Alipay

News

LaLiga turns to Alipay to get closer to Chinese football fans

Users can now access the latest information on LaLiga matches and participate in various engagement activities in the Alipay app.
NETS to integrate Alipay+ by early 2022 - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore FinTech Festival 2021

NETS to integrate Alipay+ by early 2022

NETS will be able to facilitate transactions between local businesses and global consumers visiting Singapore.
Singapore FinTech Association and 10x1000 to nurture 100 local fintech talents - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

News

Singapore FinTech Association and 10x1000 to nurture 100 local fintech talents

Participants will get to learn the foundations of fintech through a three-week online course
MC Payment partners with Thailand’s Rabbit LINE Pay to offer QR payment services - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

E-payment

MC Payment partners with Thailand’s Rabbit LINE Pay to offer QR payment services

The QR payment services will be offered in Thailand from 3Q2021.

Tech

Trump signs order banning US transactions with Chinese payment platforms including Alipay

The Trump administration hasn’t briefed Biden’s transition team about the order.

Global Economy

Briefs

This week: the future of air travel, Trump administration to consider adding Ant Group to trade blacklist, and more.
Artivision's acquisition of MC Payment approaches finishing line - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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Artivision's acquisition of MC Payment approaches finishing line

After changing date of completion several times, Artivision's acquisition of MC Payment approaches the finish line

Disruption and Digitalisation

Minding the digital economy's narrowing gaps

Data-driven digital markets come with risks and these must be addressed to achieve potential efficiencies and inclusivity.

Currencies

Rise of the digital redback

China, one of the world's least cash intensive countries, moves one step closer towards a central bank digital currency.

Fintech

Ant may join race for Singapore virtual bank licences

(Nov 19): Billionaire Jack Ma’s Ant Financial Services Group said it may apply for a virtual banking licence in Singapore, a move that would add a heavyweight contender to the race.
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