To let shoppers discover and try out new products, payment companies are helping merchants launch augmented reality (AR) experiences within social media platforms. Pan-African payments firm Cellulant, for instance, created an AR experience in Facebook Messenger. The firm chose a Kenyan brand, Huddah Cosmetics, as...
Despite a trade war between the U.S. and China, local Chinese vendors operating in Yiwu International Trade City are upbeat about 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
China is gearing up to stop local governments from making foreign companies transfer their proprietary technology to Chinese partners, reported The Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
China has taken over as the world’s largest logistics market, spending a whopping 12.1 trillion yuan (US$1.76 trillion) in logistics costs last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Chinese telecommunications and technology company Huawei has another obstacle in its continuing troubles lately as two huge banks cut ties with it, according to The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Promsvyazbank, the Russian state bank that was hit by sanctions by the U.S., has lowered its security deposits that go to Visa and Mastercard, reported RT.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
France, which had vowed to start taxing Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon in December if the European Union failed to agree on a digital tax, now says the tax will be implemented on January 1. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Middle East-based ride-hailing company Careem is expanding its business into a delivery service, a tech outlet reported. 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...
Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Network International’s rollout of Google Pay acceptance in the United Arab Emirates. In addition, De Lijn has chosen Conduent Transportation for a new fare collection system in Belgium, and U.K....
