Mastercard

MasterCard is a technology company in the global payments business.

Mastercard hires marketing veteran as VP and head of marketing and comms for SEA

Dheeraj Raina had worked for several advertising and media firms.

Mastercard on why biometrics is the future of secure payments

Today it’s a finger tap, tomorrow you may only need your face to pay, says Mastercard’s Karthik Ramanathan.

APAC consumers to spend more for travel, dining out in 2024: Mastercard

Consumers are expected to allocate a larger share of their wallets to discretionary spending.

Mastercard, NTU launches new masters program on cybersecurity

The program is tailored for professionals seeking a spot in the cybersecurity space.

Mastercard can commence domestic bankcard clearing activity in China

This follows after authorities first approved Mastercard NUCC’s application in 2020.

Mastercard, NEC to offer in-store biometric payments in APAC

This follows Mastercard’s Biometric Checkout Program, launched in Brazil in 2022.

Mastercard enables China visitors payment option through WeChat Pay

Inbound cross-border travel to China improved to around 50% of 2019 levels. 

Alipay, Mastercard enables visitors to transact digitally in China

Regardless of the origin of their Mastercard card, travellers can opt to choose this payment method.

Hang Seng, Mastercard to launch the MMPOWER touch card

Cardholders can earn up to 5% +FUN Dollars whilst spending online and offline.

Mastercard links with Indonesian Telecom firm for digital payments

Mastercard and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) have formed a strategic partnership to enhance Indonesia's digital payment landscape.

Mastercard aims to bring 1 billion people, 50 million MSMEs into digital economy

In SEA, Mastercard launches various programs to drive financial and digital inclusion in secular and community markets.

Mastercard intensifies fraud protection measures for e-commerce sellers

About US$10.6b in fraud will potentially affect Asian merchants in 2023.

Mastercard to remove first-use PVC plastics from payment cards by 2028

It will instead use recycled or bio-sourced plastics, the payments company said.

Mastercard names Gautam Aggarwal as division president for South Asia

Aggarwal will oversee the card payment provider’s activities across South Asia and India.

Dah Sing Bank joins Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition

As a banking partner, Dah Sing Bank will raise customer awareness towards reforestation.

Meaningful experiences, wellness as key pillars of the return of travel: Mastercard’s Mayank Dutt

Mastercard’s cardholders in its affluent portfolio can access wellness programs on the go.