Contactless payments stories
Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea
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Mastercard and Apple expand contactless transit in South Korea for overseas visitors, letting iPhone and Apple Watch users top up fares in Apple Wallet.
Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models
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Small Cell Forum outlines stadium network options as venue owners weigh shared infrastructure, private systems and 5G Standalone for crowded events.
Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds
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Digital wallets still lead Asia-Pacific payments, but account-to-account rails are rising fast in Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore, Global Payments says.
AI shopping to boost Australia's retail centre leaders
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AI shopping is set to deepen the divide between Australia's strongest retail centres and routine-focused malls, JLL says, as AUD $14 billion in deals draws investors.
Apple launches Business platform to streamline company tools
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Apple rolls out Business platform for companies, bundling device management and brand tools as it replaces Manager and Connect.
Fime gains EMVCo recognition for biometric card tests
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Fime's EMEA lab wins EMVCo nod to test fingerprint sensors for biometric cards, supporting global roll-out of trusted contactless payments.
Vendfun picks PT Murni to expand hotel kiosks in Indonesia
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Malaysian kiosk specialist Vendfun names PT Murni exclusive Indonesia distributor in its biggest push yet into the archipelago's hotel sector.
ACI unveils Connetic for Cards to unify payments ops
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ACI Connetic for Cards promises unified issuing, acquiring and ATM processing as banks race to modernise card systems and fight fraud.
Visa names David Peacock to lead New Zealand & Pacific
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Visa has appointed former consulting chief David Peacock as Country Manager for New Zealand and the Pacific amid rapid digital payments growth.
Mastercard rolls out Next Gen fleet payments in Asia Pacific
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Mastercard launches Next Gen fleet payments in Asia Pacific, unifying fuel, EV charging and mobility spend with tighter data controls.
Mastercard links with TerraPay to boost wallet tap-and-go
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Mastercard and TerraPay team up to let mobile wallet users tap and pay at over 150 million Mastercard contactless locations worldwide.
CelcomDigi & Vircle unveil SafePAY Jr, and e-wallet for kids
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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CelcomDigi and Vircle launch SafePAY Jr, a prepaid card and e-wallet with parental controls to teach kids cashless, safer spending.
AI, online growth drive 5% rise in Aussie Xmas spend
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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AI tools and online deals help drive a 5% rise in Australian Christmas retail spending, with discount and department stores surging.
Benefit & Ant International to launch QR payments in Bahrain
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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BENEFIT and Ant International will launch cross-border QR payments in Bahrain in 2026, enabling 15,000 merchants to accept Alipay+ wallet payments.
Prezzee launches PrezzeePay to simplify global digital gifting
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Prezzee launches PrezzeePay, enabling retailers worldwide to offer unified digital gift cards without costly system changes, targeting cashless Gen Z shoppers.
GCash launches PocketPay to boost contactless card payments
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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GCash launches PocketPay with BPC to enable contactless Visa and Mastercard payments on Android devices, aiding 6 million Philippine businesses go cashless.
Visa expands Scan to Pay QR service for Asia Pacific merchants
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Visa has launched its Scan to Pay QR service across Asia Pacific, enabling millions of merchants to accept Visa payments via popular digital wallets and apps.
Gr4vy partners with Mastercard to simplify global payment access
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Gr4vy teams up with Mastercard to offer merchants worldwide seamless access to advanced payment solutions via its no-code platform.
Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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The Asia Pacific smart retail market is set to soar to USD $198.16 billion by 2034, driven by AI, IoT, and rising digital adoption across the region.
Paydibs unveils NEO terminal to simplify payments for MSMEs
Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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Paydibs launches its NEO terminal in Malaysia, uniting multiple payment methods into one device to simplify transactions for MSMEs at MYR RM189.