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CEO

Ryan McInerney

CFO

Chris Suh

Industry

Financial Services, Digital Payments

Website

visa.com

Headquarters address

One Market Center, San Francisco, California

Year founded

1958

in partnership with:

Visa Hong Kong

We’re a trusted network and world leader in digital payments, working to remove barriers and connect more people to the global economy.

C-Suite Member

Elaine Chang
Group GM

LATEST UPDATES

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Foreign students could be affected by proposed new fees for participation in a US work training programme. Photo: Getty Images

US-China relations

US proposes US$70,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduation

Schools would have to pay for graduates’ initial OPT participation, with a further US$30,000 charge, affecting thousands of Chinese students.

8 Oct 2026 - 4:57AMvideocam

India

What can Asia, Global South learn from India’s new digital payment fee?

24 Sep 2026 - 6:02PMvideocam

Tencent

Tencent launches payment app for foreign visitors ahead of Apec summit

24 Sep 2026 - 1:22PM

US-China relations

US judge blocks Trump’s ‘absurd’ visa caps for students, journalists

The last-minute freeze keeps old rules in place as legal challenge by university groups and labour unions makes its way through the courts.

15 Sep 2026 - 5:15PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to appeal against a preliminary injunction halting its new visa rule targeting students, visiting academics and journalists. Photo: EPA

US-China relations

US universities curb international student internships following federal warning

The restrictions could have a major impact on Chinese students, who often pursue off-campus work experience while studying in the US.

2 Sep 2026 - 5:44PMvideocam

Donald Trump

The path to America is narrowing. Here’s what that means for legal immigrants

Experts advise green card and other visa applicants to stop assuming that following the rules guarantees a smooth way to stay in the US.

28 Aug 2026 - 9:00AMvideocam

US-China relations

America proposes new US$103,265 H-1B fee, expanding charge beyond new arrivals

The extra upfront cost of hiring skilled foreign workers could make it far less attractive to sponsor Chinese and Indian professionals.

25 Aug 2026 - 4:27PMvideocam

A US$100,000 fee introduced last September by presidential proclamation mainly targeted new H-1B arrivals from overseas. Photo: TNS

Australia

Australia slows down ‘backpacker visas’ in fresh migration crackdown

The visas, which allow people to work and travel in Australia for a set period of time, are popular with European and Japanese citizens.

17 Aug 2026 - 12:52PM

X (formerly Twitter)

Musk’s X launches invite-only ‘X Money’ payment service

Feature enables peer-to-peer transfers, bill pay, and wire transfers directly in app for paying subscribers.

29 Jul 2026 - 1:20PM

Cuba

Raul Castro absent as Cuba marks revolutionary anniversary

For the first time in over 30 years, the 95-year-old ex-president skips the July 26 rally.

27 Jul 2026 - 11:34AM

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and other officials on Sunday. Photo: EPA

Thailand

Video | Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay for tourists

The measure aims to strengthen national security and prevent illegal activities by foreign visitors.

20 May 2026 - 6:37PM

Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay for tourists

01:23

2026 Xi-Trump summits

After Xi-Trump, China tech stocks retreat as market weighs ‘fantastic’ deals

Mainland benchmarks slip as investors lock in profits following Beijing summit, while analysts say the lack of specific deal terms suggests a deterioration ‘freeze’.

15 May 2026 - 7:18PMvideocam

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump’s trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals

The 17 American business executives accompanying US president are the wealthiest such delegation to visit the country.

14 May 2026 - 12:26PM

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump’s China visit opens door to ‘casual’ networking between business chiefs

Sources say Beijing’s exclusive Capital Club has been reserved for networking opportunities in a ‘less formal’ setting during state visit.

12 May 2026 - 6:37PMvideocam

The Capital Club is one of Beijing’s most exclusive hangouts for business leaders and diplomats. Photo: Handout

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump taps Musk, Cook and other leaders for high-stakes China trade mission

Business delegation spanning tech, aviation and finance joins Beijing trip as trade, investment and supply chains top agenda.

13 May 2026 - 3:31AMvideocam

Apple CEO Tim Cook (left) and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and expected to join a delegation of US business leaders travelling with President Donald Trump to China this week. Photo: Getty Images

Ant Group

Ant International serves 150m merchants, 2b consumers, bets on AI commerce

Company says it is seeking to broaden its market reach in Asia, Latin America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

30 Apr 2026 - 9:31AM

Fintech

Digital finance in 2026: what to expect as pilots move into real-world adoption

While digital money experiments promise greater efficiency, they also risk deeper fragmentation and regulatory pitfalls, experts warn.

5 Jan 2026 - 7:30AM

Tencent

Elon Musk reiterates aim to transform X into a ‘WeChat++’ super app

Users ‘live their life on WeChat in China’ and there is no equivalent app elsewhere in the world, the entrepreneur says.

3 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM

Hong Kong economy

Tickets for K-pop’s MAMA Awards in Hong Kong go on sale as nominees revealed

Shortlisted artists for the ceremony include several K-pop girl groups and three members of superband Blackpink.

16 Oct 2025 - 9:11PM

Stablecoins

Visa tests pre-funded stablecoins for cross-border payments

The Visa Direct pilot programme aims to make cross-border payments faster and more flexible.

30 Sep 2025 - 6:51PMvideocam

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fans face World Cup rip-off as Fifa says ticket sales subject to ‘dynamic pricing’

Game’s governing body implements controversial pricing scheme, raises cost of final ticket to US$6,730 compared to US$1,607 at 2022 edition.

4 Sep 2025 - 12:00PM

President Donald Trump (left) and Fifa president Gianni Infantino hold a ticket to the 2026 World Cup in the Oval Office. Photo: EPA

Banking & finance

Editorial | HKMA right to warn against market speculation over stablecoins

With its coming licensing regime, Hong Kong must ensure its first-mover advantage in developing virtual-asset trading reinforces its position as a financial hub.

29 Jul 2025 - 9:01AM

A pedestrian walks past a currency exchange shop in Causeway Bay with a bank vault painted on its gate on May 5, 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse

Japan

Japanese regulators find Visa pressured firms, hiked fees

Japan’s antitrust watchdog, in its first action against a credit card firm, found Visa restricted competitors by charging higher fees and has ordered reforms.

22 Jul 2025 - 8:32PM

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Visa

US proposes US$70,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduation

Schools would have to pay for graduates’ initial OPT participation, with a further US$30,000 charge, affecting thousands of Chinese students.

What can Asia, Global South learn from India’s new digital payment fee?

Tencent launches payment app for foreign visitors ahead of Apec summit

US judge blocks Trump’s ‘absurd’ visa caps for students, journalists

The last-minute freeze keeps old rules in place as legal challenge by university groups and labour unions makes its way through the courts.

US universities curb international student internships following federal warning

The restrictions could have a major impact on Chinese students, who often pursue off-campus work experience while studying in the US.

The path to America is narrowing. Here’s what that means for legal immigrants

Experts advise green card and other visa applicants to stop assuming that following the rules guarantees a smooth way to stay in the US.

America proposes new US$103,265 H-1B fee, expanding charge beyond new arrivals

The extra upfront cost of hiring skilled foreign workers could make it far less attractive to sponsor Chinese and Indian professionals.

Australia slows down ‘backpacker visas’ in fresh migration crackdown

The visas, which allow people to work and travel in Australia for a set period of time, are popular with European and Japanese citizens.

Musk’s X launches invite-only ‘X Money’ payment service

Feature enables peer-to-peer transfers, bill pay, and wire transfers directly in app for paying subscribers.

Raul Castro absent as Cuba marks revolutionary anniversary

For the first time in over 30 years, the 95-year-old ex-president skips the July 26 rally.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Video | Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay for tourists

The measure aims to strengthen national security and prevent illegal activities by foreign visitors.

After Xi-Trump, China tech stocks retreat as market weighs ‘fantastic’ deals

Mainland benchmarks slip as investors lock in profits following Beijing summit, while analysts say the lack of specific deal terms suggests a deterioration ‘freeze’.

Trump’s trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals

The 17 American business executives accompanying US president are the wealthiest such delegation to visit the country.

Trump’s China visit opens door to ‘casual’ networking between business chiefs

Sources say Beijing’s exclusive Capital Club has been reserved for networking opportunities in a ‘less formal’ setting during state visit.

Trump taps Musk, Cook and other leaders for high-stakes China trade mission

Business delegation spanning tech, aviation and finance joins Beijing trip as trade, investment and supply chains top agenda.

Ant International serves 150m merchants, 2b consumers, bets on AI commerce

Company says it is seeking to broaden its market reach in Asia, Latin America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Digital finance in 2026: what to expect as pilots move into real-world adoption

While digital money experiments promise greater efficiency, they also risk deeper fragmentation and regulatory pitfalls, experts warn.

Elon Musk reiterates aim to transform X into a ‘WeChat++’ super app

Users ‘live their life on WeChat in China’ and there is no equivalent app elsewhere in the world, the entrepreneur says.

Tickets for K-pop’s MAMA Awards in Hong Kong go on sale as nominees revealed

Shortlisted artists for the ceremony include several K-pop girl groups and three members of superband Blackpink.

Visa tests pre-funded stablecoins for cross-border payments

The Visa Direct pilot programme aims to make cross-border payments faster and more flexible.

Fans face World Cup rip-off as Fifa says ticket sales subject to ‘dynamic pricing’

Game’s governing body implements controversial pricing scheme, raises cost of final ticket to US$6,730 compared to US$1,607 at 2022 edition.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | HKMA right to warn against market speculation over stablecoins

With its coming licensing regime, Hong Kong must ensure its first-mover advantage in developing virtual-asset trading reinforces its position as a financial hub.

Japanese regulators find Visa pressured firms, hiked fees

Japan’s antitrust watchdog, in its first action against a credit card firm, found Visa restricted competitors by charging higher fees and has ordered reforms.

Video | Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay for tourists

Editorial | HKMA right to warn against market speculation over stablecoins