EMQ selected among World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- EMQ, the global payments network that enables real-time, secure, and affordable financial services for everyone worldwide, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum’s ‘Technology Pioneers’.

To date, EMQ has facilitated real-time transactions for billions of people throughout Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, and North America, while advancing digital financial inclusion for more sustainable economic growth.

The World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers are early to growth-stage companies from around the world that are involved in the use of new technologies and innovation that are poised to have a significant impact on business and society.

With their selection as Technology Pioneer, co-founder and CEO Max Liu of EMQ will be invited to participate at World Economic Forum activities, events and discussions throughout the year.

According to a statement, EMQ will also contribute to Forum initiatives over the next two years, working with global leaders to help address key industry and societal issues.

“EMQ’s mission is to increase the accessibility and affordability of financial services globally, and we are honoured to be recognised as a pioneer by the World Economic Forum,” said Liu.

“At EMQ, our strategy remains focused on building payments infrastructure that simplify and lower the cost of making everyday payments, in addition to fostering more inclusive and sustainable economies. We look forward to contributing to the Forum dialogues to address key challenges in the payments industry.”

For the first time, over one-third of selected Technology Pioneer firms are led by women, well above the industry average. The firms also come from regions all around the world, creating a truly global community.

This year’s cohort includes start-ups from 30 countries, with Vietnam, Rwanda and Czech Republic represented for the first time.

The diversity of these companies extends to their innovations as well. This year’s Tech Pioneer firms are shaping the future by advancing technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, blockchain, biotechnology and many more.

Technology Pioneers have been selected based on the community’s selection criteria, which includes innovation, impact and leadership as well as the company’s relevance with the World Economic Forum’s Platforms.

More details at www.emq.com.

-- BERNAMA