article thumbnail

Cross-Border QR Payments Now Live Between Vietnam and Laos

Fintech News

Vietnam and Laos have officially launched a new framework for settling payments in their local currencies and a cross-border QR code payment system. In addition, the launch of a cross-border QR code payment system will enable consumers and visitors to make quick and secure payments for goods and services using their mobile phones.

article thumbnail

BIS Completes Project Mandala, Automating Cross-Border Transaction Compliance

Fintech News

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and a group of central banks have successfully completed Project Mandala demonstrating automated compliance for cross-border transactions. We are optimistic about the potential of these early results to enhance cross border payments.”

article thumbnail

India in Talks to Forge New Cross-Border Payment Linkages, Says RBI

Fintech News

India is advancing efforts to establish cross-border payment linkages with multiple countries, as reported by Bloomberg, citing an official from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post India in Talks to Forge New Cross-Border Payment Linkages, Says RBI appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

article thumbnail

Cross-Border Payments in Numbers: Global Corporations Lost $120 Billion in Transaction Fees

Fintech Finance

The current cross-border payment system imposes high costs on businesses and economies worldwide, stifling economic potential and limiting financial inclusivity. Any improvement in the efficiency of cross-border transactions would, therefore, lead to considerable benefits for businesses and individuals globally.

article thumbnail

13 APAC-Born Companies Recognized Among Top Global Cross-Border Payment Leaders of 2025

Fintech News

FXC Intelligence, a data platform specializing in the cross-border payment and e-commerce sectors, has released its annual Cross-Border Payments 100 list, highlighting the 100 most influential players in global payments. Released on May 08, the 2025 Cross-Border Payments 100 recognizes industry leaders across the sector.

article thumbnail

6 Asian Companies Recognized Among the World’s Most Promising in Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

FXC Intelligence, a data platform specializing in the cross-border payment and e-commerce sectors, has released its annual selection of the world’s most promising cross-border payments companies in 2024. Another company from Singapore featured on the list is Tazapay.

article thumbnail

Vietnam and Cambodia Launch Cross-Border QR Payment Linkage

Fintech News

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) announced the successful implementation of a cross-border QR payment system between the two countries. The pilot project, which began in mid-2022, has been completed as scheduled.