All three approved Thai virtual bank consortia are now in active pre-launch preparation, putting Thailand’s branchless banking sector on course for a second-half 2026 opening.
Bank Indonesia and the Bank of Korea launched QRIS cross-border payments on April 1, 2026, eliminating currency conversion for users in both countries.
MobiFone’s telecom reach, One Mount Group’s platform capabilities, and Techcombank’s banking expertise combine in Vietnam’s newest payment infrastructure operator.
BNM’s 2025 Annual Report shows that Malaysia’s digital payments infrastructure has shifted from adoption to entrenchment, with DuitNow QR, ISO 20022, and Project Nexus now anchoring the next phase of growth.