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Today In Payments Around The World: Paidy Rolls Out ‘3-Pay’ Offering; Grab, Marriott Team On...
October 29, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, Paidy debuted its 3-Pay as online commerce is on the rise in Japan, while Marriott International and Grab are teaming to bring premium hospitality experiences to customers. Plus, a new poll finds that this year’s Singles’ Day...

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Grab, Marriott Partner To Deliver Hospitality Experiences In Southeast Asia 
October 29, 2020

Marriott International and Grab are teaming up to bring premium hospitality experiences to customers in Southeast Asia, the companies announced on Thursday (Oct. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Singapore FinTech Platform Nium Expands To African Market
October 27, 2020

Singapore’s FinTech startup Nium is bringing its infrastructure platform to Africa, where domestic economic growth and customer spending is on an upswing despite the shaky global economy, Nium said in a statement on Tuesday (Oct. 27).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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China To Focus On Tech As It Formulates 5-Year Economic Plan
October 26, 2020

A five-year plan for China hashed out by leaders Monday (Oct. 26) is expected to focus on developing semiconductors and other such technology while Washington remains against letting the country access U.S. tech, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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PwC Executive Says US Firms To Curb Reliance On China Suppliers
October 26, 2020

Talk of a major reshuffling in international trade continues to build as more companies eye global supply chains, opening up opportunities for American manufacturing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Second Outbreak Wave Forces Europe To Tighten Restrictions
October 25, 2020

Governments across Europe are re-imposing social distancing measures as COVID-19 roars back from a summer lull, prompting widespread concern of a new round of economic damage, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Sunday (Oct. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Brazil Planning IPO For State-Run Digital Bank
October 20, 2020

Brazil’s government is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for a new digital arm of Caixa Econômica Federal, according to a Reuters report on Tuesday (Oct. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition Adds Members To Fight Climate Change
October 20, 2020

Mastercard has announced the expansion of the Priceless Planet Coalition to continue combating climate change, a press release says, with dozens of new contributors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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China Central Bank Expects Country’s Economy To Grow 2 Pct This Year
October 18, 2020

China says it has the COVID-19 pandemic under control and will see its economy boosted by around 2 percent, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...