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Tencent Plans $70B Spend For AI, Cybersecurity, IoT Tech
May 26, 2020

Tencent plans to invest 500 billion yuan, or $70 billion, in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity over the next five years, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Uber India Lays Off 600 As Ride Demands Vanish Amid COVID-19
May 26, 2020

As India sees COVID-19 cases quickly climb for the seventh day in a row as of Tuesday (May 26), Uber, like most businesses in the country, is seeing a severe dropoff in the demand for its services and will layoff about 600 workers. Get the...

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Dubai Creating $870M Free Trading Zone For eCommerce
May 22, 2020

The government of Dubai is planning to create an $870 million free trade zone for eCommerce named Dubai CommerCity (DCC). The development project will be located next to Dubai International Airport.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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China Drops GDP Target Due To Economic Instability
May 22, 2020

The world’s second-largest economy is opting not to set any economic growth forecasts due to the continued economic uncertainty triggered by the global coronavirus pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Kasikornbank To Offer Nium’s FinTech Payments Platform
May 19, 2020

FinTech payments platform Nium, based in Singapore, is expanding its global reach to service Kasikornbank’s Asia-Pacific customers in Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Does Less Traffic At China’s Mall Eateries Mean There’s Less Appetite For Retail?
May 14, 2020

To get a sense of how China is re-opening, and where there are bumps in the road, look to the malls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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France Looks To Create Its Own Home Booking Platform
May 14, 2020

France is set to launch another battle in its war with giant U.S.-based homesharing businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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British Merchant Group Warns Government Help Not Enough
May 10, 2020

The British Retail Consortium has said the U.K.’s financial aid measures haven’t been enough to stop a total collapse for many retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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As China’s Unemployment Rises, Consumer Spending Headwinds?
May 08, 2020

You’d be forgiven for being preoccupied with headlines and news stories focused on surging U.S. employment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...