LONDON, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HBX Group (HBX.SM), a leading B2B travel technology marketplace, has today announced an extension of its long-standing partnership with Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading all-in-one travel platform, to further strengthen collaboration and broaden the distribution of high-quality, locally contracted hotel content across the Asia-Pacific region.

Under the expanded agreement, signed during HBX Group’s MarketHub Asia celebrated in Bali, Traveloka will integrate more than 40,000 hotels in APAC, with a strong focus on Indonesia, into HBX Group’s supply ecosystem. This evolution builds on several years of a successful commercial and connectivity relationship in which HBX Group supplied inventory to Traveloka.

By deepening the partnership in both directions, the companies aim to unlock additional growth, improve availability and competitiveness in priority APAC destinations, and deliver better results for partners and customers worldwide.

“This is about strengthening a proven partnership to accelerate mutual growth,” said Xabi Zabala, Chief Sourcing and Operations Officer. “By integrating Traveloka’s extensive, locally contracted APAC portfolio into HBX Group’s platform, we expand our regional coverage, diversify our supply beyond traditional chains, and bring more competitive, relevant content to our customers globally.”

Tejveer Bedi Singh, VP of Commercial, Traveloka added, “Our partnership with HBX Group brings travellers closer to the heart of Asia-Pacific. Powered by the robustness of Traveloka’s tech-enabled, digital-first platform, we ensure seamless integration and broader distribution with HBX Group, enabling more discovery, more choice, and more memorable journeys across APAC.”

The decision to expand the partnership comes at a moment of strong performance and strategic alignment. Over several years of collaboration, HBX Group and Traveloka have achieved steady volume growth, improved content coverage, and stronger conversion rates thanks to the availability of localized, directly contracted inventory.

About HBX Group

HBX Group is a leading global B2B travel technology marketplace that owns and operates Hotelbeds, Bedsonline, The Luxurist, Roiback and Civitfun. We offer a network of interconnected travel technology products and services to partners including online marketplaces, tour operators, travel advisors, airlines, loyalty programmes, destinations, and travel suppliers.

Our vision is to simplify the complex and fragmented travel industry through a combination of cloud-based technology solutions, curated data, and a broad portfolio of products designed to maximise revenue. HBX Group is present in more than 170 countries and employs more than 3,500 people worldwide. We are committed to making travel a force for good, creating a positive social and environmental impact.

HBX Group International PLC (HBX.SM) is listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange, ISIN:GB00BNXJB679.

More information:
www.hbxgroup.com

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About Traveloka

Traveloka is Southeast Asia’s leading all-in-one travel platform connecting millions globally with trusted, world-class experiences. Founded in 2012, Traveloka has operations in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. With over 140 million app downloads, Traveloka stands as one of the most popular travel apps in the region.

Traveloka Communications Team
pr@traveloka.com 

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Great Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZ today announced the inaugural Best Workplaces in Malaysia 2026, marking the first time the global authority on workplace culture has recognised outstanding organisations in Malaysia based entirely on employee feedback.

The 2026 list recognises 20 organisations across Small, Medium and Large categories that have demonstrated exceptional workplace culture and consistently delivered a high-trust employee experience.

This year’s recognition is built on insights from 45,000 employees, representing the voices of 95,000 workers across Malaysia, making it one of the most comprehensive workplace culture studies conducted in the country.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring the Best Workplaces recognition to Malaysia for the first time. It’s an exceptionally dynamic time for this country, and as the nation presses forward with its economic reforms and ambitions for growth, it makes sense for organizations here to have a benchmark for attracting and retaining high-quality talent.”

Evelyn Kwek, Managing Director, Great Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZ

Best Workplaces™ in Malaysia 2026: Category Overview

Organisations were recognised across three size categories:

• Small: 30–99 employees
• Medium: 100–999 employees
• Large: 1,000 or more employees

Among the organisations named this year, the top few recognised organisations include:

• Hilton (Large category)
• Cisco (Medium category)
• AbbVie Sdn Bhd (Small category)

The full list of the Best Workplaces in Malaysia 2026 is available at:
Discover the full list here

A Rigorous, Employee-First Methodology

The Best Workplaces in Malaysia 2026 list is determined using the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey, the global standard for measuring workplace culture.

Rankings are based entirely on employee feedback and reflect both the quality and consistency of the employee experience across an organisation. Great Place To Work analyses survey responses across different demographic groups and roles to assess how equitably the workplace experience is shared. Survey statements are weighted based on their relevance in describing the most important elements of a fair, inclusive, and high-trust workplace.

Setting a New Benchmark for Workplace Excellence in Malaysia

As the first-ever Best Workplaces list published by Great Place To Work in Malaysia, the 2026 recognition sets a new national benchmark for organisations committed to building cultures rooted in trust, respect, pride, and camaraderie.

Organisations recognised this year exemplify how strong workplace culture drives employee engagement, business resilience, and long-term organisational success.

About Great Place To Work
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of ground-breaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces List. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Facebook or visit malaysia.greatplacetowork.com.sg to learn more.

Media Contact
Lleufer Sinsua
Marketing Team Leader (ASEAN) Great Place To Work
E: lleufer.sinsua@greatplacetowork.com
M: +65 8661 0771

SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As AI becomes embedded in every device, every app, and every part of daily life, remote connectivity is undergoing a massive transformation. What used to be a niche IT tool is now becoming an essential part of modern living — connecting people, devices, and digital experiences across homes, offices, classrooms, and entertainment.

DeskIn, created by Singapore-based Zuler Technology Pte. Ltd., is at the forefront of this shift. Powered by the proprietary ZeroSync® Engine, DeskIn is redefining what remote access can be — not just a functional software, but a lifestyle technology that brings every device into your hands, anywhere, anytime. To date, DeskIn has achieved over 180 million device installations, 40 million users, and thousands of enterprise clients worldwide, solidifying its position as a global leader in the remote desktop and cloud computing fields.

What Is DeskIn? A Next-Gen Remote Desktop for Life, Work, Play & Everything In Between

DeskIn is a simple, secure, ultra-fast remote desktop that merges the power of AI with real-time device connectivity. Unlike traditional remote desktop tools designed only for IT or corporate use, DeskIn is built for everyone — students, families, creators, gamers, remote workers, freelancers, and professionals.

DeskIn is your lifestyle connectivity hub — a way to experience all your devices through one unified window.

Whether you‘re accessing a high-performance PC from your couch, assisting a family member with a tech issue, playing Steam games remotely, or connecting to your office workstation while traveling, DeskIn ensures a seamless, smooth, secure experience.

Who Can Use DeskIn? Everyone!

Daily Use: Use a tablet in bed to “remotely access” a gaming PC in the next room for seamless gameplay, or mirror videos from your computer to a partner in another location, making companionship feel immediate.

General Family Users: Easily assist family or friends with smartphone or computer issues from afar, or manage children’s electronic devices remotely.

Students: Lighten the load—bring only an iPad to class while remotely accessing a high-performance computer at home or school to handle complex assignments.

Mobile Workers & Freelancers: Whether commuting, at home, or in a café, instantly connect to your office computer to access files and resume unfinished tasks.

Professional Gamers: When away from home, use a laptop, tablet, or even a smartphone to connect to a high-performance gaming PC, play AAA titles anytime, anywhere, and even stream gameplay remotely.

Customer Support & Educators: Provide instant remote technical guidance or online teaching, using whiteboard annotations to demonstrate steps clearly and enhance problem-solving and instructional efficiency.

Designers & Creative Professionals: Remotely run resource-intensive software like the Adobe Suite or CAD smoothly for high-precision design and model rendering.

Photographers & Video Editors: Quickly access large raw files stored on a studio computer for remote editing or rough cuts, speeding up the creative process.

IT Operations Staff: Efficiently manage large numbers of company devices and resolve technical issues for colleagues or clients in different locations.

From home entertainment to enterprise operations, from individual creative work to cross-device collaboration, as AI permeates every aspect of work, entertainment, and learning, DeskIn is becoming the bridge that enables users to connect any device in a “borderless digital life.”

DeskIn’s Key Features

Multi-Platform Compatibility: Fully supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, enabling seamless cross-platform operation. Users can connect to a single device or manage multiple devices simultaneously. Unique web client support allows remote device control via a browser without installing any software.

Fast Cross-Platform File Transfer: Supports file transfers across platforms with no restrictions on file type, size, or quantity. Transfer speeds of up to 12MB/s significantly enhance work efficiency.

High Definition & Ultra-Low Latency: Leveraging innovative technology, DeskIn delivers ultra-high-definition video quality up to 4K at 60 FPS or 2K at 240 FPS, with latency as low as 0.04 seconds, ensuring real-time responsiveness.

Built-In Efficient Interaction Tools: Integrated text chat, voice calls, and electronic whiteboard annotations make remote collaboration and communication as natural as face-to-face interaction.

Powerful Screen Management: Supports screen extension, mirroring, mobile screen sharing, and independent multi-screen management, with the ability to create up to 3 virtual screens for complex multitasking.

Extensive External Device Support: Fully compatible with game controllers, gaming mice, 3D mice, drawing tablets, and other peripherals, expanding the possibilities of remote operation.

Scenario-Based Control Modes: Offers five remote control modes to suit different needs:

1. Compatibility Mode: Prioritizes connection stability.
2. Standard Office Mode: Ideal for most daily office tasks.
3. High-Performance Mode: Maximizes device capabilities for superior image quality and smoothness, suitable for professional design.
4. Gaming Mode: Optimized for mainstream games, supports controllers and 3D perspectives, tailored for remote gaming.
5. Low-Consumption Mode: Reduces frame rate and image quality to ensure smooth remote control under limited network or device performance.

DeskIn’s Security Assurance

Security is the cornerstone of DeskIn, which employs a multi-layered protection system:

Flexible Access Control:

1. Supports regularly updated temporary passwords or fixed secure passwords for flexible access management.
2. Allows individual users to set allowlists/blocklists for devices and accounts to precisely control connection sources.
3. Offers two-factor authentication (2FA) for enhanced account security.

Comprehensive Security System:

1. Data Security: End-to-end encryption ensures transmitted data cannot be stolen, tampered with, or maliciously encrypted.
2. Operational Security: Every connection requires authorization from the controlled device, preventing unauthorized access.
3. Management Security: The controlled device can finely regulate the host’s access to audio, files, keyboard/mouse, camera, and other resources.
4. Privacy Security: Enable a privacy screen before connecting to prevent visual eavesdropping; automatically lock the screen after the session ends to protect computer data.

International Certifications & Encryption Standards: Utilizes bank-grade AES-256 encryption and is certified under ISO 27001 for information security management and ISO 9001 for quality management, meeting globally recognized standards.

Enterprise editions offer advanced network security policies that integrate deeply with existing corporate security systems to jointly defend against potential cyber threats.

DeskIn Plan Selection Guide

DeskIn offers both Personal and Enterprise plans. Personal plans include four versions: Free, Standard, Gaming, and Performance.

Individual Users: For daily use, such as simple file access or screen mirroring, the Free plan is sufficient.

Multi-Device Users: Those managing 3+ devices for better speed and quality should choose the Standard plan.

Gamers: For high-definition, low-latency gaming with external controllers or using older devices for PC gaming, the Gaming plan is the best choice.

Small Teams: Standard plans work for internal collaboration; for smooth operation of design or video editing software, the Performance plan is recommended.

Medium to Large Enterprises: Should opt for the Enterprise plan, which includes commercial licensing, enhanced security controls, and customized services to ensure corporate data and network security.

If you need to balance daily life, work, gaming, and assisting family members, the Gaming Plan offers the highest cost-effective, all-in-one solution, covering life, work, gaming, and assistance scenarios.

Now through March 31st

Use code NEWDESKIN for 20% off all annual individual plans.

Perfect for new users exploring work, gaming, creative, or everyday life scenarios.
Visit the DeskIn Official Website now to experience the ultimate in life, entertainment, and work.

How to Easily Connect Two Computers with DeskIn

Just two simple steps to establish a secure connection:

1. Download & Log In: Download and install the DeskIn software from the official website on both computers. Log in using the same DeskIn account.

2. Select & Connect: On one computer, find the other logged-in device in the device list, click ‘Connect’, and enter the preset security password or a temporary password to quickly establish a remote connection and session.

Conclusion

Zuler Technology Pte. Ltd. brings over a decade of software development experience and a deep understanding of the core challenges in remote connectivity. As AI continues to reshape human-computer interaction, DeskIn will keep exploring new possibilities for intelligent connectivity and scenario integration—transforming remote connection from a mere function into an entirely new digital lifestyle. Our mission is to make every device accessible at your fingertips, enabling everyone to move freely across different scenarios in an AI-empowered world, truly achieving “Boundless Living, Infinite Possibilities.”

Check more information about DeskIn: https://deskin.io/

For Media Inquiries:

Benjamin Lee
Head of Global Marketing
Zuler Technology Pte. Ltd.
support@deskin.io 

Thunes joins a select group of global payments companies in pursuit of ESG excellence under the EcoVadis standards.

SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today announces it has been awarded a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments. This recognition places Thunes in the top 35% of all companies evaluated by EcoVadis globally over the past 12 months.

EcoVadis assesses more than 130,000 companies across 180 countries, using a rigorous framework of 21 sustainability criteria grouped into four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The methodology is aligned with leading international standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000.

Thunes is an early adopter of these rigorous global benchmarks. By securing this rating, it joins a select group of global payments leaders proactively validating their operational integrity through EcoVadis’ third-party certification.

Since first reporting to EcoVadis in 2022, Thunes has demonstrated a continued commitment to transparency, accountability, and improvement in its ESG practices. The Bronze Medal reflects the company’s commitment to embedding responsible business practices across its global operations while advancing its mission of enabling greater financial inclusion worldwide.

Chloé Mayenobe , Deputy CEO of Thunes, said: “As the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, Thunes is dedicated to driving financial inclusion and operating with the highest levels of integrity. Securing this EcoVadis Bronze Medal is a clear validation of our team’s dedication to building a more sustainable and equitable global economy. For us, ESG is an ongoing journey, and we will continue to refine our strategy to ensure our growth creates a positive, lasting impact for our partners, people, and the planet.”

In addition to the EcoVadis rating, Thunes is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and is committed to advancing its sustainability performance through evidence-based roadmaps and responsible governance practices. Thunes remains focused on enabling the next billion end users to participate in the global economy while upholding rigorous international sustainability standards.

About Thunes:

Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies. Thunes’ Network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets, stablecoin wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more. Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the Network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally. Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 14 locations, including Atlanta, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco and Shanghai.

For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, today announced that all of its large-sized OLED panels, including those for TVs and monitors, have been recognized for their “perfect dimming technology” – earning the industry’s first “100% dimming consistency” verification from UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science. This performance, as validated by UL Solutions, objectively demonstrates the superiority of OLED’s pixel-level dimming.

Dimming consistency refers to a measurement method that evaluates, in percentage terms, how effectively a display reproduces content based on its brightness performance. A reference area is set in the center of the screen and is gradually reduced from 1/10 of the panel to 11/1000, 5/1000, and finally 2/1000. The results are expressed as a percentage: if the maximum and minimum brightness values remain the same throughout the process, dimming consistency is 100%. Conversely, as the value decreases, it means that there is light intensity variation within the same screen. In such cases, brightness differs depending on the position of the light source, even for the same color.

LG Display’s OLED maintained the same brightness performance even as the test reference area decreased, achieving a dimming consistency rate of 100%. In contrast, LCD-based panels became dimmer as the test reference area shrank, with dimming consistency dropping from a maximum of 83% to as low as 43%.

This is due to differences in emission methods. Because OLED panels emit light at the pixel level, with pixels measuring only about 0.1 mm², they can maintain brightness even when the test reference area is reduced, reproducing natural colors and clearly distinguishing color boundaries. This means they can faithfully express the content creator’s original intent.

By comparison, RGB Mini LED, the latest LCD TV technology, relies on backlight blocks that are 160,000 to 830,000 times larger than the pixels of an OLED panel, revealing limitations in reproducing natural colors. As brightness diminishes toward the edges of the backlight blocks, it becomes difficult to clearly distinguish color boundaries, resulting in reduced color accuracy. Light bleeding, known as the halo effect, may also occur.

With the halo effect, light leaks from the boundaries of the backlight blocks of an LCD panel, causing the image to appear hazy. For example, when a bright star in a dark sky is smaller than the area of a backlight block, the boundary between the starlight and the dark sky may not be rendered clearly, making the image appear blurred.

This further highlights OLED as the optimal display for connecting humans and AI. In the AI era, high luminance, high resolution, and high color gamut performance are essential – enabling brighter, sharper, and more accurate color reproduction. Having achieved 100% dimming consistency, OLED can deliver the rich visual information generated by AI in a natural and precise manner.

LG Display plans to further strengthen its large-sized OLED leadership based on this world-leading OLED technology. The company’s new OLED TV panel applies its proprietary “Primary RGB Tandem 2.0” technology, which emits light by stacking the three primary colors of light – red, green, and blue – in independent layers. It delivers a peak luminance of up to 4,500 nits (one nit equals the brightness of a single candle) and incorporates technology that absorbs and disperses light rather than reflecting it, achieving the lowest reflectance level (0.3%) among existing displays.

Hyeon-woo Lee, Head of LG Display’s Large Display Business Unit, said, “We have objectively identified why OLED appears brighter and clearer. Through this verification, we can more clearly explain to customers that OLED’s pixel dimming technology, which maintains 100% dimming consistency, is the optimal choice in the AI era.”

About LG Display
LG Display Co., Ltd. [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220] is the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, including thin-film transistor liquid crystal and OLED displays. The company manufactures display panels in a broad range of sizes and specifications primarily for use in TVs, notebook computers, desktop monitors, automobiles, and various other applications, including tablets and mobile devices. LG Display currently operates manufacturing facilities in Korea and China, and back-end assembly facilities in Korea, China, and Vietnam. The company has approximately 70,707 employees operating worldwide. For more news and information about LG Display, please visit www.lgdisplay.com.

Media Contact:
Joo Yeon Jennifer Ha, Team Leader, Communication Team
Email: hjy05@lgdisplay.com

New Artotel Group Flagship Store on Agoda spotlights Indonesia’s homegrown, culture-forward hotels, as hoteliers cater to meet the evolving needs of travelers

SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda is expanding its Flagship Store initiative with the launch of Artotel Group’s first branded flagship store. This dedicated digital storefront enhances brand visibility and global marketing opportunities for Artotel Group, the leading Indonesian hospitality company, while providing travelers easy discovery to over 100 properties across Indonesia.

The Artotel Group Flagship Store serves as a single, curated hub that makes it easier for travelers to discover Artotel Group’s Indonesia-rooted portfolio and culture-forward stays. Agoda’s Flagship Store offering supports leading hotel groups to promote their brands and engage customers through customized visuals, exclusive promotions, and tailored marketing support. 

“This partnership is about more than just visibility; it’s about a shared philosophy of localization,” said Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, Supply, Agoda. “Artotel Group provides a unique Indonesian experience through art and lifestyle. By launching their first branded flagship store on Agoda, we are combining Artotel Group’s local expertise with our global reach and data insights. Our goal is to help Artotel Group customize for the ‘Asian traveler’ by tailoring engagement—from payment preferences to regional marketing—ensuring their art-inspired hospitality resonates with every guest, whether they are from Surabaya or Sydney.”

This strategic move comes as Asia hits its stride as the fastest-growing engine of global travel, according to Mabrian, with Indonesia emerging as a leading destination for both domestic and international travelers. According to Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report, the top international visitors for Indonesia include Malaysia, Singapore and Australia whilst 57% of Indonesians are planning to explore more locally this year.

“As more travelers come from nearby markets, meeting diverse expectations becomes a differentiator,” said Erastus Radjimin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Artotel Group. “Thanks to Agoda, we are making it easier for travelers worldwide to discover Artotel Group and experience Indonesia through our art, culinary, and lifestyle-led hotels.”

As hotels compete for travelers across diverse source markets, localization is becoming an increasingly important levers across marketing and outreach, booking and payments, and on-property experiences. Designed with these priorities in mind, the Artotel Group Flagship Store on Agoda helps travelers to discover the properties, strengthen Artotel Group‘s presence across markets and enable more effective merchandizing throughout the customer journey.

Agoda search data shows that travelers are looking beyond the primary hotspots. The top searched destinations in Indonesia include Bali, Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Malang and Surabaya. Puncak (156%), Yogyakarta (117%) and Semarang (110%) saw the fastest growth in year-on-year searches, highlighting opportunities for hotel brands in secondary destinations as well. With properties across a majority of these locations and a strong presence in Jakarta, Artotel Group is positioned to meet travelers where demand is expanding.

Through this partnership, Artotel Group will leverage Agoda’s reach, guest insights, and promotional programs to accelerate its strategies and capture demand across domestic and regional markets.

Travelers can visit the Artotel Group Flagship Store on Agoda at www.agoda.com/flagship_artotel.  

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SaaS, gaming, and online education are expected to grow at annual rates of up to 30% in emerging markets such as Nigeria, Brazil, Costa Rica, and the Philippines, EBANX finds

CURITIBA, Brazil, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital services are emerging as one of the most resilient sources of growth as elevated uncertainty reshapes global trade. While AI-driven innovation is accelerating adoption in verticals such as Software as a Service (SaaS), shifting trade patterns are opening new pathways for expansion—particularly across South-South corridors, according to an analysis of United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) data and Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI) forecasts made by EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for e-commerce across emerging markets like Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Data from the UN body shows that service exports are projected to have grown 9% in 2025, well above the global expansion estimate of 2.6%, and now account for 27% of global trade. Digitally deliverable services represent 56% of these exports, and growth in developing economies is outpacing that of developed ones—8.4% vs. 6.7% on average between 2015 and 2024.

Rising access to digital tools is also increasing economic activity and, in turn, demand for digital services. In the U.S., for example, 44% of new businesses that accept cards as a payment method were online-only in 2024—an increase of 20 percentage points since 2019—according to the Mastercard Economics Institute.

According to Sean Yu, VP of Commercial, APAC at EBANX, Latin America has become a priority region for Asian merchants as they look for growth beyond uncertain developed markets. “We’ve talked to some of our top merchants, and they mentioned that LatAm will be a major focus for them in 2026,” Yu said.

Even as regional GDP is expected to grow around 2% in 2026, EBANX analysis indicates that digital commerce in Latin America is poised to expand 12% versus 2025 levels.

Alyson Grosshandler, Director of Country Growth, Northern Latin America at EBANX, notes that mobile usage in the region is among the highest in the world, helping explain the rapid expansion of SaaS and gaming in these markets. “As AI adoption accelerates and technology advances, these companies are at the forefront, providing relevant global services and solutions,” Grosshandler said.

In Brazil, SaaS is expected to expand at a 17% annual rate from 2024 to 2028, according to PCMI. Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic are projected at 18% annual growth, while Mexico and Chile are expected to reach 11% and 12%, respectively.

“Latin America’s digital economy is being built on an innovative payment infrastructure, where rising mobile access and financial inclusion are converging. With deep local expertise, we see how this integrated ecosystem is enabling digital services to scale faster and reach consumers who were previously excluded from the formal economy,” adds Juliana Etcheverry, Director of Country Growth, Southern Latin America at EBANX.

A similar pattern is emerging in Sub-Saharan Africa, observes Wiza Jalakasi, Director of Africa Market Development at EBANX. “Even amid global volatility, we continue to see steady growth in locally driven digital consumption across the region—particularly for everyday digital services rather than discretionary luxury spending.“

In Nigeria, gaming is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 30% through 2028, based on PCMI data sourced by EBANX. Online education and SaaS are also expected to grow at 25% and 15%, respectively.

South-South trade and growing competition

As global tensions intensify, companies are searching for new growth opportunities—strengthening South-South ties and opening pathways for new partnerships, UNCTAD notes.

Jalakasi adds that this shift is accelerating digital trade between Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. “For Sub-Saharan African markets, this means less reliance on traditional U.S. and EU-centric trade corridors, increased relevance of regional and emerging-market platforms, and greater demand for localized payment acceptance and settlement,” Jalakasi said.

This consolidation of new trade corridors comes as South and East Asia are projected to show resilience, supported by disinflation, monetary easing, and fiscal expansion, according to UNCTAD. The region is projected to grow above 4% this year, while the global economy is expected to slow to 2.6%.

In the Philippines, SaaS is projected to grow at a 19% compound annual rate through 2028, while online education is expected to expand at 17%, according to PCMI. In India, these figures are projected at 23% and 14%, respectively.

A new world for SaaS

While emerging markets have not traditionally been a top priority for many SaaS companies, that is changing—driven not only by economic uncertainty, but also by intensifying competition in developed markets, particularly for AI-related services, Yu added. “We’re seeing more of these companies diversify revenue across Latin America.“

As digital services expand across emerging markets, growth increasingly depends on executing local-market fundamentals—particularly in payments. Acceptance rates, preferred payment methods, currency and settlement needs, and fraud and risk dynamics vary significantly by country. “For global SaaS, gaming, and online education companies, the ability to localize how customers pay—and how revenue is collected and settled—has become a core lever for conversion and sustainable expansion,” said Yu.

ABOUT EBANX

EBANX is the leading payments platform connecting global businesses to the world’s fastest-growing digital markets. Founded in 2012 in Brazil, EBANX was built with a mission to expand access to international digital commerce. Leveraging proprietary technology, deep market expertise, and robust infrastructure, EBANX enables global companies to offer hundreds of local payment methods across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. More than just payments, EBANX drives growth, enhances sales, and delivers seamless purchase experiences for businesses and end-users alike.

For further information, please visit:
Website: https://www.ebanx.com/en/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebanx 

Media Contact:
Shan Huang
shan.huang@ahgstrategies.com