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(Nov 19): Billionaire Jack Ma’s Ant Financial Services Group said it may apply for a virtual banking licence in Singapore, a move that would add a heavyweight contender to the race.

Singapore (Oct 7): Inside the sprawling 728,000 sq ft Silicon Valley headquarters of payments company PayPal Holdings, CEO and president Dan Schulman walks about in a black crewneck sweater and jeans, his feet shod in open-toed sandals. His lightly tanned

SINGAPORE (Feb 20): Singapore emerged as the third largest market in Southeast Asia for Chinese tourists spending over the Chinese New Year, with an increase of 34% in average spending per Chinese tourist, according to a joint report released by Nielsen a

(Jan 16): After sending rival Uber Technologies Inc packing from Singapore and other Southeast Asian markets, homegrown ride-hailing firm Grab has set itself a stiffer target. It wants to be a regional super-app.

BANGKOK (Oct 2): Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) today launched its own mobile payment alliance, VIA, as it tries to grow its clout in the highly competitive e-payment industry.

SINGAPORE (Sept 13): Alipay, the mobile payment and lifestyle platform operated by China’s Ant Financial Services Group, has concluded its first “cashless trip” made by Chinese visitors to Singapore.

SINGAPORE (May 28): Alibaba Group Holding’s Ant Financial Services Group is set to become the world’s most valuable fintech company. An upcoming fundraising of US$10 billion ($13.45 billion) — which, according to reports, has been oversubscribed —

SINGAPORE (Dec 7): Southeast Asia is shaping up to be a fascinating retail battleground, with two distinct approaches vying for dominance.

(Nov 1): Singapore doesn't like to leave things to chance, so when there's a play to be made for a slice of London's financial business, you can expect the city-state to pull out all stops.

SINGAPORE (Sept 7): Alipay and Changi Airport Group (CAG) today announced a five-year partnership to roll out the Alipay mobile payment option in Changi Airport on a wide scale.