400+ Brands from 19 Countries Showcase Global Technologies, Innovation and Design

BANGKOK, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On September 16, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, in collaboration with IEC Messe Co., Ltd. and IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd., officially opened the Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Exhibition 2026 (TIWF 2026) today at Halls 5–6 of IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani.

Now in its second edition, TIWF 2026 has expanded its exhibition space by 51% compared with its inaugural edition in 2024, bringing together more than 400 brands represented by 200 companies from 19 countries. The significant growth reflects the expanding scale of the exhibition and growing international interest in Thailand and the wider ASEAN woodworking and furniture market.

The industry itself is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the need for greater production efficiency, automation, digitalisation, resource efficiency, raw material traceability and more environmentally responsible manufacturing. Across the region, manufacturers are increasingly adopting advanced technologies and production processes to improve productivity, develop higher-value products and strengthen their competitiveness in international markets.

Supporting a Sustainable Wood Economy

Ms. Darika Saranket, Advisor to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, said:

“The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is pleased to once again join as a host organisation of TIWF 2026, as the woodworking industry plays an important role in both economic development and the transition towards more environmentally responsible growth.

Promoting the sustainable use of plantation and economic timber, alongside responsible forest resource management, is an important approach to achieving a balance between economic growth and the conservation of natural resources.

TIWF 2026 provides an opportunity to bring together the public sector, private sector, industry stakeholders and international partners to exchange knowledge, technologies and approaches to industrial development. This collaboration can support the continued advancement of Thailand’s woodworking industry and the wider ASEAN region towards responsible and sustainable growth.”

International Participation Reflects Regional Market Potential

Mr. Ludger Müller, Managing Director, IEC Messevertriebs GmbH, said:

“The growth of TIWF from its inaugural edition in 2024 to 2026 reflects the strength of the market and the growing demand for technologies and solutions within the region’s woodworking and furniture industry.

The 51% expansion in exhibition space and the participation of more than 200 companies from 19 countries demonstrate the momentum behind the exhibition. The growing international participation also highlights the potential of Thailand as a business hub connecting technology providers, manufacturers and industry stakeholders across ASEAN.

We would like to express our appreciation to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Forest Industry Organization, the Royal Forest Department, the Faculty of Forestry at Kasetsart University, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), and all partners whose continued support has contributed to the growth of TIWF.”

Connecting Global Technology with Thai Industry

Mr. Loy Joon How, General Manager of IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd., said:

“The growth of TIWF 2026 reflects Thailand’s opportunity to attract international technologies, manufacturers and industry players and connect them with Thai and regional markets.

We see TIWF as more than a platform for business opportunities between buyers and sellers. It also serves as a gateway for international technologies, machinery and innovations to connect with Thai businesses, creating opportunities to improve production efficiency, develop higher-value products and strengthen the competitiveness of Thailand’s woodworking and furniture industry.

By bringing technology providers, manufacturers, buyers and industry professionals together, TIWF can help accelerate technology exchange and create new business connections that support the future development of the industry.”

Technology and Innovation Across the Woodworking Value Chain

TIWF 2026 showcases technologies and solutions across the woodworking and furniture value chain, ranging from wood-processing machinery and automation systems to materials, surface solutions, fittings and hardware, software and factory management systems.

The exhibition responds to manufacturers’ growing need to improve productivity, reduce waste, increase precision and develop products that meet evolving market requirements.

Beyond the exhibition floor, TIWF 2026 features a programme of industry forums and knowledge-sharing sessions addressing key issues shaping the future of woodworking and furniture manufacturing. These include the Sustainability Masterclass Forum, Design Talk by Baan Lae Suan, AHEC Forum, Wazzadu Forum and ASA Forum, covering topics including sustainable manufacturing, design, hardwood applications and timber certification.

The Carpentry Masterclass provides hands-on learning opportunities focused on professional woodworking techniques, while the Product Highlight Showcase presents selected products and innovations from exhibitors in Thailand and overseas.

A Growing International Network

TIWF 2026 is supported by 23 associations across 6 countries and 25 media organisations from 14 countries, further strengthening its international industry network.

The participation of manufacturers, technology providers, buyers and industry experts from different markets creates opportunities for Thai businesses to discover new technologies, establish international partnerships and gain insights into production approaches that can be adapted to improve efficiency and add value.

For international participants, the exhibition provides a direct connection to Thailand and the wider ASEAN market, supporting new business relationships and greater access to one of the region’s important manufacturing bases for woodworking, wood products and furniture.

With its expanded scale and broader international participation, TIWF 2026 aims to strengthen connections between global technology and ASEAN manufacturing, while supporting the industry’s transition towards more efficient, innovative and sustainable production.

The Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Exhibition 2026 (TIWF 2026) is taking place from 16–18 September 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Halls 5–6, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani. Admission is free of charge.

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About the Organizers

IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd.

IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. is the leading exhibition organizer in Thailand. We organise and manage professional trade and public exhibitions, conferences, meetings and training, working in hand with international trade associations, organisers, and corporations across a broad spectrum of industries. Visit www.impactorganizer.com

About IEC Messevertriebs GmbH

IEC Messevertriebs GmbH is a specialized exhibition agency in Germany with proven records in facilitating international exhibitions around the world.

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BEIJING, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — After eight years of branding, the Shenyang Open Regatta, a yearly rowing event held on the Hunhe River in the capital of Liaoning Province in northeast China, was under the spotlight again recently.

On September 13, the 9th Shenyang Open Regatta concluded on the beautiful still-water course of the Hunhe River and one day later, the 7th Shenyang Youth Rowing Invitational, tailored for young players, also closed in cheers and excitement.

With the goal of building a “rowing capital” already included in Shenyang’s development plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the open regatta, aimed at further expanding Shenyang’s influence in the rowing field, drew widespread attention.

Competing on the 1,000-meter straight course and the 4,500-meter course around an island on the Hunhe River, dozens of teams from home and abroad showed their vigor in contests in rowing, paddle boarding and recreational kayaking.

Among them, there were teams from renowned universities such as Peking University, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, University of Otago, and Tongji University, as well as major firms and brands including BMW, CR Land, Kingdee, and Jianlibao.

To broaden the participant base, the 2026 Shenyang Open Regatta added new contests in paddle boarding and recreational kayaking, encouraging amateur and young players from near and far to experience the charm of water sports.

Apart from traditional rowing races, the open regatta introduced globally popular physical strength challenges for the first time, combining aquatic and on-land physical strength competitions to further ignite the passion of participants.

During this year’s open regatta, which began on September 11, riverside nighttime activities such as sunset parties where sightseeing, music and sports well intertwined, and nearby market fairs largely boosted the “sports plus night economy” along the Hunhe River.

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LONDON, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ayan Capital, which offers halal car finance, has secured a senior Shariah-compliant facility of up to £75 million ($100 million), originated by investment manager Triple Point. The facility will fund Ayan’s next phase of growth as it prepares its UK banking licence application.

Since launching in early 2024, more than 150,000 people have started an application with Ayan. The company holds a 4.9 Trustpilot rating, sees more than 60% of website visitors begin an application, and maintains a loss rate below the industry average. Two-thirds of its team are engineers, with technology built in-house.

Nearly 50 million Muslims live in the West, its fastest-growing demographic. Ayan estimates Muslims in the UK hold around $90 billion in bank deposits and take $40 billion in financing a year. Most still rely on conventional banking, though 85% say they would use halal products if priced the same. Ayan’s founders have done this before with Alif, a fintech and banking group serving more than 10 million customers across Central Asia. Ayan applies the same playbook in the UK: halal car finance first, then cards, savings, and a full-service digital bank.

The facility will fund new originations, lowering Ayan’s cost of funding and supporting more competitive pricing. Ayan intends to raise a Series A round in the coming months to fund its banking licence application. Backers include Cur8 Capital, Empakt Ventures, IT Park Ventures and Caucasus VC.

Under Ayan’s Ijara wa Iqtina structure, the company buys and owns each vehicle throughout the term, carrying ownership risk, while customers pay fixed monthly rentals and take ownership at the end. Contracts are reviewed annually by independent Shariah advisers, and through AyanCare, Ayan also takes enhanced responsibility for unexpected mechanical and electrical repairs.

Ellis Diamanti, Head of Specialty Finance at Triple Point, said: “Ayan pairs an impressive management team with a technology-first platform, providing an excellent customer experience while meeting the growing appetite for Shariah-compliant financial products.”

Abdullo Kurbanov, CEO and co-founder, said: “There is a lot to do, but this facility lets us serve more customers, more competitively. Over time we want to build a challenger bank that is open to everyone, whether they are looking for halal finance or not, and that raises the bar for what customers should expect.”

Contact: Nabihah Nabil, [email protected] 

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The company is praised for transforming frontline enterprise communications through the AI activated H60 DECT headset, combining secure mobility, dependable performance, and intelligent workflow integration.

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mitel, a Canadian telecommunications company, has been named this year’s Frost & Sullivan Global New Product Innovator in the professional DECT headset industry for its outstanding achievements in product innovation, operational agility, reliability, and customer value. The recognition highlights Mitel’s consistent leadership in delivering customer-centric innovation and strengthening enterprise communications in an evolving competitive landscape.

Guided by enterprise innovation, intelligent workflow integration, intelligent operational platforms, operational event management, and secure enterprise mobility, Mitel has shown its ability to adapt and lead in a rapidly evolving landscape. The company’s strategic agility and sustained investment in intelligent frontline solutions have enabled it to extend enterprise communications beyond voice connectivity to operational enablement and workforce agility.

The Mitel H60 DECT AI activated headset combines intuitive controls, voice activation, secure mobility, dependable audio performance, and enterprise integration to support frontline employees across demanding operational environments. By connecting communications, workflow orchestration, and enterprise intelligence, the H60 enables organizations to align communication with business execution while improving accessibility, simplicity, and operational responsiveness.

“By combining resilient communications infrastructure, secure mobility, dependable audio performance, and enterprise integration, the H60 delivers the reliability and operational confidence required for mission-critical communications. Its quality is ultimately reflected in its ability to help organizations maintain productivity, responsiveness, and continuity where performance matters most,” said Shailendra Soni, Associate Director, ICT at Frost & Sullivan.

The H60 delivers value throughout the customer life cycle, from deployment to long-term ownership, with an architecture designed around simplicity, security, manageability, and adaptability. Its human-centered design reduces friction between communication and work execution, enabling frontline employees to remain focused on customers, patients, equipment, and operational activities while maintaining access to the people and information they need. It also reinforces Mitel’s reputation for reliability, security, interoperability, and expertise in mission-critical communications. By combining trusted communications infrastructure with intelligent operational enablement and enterprise integration, Mitel builds customer trust while helping organizations improve workforce effectiveness, operational agility, and resilience.

“This recognition from Frost & Sullivan validates the vision behind the H60—building a headset that combines the ease of voice communication with the power of AI-driven workflows. Frontline workers today need communications tools that keep pace with how they actually work: mobile, hands-on, and constantly moving between tasks. We designed the H60 for that reality, giving employees secure, dependable connectivity without adding complexity to their day. We’re proud to see our commitment to human-centered innovation has been recognized in a category as demanding as professional DECT headsets,” said Martin Bitzinger, EVP, Product Management, Mitel.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the New Product Innovation Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. It recognizes forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.

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Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.

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Mitel is a global leader in business communications, serving more than 70 million users in over 100 countries. Mitel builds communications, collaboration and contact center solutions for the entire workforce — including frontline, mobile, and shift-based workers whose needs differ from those at a desk — and for organizations in critical industries where communication cannot fail. With five decades of experience and deployment options spanning cloud, hybrid and on-premises, Mitel delivers communications without compromise. For more information, go to www.mitel.com and follow Mitel on LinkedIn.

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MACAO, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BEYOND today announced that its flagship annual event will return to The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo from May 26-29, 2027, with a refreshed global identity under the BEYOND brand.

Previously known as BEYOND Expo, the move to BEYOND reflects the event’s evolution since its launch in 2021—from a technology exhibition into one of Asia’s most dynamic and internationally connected gatherings for technology, entrepreneurship, investment, media and crossover.

Over the past five years, BEYOND has grown into a global innovation platform with more than 160,000 participants from over 120 countries and regions. Founders and technology companies come to showcase what is next; investors and family offices discover emerging opportunities; policymakers and government leaders engage with new ideas and industries; developers and builders create together; global media and storytellers bring innovation stories to the world; and celebrated figures from business, sports, entertainment and crossover bring new perspectives to conversations about the future.

BEYOND’s Six-Pillar Architecture

As its global community grows and new ways to engage continue to emerge, BEYOND has evolved into six connected pillars, creating an innovation ecosystem that brings together ideas, technology, capital, visibility, and meaningful connections.

BEYOND Expo showcases innovation. BEYOND Summit brings ideas together. BEYOND Awards gives breakthrough achievements the recognition they deserve. BEYOND Ventures connects innovation with capital. BEYOND Spotlight expands visibility. BEYOND Connect builds relationships that create opportunities.

1. BEYOND Expo

A global debut floor for frontier technologies and immersive innovation, bringing together startups and technology companies to unveil new products, breakthrough technologies, and bold business ideas.

2. BEYOND Summit

Where global leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators explore the forces shaping the future—from artificial intelligence, robotics, new energy, healthcare, and Web3 to investment, regional innovation, SheTech, and other frontier topics.

3. BEYOND Awards

Celebrating breakthrough technologies, visionary companies, and innovations that create meaningful impact and shape the future.

4. BEYOND Ventures

Where startups and global capital come together—from Fund-at-First-Pitch, startup demos and pitching opportunities to the Global Investment Summit and Wealth Summit—connecting emerging companies with hundreds of VCs, family offices, CVCs and leading investors from around the world.

5. BEYOND Spotlight

A global stage for Product Launches, Media Day and breakthrough stories—connecting innovators with international media and KOLs, investors, buyers, and industry partners to amplify visibility and create new market opportunities.

6. BEYOND Connect

A curated series of experiences designed to bring the BEYOND community closer together—from BEYOND Fun Continues, featuring parties, invite-only dinners, meetups, and partner events beyond the show floor, to private gatherings that connect founders, investors, and family offices with global leaders, policymakers, developers and builders, media and storytellers, cultural icons, and the next generation of innovators.

BEYOND 2027 is expected to welcome more than 35,000 participants, 1,200+ exhibiting companies, 900+ investors, and 700+ leading media and KOLs from around the world. Across 200+ sessions and events, more than 400 speakers will come together to explore the technologies, ideas and opportunities shaping what’s next.

“Technology has become more than products and exhibitions—it’s about people, ideas, communities, and experiences,” said Dr. Gang Lu, Co-founder of BEYOND. “BEYOND reflects what our event has become: a place where founders launch companies, investors discover the next generation of innovators, global media tell the stories shaping our future, and the world’s technology community comes together. It’s not simply an expo—it’s a celebration of innovation.”

More Than an Expo

BEYOND is Asia’s most dynamic tech festival—a global gathering where technology, entrepreneurship, capital, media and culture converge. From founders, investors, and family offices to global leaders, policymakers, developers and builders, media and storytellers, cultural icons, and the next generation of innovators, BEYOND brings together the people shaping what’s next.

Through frontier technology showcases, thought-provoking summits, startup pitches, investment gatherings, product launches, hackathons, awards, parties, and curated community experiences, BEYOND goes far beyond a traditional tech event—connecting ideas with opportunities, people with each other, and Asia’s innovation with the world.

At the heart of the experience, BEYOND Expo remains a global debut floor for frontier technologies and immersive innovation, bringing together startups and technology companies while offering attendees an immersive experience of what’s next. This year, the Expo will also introduce the Debut Floor, a dedicated showcase for startups and emerging companies to unveil new products, breakthrough technologies, and innovative business models.

Beyond the exhibition floor, BEYOND Summit brings together global leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to explore the forces shaping the future—from artificial intelligence, robotics, new energy, healthcare, and Web3 to investment, regional innovation, SheTech, and other frontier topics. (Check our newest Program and Agenda 2027: https://www.beyondexpo.com/en/agenda/)

The BEYOND Awards recognize breakthrough technologies, visionary companies, and innovations that create meaningful impact and help shape the future.

Where Startups Meet Global Capital

Investment has become one of BEYOND’s defining elements. Hundreds of venture capital firms, family offices, corporate venture investors, institutional investors, and other capital partners from around the world gather at BEYOND each year to discover emerging companies, explore new investment opportunities, and connect with fellow investors.

Through BEYOND Ventures, startups, and global capital come together—from Fund at First Pitch, startup demos, and pitching opportunities to major investment programs including the Global Investment Summit and Wealth Summit.

Together, these experiences create an environment where emerging companies can gain visibility, meet global investors, and industry partners, and turn promising ideas into opportunities for investment and international growth.

A Global Stage for Innovation

BEYOND has also evolved into an important international platform for companies seeking global visibility. Through BEYOND Spotlight, Media Day, product launches, and breakthrough stories take center stage, connecting innovators with international media, investors, buyers and industry partners.

BEYOND Media Day brings together leading journalists, media organizations, and storytellers from around the world, while BEYOND Product Launch provides startups and technology companies with a dedicated stage to unveil new products and technologies to an international audience.

From emerging startups launching their first products to established technology companies introducing their latest innovations, BEYOND provides a platform where new ideas gain attention, compelling stories reach global audiences, and innovations find new markets.

Built by the People Shaping What’s Next

BEYOND is not only a place to discuss and showcase technology—it is increasingly a place to build it. Hackathons, developer programs, and open innovation activities bring together engineers, developers, designers, AI builders, and open-source communities to experiment, collaborate, and transform ideas into working solutions.

This builder culture adds another dimension to the BEYOND experience, creating opportunities for those developing tomorrow’s technologies to work alongside entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and industry leaders.

Where the Community Comes Together

Some of the most valuable connections at BEYOND happen outside the stages and exhibition halls.

BEYOND Connect brings the community together through a curated series of experiences, including BEYOND Fun Continues—featuring parties, dinners, meetups, and partner events beyond the show floor—as well as dozens of private gatherings that connect founders, investors, family offices, LPs, GPs, industry leaders, and other key members of the global innovation community.

Technology increasingly shapes every part of society—from how we work and communicate to how we experience entertainment, sports, and culture. BEYOND brings these worlds together, creating unexpected intersections between technology, business, creativity, and popular culture. Over the years, internationally recognized entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers and cultural icons have joined founders, scientists, investors, and policymakers at BEYOND, bringing new perspectives and new audiences into conversations about innovation and the future.

Together, these experiences give BEYOND a character unlike a conventional technology conference or exhibition. It is a place where technology meets capital, creativity meets culture, and the global innovation community comes together to discover, connect, and celebrate.

“From the very beginning, our vision has been to build more than an event—we wanted to create a global platform that connects people, ideas, and opportunities,” said Jason Ho, Co-founder of BEYOND. “The upgraded BEYOND identity represents that ambition. It brings together technology and capital, but also governments, communities, creators, and culture. Macao gives us a unique international stage to create those connections, and we look forward to welcoming the world back in May 2027 for the next chapter of BEYOND.”

Connecting Asia with the World

Hosted in Macao, BEYOND occupies a unique position at the intersection of Asia and the global innovation economy.

Each year, startups, technology companies, investors, family offices, policymakers, government leaders, multinational corporations, universities, research institutions, developers, global media, and ecosystem partners come together at BEYOND.

For Asian innovators, BEYOND provides a platform to access international capital, media, markets, and partnerships. For global participants, it offers a gateway to discover the technologies, companies, talent, and opportunities emerging across Asia.

Whether unveiling a breakthrough product, raising capital, discovering new technologies, entering international markets, meeting policymakers, finding business partners, or simply encountering an idea or person that changes what comes next, BEYOND is where connections become possibilities.

BEYOND 2027 Partnership Opportunities Are Now Open

Partnership opportunities for BEYOND 2027 are now open. We welcome technology companies, leading brands and industry organizations from around the world to join us in Macao, connect with global industry leaders, investors, and innovators, showcase what’s next, and creating new business opportunities.

Exhibiting, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities are now available. Click here or Scan the QR code below to get in touch or contact the BEYOND Business Development team at [email protected] to learn more and discuss how you can be part of BEYOND 2027.

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New offerings address two distinct market needs: fixing-related exposure management and continuous quote-driven gold access.

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARPRIME is expanding its gold offering with AM/PM Fixing and XAU24/7, giving market participants two distinct ways to manage and access gold exposure. Both offerings will be available in time for Forex Expo Dubai 2026, where STARPRIME will showcase its expanded liquidity offering as a Platinum Sponsor.

The additions complement STARPRIME’s existing gold suite, including Spot XAUUSD, with contract variations for Top of Book and Order Depth, as well as XAU Futures. Together, they respond to increasingly different client requirements across physical and electronic gold markets.

AM/PM Fixing is designed for physical hedgers and other market participants managing exposure around fixing prices. Clients can trade fixing contracts directly with the STARPRIME Trading Desk, with orders subsequently converted into spot contracts. This enables exposure to be offset against other positions and may reduce margin requirements associated with maintaining separate exposures.

XAU24/7 addresses a different shift: growing demand for quote-driven products beyond conventional market hours. As continuous access becomes increasingly familiar across financial markets, the product provides around-the-clock gold trading while operating as a distinct instrument with its own pricing environment and contract specifications, including pricing generated outside traditional reference-market hours.

“Physical gold participants increasingly need efficient ways to value and hedge inventory, while another segment is seeking continuous, quote-driven access. These are very different requirements, and liquidity solutions need to evolve around both,” said Jay Mawji, CEO of STARPRIME.

STARPRIME will showcase its expanded liquidity offering as a Platinum Sponsor of Forex Expo Dubai 2026, taking place 22–23 September at Dubai World Trade Centre. Visitors can meet the team at Booth 152. STARPRIME will also contribute to the event programme through a Liquidity Panel and fireside chat, exploring how liquidity requirements are evolving across brokers, institutions and professional trading businesses.

About STARPRIME

STARPRIME is an institutional CFD liquidity provider and market maker, combining multi-asset liquidity with pricing technology, low-latency execution and dedicated client coverage. Its solutions are shaped around each client’s flow, scale, and market requirements, with a focus on transparency, consistent service, and long-term partnerships.

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HONG KONG, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AsiaPay, a leading payment digitalisation service and technology provider in Asia, today announced the launch of its All-in-One Card Tokenisation Solution service, designed to streamline, secure, and standardise digital card payments across the Asia-Pacific region over 7 international card brands.

Revolutionising Payment Security with Tokenisation

With the rise of digital transactions, payment security remains a top priority for businesses and consumers alike. Integrated into AsiaPay’s PayDollar payment platform, AsiaPay’s All-in-One Card Tokenisation replaces sensitive card details with unique, encrypted tokens, enabling merchants to deliver seamless payment experience while safeguarding sensitive consumer data against fraud, reducing payment friction and ensuring compliance with global data protection standards. This advanced solution serves across multiple channels—eCommerce, mobile apps, and recurring payments.

Optimising & Standardising Payments for Businesses

This new solution simplifies payment integration for merchants by offering a single, standardised API that works across multiple payment methods and geographies. Businesses can now optimise transaction success rates, reduce drop-offs, and deliver a frictionless payment experience—all while maintaining the highest security standards.

Key Benefits:

1. All-in-one – Enjoys single interface to support unified card tokenisation of 7 international card brands regionally: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, JCB, Discover, and Diners Club.
2. Acquirer-independent – Can deploy to support different acquirers in 12 markets in Asia in parallel.
3. Enhanced Security– Eliminates handling and storage of sensitive card data, reducing fraud and chargebacks.
4. Seamless Checkout Experience– Improves conversion rates with faster, tokenised one-click payments.
5. Omni-channel Flexibility– Supports online, mobile transactions with a unified tokenisation system.
6. Regulatory Compliance– Meets global security standards (PCI-DSS, PCI-3DS) and is Visa’s VTS and MasterCard MDES certified.
7. Reduced Operational Costs– Lowers maintenance costs and fraud-related losses.

“As digital payments grow, so do security challenges. Our All-in-One Tokenisation solution empowers merchants to future-proof their payment systems, enhance trust, and boost customer loyalty locally and regionally through a seamless, simplified and standardised checkout payment process.” Joseph Chan, CEO of AsiaPay

Terence Yau, IT Director of AsiaPay, stated: “Consumers demand both convenience and security. With AsiaPay’s tokenisation solution, businesses can deliver instant, secure payments without compromising on either.”

About AsiaPay

Founded in 2000, AsiaPay, a premier digital payment service and technology solution provider, strives to bring advanced, secure, integrated, and cost-effective electronic payment processing solutions and services to banks, corporations, and e-Businesses in the worldwide market, covering an array of prevailing international credit card, debit card, prepaid card, net banking, wallets, BNPL and QR code payment.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, AsiaPay also offers its professional advanced digital payment service and solution consultancy, and quality local service support from its 17 offices across the Asia Pacific region including Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and India.

For more information, please visit www.asiapay.com.

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Enhance Digital Payment User Experience and Security

HONG KONG, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AsiaPay, a leading payment digitalisation service and technology provider in Asia, today announced the launch of its All-in-One Card Tokenisation Solution service, designed to streamline, secure, and standardise digital card payments across the Asia-Pacific region over 7 international card brands.

Revolutionising Payment Security with Tokenisation

With the rise of digital transactions, payment security remains a top priority for businesses and consumers alike. Integrated into AsiaPay’s PayDollar payment platform, AsiaPay’s All-in-One Card Tokenisation replaces sensitive card details with unique, encrypted tokens, enabling merchants to deliver seamless payment experience while safeguarding sensitive consumer data against fraud, reducing payment friction and ensuring compliance with global data protection standards. This advanced solution serves across multiple channels—eCommerce, mobile apps, and recurring payments.

Optimising & Standardising Payments for Businesses

This new solution simplifies payment integration for merchants by offering a single, standardised API that works across multiple payment methods and geographies. Businesses can now optimise transaction success rates, reduce drop-offs, and deliver a frictionless payment experience—all while maintaining the highest security standards.

Key Benefits:

1. All-in-one – Enjoys single interface to support unified card tokenisation of 7 international card brands regionally: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, JCB, Discover, and Diners Club.
2. Acquirer-independent – Can deploy to support different acquirers in 12 markets in Asia in parallel.
3. Enhanced Security – Eliminates handling and storage of sensitive card data, reducing fraud and chargebacks.
4. Seamless Checkout Experience – Improves conversion rates with faster, tokenised one-click payments.
5. Omni-channel Flexibility – Supports online, mobile transactions with a unified tokenisation system.
6. Regulatory Compliance – Meets global security standards (PCI-DSS, PCI-3DS) and is Visa’s VTS and MasterCard MDES certified.
7. Reduced Operational Costs – Lowers maintenance costs and fraud-related losses.

“As digital payments grow, so do security challenges. Our All-in-One Tokenisation solution empowers merchants to future-proof their payment systems, enhance trust, and boost customer loyalty locally and regionally through a seamless, simplified and standardised checkout payment process.” said Joseph Chan, CEO of AsiaPay 

Terence Yau, IT Director of AsiaPay, stated: “Consumers demand both convenience and security. With AsiaPay’s tokenisation solution, businesses can deliver instant, secure payments without compromising on either.”

About AsiaPay

Founded in 2000, AsiaPay, a premier digital payment service and technology solution provider, strives to bring advanced, secure, integrated, and cost-effective electronic payment processing solutions and services to banks, corporations, and e-Businesses in the worldwide market, covering an array of prevailing international credit card, debit card, prepaid card, net banking, wallets, BNPL and QR code payment.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, AsiaPay also offers its professional advanced digital payment service and solution consultancy, and quality local service support from its 17 offices across the Asia Pacific region including Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and India.

For more information, please visit www.asiapay.com.

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SOURCE AsiaPay