Newland Digital Technology invests in digital payments provider Debia
Newland Digital Technology completed a strategic investment in Debia to advance technology systems and expand digital payment platform presence across ASEAN
Aug. 11, 2026 - Singapore-based digital payments company Debia Pte. Ltd. has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Newland Digital Technology Co., Ltd., a Shenzhen-listed technology and digital commerce group. The collaboration, executed on June 8, aims to bolster Debia's growth and establish a comprehensive digital payments ecosystem across Southeast Asia.
Debia's CEO, Derrick Tham, praised Newland's investment, stating it validates the company's regulated platform and merchant ecosystem. The partnership combines Debia's expertise in regulated payments with Newland's proficiency in payment technology, AI, smart payment terminals, and digital commerce. Together, they intend to create a robust foundation for innovation and sustainable growth in the ASEAN digital economy.
Over the short term, the partnership will concentrate on refining Debia's technology infrastructure, developing new merchant solutions, and deepening ties with banks, payment partners, and the broader payments ecosystem. Looking ahead, the collaboration could expand Debia's regional footprint, enhance cross-border payment capabilities, and foster advancements in AI-driven payment solutions, merchant digitalisation, international card-scheme initiatives, cross-border acquiring, remittance, and novel digital commerce offerings.
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