NFC
Indonesia’s QR code payment expands regionally despite US criticism
Future collaborations are planned with Japan, India, South Korea, China, and Saudi Arabia.
Naomi Li Gan · · 3 min read
Saudi ecommerce sales via nat’l payment system surge 45% in Jan
Retail sales at point-of-sale terminals reached 58.21 billion riyal (US$15.5 billion) in January.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
SG digital receipt startup raises $2.7m for US expansion
Pi-xcels provides NFC-enabled, tap-based digital receipts, eliminating the need for an app.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
SG digital receipt startup bags $1.7m to transform retail
Pi-xcels’ technology allows shoppers to get their digital receipts with a contactless tap of their smartphone.
Miguel Cordon · · 2 min readThe startup that’s helping Traveloka push further into events
Traveloka’s investment in PouchNation will bolster its new experiences vertical.
Jaclyn Tiu · · 4 min readIn brief: Soft Space to pilot smartphone acceptance of debit card payments in Malaysia
Merchants can use their smartphone to collect debit card payments from customers.
Nur Atifi · · 1 min readChina’s subway systems open up to phone payments
One issue: iPhones are not included.
Steven Millward · · 2 min readStartup which helps owners find lost pets going global by 2017
See how this startup creates peace of mind for pet owners with one simple solution.
Krystal Chia · · 4 min readThe guy who made Myspace fun now wants to bring toys to life
Jia Shen may have invented social media marketing with RockYou. Check out his story – and hear what he’s working on now.
Peter Rothenberg · · 4 min readSingtel’s Dash app now lets you pay on public transportation and send money abroad
Users can pay with the Dash app regardless of their telco and smartphone type.
Michael Tegos · · 3 min read