SINGAPORE, April 23 — Mastercard has expanded its ASEAN AI strategy with the rollout of authenticated agentic transactions across Singapore and Malaysia.
Marking a key step toward secure, AI-driven commerce. In collaboration with United Overseas Bank, the initiative enables AI agents to conduct verified transactions using tokenisation.
And “verifiable intent,” ensuring transparency, security, and consumer trust across digital payments. The company also announced plans to launch a regional AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore.
To boost innovation, cybersecurity, and governance for AI-powered payments. The hub will support scalable, cross-border solutions as adoption grows.
Reinforcing ASEAN’s readiness for AI commerce. Mastercard said the move strengthens its commitment to building secure, interoperable, and consumer-focused payment ecosystems across Southeast Asia.
