Tag: payment

As agentic AI moves closer to treasury decisions, it's prompting a push for stronger governance and oversight.

The USDC issuer will acquire Singapore’s Tazapay in a $400m all-stock deal.

The 12-month regulatory sandbox will test the government collateral-backed HUMO token, as the Central Asian nation advances its digital strategy.

Singapore has opened a stablecoin consultation, while a rupiah-SGD framework will help cross-border trade.

The policy package seeks to deepen Hong Kong-mainland market connectivity through Bond Connect enhancements and expanded renminbi liquidity support; HKEX seeks closer CIPS connectivity.

The framework will support IDR-CNH settlement between Indonesia and Hong Kong, alongside moves to enhance Indonesia-China QR payment connectivity and CIPS access.

Digitalisation is being brought to the logistics sector through easier document validation and payment processing, significantly reducing time and cost for carriers and shippers.

The initial phase, which allows PromptPay QR code payments to be used by foreign tourists, will be live in a few weeks. Krungthai Bank will act as the settlement bank.

Payment technology and infrastructure is advancing rapidly. CT asked how corporate payments in Asia will change in the near future.

34 banks from 16 markets will support a phased development of the blockchain-based network.

Experiments have proved availability of direct payments from bank accounts to digital wallets.

The rise of super-apps and digital platforms is reshaping payments infrastructure – and giving banks and fintechs a new path to growth.