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Bank of America names new Head of Global Payments Solutions in Korea
Bank of America names new Head of Global Payments Solutions in Korea
South Korea – Bank of America has appointed Yoojin Park as Head of Global Payments Solutions (GPS) Korea and Korea Corporate Sales, effective 30 November 2026. She will be based in Seoul. Park will lead corporate sales and oversee the overall GPS business in Korea, covering client strategy, business...
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Decathlon China, Tencent Smart Retail explore AI across retail operations
Decathlon China, Tencent Smart Retail explore AI across retail operations
Hong Kong – Decathlon China and Tencent Smart Retail are collaborating to explore applications of artificial intelligence (AI) across retail operations, including consumer engagement, employee collaboration, business decision-making, and store management. The two companies announced the work in Hong...
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Klook integrates travel experience bookings into Meta's Muse AI agent as it debuts in Japan
Klook integrates travel experience bookings into Meta's Muse AI agent as it debuts in Japan
Tokyo, Japan – Klook has partnered with Meta to integrate its travel experiences into Muse, Meta’s personal AI agent, as the tool makes its debut in Japan. The integration allows travellers to search, discover, assess, book and pay for Klook experiences within a single conversation with Muse,...
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CTM, Huawei target quantum threats to data security in Macao
CTM, Huawei target quantum threats to data security in Macao
Singapore – CTM is working with Huawei to protect data transmission in critical industries from the cybersecurity risks of quantum computing. According to CTM, quantum computing poses emerging threats to traditional frameworks. The Macao operator says the risk is prompting a rethink of how networks...
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Advantech, DEKRA sign MOU on Cybersecurity compliance ahead of EU CRA rollout
Advantech, DEKRA sign MOU on Cybersecurity compliance ahead of EU CRA rollout
Taipei, Taiwan – Advantech and DEKRA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address cybersecurity compliance from the product design stage, as the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) enters its implementation phase. Under the agreement, Taipei-based Advantech and DEKRA, a...
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Visa receives PBOC approval to begin preparing domestic bankcard clearing business in China
Visa receives PBOC approval to begin preparing domestic bankcard clearing business in China
Singapore  – Visa has received approval from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) to begin formal preparations to establish a domestic bankcard clearing institution in China, the company announced on 13 October. The approval covers Visa’s Application to Prepare, according to the payments company....
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Ant Digital Technologies, HSBC complete technical test of AI agent micropayments using tokenised deposits 
Ant Digital Technologies, HSBC complete technical test of AI agent micropayments using tokenised deposits 
Hong Kong – Ant Digital Technologies and HSBC have completed a technical verification test in which an AI agent discovered a digital service, paid for it with a micropayment and settled the transaction in real time, the companies said. The test combined HSBC’s Tokenised Deposit Service (TDS),...
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DBS Hong Kong rolls out agentic AI to serve corporate customers
DBS Hong Kong rolls out agentic AI to serve corporate customers 
Hong Kong– DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited has confirmed that its AI-enabled virtual assistants have surpassed one million users in Hong Kong, as the lender moves to introduce agentic capabilities across its digital banking platforms. The bank’s two virtual assistants, DBS Joy for corporate clients...
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DBS Hong Kong deepens fintech tie-up with UnionPay, adds travel perks to debit card
DBS Hong Kong deepens fintech tie-up with UnionPay, adds travel perks to debit card
Hong Kong – DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited has introduced a multi-currency debit card built on UnionPay‘s payment infrastructure, enabling cardholders to transact seamlessly across Mainland China, Taiwan and Macau without the friction typically associated with cross-border payments. The DBS UnionPay...
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System integration, Fraud and Licensing top concerns as Hong Kong retailers eye global expansion
System integration, fraud and licensing top concerns as Hong Kong retailers eye global expansion  
Hong Kong– International expansion has become a top priority for Hong Kong retailers heading into 2026, with 40% of enterprise merchants planning to enter new markets and an average budget of HK$1.65 million earmarked for the effort, according to Adyen. Yet global expansion is far from straightforward....
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