payment
M-Daq chases bigger clients as revenue falls, losses grow
The fintech firm is betting that a combination of enterprise clients, higher-value FX services, and regional expansion can put growth back on track.
Airwallex to launch in Indonesia, Vietnam amid Southeast Asia push
The firm says Southeast Asia is a strategic market and is seeking additional licenses in the region.
Fomo Pay launches AI Soundbox for unified payments
The Soundbox is positioned as a single point of acceptance across traditional and stablecoin payments.
Indonesia court clears way for alt payments on Google Play
The court ordered Google to stop requiring Google Play Billing as the sole in-app payment option.
How Visa plans to let the ‘good bots’ shop
The internet has a system designed to stop bots, but new token technology will allow authorized AI agents to pass through and make payments.
Alipay transactions surge during Chinese New Year holiday
Factors such as visa-free policies and eased travel restrictions contributed to the surge in transactions.
Zomato confirms talks to acquire Paytm’s movie, ticketing arm
If a deal goes through, the Paytm unit could be valued between US$191.6 million and US$209.5 million, The Economic Times noted.
Vietnam’s QR code revolution puts pressure on digital wallets
Fueled by the simplicity of a QR code, Vietnamese consumers are embracing cashless payments at an unexpectedly rapid pace.
Airwallex’s Singapore revenue grows 13x in H1 2023
The company plans to continue to expand and invest in the country, including increasing its headcount to 200 next year.
Traveloka to shut down bill payment, top-up services in October
Some features, such as payments for housing taxes and other property-related bills, will be phased out from August 11.



