Apac news and trends

UN Warns Southeast Asian Cybercriminals Are Going Global
Cybersecurity // April 21, 2025

Cybercrime syndicates based in Southeast Asia are expanding their operations on an industrial scale, according to the United Nations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Jamie Dimon Urges Immediate US Engagement With China Over Tariffs
Economy // April 15, 2025

J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the President Donald Trump administration should quickly initiate negotiations with China and United States allies to end the uncertainty around tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

UK’s FCA to Establish Regional Offices in US and Asia-Pacific
Regulation // April 15, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is establishing offices in the United States and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to offer services like helping firms navigate U.K. regulations to enter the U.K. market or raise capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Tariffs ‘Matter of Life and Death’ for Chinese Exporters to US
Economy // April 15, 2025

Chinese exporters are struggling in the face of steep new U.S. tariffs, Reuters reported Tuesday (April 15) based on interviews at the Canton Fair, China’s largest trade expo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Hong Kong Emerges as Digital Launchpad for APAC Payments

April 04, 2025
The rapid advancement in payment innovations across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is transforming the digital commerce landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

APAC Middle-Market Leaders Embrace External Financing for Growth

May 14, 2024
We are in the midst of a working capital revolution — one that is increasingly driven by innovation and made more necessary by the macroeconomic backdrop, particularly for those middle-market firms generating annual revenues between $50...

Payment Diversification Creates Winning Formula for Merchants

May 08, 2024
There’s no place like home, particularly when it comes to preferred payment mechanisms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Lack of Working Capital Hinders Mid-Market Performance in APAC

April 15, 2024
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region contributed roughly two-thirds of global growth last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Quick Reads
Mastercard Predicts AI Will Be ‘Meaningful’ Tailwind in APAC for 2026

December 15, 2025
Mastercard found that the Asia-Pacific region is seeing stable growth amid tariff and artificial intelligence-related upheaval. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

UN Warns Southeast Asian Cybercriminals Are Going Global

April 21, 2025
Cybercrime syndicates based in Southeast Asia are expanding their operations on an industrial scale, according to the United Nations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Jamie Dimon Urges Immediate US Engagement With China Over Tariffs

April 15, 2025
J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the President Donald Trump administration should quickly initiate negotiations with China and United States allies to end the uncertainty around tariffs. Get the...

UK’s FCA to Establish Regional Offices in US and Asia-Pacific

April 15, 2025
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is establishing offices in the United States and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to offer services like helping firms navigate U.K. regulations to enter...