Payment Solutions
Ant International Recognized as an Inaugural Foreign Institution Partner by China’s Cross-Border Interconnection Payment Gateway
Ant International is appointed as an inaugural foreign Institution Partner (FIP) of China’s Cross-border Interconnection Payment Gateway (CPG), under
Thailand introduces pilot programme to let travellers change cryptocurrency to baht
Thailand announced the introduction of a test programme allowing visitors to the country to convert cryptocurrency into baht for local payments.
Indonesia and China launch pilot programme linking QR payment systems
Indonesia and China have jointly launched a pilot programme linking their QR code-based payment systems to boost trade and tourism.
RMS Pay launches in North America
RMS, the hospitality platform for hotels, serviced apartments, vacation rentals, and outdoor accommodations, has officially launched RMS Pay in the
Alipay+ and Kaspi.kz Enhance International Payment Acceptance in Kazakhstan
Alipay+, Ant International’s global wallet gateway, and Kaspi.kz, the leading super app in Kazakhstan, have enabled international cross-border QR payment
Studies show the growing acceptance of digital wallets as travel payment solutions
Several global studies show that younger travellers are embracing the use of digital wallets as their primary mode of payment throughout their journeys.
American Express and Marriott International introduce co-branded credit cards into Japanese market
American Express and Marriott International teamed up to introduce enhanced co-branded credit cards in Japan.
UnionPay makes paying for purchases easier for Chinese travellers in Malaysia
UnionPay International helps Chinese tourists experience Malaysia better this summer. as they shop, dine, and travel through the Southeast Asian
Mastercard teams up with Mandai Wildlife Group in Singapore
Mastercard and Mandai Wildlife Group announced a two-year strategic collaboration to jointly promote the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore as
Richard Atkinson-Toal is new VP for the brand and experience studio at Amex GBT
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) announced the appointment of Rich Atkinson-Toal as global vice-president of Brand & Experience Studio.
Armenian payment platform Idram teams up with Alipay+
Armenian digital payment platform Idram recently partnered with Ant International’s global wallet gateway Alipay+.
Malaysia’s PayNet teams up with Alipay+ and Weixin Pay
Malaysian national payments network Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) recently entered a strategic partnership with top Asian payment platforms Alipay+ and Weixin Pay which is better known in the Southeast Asian country as WeChat Pay.
JCB cardholders in China can now do contactless payment for subway rides
Japanese global payment brand JCB Co, Ltd announced that JCB cardholders in China may now use their contactless cards to ride the subway systems in both Shanghai and Beijing without needing to buy tickets in advance.
TNS opens new office in Malaysia
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, signalling its investment in the APAC region
AmexGBT’s Virtual Payment Expert makes its way to three Asian locations
Travel expense management solutions firm American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) announced that its hotel booking and payment solution Virtual Payment Expert (VPE) is now available in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand.
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