Alibaba Cloud launches open-source vision language model
Alibaba Cloud has introduced two open-source large vision language models (LVLM): Qwen-VL and Qwen-VL-Chat. These models can understand images, texts, and prompts, enabling multi-round...
FSS launches payments technology platform BLAZE
FSS launches 'BLAZE,' an advanced payments technology platform, promising speed, scalability, and enhanced services for banks and financial institutions.
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Vietnam joins regional payment connectivity initiative
State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) joins the Regional Payment Connectivity (RPC) initiative, expanding collaboration among ASEAN central banks for seamless cross-border payments.
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DBS unveils Metaverse adventure to spotlight global food waste challenge
DBS unveils its metaverse concept, DBS BetterWorld, as a gamified adventure to address the global food waste challenge, showcasing Businesses for Impact supported by...
FSS launches new payments technology platform for banks
India-based paytech company Financial Software & Systems (FSS) has launched Blaze, a payments technology platform designed to enhance scalability and security for banks and...
Better.com’s share price stumbles on Nasdaq debut
Better.com had an underwhelming debut on the Nasdaq after going public, with its share price falling by 93%. It went public through a SPAC...
Alpha Bank acquires Orange Money’s Romanian retail business
Alpha Bank Romania, a subsidiary of the Greek Alpha Bank Group, is set to acquire the Romanian retail business unit of Orange Money for...
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Zanifu, Koverly, Micronotes & more
Fintech start-up Zanifu secures $11.2 million for African expansion. B2B payment provider Koverly raises $7.6 million for FX payment platform. Micronotes adds $2 million...
LemFi bags $33m in Series A funding round to fuel global expansion
Fintech start-up LemFi (formerly Lemon Finance) secures $33 million in Series A funding led by Left Lane Capital, bringing their total funding to $46.8...
