Grab and GoTo Merge Southeast Asian Ride-Hailing Operations
Grab and GoTo will combine ride-hailing operations into a single platform, ending a decade of costly competition for Southeast Asian market dominance.
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India's UPI Payment System Expands to Japan Through PayPay Partnership
A new UPI-PayPay linkage lets Indian visitors pay at Japanese merchants directly from their Indian bank accounts via QR code.
Singapore Launches Digital Dollar Pilot With Four Major Banks
Singapore's central bank begins testing a retail CBDC with four banks, focusing on programmable payments and offline transactions.
Grab Launches AI-Powered Insurance Product Across Southeast Asia
Grab's new insurance product uses ride-hailing and payment data to offer personalized micro-policies starting at $0.50 per month.