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How home-grown retailer found a ‘financial engine for global growth’

Using global payments platform Airwallex for its finance operations has made it much easier for Motherswork to scale the business abroad, says founder and chief executive officer Sharon Wong.
Using global payments platform Airwallex for its finance operations has made it much easier for Motherswork to scale the business abroad, says founder and chief executive officer Sharon Wong.

Bitcoin plunges below US$80,000 as the crypto slide accelerates

A deepening drawdown has erased more than 30 per cent from Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. 
A deepening drawdown has erased more than 30 per cent from Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. 

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Stablecoins open the way for intelligent payments in Singapore

Singapore now has more than 130,000 merchants that accept payments from international wallets through the Alipay+ and GrabPay networks.
Singapore now has more than 130,000 merchants that accept payments from international wallets through the Alipay+ and GrabPay networks.

S’pore merchants can access payments and other essential services with Epos’ new app

Epos also rolled out the “Epos360 BlueTap” in Singapore, an over-the-counter device that supports multiple payment methods in one terminal.
Epos also rolled out the “Epos360 BlueTap” in Singapore, an over-the-counter device that supports multiple payment methods in one terminal.

Firm charged with providing unlawful payment services after its bank accounts allegedly received $104m

The money, allegedly received between January 2020 and September 2022, was slated to be sent to other overseas bank accounts, the police said.
The money, allegedly received between January 2020 and September 2022, was slated to be sent to other overseas bank accounts, the police said.

S’pore-based fintech firm 2C2P courts merchants entering South-east Asia

2C2P and Antom worked together to support Chinese toy and food and beverage companies eyeing South-east Asia with payment solutions.
2C2P and Antom worked together to support Chinese toy and food and beverage companies eyeing South-east Asia with payment solutions.

BNPL provider Atome secures $444m funding from banks including HSBC, DBS to expand in region

The new credit facility will accelerate the expansion of Atome’s BNPL and lending across its markets in the region.
The new credit facility will accelerate the expansion of Atome’s BNPL and lending across its markets in the region.

NETS warns public against scam e-mails asking for outstanding parking payment

NETS advised those who receive e-mails requesting payment for outstanding parking charges to ignore and delete them.
NETS advised those who receive e-mails requesting payment for outstanding parking charges to ignore and delete them.

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Cheques out: How e-payments freed up this construction firm's cash

e-payments, corporate cheques, construction industry
e-payments, corporate cheques, construction industry

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Travelling to China? Here’s how to use the digital renminbi to pay

A drone show in Chongqing marking the 10th anniversary of the Chongqing Connectivity Initiative on Dec 15.
A drone show in Chongqing marking the 10th anniversary of the Chongqing Connectivity Initiative on Dec 15.

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