Wise launches multi-currency account and card in Thailand
about 14 hours agoThai travellers and expatriates can now hold and spend in more than 40 currencies as Wise widens its services beyond transfers.
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The Ho Chi Minh City hotel cut manual pricing delays, helping lift revenue per available room 21.6% in its first year on the software.
PayMongo taps Datadog to boost payments reliability
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TrustCapital & Taylor's Assets launch Malaysia PBSA
Rising enrolment is drawing institutional money into Malaysia's fragmented student housing market as the partners target acquisitions and new builds.
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Chinese consumers can now schedule daily Starbucks orders through Alipay's AI agent, as the firms deepen ties around routine mobile payments.
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Students, council residents and back-office staff may see faster service as the software group embeds AI into everyday workflows.
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Delayed overseas transfers are costing Asia Pacific firms money and loyalty, as most want near-instant payments but few get them.
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Certinia expands Veda AI for professional services
Only 20% of services and IT leaders say AI beat expectations, prompting Certinia to add 14 agents to target clearer returns.
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Existing customers get the AI tool at no extra cost for now, as Avalara targets gaps in tax workflows and audit readiness.
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