In a significant development within the digital payments sector, WeChat Pay HK has announced a new partnership with the global payments network Thunes. This collaboration will enable the Hong Kong dollar-denominated e-wallet to offer its users real-time, affordable...
In an era where convenience and immediacy reign supreme, the lines between our personal devices and professional tools are becoming beautifully blurred. One of the most compelling examples of this convergence is the quiet rise of a feature that transforms a ubiquitous...
The Foundation: A Market Primed for GrowthThe digital payments market in Hong Kong is on a strong growth trajectory, with its total transaction value projected to reach US$41.85 billion in 2025 and expected to grow at an annual rate of 8.91% to US$64.12 billion by...
The Next Frontier of Finance: Why B2B Buy Now, Pay Later is Set to Explode If you think Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is just for consumers buying new sneakers or gadgets, think again. While the modern, tech-driven version of BNPL has revolutionized B2C commerce, its most...
The Power of Tailored Payments When you first launched your online store, you probably went with a provider like [Stripe / PayPal / Shopify Payments]. It was the obvious choice—quick to set up, a recognizable name, and one less thing to worry about. In the early days,...
Instant payments —the ability to complete transactions within seconds—are revolutionizing financial management for merchants in Hong Kong. Since the launch of Payment Connect in June 2025, linking Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System (FPS) with mainland China’s Internet...
