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Travel Smart, Save More. Maximise Your Travel Budget: DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card holders can enjoy up to 11% savings on their everyday spending in China

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Travel Smart, Save More. Maximise Your Travel Budget: DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card holders can enjoy up to 11% savings on their everyday spending in China
Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific

Travel Smart, Save More. Maximise Your Travel Budget: DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card holders can enjoy up to 11% savings on their everyday spending in China

2025-11-27 09:00 Last Updated At:10:32

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 November 2025 - Travelling to China just got more rewarding for Singaporeans. DBS and UnionPay International are offering up to 11% savings on everyday spending in China for DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card holders. From dining and shopping to attractions, every transaction helps travellers stretch their budget further while enjoying the convenience of cashless payments.

The campaign, valid until 31 March 2026, includes 8% cashback on China (CNY) spend—covering transactions through popular local e-wallets such as Alipay, WeChat Pay( Weixin Pay), as well as a 3% transaction fee waiver for e-wallet payments above RMB 200. Cardholders can earn a maximum of S$70 cashback per month, with a minimum monthly spend of S$400 required to qualify for the cashback.

This campaign aligns with the growing trend of Singaporeans using digital payments when travelling in China. In the first half of 2025, DBS saw an 88% year-on-year increase in in-person payments made in China with DBS cards, alongside a strong rise in customers linking their DBS cards to regional wallets such as Alipay and WeChat Pay.

DBS spokesperson – Chan Sow Han, Head of Payments and Unsecured Lending, Consumer Banking Group, DBS Singapore

"China is becoming an increasingly popular travel destination among our customers, and we've seen strong growth in everyday spending there. Our focus has always been to give our customers more value and savings in ways that fit their lifestyles and needs. By working with UnionPay International for this campaign, we're enabling customers to make the most of their travel budget while enjoying seamless, familiar payment experiences."

UnionPay International spokesperson – Dr. Jian Jiangtao, Regional Head of Southeast Asia, UnionPay International

"We are delighted to partner with DBS to provide Singapore travellers with a seamless and rewarding payment experience in China. The DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card offers both convenient cashless payments and ATM access, along with attractive savings on everyday spending. This collaboration demonstrates our commitment to enhancing cross-border connectivity and making travel easier and more rewarding for cardholders."

With the DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card, Singapore travellers can also benefit from:

  • Local-friendly payments in China with no barrier
  • Upsized savings on face-to-face and online spending in CNY, including transactions made via shopping platforms like Taobao.
  • Zero fees on overseas ATM cash withdrawal, saving up to S$7 per withdrawal
  • Convenient mobile wallet integration for faster, seamless transactions

This offer is part of UnionPay International's SplendorPlus programme, which aims to deliver greater value and rewards to cardholders across the region, while supporting stronger cross-border connectivity for travellers.

For more information or to apply for the DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card, visit: https://www.dbs.com.sg/personal/cards/debit-cards/dbs-unionpay.

Hashtag: #UnionPay

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 June 2026 - Malaysia's wellness market is moving beyond traditional competition over ingredients, dosage, and pricing toward product-format experience, sustained use, and differentiated innovation. The Global Wellness Consumer & Product Trends Forum 2026 will hold a forum on June 23, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur. Under the theme "Defining the Next Generation of Health Industry," the event will bring together Malaysian trade associations, leading distribution channels, and Taiwanese R&D teams to jointly explore market opportunities.

Global Wellness Forum 2026 Set for June 23 in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia's Nutraceutical Industry Embarks on Next-Gen Transformation

Global Wellness Forum 2026 Set for June 23 in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia's Nutraceutical Industry Embarks on Next-Gen Transformation

As a core component, James Pereira, general manager of MADSA, will share insights on Malaysian health industry regulations. Adrian Toh, CEO & Executive Director of R Pharmacy, will provide frontline retail channel observations regarding shifting consumer demands. Alex Liao, General Manager of Welbloom Bio-Tech, will represent Taiwan to share how format innovation effectively responds to brand differentiation, consumption experiences, and market compliance needs.

Faced with brands' attention toward differentiated experiences, Welbloom Bio-Tech will showcase its proprietary, Halal-certified FRESH-Jelly® technology on-site, demonstrating the innovative application to make supplements more food-like. Through ingredient payload capacities, zero- or low-sugar designs, and customized flavor development, FRESH-Jelly® allows supplements to maintain functionality while becoming more enjoyable to consume regularly, providing Malaysian brands with a distinctive option beyond capsules and tablets.

With the rapid rise of Malaysia's wellness consumer market, its mature distribution channels and exceptional potential for regional expansion are accelerating the country's growth as a critical hub for the Southeast Asian health industry. Welbloom Bio-Tech states that this forum is a bridging platform connecting Taiwan's manufacturing capabilities with Malaysian market insights, aiming to unlock commercially viable partnerships for both regions.

The event is organized by The PAGE, co-organized by Welbloom Bio-Tech and SEAbizs, and supported by NTBSA, MATRADE, R Pharmacy, and MADSA.

Event Information】
Time: June 23, 2026, 09:30 - 14:00
Venue: The Zenith – Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Hashtag: #WelbloomBioTech

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About Welbloom Bio-Tech

Welbloom Bio-Tech focuses on health supplement R&D, manufacturing, and dosage form innovation. Through forward-looking market foresight and robust R&D technologies, it provides one-stop services from formulation design and flavor development to manufacturing, assisting clients in Malaysia and Singapore to build highly competitive health supplements.

To learn more, please search "Welbloom" or click the link:

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