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
Singapore consumers wary of AI agents making purchases
Despite strong interest in AI shopping tools, most Singapore consumers want to approve each purchase themselves, a Global Payments survey found.
PayMongo taps Datadog to boost payments reliability
Incident response at the Philippines-based payments firm has fallen from hours to minutes, helping it fix most issues before merchants are hit.
Starbucks teams up with Alipay for AI coffee alarm
Chinese consumers can now schedule daily Starbucks orders through Alipay's AI agent, as the firms deepen ties around routine mobile payments.
HSBC & Conferma expand virtual cards for suppliers
Businesses in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia will be able to settle supplier bills inside existing finance systems, cutting manual processing.
TBC Uzbekistan launches car buying in app in Tashkent
Customers in Tashkent can now complete vehicle selection, finance and paperwork through TBC Uzbekistan's app in about 24 hours.
Kakao Pay & Bank team with Fireblocks on stablecoins
South Korea's banks and payments firms are testing stablecoin rails, with Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank assessing local rules before any wider rollout.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment Technologies
Ripple Treasury expands GSmart AI for finance teams
KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Sooho.io & Partior link up on cross-border payments
China's commerce models reshape retail worldwide, NIQ says
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
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Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Payment Technologies News
Episode Six launches E6 Token Control Ledger for banks
Banks can now track tokenised deposits and stablecoins against backing funds even when core systems go offline.
Tech Race Summit explores personalisation, AI and cybersecurity
AI and personalisation are reshaping Softswiss's product, engineering and security priorities as the group warns of higher cyber risk and tighter data demands.
Bybit launches global campaign to broaden financial platform
Users can now access stocks, gold and foreign exchange alongside crypto as the exchange pushes into payments, wealth and AI tools.
Mastercard survey sees SMEs shifting to fintech payments
Cross-border payment competition is intensifying as SMEs prioritise faster, more reliable transfers, with 91% planning to switch provider within two years.
TBC Bank Uzbekistan expands Salom card with UZCARD
The move gives Uzbek customers another domestic payment option, with up to one million new cards set to offer ATTO transport discounts and cashback.
Thredd partners Velocity for stablecoin payments push
Clients could soon move and settle funds across card, fiat and stablecoin rails through a single Thredd platform, reducing prefunding needs.
MVB Bank adopts Kobalt AI for fintech risk oversight
Banks are under pressure to document third-party checks more consistently as regulators scrutinise fintech partnerships and marketing compliance.
NatWest & banks set out AI agent payment principles
Banks want to prevent AI-driven shopping from eroding customer control, privacy and security as agentic commerce moves closer to everyday payments.
Al-Futtaim picks Juspay for 50-brand payments rollout
Customers across 50 brands in 12 markets will get a single checkout layer, as Al-Futtaim seeks fewer failed payments and easier reporting.
Adyen upgrades Authenticate to cut checkout friction
Shoppers may face fewer checkout hurdles as the upgraded system uses machine learning to pick the best authentication method in real time.
Bir launches digital push for Azerbaijan micro-firms
Micro-entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan will get training and fee breaks as Bir tries to draw them into digital banking and online sales.
Amap & Singapore Tourism Board launch Street Stars
Chinese visitors to Singapore will now see Amap search results and trip tools backed by the tourism board, as interest in the city-state surges.
Conferma ends fax card delivery in 100 more markets
Digital delivery will now handle virtual card details in more than 100 countries as hotels move off fax, lifting completion rates.
Most shoppers in emerging markets reject global checkout
Local payment options and currency are now a make-or-break factor for online sales in seven emerging markets, dLocal's survey found.
Ant International launches AI-native payments stack
The rollout aims to cut merchants' cross-border costs and speeds by automating onboarding, compliance, FX and treasury workflows with AI.
Hong Kong retailers face fraud & licensing hurdles
Nearly 88% of Hong Kong retailers surveyed reported payment fraud in the past year, as expansion abroad brought added costs and compliance strain.
ACI Worldwide adds messaging to Connetic payments platform
Banks can now manage translation, validation and routing of payment messages in one platform as ACI targets cleaner data across networks.
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01F Group backs DANA in push into Indonesia fintech
Backing for Indonesia's digital payments push gives 01F Group a foothold in a market that could reach USD $1 trillion by 2030.
Convera & JustLogin add cross-border payroll payments
Businesses in Southeast Asia can now pay staff in up to 16 currencies from JustLogin, cutting payroll delays and compliance headaches.
AsiaPay launches tokenisation service for Asia-Pacific
Merchants across 12 Asian markets can now use a single interface to cut checkout friction and fraud exposure on card payments.
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