Contactless payments stories
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jio Payments Bank to deploy cashless tolling on key Gurugram-Jaipur route
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Jio Payments Bank will introduce contactless Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling on the Gurugram-Jaipur route, enhancing convenience with digital payment tech.
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.
Visa unveils AI-driven commerce & payments push in Asia
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Visa launches AI-powered solutions and partnerships across Asia Pacific, aiming to transform digital commerce with secure, seamless payments and new innovations.
Cyberattacks highlight urgent need for Zero Trust security
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Recent cyber attacks are raising calls for stronger, identity-focused cybersecurity, including Zero Trust principles, with traditional password hygiene no longer sufficient.
New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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A new MaaS platform, Supercard X, exploits Android NFC tech allowing cybercriminals to swiftly steal funds, raising urgent security concerns, especially in Asia.
Kaspersky warns of increasing threats from tampered NFC tags
Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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Kaspersky warns of rising risks from hacked NFC tags, urging users to stay vigilant against potential phishing and malware threats as NFC adoption grows.
Sage & Stripe expand partnership to streamline SMB payments
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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Sage expands its partnership with Stripe to enhance payment processing and cashflow management for small and mid-sized businesses.
Near Field Communication to reach US$46 billion by 2027
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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The global near-field communication market was US$17,875 million in 2020 and will be US$46,781 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 14.8% from 2021 to 2027.
COVID-19 highlights need for instant, real-time payments - GlobalData
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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COVID-19 lockdowns are driving the demand for instant real-time payments, with GlobalData predicting over half a trillion transactions within five years.