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Alipay+ Enables Digital Payment of 14 Overseas E-wallets from 9 Countries and Regions in Hong Kong to Support City’s Global Travel Drive

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星期五, 四月 26, 2024

Similar to Alipay (Chinese mainland), these newly enabled wallets are now accepted at over 90% of the local outlets in Hong Kong.

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Similar to Alipay (Chinese mainland), these newly enabled wallets are now accepted at over 90% of the local outlets in Hong Kong.
This represents the largest number of international payment apps introduced to the city’s offline commercial network through cross-border cooperation at a single time.
Since 2023, Hong Kong has seen a continued growth of inbound travelers following the launch of global campaigns by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to welcome visitors from all around the world.
As the city's tourism promotion organization, the Hong Kong Tourism Board attracts visitors to Hong Kong through various global promotions and marketing initiatives.

China's Expanded Payment Services Offer Maximum Convenience for Foreign Visitors

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The China National Tourist Office has disseminated a clear, easy-to-follow guide on payment processes for foreign visitors to the country. Checking off your bucket list destinations in China is now easier and more accessible with the expanded safe and worry-free payment portals that were introduced by multi-agency government officials on March 14, 2024. The new measures are expected to boost China's rebounding tourist arrivals.

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LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The China National Tourist Office has disseminated a clear, easy-to-follow guide on payment processes for foreign visitors to the country.
Foreign visitors can now explore China's top attractions and hidden gems, shop and dine using their preferred payment portal.
Foreign visitors can now pay using any of the following: Bank Card, Mobile Payment, Tour Card, E-Wallets, Cash, Bank Account and E-CNY.
You can download from the app store and add your bank cards to any of the aforementioned mobile payment platforms.

Thunes announces agreement to acquire Tilia LLC

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024

Visa, Linden Lab, Partnership, Growth, Cropping system, UnionPay, Mastercard, JCB, Acquisition, Movement, Cryptocurrency

Using Tilia's technology, Thunes will be able to offer Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB and UnionPay acceptance to Thunes' customers.

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Using Tilia's technology, Thunes will be able to offer Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB and UnionPay acceptance to Thunes' customers.
Floris de Kort, CEO of Thunes, says, "The acquisition of Tilia demonstrates our ambition in the United States.
It will be business as usual for our people and our customers as we bring Tilia and Thunes together."
Subject to regulatory approval, after the acquisition closes, Tilia will be rebranded as Thunes and will remain based in San Francisco.

Thunes announces agreement to acquire Tilia LLC

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024

Visa, Linden Lab, Partnership, Growth, Cropping system, UnionPay, Mastercard, JCB, Acquisition, Movement, Cryptocurrency

Using Tilia's technology, Thunes will be able to offer Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB and UnionPay acceptance to Thunes' customers.

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Using Tilia's technology, Thunes will be able to offer Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB and UnionPay acceptance to Thunes' customers.
Floris de Kort, CEO of Thunes, says, "The acquisition of Tilia demonstrates our ambition in the United States.
It will be business as usual for our people and our customers as we bring Tilia and Thunes together."
Subject to regulatory approval, after the acquisition closes, Tilia will be rebranded as Thunes and will remain based in San Francisco.

Ant Group Launches Partnership on International Consumer Friendly Zones Program in China, Partnering With Global E-wallets, Card Organizations

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星期一, 四月 8, 2024

Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, launched in Beijing a nationwide Program to build International Consumer Friendly Zones across major Chinese tourist and commercial cities, with the support of relevant authorities and local governments.

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Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, launched in Beijing a nationwide Program to build International Consumer Friendly Zones across major Chinese tourist and commercial cities, with the support of relevant authorities and local governments.
Working with local merchants, tourism sites and commercial districts, the Program aims to enhance international visitors' experience and drive business for local merchants.
As part of the International Consumer Friendly Zones program, Ant Group will collaborate closely with partners to significantly enhance accessibility and convenience of the two mobile payment options for international visitors.
Jake Xue, General Manager, Global Business Services, Ant Group, said, “Seamless payment and consumer experience is critical for international travel as well as for broader cultural and economic exchange.

Global Gift Card Market Report 2023-2024 and 2028: Competitive Analysis, Impact of Covid-19, Impact of Economic Slowdown & Impending Recession, Ansoff Analysis

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星期一, 三月 11, 2024

JCB, Lowe's, Growth, Recession, IKEA, COVID-19, Pentland Group, Risk, SWOT, Sainsbury's, Market development, H&M, JD Sports, Ansoff matrix, Investment, Emotion, Retail

DUBLIN, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Gift Card Market (2023-2028) Competitive Analysis, Impact of Covid-19, Impact of Economic Slowdown & Impending Recession, Ansoff Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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DUBLIN, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Gift Card Market (2023-2028) Competitive Analysis, Impact of Covid-19, Impact of Economic Slowdown & Impending Recession, Ansoff Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The report presents a detailed Ansoff matrix analysis for the Global Gift Card Market.
The publisher analyses the Global Gift Card Market using the Ansoff Matrix to provide the best approaches a company can take to improve its market position.
Based on the SWOT analysis conducted on the industry and industry players, the publisher has devised suitable strategies for market growth.

Mapping Out 2024: Alchemy Pay Roadmap

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星期五, 三月 1, 2024

Bitcoin, Crypto, Cryptocurrency, Acquisition, MIMS, ALL, Money, USD, HKD, Apple Pay, API, Visa, Samsung, VQF, Google Pay, Empowerment, Growth, VASP, Web3, Diners Club International, Mastercard, MTL, Information, Human, ETH, MSO, Alchemy, Samsung Pay, DCEP, DPT, Environment, Revolut, N26, JCB, BTC

In 2024, our key priorities revolve around:

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In 2024, our key priorities revolve around:
In the exciting journey ahead, Alchemy Pay is ready to make a lasting impact.
Alchemy Pay is collaborating with crypto-friendly banks in Europe to seamlessly integrate their account opening capabilities into our product.
In 2024, Alchemy Pay anticipates the submission and acquisition of over 20 licenses globally.
Get ready for a year of unstoppable impact and growth as we strive to bring Alchemy Pay's vision to life!

SAN ANTONIO RANKS THIRD IN METRO POSITIVITY AMONG LARGEST CITIES IN THE U.S. AND CANADA

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星期四, 二月 29, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Antonians like where they live and their happiness is reflected in their job satisfaction according to a recent "Metro Positivity" study included in a newly launched whitepaper from greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership. In the study, San Antonio finished third of the 41 largest metros in North America, outranking such destination cities as Denver, Toronto, Seattle, and New York.

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In the study, San Antonio finished third of the 41 largest metros in North America, outranking such destination cities as Denver, Toronto, Seattle, and New York.
They established a "metro positivity score" for each, signifying how the metro in which the associates work contributes to employee satisfaction, engagement, retention, and other outcomes.
In other recent news, San Antonio made its debut on the "Top 10 U.S. Markets to Watch List," ranking No.
To learn more, click here to review the greater:SATX whitepaper titled "Best Practices to Nurture Metro Positivity Effect: San Antonio Case Study."

Mobile App Protection Solution "DexProtector" Achieves EMVCo Certification for Landmark Fourth Consecutive Year

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星期二, 二月 27, 2024

Architecture, Attack, IOS, Visa, Growth, Mastercard, SBMP, Android, Certification, EMV, UnionPay, American Express, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), JCB, Online shopping

LONDON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Licel has announced that DexProtector , its industry-leading mobile app security solution that safeguards over 12 billion downloaded apps, has once again achieved EMVCo SBMP SPT certification.

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LONDON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Licel has announced that DexProtector , its industry-leading mobile app security solution that safeguards over 12 billion downloaded apps, has once again achieved EMVCo SBMP SPT certification.
This is its fourth consecutive year of EMVCo certification, underscoring Licel's commitment to delivering cutting-edge security solutions for mobile apps in an increasingly complex digital payments landscape.
Ivan Kinash, CEO of Licel said, "Being the first software protection tool to be certified by EMVCo for both Android and iOS is a real source of pride for us.
As software-based mobile payments (SBMP) quickly become the norm around the world, EMVCo is playing a pivotal role to keep these payments safe.

JCB and Keisei Electric Railway launch Keisei Skyliner promotion for JCB cardmembers

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星期五, 三月 1, 2024

OMOTENASHI, Travel, Nippori Station, JSO, Narita International Airport, Skyliner, Child, Keisei Ueno Station, JCB, Keisei Narita Airport Line

Through this promotion, JCB cardmembers can enjoy a smooth and cost-effective journey from Narita Airport to Keisei Ueno and Nippori on the Keisei Skyliner.

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Through this promotion, JCB cardmembers can enjoy a smooth and cost-effective journey from Narita Airport to Keisei Ueno and Nippori on the Keisei Skyliner.
The Keisei Skyliner is an airport limited express train that operates between Keisei Ueno Station and Narita Airport Terminal 1.
At the Skyliner ticket counter at Keisei Ueno Station and Nippori Station, JCB cardmembers will receive 10% of the amount paid as a cashback on the purchase of a one-way Keisei Skyliner ticket at some future date.
To enjoy these discounts, JCB cardmembers simply present the special offer page on JCB Special Offers at the Skyliner ticket counter and pay with a JCB card issued outside Japan.