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WeChat is a Chinese multi-purpose messaging, social media and mobile payment app developed by Tencent. It was first released in 2011, and became one of the world's largest standalone mobile apps in 2018, with over 1 billion monthly active users.

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Nokia, T-Mobile $3.5B 5G Deal Promises Payments, Commerce Changes
Nokia, T-Mobile $3.5B 5G Deal Promises Payments, Commerce Changes
July 30, 2018  |  Mobile

T-Mobile has signed a $3.5 billion deal with Finnish firm Nokia, which will provide the U.S.-based carrier with “end-to-end 5G technology” the companies said. The agreement,...

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Grab Opens App Up To Third-Party Developers
Grab Opens App Up To Third-Party Developers
July 10, 2018  |  Mobile Applications

Grab, the Southeast Asian ride-hailing app company, is trying to expand its business — and as a result, it is opening up its platform to developers...

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Nokia And Tencent Team Up For Research On 5G
Nokia And Tencent Team Up For Research On 5G
July 05, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Nokia and Tencent, one of China’s leading providers of internet services, announced Thursday (July 5) that they inked an agreement to carry out joint research...

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Tod’s And Mr. Bags Take Luxury Retail Omnichannel
Tod’s And Mr. Bags Take Luxury Retail Omnichannel
June 27, 2018  |  Retail

Luxury retail has run into a conundrum as digital channels and eCommerce continue to edge out brick-and-mortar shopping venues. Although eCommerce may not be replacing...

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Tencent International Expansion Play: Fill The Tech Gaps
Tencent International Expansion Play: Fill The Tech Gaps
June 22, 2018  |  International

Chinese internet giant Tencent is in no rush to launch its social networking platforms, music and services internationally — unless there is a space in...

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Does A WeChat Boutique Launch Foreshadow eCommerce’s Future?
Does A WeChat Boutique Launch Foreshadow eCommerce’s Future?
June 18, 2018  |  Ecosystems

The launch on Tuesday (June 19) of a new eCommerce option for shoppers seeking makeup, hair care products, fragrances and similar products represents the expansion...

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As Ant Financial Rises, So Does China
As Ant Financial Rises, So Does China
June 08, 2018  |  Markets

Here comes China. Again. The recent $14 billion worth of fresh capital for Ant Financial — the China-based firm that is now the most valuable...

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Tencent Seeks To Cut Paper Chase In Travel Between China And Hong Kong
Tencent Seeks To Cut Paper Chase In Travel Between China And Hong Kong
June 06, 2018  |  International

The paper chase — the literal one — is about to get cut short amid distances well-traveled. News came Wednesday (June 6) via Reuters that...

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Blockchain-based Uber App Planned By Kuaidi Dache CEO
Blockchain-based Uber App Planned By Kuaidi Dache CEO
May 29, 2018  |  Blockchain

Chen Weixing, Founder of Chinese ride-hailing app Kuaidi Dache and CEO of app developer Funcity, is gearing up to create a ridesharing service using blockchain technology....

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