Press Releases

June 2024
June 14, 2024

Agreement promotes inbound tourism to the Chinese Mainland while expanding exciting experiences—and trusted payments—for travelers

May 2024
May 16, 2024

Home to half of the world’s top 10 trending tourism destinations, Asia Pacific is making a comeback: Mastercard Economics Institute on travel in 2024

March 2024
March 19, 2024

New connection to Alipay accelerates Mastercard’s fast-growing cross-border payment offering, addressing the demand for transparent, secure and efficient money movement

February 2024
February 26, 2024

Top up Mobile Octopus Using Any Mastercard Card to Pay Like a Local

2023
December 12, 2023

As inflation wanes, the cost of essentials is easing, leaving more wallet share for other purchases Chinese outbound travel expected to further accelerate, buoying destinations in Asia and globally

November 17, 2023

In collaboration with G2 Esports and Riot Games, the Academy will give participants unparalleled access to the world of esports and gaming - as they continue to drive a more inclusive future of the sport

November 7, 2023

Leveraging its Multi-Token Network, Mastercard developed the solution for HKMA’s e-HKD Pilot Programme 

October 30, 2023

Mastercard Economics Institute Reveals Mealtime Spend Trends in Key Districts

September 25, 2023

Redefining high-end credit card service benchmarks with exclusive benefits and 2.5% cash-back

June 28, 2023

In partnership with LUBUDS, Mastercard introduces its first concept restaurant in the Asia Pacific region.

June 21, 2023

Linking any Mastercard card to the Alipay digital wallet makes e-payments in the Chinese mainland even easier Tens of millions of Chinese mainland merchants stand to benefit from a bigger pool of buyers

May 31, 2023

Personalized experience and trendy offers and the first Touch Card in Hong Kong

May 25, 2023

Hong Kong Welcomes Inbound Tourists, Chinese Mainland Re-Opens, Experiences Prevail and Business Travel Bounces Back

May 16, 2023

In APAC alone, 90 issuers across 15 markets have already joined Mastercard’s Sustainable Card Program

May 12, 2023

Consumer spending attitudes and behaviors shift towards experiences as Hong Kong emerges into the post-Covid era

April 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

Cardholders to enjoy priceless experiences and exclusive privileges at restaurants across Hong Kong

2022
December 28, 2022

Every consumer transaction made with a Mastercard card on OpenRice Pay will equate to one tree donation

September 30, 2022

Leading local conglomerate Emperor Group joins hands with Mastercard’s reforestation initiative, with Emperor Cinemas to donate HK$2 for every movie ticket purchased online

July 20, 2022

AXA, the first insurance partner of the Coalition in Hong Kong, will plant trees around the world on behalf of customers who have registered to use Emma by AXA.

June 28, 2022

Live the young lifestyle and “Chill” your way up to 10% cash rebate for leisure, entertainment and green consumption “The chill way to earn and enjoy! Chill more!”

June 20, 2022

livi Mastercard cardholders can enjoy 20 percent livimoment cashback on private screening experiences for bookings via livi App or Mastercard Priceless.com

June 15, 2022

New credit card ready to complement Mastercard destination programs when international travel rebounds

June 2, 2022

Mastercard commits to further contributing to the Priceless Planet Coalition, which aims to restore 100 million trees globally by 2025; and announces partnership with AXA Hong Kong and Macau

May 24, 2022

Earn up to four percent Spending Rebate in Clubpoints Day and Night on Everyday Spending;Hong Kong’s First Pay with Clubpoints; Spending with Clubpoints at Your Ease; Bringing Clients Privileged Experiences and a Taste of the Good Life

May 18, 2022

Dennis Chang to Lead New Greater China Division

April 27, 2022

Hong Kong ranks number six globally in terms of entrepreneurial supporting conditions for women, highlighting the city’s encouraging attitude towards women entrepreneurs

February 25, 2022

Market’s first multi-currency supplementary card for 12-year-olds and above with no bank account required

January 25, 2022

Mastercard and PingPong, global leading cross-border payment service platform, today announced their collaboration that will provide more secure and efficient payment solutions for cross-border e-commerce merchants. The partnership will focus on the fields of acquisition and card-issuing services.

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