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Gkash wins direct access to Malaysia payment rails

Merchants could see simpler and more reliable QR, debit and online payments as Gkash removes an intermediary link to Malaysia's main rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

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Wise launches multi-currency account and card in Thailand

Thai travellers and expatriates can now hold and spend in more than 40 currencies as Wise widens its services beyond transfers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

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.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Wise adds eSIM data plans & QR payments for travellers

Travellers can now buy mobile data and scan local payment codes in Wise's app, as the firm expands its push into trip spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today

Payment Technologies

Ecommpay adds VietQR to platform for Vietnam merchants

Local payment choice could lift checkout completion in Vietnam, where VietQR is used by about 70% of shoppers and 50 million registered users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Fleet Management

PingCar launches QR platform to contact vehicle owners

Drivers can now be alerted more quickly when a vehicle is blocking access or parked badly, without phone numbers being shared.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • Last week

Smart Cities

Journey Alerts launches Paris rail WhatsApp updates

More than 1.2 million daily commuters on two Paris lines can now get disruption alerts on WhatsApp, as SNCF Transilien tests new passenger messaging.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Malware

HP warns of AI lures & QR phishing targeting crypto

Fake AI trading tools and QR code lures are helping hackers steal crypto logins and dodge desktop security controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

Volkswagen launches AirConsole gaming in US models

Drivers of select 2027 Volkswagens will get parked-car gaming, as the feature marks the first volume US rollout by a major automaker.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

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.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Generative AI

Adobe adds AI tools to Elements 2027 photo, video suite

New AI features in Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2027 aim to speed editing and help users find tools faster in Adobe's consumer suite.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026

Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Mastercard launches Wallet Pay for digital wallets

Digital wallet users will gain wider cross-border acceptance as Mastercard links Wallet Pay to Alipay+ and regional providers worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Last month

Fintech

TerraPay & Alipay+ link wallets for QR payments abroad

Travellers using 15 African wallets will soon be able to scan and pay at more than 150 million overseas merchants via Alipay+.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Apple Pay launches in India with Axis Bank credit cards

The rollout broadens Apple's reach into India's fast-growing cashless market, but only Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit card holders can use it at first.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

Fintech

iFAST Global Bank launches payment collection tool for SMEs

Small firms using sterling payments can now track incoming money in one dashboard, as the bank aims to cut manual reconciliation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Zeller wins Fast Company award for payment terminal

The accolade underlines Zeller's push beyond payments hardware, with the terminal now used by more than 110,000 businesses worldwide.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Westpac approved to issue digital IDs

Business customers will soon be able to share bank details with fewer fraud risks, after the bank became the first in New Zealand cleared to issue digital IDs.

By Susan Edmunds • 3 min read • Last month