The Ultimate Guide to Payment Technologies

2026 · Asian Edition

Payment Technologies encompass a rapidly evolving landscape shaping how money moves in today’s digital economy. From advancements in contactless and mobile payments to innovations in cross-border transactions and fraud prevention, this tag explores the cutting-edge tools and collaborations redefining convenience, security, and efficiency in payments.

Our latest stories highlight significant developments such as partnerships enhancing seamless shopping experiences, fintech startups pioneering new payment solutions, and the integration of AI to combat fraud. Emerging topics like stablecoins, biometric authentication, and cloud-based payment security services illustrate the expanding scope and complexity of payment technologies.

For businesses and consumers alike, understanding these trends is essential to navigating the future of commerce. By following the Payment Technologies tag, readers gain insight into how innovations are influencing global markets, improving customer experiences, and enabling new opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.

Asian Payment Technologies news
Analyst Insights
Agentic era and the UI transition
Gartner · Payment Technologies · Digital Transformation
Last week
Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments
Juniper Research · Payment Technologies · Crypto
This month
Q4 upgrades IR sites to boost visibility in AI search
Gartner · Payment Technologies · SaaS
Last month
Sage adds AI to Intacct for faster, clearer finance work
Gartner · Payment Technologies · Data Analytics
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Sage adds new AI tools to boost Intacct finance teams
Gartner · Payment Technologies · Data Analytics
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Expert columns
When identity becomes the payment rail
By Martin Zeisel of G+D Netcetera
Last week
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
By Con Raso of Tuned Global
Last week
Unpacking the Impact of Agentic Commerce Across ANZ
By Jonathan Reeve of Eagle Eye
This month
Why AI agentic commerce will rewrite retail loyalty
By Aaron Crowe of Eagle Eye
Last month
Conquer the KYB challenge: How smarter data quality fuels fintech integrators
By Bud Walker of Melissa
Last month
The amber problem: Why addresses alone won't solve cross-border payment failures
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Last month
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
By Temu App
Last month
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
By Georgia Hanias of Ecology Media
Last month
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
By Kristina Nikipolska of xpate
Last month
Building trust & confidence in hybrid work for women
By Alison Morris of Worldpay, now Global Payments
Last month
Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments
By Marie-Elise Droga of EBANX
Last month
Moving the goalposts: Why the CRO role needs a rebrand
By Anna Porra of Paymentology
Last month
How resilient currency infrastructure supports access and trust
By Monika Speckmaier of G+D
Last month
Building payments that work for everyone: Why diverse teams are the key to secure innovation
By Lucy Anderson of Global Payments
Last month
Lessons from the frontlines: A woman's journey in payments and leadership
By Aglika Dotcheva of Riskified
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: EBANX targets APAC with MPI licence win
Discussing Digital wallets
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Recent news
EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins
About Marketing
This month
Mastercard & KTC test Thailand's first AI ride booking
About Data Protection
This month
Mastercard launches AI payments pilots in Singapore
About Machine learning
This month
AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore
About Machine learning
This month
Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering
About Small Business
This month
MobiFone Digital Payments launches Vietnam network push
About Fintech
Last month
MetaComp launches compliance tools for AI payments
About Money Laundering
Last month
Vendfun picks PT Murni to expand hotel kiosks in Indonesia
About Small Business
Last month
Why AI agentic commerce will rewrite retail loyalty
About Online shopping
Last month
Sun PhuQuoc taps 2C2P to boost Asian payment options
About QR code
Last month
TransFi raises USD $19.2m to scale stablecoin payments
About Capital Management
Last month
Mastercard & CLIK team up to boost Indonesian credit
About Small Business
Last month
Mastercard, Bank of Shanghai boost China transfers
About Small Business
Last month
Indosat & Safaricom forge AI & fintech partnership
About Fibre
Last month
MetaComp raises USD $35m to grow StableX payment rail
About Crypto
Last month
Mambu launches Payments Hub across four Asian markets
About Software-as-a-Service
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Phishing & smishing scams surge across Philippines
About Social Media
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Conviction 2026 to link Vietnam to global crypto scene
About Digital Transformation
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Singapore youth lead world in readiness to use AI tools
About EduTech
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Paydibs, AltPayNet link Malaysia-Philippines payments
About QR code
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Job moves
Becky Lim appointed Chief Sales Officer at Plaza Premium Group
Move at Visa
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
PPRO appoints Laìzaro Campos as Independent chairman
Move at SWIFT
Fri, 13th May 2022
Aquariux appoints Kelvin Chia as CEO
Move at Aquariux
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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