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MC Payment partners with Thailand’s Rabbit LINE Pay to offer QR payment services
The QR payment services will be offered in Thailand from 3Q2021.
May 18, 2021
Catalist watch
Artivision's acquisition of MC Payment approaches finishing line
After changing date of completion several times, Artivision's acquisition of MC Payment approaches the finish line
October 16, 2020
Currencies
Rise of the digital redback
China, one of the world's least cash intensive countries, moves one step closer towards a central bank digital currency.
July 17, 2020
E-payment
PayPal enters China, but what about Southeast Asia?
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
October 04, 2019
Commentary
Singapore's Grab can't afford to fail finance
(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.
January 16, 2019
Fintech
Singtel, AIS launch cross-border mobile payments alliance
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.
October 02, 2018
Broker's Calls
Accrelist's fintech businesses risky but can be rewarding: NRA
SINGAPORE (June 1): NRA Capital is rating Accrelist at “overweight” with a fair value of 1.2 cents but has classified the stock pick as “high risk” as the new businesses are still in the infancy stage.
June 01, 2018
City Development's hotel arm now accepts WeChat Pay at its hotels
SINGAPORE (May 14): The hotel arm of City Development Limited (CDL), Millennium Hotels and Resorts announced that Chinese guests are now able to pay for their accommodations and dining via WeChat Pay.
May 14, 2018
Amazon’s primed to rule Singapore: Bloomberg Gadfly
SINGAPORE (Dec 7): Southeast Asia is shaping up to be a fascinating retail battleground, with two distinct approaches vying for dominance.
December 07, 2017