The Ultimate Guide to Payment Technologies
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Payment Technologies.
What to know about Payment Technologies
Payment Technologies encompass a rapidly evolving landscape shaping how money moves in today’s digital economy. From advancements in contactless and mobile payments to innovations in cross-border transactions and fraud prevention, this tag explores the cutting-edge tools and collaborations redefining convenience, security, and efficiency in payments.
Our latest stories highlight significant developments such as partnerships enhancing seamless shopping experiences, fintech startups pioneering new payment solutions, and the integration of AI to combat fraud. Emerging topics like stablecoins, biometric authentication, and cloud-based payment security services illustrate the expanding scope and complexity of payment technologies.
For businesses and consumers alike, understanding these trends is essential to navigating the future of commerce. By following the Payment Technologies tag, readers gain insight into how innovations are influencing global markets, improving customer experiences, and enabling new opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.
Asian Payment Technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Cleanverse launches Labs & ClevrGo for verified finance
Cleanverse Labs set for new incubation push as it moves hackathon ideas into verified on-chain finance products.
TBC Uzbekistan launches digital car loans in pilot mode
Selected customers can now secure vehicle finance in the app, with approval in a minute and delivery within 24 hours.
Wise links directly to PayNet for DuitNow QR in Malaysia
Customers in Malaysia can now pay with DuitNow QR in the Wise app, as the fintech gains direct access to the national payments network.
Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card for younger spenders
Younger South Koreans could get clearer savings on everyday spending as category-based credit cards gain ground over broad rewards schemes.
HDBank & TerraPay launch real-time Vietnam payments
Vietnamese customers and small firms will gain faster overseas transfers as HDBank taps TerraPay to reach 156 markets without overhauling systems.
Adyen report finds Singapore shoppers split by age
Younger Singaporeans are driving higher retail spend, while payment errors and AI adoption are reshaping how retailers compete.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment Technologies
Featured News
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership
ShopBack users could soon get easier access to travel connectivity and local mobile plans as Gigs tests its expansion in Asia.
Expert Columns
Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't
Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub
Fintech’s next edge is teams with wider perspectives
Why seamless Middle East 2026 should be on every commerce leader's calendar
Scaling globally requires more than cloud capacity
Why security is a growth decision in digital assets
AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
When identity becomes the payment rail
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Payment Technologies News
TBC Uzbekistan named among world's top fintechs again
Its return to CNBC and Statista's fintech ranking underscores TBC Uzbekistan's growing influence in a fast-expanding digital banking market.
TerraPay & TPBank boost Vietnam cross-border payments
Vietnamese customers will gain faster overseas transfers as TPBank taps TerraPay's network for real-time payments to 156 countries and territories.
Siam Commercial Bank joins Citi's 24/7 USD clearing
Thai corporates can now move US dollars round the clock after The Siam Commercial Bank became Citi's first client for a combined tokenised clearing service.
Hong Kong shoppers embrace AI, but not at checkout
While discovery is already mainstream, 45% of Hong Kong shoppers still balk at letting AI complete purchases, the survey found.
Nium acquires Cypher to expand digital assets push
The deal gives Nium specialist wallet and on-chain expertise as demand rises for payments that link cards, transfers and stablecoins.
Animoca launches Visa pilot for AI shopping agents
Users in Hong Kong can now let approved AI agents find Visa card perks and complete purchases at selected merchants under preset spending rules.
Mastercard unveils Singapore payments innovation circuit
Financial institutions across Asia Pacific are being shown how AI agents, digital identity and tokenisation could reshape secure payments in coming years.
Google launches YouTube shopping tools in Southeast Asia
Advertisers in Southeast Asia can now send shoppers from YouTube ads straight to checkout as Google tries to turn video views into sales.
Hyundai Card sees strong teen uptake for Apple Pay cards
Younger consumers drove almost seven in 10 sign-ups for Hyundai Card's Apple Pay rewards debit and hybrid cards within 50 days.
Adyen partners with CeX Malaysia on unified payments
The retailer will cut reconciliation work and gain a single view of sales as it unifies online and in-store transactions across 11 Malaysian outlets.
Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin in Japan with SBI
Japan's approval of RLUSD opens Ripple's dollar-backed stablecoin to retail and institutional users, under strict rules via SBI VC Trade.
Wise launches Young Explorer debit card in Singapore
Families in Singapore can now give children controlled access to overseas spending, with limits, monitoring and no foreign transaction fees.
BitGo Singapore & dtcpay forge regulated payments deal
The tie-up gives dtcpay access to licensed infrastructure in Singapore, easing compliance pressures as businesses demand safer digital asset payments.
OwlTing, Credible Finance open China payout corridor
The tie-up gives global businesses a regulated route into China, with India next as payment firms link existing networks to widen reach.
Uzbekistan launches Silk Road finance forum in Tashkent
The three-day event is meant to draw investors and regulators as Uzbekistan seeks USD $1 billion in foreign fintech investment by 2030.
Japan's big banks plan stablecoin live use in 2026
Live commercial use of a jointly issued token will test whether Japan's biggest lenders can make blockchain payments work at scale in fiscal 2026.
TBC Uzbekistan launches digital SME payroll feature
Small businesses in Uzbekistan can now pay staff instantly at weekends and holidays, as TBC Business adds a digital payroll tool.
GoTyme launches app service for transfers to 200 countries
Customers can now send money abroad in minutes through GoTyme's app, with upfront fees, live exchange rates and tracking.
MANSA named in Payments Power 50 2026 for cross-border push
The recognition could boost MANSA's appeal to payment operators as cross-border firms seek faster settlement and less capital tied up abroad.
UOB & FPT sign AI banking partnership for Asia-Pacific
The tie-up could speed digital banking upgrades and AI adoption across UOB's Asian markets, with pilots likely in Vietnam and beyond.
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