Yuno, a global payment orchestration platform founded by the entrepreneurs behind Latin American tech company Rappi, is accelerating its international expansion with new operations in China and the establishment of regional headquarters in Singapore. The dual-office setup marks a significant step in the company's strategy to simplify cross-border commerce for merchants worldwide. This expansion follows recent moves to establish regional headquarters in Qatar and London, positioning Yuno to serve growing demand across multiple continents.

The Singapore headquarters will anchor Yuno's presence in one of the world's fastest-growing digital commerce regions. Singapore's position as a leading fintech hub, supported by strong regulatory frameworks, innovation programs, and global connectivity, made it an ideal choice for the APAC base. From this location, Yuno will deepen partnerships with regulators, industry bodies, and global merchants while strengthening alignment with local regulatory frameworks through membership in the Singapore Fintech Association and Emerging Payment Association Asia.

Yuno's entry into China provides merchants with seamless access to the global digital economy through a single API that connects to more than 1,000 payment methods and over 450 providers across 195 countries. "China is one of the world's most advanced digital economies, and its merchants are increasingly going global," said SheueChee Beh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Yuno in APAC. The platform's built-in compliance for standards including PCI DSS and GDPR, combined with smart routing technology, aims to remove friction in cross-border payments for Chinese brands expanding internationally.

The expansion strengthens Yuno's ability to support regional customers like NetEase Games and other pilot merchants who have established payment infrastructure in Singapore. By leveraging Singapore's vibrant fintech ecosystem, Yuno gains access to strategic partners, banks, and payment providers, enabling deeper collaboration and faster product rollouts across APAC. The company's presence in both markets demonstrates its commitment to powering the next stage of digital payments innovation while contributing to the growth of regional payment ecosystems.

Shed Seven, the Yorkshire Britpop legends, have announced a special one-off summer 2026 performance at Halifax's Piece Hall to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark 1996 album 'A Maximum High'. The band will deliver a full album performance followed by a second set of greatest hits during the Live At The Piece Hall concert series on June 6. This Halifax date will represent Shed Seven's only headline show of summer 2026, making it a particularly significant event for both the band and their dedicated fanbase.

The anniversary concert will feature special guest performances from Seb Lowe and The Guest List, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. Tickets for this exclusive event are scheduled to go on general sale at 10am on Friday, October 24, available through major ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and the Piece Hall's official website. The band's return to the Halifax venue follows their previous 2021 performance at the historic courtyard, establishing a continuing relationship with the West Yorkshire location.

'A Maximum High' represented a defining moment in Shed Seven's career, reaching the UK top 10 and selling more than 250,000 copies while spawning five Top 40 singles. Band frontman Rick Witter expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming celebration, stating the band is 'looking forward to giving A Maximum High the birthday party it deserves' and noting particular excitement about 'revisiting some of the songs we haven't played for decades.' The event promises to attract fans from across the country for what organizers describe as a 'one night only' celebratory event.

Shed Seven joins a diverse lineup of artists scheduled for the 2026 Live At The Piece Hall series, including Embrace, Ethel Cain, David Gray, Billy Ocean, Opeth and The Ks. The band's upcoming schedule also includes appearances at the Isle Of Wight Festival in June, featuring headliners Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris and The Cure, followed by a supporting performance for Richard Ashcroft at Englefield Estate in Berkshire as part of the Heritage Live series in July. Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL, CEO of The Piece Hall Charitable Trust, emphasized the significance of hosting these 'Yorkshire heroes' back at the venue for this milestone celebration.