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🕊 Launch of QR payments between Vietnam🇻🇳 and Laos🇱🇦 Paid Members Public
🕊 Launch of QR payments between Vietnam🇻🇳 and Laos🇱🇦 The initiative, announced in 2023, is already operational thanks to the collaboration between the central banks of both countries, the Laos National Payment Network (LAPNet), and the commercial banks of Vietnam and Laos. 👉 This service is offered by 7 Vietnamese banks: Vietinbank,
🎉 Pakistan🇵🇰: Google Pay will be launched in the country by mid-March 2025 Paid Members Public
🎉 Pakistan🇵🇰: Google Pay will be launched in the country by mid-March 2025 The service will enable Pakistani users to link their debit and credit cards to Google Pay for simple and efficient contactless payments. ➡️ The launch will be conducted in collaboration with Visa, Mastercard, and major local banks. ➡️ Card linking
🏴☠️ Singapore🇸🇬: new anti-fraud law grants police control over bank accounts Paid Members Public
🏴☠️ Singapore🇸🇬: new anti-fraud law grants police control over bank accounts An unprecedented measure has been implemented in Singapore. ➡️ Now, police officers and the Commercial Affairs Department—a branch of the White-Collar Crime Investigation Agency—will have the authority to issue orders allowing them to suspend banking transactions if there is
😱More about "Visa": the payment giant revolutionizes business travel payments Paid Members Public
😱More about "Visa": the payment giant revolutionizes business travel payments Visa has partnered with Qashio, a UAE-based company specializing in expense management solutions, to transform the landscape of business travel payments. The initiative, backed by an estimated $27 million USD investment, marks a strategic move by both companies
📢 South Korea 🇰🇷: digital residence cards for foreigners introduced Paid Members Public
📢 South Korea 🇰🇷: digital residence cards for foreigners introduced South Korea has launched a digital identification document that can be stored and used directly from mobile phones. The app, developed by the Ministry of the Interior, is compatible with both iPhone and Android devices. ➡️ The digital cards are available for both
👍 Colombia 🇨🇴: notable integration between Dutch gateway PayU 🇳🇱 and Google Pay Paid Members Public
👍 Colombia 🇨🇴: notable integration between Dutch gateway PayU 🇳🇱 and Google Pay In 2023, payment gateway PayU sold its global operations to the Israeli company Rapyd 🇮🇱 to focus on key markets such as India 🇮🇳, Southeast Asia, Turkey 🇹🇷, and Latin America. The region's growth has been remarkable. ➡️ In 2023, e-commerce in
😸 Japan 🇯🇵: Alibaba 🇨🇳 launches TAO, its international e-commerce platform Paid Members Public
😸 Japan 🇯🇵: Alibaba 🇨🇳 launches TAO, its international e-commerce platform It looks like Amazon and Rakuten will soon have some new competition. TAO offers over 3 million products across various categories, along with localized services such as customer support and personalized recommendations. ➡️ Payment Methods: In Japan, where PayPal is widely used, TAO
👍 Singapore 🇸🇬: Revolut launches joint accounts for shared financial management Paid Members Public
👍 Singapore 🇸🇬: Revolut launches joint accounts for shared financial management Revolut, which has offered comprehensive solutions for corporate clients in Singapore since August through its Revolut Business platform, now addresses the specific needs of individual customers with a new offering. ➡️ Context: According to a local survey conducted by Revolut with over