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South Korea to Back 50 Startups with 20 Billion Won in 2026 Unicorn Bridge Project

South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups has announced the launch of the 2026 ‘Unicorn Bridge Project’ and will begin recruiting participating companies from

2026/01/30

Euronet: The Hidden US$4B Giant Rewiring Asia’s Money Movement (ft. Himanshu, APAC MD)

You may be most familiar with their ATMs across international airports but Euronet is much more. They move US$ 200 Billion anually and provide connectivity for

2026/01/30

OSL Group Raises US$200M to Expand Stablecoin and Payment Operations

OSL Group announced an equity financing of US$200 million (approximately HK$1.56 billion). The company intends to use the funding to strengthen its financial position

2026/01/29

Hong Kong Clinics Introduce Palm Verification for Contactless Check-In

Tencent and Bupa Hong Kong have introduced a palm verification check-in service across 20 Bupa clinics, including flagship centres in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, and

2026/01/29

19th Asian Financial Forum Concludes in Hong Kong with 800+ Investment Meetings

The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) concluded on 27 January after two days of discussions and knowledge sharing. Over 4,000 business leaders and officials from

2026/01/29

Hong Kong’s HK$62B Wealth Fund Turns to Fintech, Aerospace and AI for Growth

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) is considering investments in fintech, aerospace and AI, as geopolitical shifts reshape capital flows and talent mobility

2026/01/29

OSL Pay Integrates StraitsX Infrastructure to Enable USD Access

OSL Pay is embedding USD access into its platform through an infrastructure integration with StraitsX. The payments arm of OSL Group has adopted StraitsX’s DVA/+

2026/01/29

South Korea Raises AI Budget Fivefold to US$1.67B in Race for Top 3 Global AI Status

The South Korean government plans to spend up to 2.4 trillion won (US$1.67 billion) this year to support AI adoption across public sectors, including defence and

2026/01/28

Hong Kong Strengthens Bank Controls After HK$6.4B in Fraud Losses

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) announced new measures to strengthen cooperation in

2026/01/28

1.8 Billion Gamers Deserve Better Payment Experience | ft. Yuno & Netease

Gaming isn’t just a hobby; it’s a global infrastructure challenge. In this episode Vincent Fong (Chief Editor, Fintech News Network) explores the intersection of

2026/01/27