital wallets stories

Why embedded finance is the missing layer in remote and flexible benefits
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Why embedded finance is the missing layer in remote and flexible benefits

Embedded finance is revolutionising remote work benefits, enabling personalised, flexible options with real-time control and boosting employee satisfaction and retention.

By Alex Misfud • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Ant International brings AI-powered customer service to Asia
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Ant International brings AI-powered customer service to Asia

Ant International partners with TNG Digital and easypaisa to launch AI-driven customer service, enhancing efficiency and security in Asian digital banking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Paysafe & Endava partner to transform global digital payments
Digital Transformation

Paysafe & Endava partner to transform global digital payments

Paysafe and Endava have joined forces in a multi-year partnership to revolutionise global digital payments using AI-driven technologies and expert services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Visa expands Scan to Pay QR service for Asia Pacific merchants
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Visa expands Scan to Pay QR service for Asia Pacific merchants

Visa has launched its Scan to Pay QR service across Asia Pacific, enabling millions of merchants to accept Visa payments via popular digital wallets and apps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
AI, social media & flexible payments to drive festive shopping
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AI, social media & flexible payments to drive festive shopping

AI, social media, and flexible payments like BNPL will shape festive shopping as 69% of consumers trust AI to assist their Black Friday and holiday purchases.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Yubico unveils post-quantum security keys & new digital identity features
Encryption

Yubico unveils post-quantum security keys & new digital identity features

Yubico unveils prototypes of post-quantum security keys and new digital identity features, enhancing authentication beyond passwords with stronger, privacy-focused tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Fergus launches tap-to-pay for instant trade payments via mobile
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Fergus launches tap-to-pay for instant trade payments via mobile

Fergus has launched tap-to-pay on mobiles, letting tradespeople accept instant contactless payments without extra hardware, boosting convenience and cash flow.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital wallets stories

Traditional banks face 2026 shakeup as neobanks, fraud & T+1 loom
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Traditional banks face 2026 shakeup as neobanks, fraud & T+1 loom

In 2026, traditional banks will face fierce competition from neobanks, rising fraud risks, and new ISO 20022 rules, forcing urgent modernisation or loss of customers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Viber Pay brings instant, fee-free payments to seven European nations
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Viber Pay brings instant, fee-free payments to seven European nations

Viber Pay launches instant, fee-free payments and Visa virtual cards in seven European countries, integrating Paynetics' licensed payment system within its messaging app.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
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BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Constantinople & Paymentology team up to expand Aussie bank card tech
Data Analytics

Constantinople & Paymentology team up to expand Aussie bank card tech

Constantinople teams up with Paymentology to enhance Banking-as-a-Service in Australia, boosting card issuing and payment tech for local banks and fintechs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers
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Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers

The collaboration is set to offer Canadian customers easier international money transfers in over 10 currencies via their existing accounts.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Report shows Mobile Access Control delivers real green savings
Encryption

Report shows Mobile Access Control delivers real green savings

A study reveals mobile access control reduces environmental impact by over 75% compared to PVC cards, boosting sustainability in security solutions.

By Steven Commander • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Exactly.com launches Apple Pay Express Checkout to cut cart abandonment
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Exactly.com launches Apple Pay Express Checkout to cut cart abandonment

Exactly.com has launched Apple Pay Express Checkout, letting UK merchants offer one-tap payments to reduce online cart abandonment and speed up sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia
Data Protection

PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia

PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025