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Asia Pacific Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2024-2029: Rising Consumption and Credit Demand Supporting Growth, Partnership Between Visa and Standard Chartered Bank Driving Expansion

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DUBLIN, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The “Asia Pacific Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics – Q1 2024 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

BNPL payments in the region are expected to grow by 17.3% on an annual basis to reach US$232.5 billion in 2024.

The medium to long-term growth story of the BNPL industry in the region remains strong. BNPL payment adoption is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 12.3% during 2024-2029. The BNPL gross merchandise value in the region will increase from US$198.2 billion in 2023 to reach US$414.5 billion by 2029.

This report provides a detailed data-centric analysis of the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry, covering market opportunities and risks across a range of retail categories. With over 75 KPIs at the country level, this report provides a comprehensive understanding of BNPL market dynamics, market size and forecast, and market share statistics.

The rising consumption and demand for credit are expected to drive the growth of the buy now pay later industry across Asia Pacific over the medium term. Firms are entering into strategic partnerships to launch new products to cater to the growing demand for BNPL products in Asia Pacific. In 2024, the publisher expects startups to raise funding from venture capital and private equity firms to scale their product offerings.

The thriving e-commerce sector, in markets like India and Southeast Asia, will also support the growth trajectory of the buy now pay later industry over the medium term. In Asia Pacific, India is expected to lead the regional market growth amid rising adoption of the payment solution. Overall, the publisher maintains a positive growth outlook for the market over the next three to four years.

Visa and Standard Chartered Bank entered into a partnership to bring BNPL to markets across Asia Pacific

Amid the growth demand for credit products like buy now pay later, firms are entering into strategic collaborations to enter new markets, targeting higher gross merchandise value over the next three to four years.

Visa, in December 2023, entered into a partnership with Standard Chartered Bank to accelerate the delivery of BNPL solutions to the bank’s Visa credit cardholders across the Asia Pacific region. The partnership will enable targeted consumers to make use of Visa’s installment payment solution at participating stores and e-commerce merchants. Initially, the collaboration will enable credit cardholders in Malaysia and Singapore to make use of the payment service. Going forward, the firms are planning to launch in other markets across the Asia Pacific. The partnership comes at a time when awareness about BNPL solutions is growing rapidly in Asia Pacific.

BNPL startups are raising funding rounds to ramp up technology and drive adoption in India

The credit demand is growing at a rapid rate among consumers in India. The higher inflation and decline in disposable income are driving the credit demand. Consequently, to reach more consumers, BNPL firms are raising funding rounds from venture capital and private equity firms.

SalarySe, the BNPL-focused financial services app, announced that the firm had raised US$5.25 million in a funding round in January 2024. The capital round was led by Surge Ventures and included participation from other investors like Pravega Ventures. The firm is planning to use the capital for ramping up its technology, while also targeting higher adoption of its product in the Indian market.

Going forward, SalarySe is also aiming to launch a credit-on-UPI system for salaried employees. Consequently, the firm is entering into strategic collaborations with banking institutions, HR SaaS platforms, and employers. Notably, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), launched the credit line on UPI facility in 2023 in India.

In 2024, the publisher expects more venture capital and private equity funding to enter the BNPL sector in India. This will support innovation and a competitive landscape in the BNPL market over the next three to four years.

Rising consumption and credit demand supporting BNPL industry growth across Southeast Asia

The soaring smartphone and internet usage, coupled with the thriving e-commerce market and a higher percentage of the unbanked population, are offering a fertile ground for the growth of the buy now pay later market in Southeast Asia. While Indonesia is leading the growth of the market, other countries such as Malaysia and the Philippines are also experiencing strong adoption of buy now pay later schemes. This has resulted in new product launches and strategic partnerships in the sector.

Atome Financial, for instance, revealed that it is renewing a US$100 million debt facility in partnership with HSBC Singapore. This move is aimed at growing its presence in the Philippine market. The collaboration not only supports Atome’s expansion efforts but also takes advantage of HSBC Singapore’s worldwide network, regional presence, and banking knowledge to enhance Atome’s influence and outreach in the Philippine market.

Fundiin, in November 2023, entered into a strategic partnership with Pharmacity in Vietnam. Fundiin’s presence at Pharmacity, one of the leading retail pharmacy chains having approximately 1,000 stores across the country, will enable the BNPL firm to tap into more customers. This will also drive the firm’s gross merchandise value and volume for the BNPL provider. In Vietnam, Fundiin is offering BNPL services across different industry verticals including cinema, fashion, cosmetics, and travel among many others.

These strategic collaborations in the sector are expected to drive the competitive landscape while supporting the growth of the buy now pay later market across Southeast Asia over the medium term. The BNPL payment industry in Asia Pacific has recorded strong growth over the last four quarters, supported by increased e-commerce penetration.

A Bundled Offering, Combining 11 Reports, 1 Regional Report and 10 Country Reports (660 tables and 840 charts):

Asia Pacific Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2020-2029) DatabookAustralia Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2020-2029) DatabookChina Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2020-2029) DatabookIndia Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2020-2029) DatabookIndonesia Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2020-2029) DatabookJapan Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2020-2029) DatabookMalaysia Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2020-2029) DatabookPhilippines Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2020-2029) DatabookSingapore Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2020-2029) DatabookSouth Korea Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2020-2029) DatabookThailand Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2020-2029) Databook

Scope

Country reports in this bundled offering provide in-depth analysis of Buy Now Pay Later industry. Below is a summary of key market segments offered at country level:

BNPL Market Size and Spending Pattern, 2020-2029

Gross Merchandise Value Trend AnalysisAverage Value Per Transaction Trend AnalysisTransaction Volume Trend Analysis

Buy Now Pay Later Revenue Analysis, 2020-2029

Buy Now Pay Later RevenuesBuy Now Pay Later Share by Revenue SegmentsBuy Now Pay Later Revenue by Merchant CommissionBuy Now Pay Later Revenue by Missed Payment Fee RevenueBuy Now Pay Later Revenue by Pay Now & Other Income

Buy Now Pay Later Operational KPIs & Statistics, 2020-2029

Buy Now Pay Later Active Consumer BaseBuy Now Pay Later Bad Debt

BNPL by Purpose, 2020-2029

Convenience – Short Term LoansCredit – Long Term Loans

BNPL by Business Model, 2020-2029

Two-Party (BNPL offered by retailers)Three-Party BNPL Offering

BNPL by Merchant Ecosystem, 2020-2029

Open Loop SystemClosed Loop System

BNPL by Distribution Model Analysis, 2020-2029

StandaloneBanks & Payment Service ProvidersMarketplaces

BNPL Analysis by Channel, 2020-2029

Online ChannelPOS Channel

Buy Now Pay Later in Retail Shopping: Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2029

Gross Merchandise Value Trend AnalysisAverage Value Per Transaction Trend AnalysisTransaction Volume Trend Analysis

Buy Now Pay Later in Home Improvement: Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2029

Gross Merchandise Value Trend AnalysisAverage Value Per Transaction Trend AnalysisTransaction Volume Trend Analysis

Buy Now Pay Later in Travel: Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2029

Gross Merchandise Value Trend AnalysisAverage Value per Transaction Trend AnalysisTransaction Volume Trend Analysis

Buy Now Pay Later in Media and Entertainment: Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2029

Gross Merchandise Value Trend AnalysisAverage Value per Transaction Trend AnalysisTransaction Volume Trend Analysis

Buy Now Pay Later in Services: Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2029

Gross Merchandise Value Trend AnalysisAverage Value Per Transaction Trend AnalysisTransaction Volume Trend Analysis

Buy Now Pay Later in Automotive: Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2029

Gross Merchandise Value Trend AnalysisAverage Value Per Transaction Trend AnalysisTransaction Volume Trend Analysis

Buy Now Pay Later in Healthcare and Wellness: Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2029

Gross Merchandise Value Trend AnalysisAverage Value Per Transaction Trend AnalysisTransaction Volume Trend Analysis

Buy Now Pay Later in Others: Market Size and Forecast

Gross Merchandise Value Trend AnalysisAverage Value Per Transaction Trend AnalysisTransaction Volume Trend Analysis

Buy Now Pay Later Analysis by Consumer Attitude and Behaviour

Sales Uplift by Product CategoryShare by Age GroupShare by IncomeShare by GenderAdoption RationaleAverage Monthly Expense segments

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DJI Launches Beginner-Friendly Camera Drone Series with Lito X1 and Lito 1

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Creators now have an accessible option for filming high-quality aerial photography while flying safely with omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

SHENZHEN, China, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launches the Lito series. Designed for aspiring creators exploring aerial photography for the first time, this new lineup of entry-level aerial camera drones makes high-altitude aerial photography accessible and beginner-friendly from day one. With its affordable price point and well-rounded features, the Lito X1 and Lito 1 strike the perfect balance between high performance and value. It’s an ideal camera drone for young newcomers to aerial photography who want to capture campus life, outdoor adventures, and creative moments without compromise.

Leading the range, the premium Lito X1 features a 1/1.3″ CMOS sensor with 48MP effective pixels for lifelike detail capture. It’s equipped with advanced 5-lux omnidirectional obstacle sensing and forward-facing LiDAR for enhanced precision—ensuring safer flight in complex environments. The intelligent filming tools, such as ActiveTrack, QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, and Panorama, lower the learning curve and ensure professional results from a creator’s first takeoff. Meanwhile, the Lito 1 offers a 1/2″ CMOS 48MP sensor and comprehensive 5-lux omnidirectional obstacle sensing, bringing safety and tracking capabilities to an even more accessible package.

Smarter Sensing for Safer Flying

The Lito Series features a multi-layered safety system designed with beginners in mind. The built-in omnidirectional vision system actively avoids obstacles like cliffs, and walls, allowing creators to focus on the joy of flying from takeoff to landing. The premium Lito X1 takes this a step further, enhanced with forward-facing LiDAR for highly precise perception in complex environments.

Captures Crisp Imaging, Rich in Detail

The Lito Series makes it possible to capture stunning visuals – from rich daytime details to clean, low-noise nightscapes. Lito 1 is equipped with a 1/2-inch CMOS sensor and an f/1.8 aperture to capture up to 8K-resolution photos and 4K-resolution video, retaining crisp detail even when zoomed or cropped. The premium Lito X1 uplevels the camera with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor and an f/1.7 aperture, supporting HDR video recordings with up to 14 stops of dynamic range and 10-Bit D-Log M. 

Get High-Quality Shots with ActiveTrack and Smart Modes

The Lito Series delivers stable subject tracking via ActiveTrack, even at speeds up to 12 m/s. Combined with QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, and Panorama modes, beginners can automatically execute complex camera moves and capture high-quality footage with ease.

Fly Farther with a Stable View

The Lito Series offers up to 36 minutes of flight time with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery. It also features wind resistance up to 10.7 m/s, allowing the camera drone to hover and fly stably in windy conditions.

Create with Ease and Efficiency

With QuickTransfer, files can be transferred up to 50 MB/s via Wi-Fi 6. Additionally, the premium Lito X1 includes 42GB of internal storage.

Price and Availability

DJI Lito 1 and DJI Lito X1 are available for order starting today through store.dji.com and authorized retailers. Pricing and configurations are as follows: 

DJI Lito 1

DJI Lito 1 retails for 339 EURDJI Lito 1 Fly More Combo (DJI RC-N3) retails for 479 EUR

DJI Lito X1

DJI Lito X1 retails for 419 EURDJI Lito X1 Fly More Combo (DJI RC 2) retails for 579 EUR

DJI Care Refresh

DJI Care Refresh, the comprehensive protection plan for DJI products, is now available for DJI Lito 1. The replacement service covers accidental damage, including flyaway, collisions and water damage. For a small additional charge, you can have your damaged product replaced if an accident occurs.

DJI Care Refresh (1-Year Plan) includes up to two replacements in one year. DJI Care Refresh (2-Year Plan) includes up to four replacements in two years. Other services of DJI Care Refresh include official Warranty and free shipping. For a full list of details, please visit: https://www.dji.com/support/service/djicare-refresh

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https://www.dji.com/lito-x1
https://www.dji.com/lito-1

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Silicon Valley Stars Gather for Dreame’s San Francisco Debut

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dreame Technology, a global high-end technology company, confirmed the guest lineup for DREAME NEXT, the company’s largest-ever international launch event, running April 27 to 30, 2026, in San Francisco. The roster brings together figures who have shaped the trajectory of autonomous driving, personal computing, and professional sports: Sebastian Thrun, Steve Wozniak, and Dwyane Wade will all attend.

The breadth of expertise on the guest list reflects the reach of DREAME NEXT itself. Over four days, Dreame will stage product launches across smart mobility, smart home appliances, personal devices, and premium personal care, the first time a single event from the company has spanned its full product ecosystem. The event is organized around five themed segments: Drive Next, Living Next, Connect Next, Self Next, and Humanity Next.

Over the course of the four-day launch event, DREAME NEXT will bring together leading voices from across technology, academia, investment, and innovation to explore the next stage of industry transformation. Discussions will center on how AI-driven applications are reshaping products from the ground up, whether the age of AI requires products to be fundamentally reimagined, how intelligent technologies will redefine the foundations of manufacturing productivity, and what the next decade of human technological evolution may look like.

Featured speakers include AI pioneer Sebastian Thrun (Google X, Udacity), tech futurist Robert Scoble (Microsoft), Meta design leader Julie Zhuo, AI strategist William Fong (Microsoft), and business veteran James W. Keyes (7-Eleven, Blockbuster). The lineup also features Turing Award winner David Patterson, NASA rocket scientist Sylvia Acevedo, Stanford GSB’s Yossi Feinberg, economist Barry Eichengreen, tech journalist Rebecca A. Fannin, engineering leader Jim Chen, and Fremont Mayor Emeritus Lily Mei, alongside former Google DeepMind AI researchers and the co-founders of Robot Launch. These global leaders will share insights on AI, technology, innovation, economics, and entrepreneurship.

Demonstrating Dreame’s growing global influence, the event will also welcome standout guests from beyond the technology sector, including Apple co-founder and personal computing pioneer Steve Wozniak; and three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade.

The guests in attendance at DREAME NEXT reflect where the company is headed; that leaders from autonomous driving, personal computing, and professional sports are all in the same room for a single company’s launch event speaks to the scale and ambition of what Dreame is building. DREAME NEXT is not just a product launch but the opening chapter of the company’s next ten years.

Dreame’s product portfolio now spans categories that, until recently, belonged to entirely separate industries. DREAME NEXT is designed to demonstrate that these categories are connected by core technologies, including high-speed motors, intelligent algorithms, and bionic robotic arms, which are now being applied across smart mobility, personal devices, home appliances, and personal care. It represents not only the next generation of products and lifestyles, but also the beginning of Dreame’s vision for the next decade.

DREAME NEXT runs April 27 to 30, 2026, in San Francisco. Media, partners, and invited guests are welcome to attend.

Please stay tuned for the latest updates from the event through the official website or the social accounts on X: @DreameGlobal, Facebook: Dreame Tech, and Instagram: @dreame_tech.

About Dreame Technology

Founded in 2017, Dreame Technology is a global high-end technology brand built on a foundation of high-speed digital motors, intelligent algorithms, and bionic robotic arms. The company’s product portfolio spans smartphones, smart vehicles, smart home appliances, intelligent cleaning appliances, outdoor smart devices, and personal care, designed to simplify daily life and give users more time for what matters. Dreame operates in more than 120 countries and regions with over 6,500 offline stores and serves more than 42 million households globally. As of December 31, 2025, the company has filed more than 10,000 patents worldwide and holds over 3,000 granted patents.

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WisPaper Enables Parallel Scientific Exploration, Moving Research Beyond Sequential Workflows

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SINGAPORE, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WisPaper, an AI-powered academic research agent, today introduced a new approach to scientific workflows that supports concurrent research execution. The development addresses a longstanding constraint in research—the reliance on sequential, step-by-step processes—by enabling multiple lines of inquiry to progress in parallel, allowing researchers to expand both the speed and scope of exploration.

Breaking the Limits of Sequential Research

Traditional research follows a linear structure, where literature review, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and validation are carried out sequentially. This model limits researchers to advancing a single direction, as each stage requires manual effort.

WisPaper shifts this structure by reducing dependencies between stages. Tasks that once required sequencing can now proceed more independently, allowing different research threads to move forward without waiting for earlier steps.

Enabling Concurrent Exploration

With this approach, WisPaper supports a more parallel mode of research. Researchers can initiate multiple hypotheses or problem statements simultaneously, while the system advances processes such as literature analysis, experimental setup, and result generation across these directions.

This enables a higher density of exploration within the same time frame. Instead of focusing on a single hypothesis over an extended period, researchers can evaluate multiple possibilities, compare outcomes, and adjust direction more efficiently.

Redefining the Researcher’s Role

As execution becomes less constrained by manual coordination, the role of the researcher shifts toward higher-level decision-making. Researchers can focus on defining questions, setting priorities, and interpreting results across multiple ongoing investigations.

This model mirrors how larger research teams operate, where parallel efforts are coordinated toward shared objectives. By enabling similar capabilities at the individual level, WisPaper expands how research can be structured and managed.

Implications for Knowledge Production

Parallel exploration introduces a different rhythm to scientific work. By allowing more research paths to be tested within a given period, it may influence how quickly new findings emerge, particularly in areas where validation is time-intensive.

As research workflows continue to evolve, approaches that balance depth with broader exploration may play an increasing role in shaping how knowledge is produced.

About WisPaper

WisPaper is an AI-powered academic research agent designed as a full-chain research accelerator. It supports literature retrieval, analysis, experiment design, execution, and paper writing within a unified workflow, helping researchers manage complex scientific tasks more efficiently across disciplines. For more information, visit http://wispaper.ai/?utm_source=news.

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