Traveller spending through DuitNow via Alipay+ rose more than 60 percent in the first half of 2026. Ant International says Alipay+ is now the largest contributor to inbound QR transactions in Malaysia.
Thai SMEs carry a non-performing loan ratio of 9.5%, compared with roughly 2% for large corporates. The Bank of Thailand is introducing shared risk mechanisms to encourage more lending.
Standard Chartered’s new Singapore custody service is aimed at institutional clients, not retail investors, and remains subject to regulatory requirements.