SAN FRANCISCO, June 10, 2026 /CNW/ — Despite leading the world in domestic payment innovation, Asia’s cross-border payment corridors remain among the most inefficient globally, according to a whitepaper by stablecoin cross-border payment infrastructure provider, Saber.

Asia is home to some of the world’s most advanced domestic payment systems, including Singapore’s PayNow, the Philippines’ InstaPay, and Thailand’s PromptPay. Yet an estimated $5 trillion sits idle in pre-funded correspondent accounts globally at any given moment due to inefficiencies in cross-border payments. A $200 transfer attracts 6-10% in fees, takes days to clear, and passes through multiple correspondent banks before reaching a recipient.

The Stablecoin Strategy for Asia 2026 whitepaper provides a comprehensive guide to building stablecoin payment infrastructure across Asia’s most complex corridors.

“Asia’s domestic payment infrastructure is world-class, but its cross-border payment infrastructure is not. That gap is where stablecoins become relevant as a settlement layer that correspondent banking was never designed to be,” said Edul Patel, founder and CEO of Saber.

Blockchain Settles in Seconds. The Hard Part Comes After

The Saber whitepaper highlights the limits of the technology. Stablecoins do not entirely eliminate the friction in cross-border payments. While blockchain settlement takes seconds, converting digital currency into local currencies remains fraught with fragmented compliance regimes, uneven market liquidity, and the realities of last-mile banking.

Key findings include:

The Compliance Mosaic: Asia presents operators with 48 distinct regulatory regimes, each with asymmetric compliance rules, localised identity verification requirements, and evolving Travel Rule structures, compared to Europe’s unified SEPA framework.The Liquidity Discipline: Access to a global stablecoin pool does not guarantee payout depth. Liquidity in pairs such as USDT/PHP or USDT/MYR is not assured at scale or during off-hours. Liquidity management must be treated as a core operational discipline.The Pilot-to-Production Trap: Production-scale transactions must satisfy identity attribution, Travel Rule compliance, and liquidity orchestration simultaneously. Most stablecoin integrations in Asia fail because operators underestimate what production operations actually demand.The Orchestration Imperative: Scaling requires a dedicated orchestration layer capable of managing corridor-specific liquidity, routing around banking downtime, and handling counterparty error logic.

“Building payment infrastructure in Asia requires licensed payout partners in every corridor, liquidity management that holds up at scale and during off-hours, and compliance architecture that satisfies regulators across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously. That is the infrastructure Saber has spent the last two years building. This whitepaper reflects what we have learnt doing it,” said Saurabh Kumar, Business Head, Saber.

About Saber

Saber is a stablecoin-native cross-border payment infrastructure company providing the settlement rails that connect the stablecoin world to local financial systems across Asia and beyond. Founded in 2024, the company has processed over $3 billion in cross-border payments across more than 40 countries, operating under more than ten regulatory licences. Saber is a registered Money Services Business (MSB) in Canada and is fully compliant with KYC, AML, sanctions screening, and Travel Rule guidelines.

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SHANGHAI, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AIKO Energy has announced a series of developments at SNEC 2026 that strengthen its position in the Australian solar market, including multiple distribution MOUs with local partners, recognition as Top Brand PV 2026 Australia by EUPD Research, and arrival to Australia of healthy stocks of 500W – the first solar module in under 2m² at 25% efficiency.

Multiple Distribution MOUs Signed at SNEC 2026

At SNEC 2026 in Shanghai, the world’s largest photovoltaic trade exhibition, AIKO signed multiple memoranda of understanding with Australian distribution partners for its third and fourth generation Neostar 54 cell module series. The agreements are designed to widen access to high efficiency ABC modules across residential and commercial segments, while supporting availability through major states and territories nationwide.

The new generations extend AIKO’s proprietary n-type ABC architecture with further advances in copper electroplating metallisation. By eliminating silver dependency, AIKO is addressing one of the industry’s most persistent supply and cost pressures, while keeping high performance solar more financially accessible for Australian households and businesses. AIKO is the first manufacturer in the world to achieve this at commercial scale, having shipped silver-free ABC modules in gigawatts globally.

On the same occasion, AIKO received the Top Brand PV 2026 Australia designation from EUPD Research, demonstrating its growing strength and recognition in the Australian solar market.

Two years after entering the Australian market, AIKO has established a presence that many solar brands take far longer to build. The company was voted number one Installer Choice on SolarQuotes in its first year on market and now accounts for close to 20% of active monthly solar proposals nationally*, reflecting strong traction with installers and growing recognition among Australian homeowners.

World’s First 500W 25% Efficiency Module Under 2m², Now Available in Australia

First introduced at All Energy Conference last year, the highest power class of AIKO’s third generation Infinite series has now officially arrived in Australia. The Neostar 3P54 delivers 500W at positive power tolerance and 25% module efficiency in a compact 1762 x 1134 mm footprint, making it the world’s first module to achieve this milestone.

This breakthrough is driven by innovations in cell architecture, including Zero Gap and Invisi-Ribbon technology, which maximise active light absorption and bring 93.5% of the module surface into power generation. The result is a significant leap beyond conventional front contact technologies like PERC and TOPCon, setting a new benchmark for residential solar performance.

The significance goes beyond a specification. As Australia’s solar rebate scheme reduces with rising installed capacity, the value of a solar system increasingly comes down to how much energy a fixed roof area can generate over its lifetime. For homeowners, a panel delivering 500W where others deliver 460W to 470W means more usable energy, lower bills, and stronger returns. For installers, it enables higher system capacity per roof, creating a clear point of differentiation in a competitive market and allowing them to win by quality without reducing price.

Triple-Certified for Extreme Australian Conditions

AIKO’s 54-cell Neostar series has this month added cyclone approval to its existing hail and coastal salt mist credentials, completing a triple certification across Australia’s most demanding climate conditions.

Cyclone testing was conducted by Albright Consulting Engineers in Darwin under Australian static wind load methodology, with both the full black and black frame variants independently assessed and each receiving its own verified result confirming structural integrity across wind regions C and D.

On hail, AIKO holds TÜV Rheinland certification to 40 mm, well above the 25 mm IEC industry standard and among the most stringent hail ratings available for a residential solar module. For coastal installations, the ABC Gen 3 modules carry IEC 61701 Salt Mist certification at Severity Level 6, the highest standard, with selected models also achieving Method 8, the most demanding protocol within that standard.

“We test our products to beyond Australian standards because this market expects more than a generic lab result,” said Thomas Bywater, Head of Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia, AIKO Energy. “By testing under Australian conditions and engineering methods, we want to prove that AIKO is ready for the type of roofs, weather conditions, and performance expectations that matter here, and that we are willing to go above and beyond to give installers and homeowners the confidence to choose us.”

Gen 3 500W modules are now available in Australia through AIKO authorised distributors. Pricing and additional information are available at https://s.zoom.us/m/bPFbnL5dh

*OpenSolar data 2026

About AIKO Energy

AIKO is a global, BNEF Tier 1 renewable energy leader renowned for its proprietary high-efficiency ABC (All Back Contact) solar products that combine world‑class efficiency, advanced reliability and premium aesthetics. With more than 190 GW of cumulative cell and module shipments, over 10,000 employees, and more than 1,000 patents, AIKO has built a strong global footprint across residential, commercial, and utility scale solar.

In Australia, AIKO was voted Best Solar Panels in the 2025 SolarQuotes Installers’ Choice Awards and has held the No. 1 commercial module efficiency ranking on TaiyangNews since March 2023.

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SHANGHAI and JIAXING, China, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — APsystems was recently recognized as a “Grade A PV Inverter Manufacturer” and ranked among the Global Top 10 for the first half of 2026 by Wood Mackenzie, a world-leading energy research firm. This distinction, awarded in recognition of the company’s outstanding technological innovation, sustainable development practices, and overall strength, fully demonstrates its strong market competitiveness and brand influence.

Wood Mackenzie’s annual ranking is renowned for its rigorous methodology and independent data, and has become a key reference for investment, design, and procurement decisions in global PV power projects. Based on criteria such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), R&D investment, and capacity utilization, the list highlights financially stable, globally compliant suppliers with proven reliability and low operational risk. APsystems’ inclusion in this list underscores its solid overall capabilities and strong resilience in the inverter industry.

As a company listed on the SSE STAR Market, APsystems is committed to its mission: “Drive a zero-carbon future and make smart energy accessible to everyone.” Leveraging advanced AI technologies, the company delivers comprehensive distributed energy solutions across microinverter, residential and C&I storage applications. With a strong focus on proprietary R&D and innovation, APsystems holds 231 authorized intellectual property rights, including 102 invention patents. The company has established subsidiaries in key global markets – including the US, Australia, France, the Netherlands, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, the UK and Japan – building a comprehensive service network that ensures responsive local sales and after-sales support. Backed by strong technical expertise and its worldwide footprint, APsystems has shipped over 7.5GW of MLPE products to more than 160 countries globally.

Being recognized as a Grade A PV inverter manufacturer will further strengthen APsystems’ brand influence in the global new energy sector, providing strong validation for its participation in global energy market competition and the expansion of its product portfolio. Looking ahead, APsystems will continue to collaborate with global partners, driven by continuous technological innovation and AI empowerment, to foster a more efficient, intelligent and interconnected energy ecosystem.

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