Global fintech Unlimit has formed a strategic partnership with SHOPLINE, a rapidly growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, to assist Chinese merchants in expanding their global reach through the integration of new payment processes.

The feature enables drivers to order food and essentials directly from their car’s display using simple touch or text commands and is currently available in the Mercedes-Benz In-Car App Store for customers of select car lines.

Asos has expanded its tie-up with Hirestreet to launch a new subscription rental service for shoppers in what it dubbed “the biggest retailer-rental collaboration the UK market has seen to date”.

Swedish fintech Klarna has further extended the reach of its buy now, pay later (BNPL) product and is confident of more mainstream adoption of its services.

Zara has renovated its store in Central Phuket, making it the brand’s first tech-forward concept store in Thailand.

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Affirm is launching in the U.K., its first market outside North America.

Jollibee Foods Corporation, the parent company of fast-food chain Jollibee, will fully own Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant Tim Ho Wan by acquiring the remaining 8% stake in the firm for US$15.3m.

Apple’s merchant payment terminal Tap to Pay on iPhone will expand into several new European countries with the help of payment acquirer Viva.com.