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Worldpay expands domestic acquiring services to Thai market

Worldpay has expanded its domestic acquiring services to Thailand, enabling local businesses to process payments with Thai banks and popular digital wallets more efficiently.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Marketing Technologies

Heymax.ai raises USD $2.6 million to fuel APAC market expansion

Heymax.ai has secured USD $2.6 million in seed funding led by January Capital, aiming to expand its loyalty platform across the APAC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Global Stories

APAC expansion stories

Unified Communications

Gamma launches APAC push with Australia & NZ focus

Gamma targets Australia and New Zealand in APAC expansion, betting on mature cloud markets, stronger margins and tighter compliance needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Damisa teams up with dLocal to expand APAC settlement

Damisa taps dLocal for APAC settlement, letting merchants move cross-border funds into local bank accounts through a single integration.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires

AlphaSense names senior UK and Singapore hires as it steps up EMEA and APAC push, with multilingual search and content expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

AlphaSense names Julia Lecocq & June Boo in expansion

AlphaSense boosts international leadership as it expands multilingual AI market intelligence across Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month

Crypto

Wise secures full Thai licences for cross-border wallets

Wise wins full Thai licences to launch cross-border wallets and cards, challenging banks in a USD $9.46 billion remittance market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Crypto

Independent Reserve plans APAC crypto push from 2026

Independent Reserve to launch new regulated crypto services for corporates and institutions across Singapore, Australia and UAE from 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Data Protection

Legora names New Zealand lead to drive legal AI use

Legora appoints Jessica Turner to spearhead New Zealand push as demand grows for secure AI tools in everyday legal workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Firewalls

Forward Networks targets Japan with AI-led expansion

Forward Networks enters Japan with its digital twin and AI tools as enterprises seek stronger network assurance, security and compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Data Protection

Concentric AI, Sektor sign ANZ data security tie-up

Concentric AI taps Sektor as ANZ distributor in new data security pact, targeting rising demand for AI governance and protection tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Umbraco opens Melbourne office & appoints APAC head

Umbraco opens Melbourne hub and names Emmanuel Tissera Head of APAC to drive expansion across Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

Software-as-a-Service

JAVLN buys organiseit to boost APAC insurtech reach

JAVLN acquires Australian document manager organiseit after AUD $6 million raise, deepening its APAC insurtech footprint and cloud offering.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Elemental Concept names Chris Mitchell to lead APAC expansion

Elemental Concept has appointed Chris Mitchell as Managing Director APAC to drive its expansion and digital transformation services across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Human Capital Management

Rippling's rapid growth driven by tailored HR tech for Australia

Rippling's HR tech boom in Australia, with 80+ staff, tailored tools, and USD $450m raised, supports local firms growing globally amid rising compliance needs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Cloud Access Security Broker

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC by bolstering its partner-driven programme and appointing new leadership, citing rising cyber-attack concerns in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Software-as-a-Service

AlphaSense doubles ARR to $200m & appoints new CMO

AI search platform AlphaSense doubles its annual recurring revenue to $200m within two years, appoints experienced IPO strategist Heather Zynczak as Chief Marketing Officer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Apr 2024