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Tencent Expands to Singapore to Facilitate Payments and Services for Chinese Tourists

Chinese tech giant Tencent expands its presence in Singapore with WeChat/Weixin Pay as Covid-19 travel restrictions are lifted

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ECB Reveals Euro Area Lending Trends

January 2023 euro area bank lending survey by European Central Bank (ECB) revealed significant tightening in credit standards for all loan categories along with subdued business loan demand

Fintech & Ecommerce

How to Secure Your Ecommerce Website

Did you know that small and mid-sized businesses are hit by 62% of all cyberattacks, about 4000 per day? Hackers are creating new traps every day, making more and more people their victims. They are after valuable data such as users’ credit card details, bank account numbers, passwords, social security numbers, etc. As an eCommerce […]

Articles

Formula One Racing And Sports Broadcasting Redefined

Formula One racing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It has captivated audiences for decades with its thrilling races and colorful characters. But now, a new era of Formula One racing is emerging that promises to redefine how fans experience the sport. With advances in technology, sports broadcasting and streaming services […]

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InsurTech Insured.io Introduces Payment Center

A new payment processing feature, Payment Center, will allow insured.io to customise automatic payments

Finance & Economics

China Development Bank Increases Loan Support for Science & Tech

China Development Bank granted CNY 261.9 billion (about $38.68 billion ) of loans to support the country’s science and technology innovation in 2022

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Merchants Will Spend $28B on Financial Crime Prevention Software in 2027: Report

Juniper Research estimates that global spending on financial crime prevention software tools will rise from $22.1 billion in 2023 to over $28.7 billion by 2027

Society & Lifestyle

How to Run Your Own Clothing Store

The retail industry is one of the most lucrative ventures, with a variety of business opportunities available to entrepreneurs. It offers the chance to develop creative concepts and make profits while bringing joy to customers. Running a successful store is not simply about passion and adequate finances. It requires having a clear set of goals […]

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BNPL Demand Soars in UK

Demand for BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) solutions rose across all age groups in the UK, as living costs increase

Finance & Economics

Businesses Adopting Blockchain Despite Crypto Turbulence

A recent survey revealed that nearly 90% of businesses deploy blockchain technology in some capacity and plan to invest in blockchain in 2023

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60% of Card Payments in Europe are Contactless

European Central Bank (ECB) has conducted “Study on the payment attitudes of consumers in the euro area (SPACE) 2022”, revealing the growth of contactless card payments in the EU

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Microsoft Considers $10B Investment into OpenAI

If Microsoft investment takes place, OpenAI – the startup behind the ChatGPT chatbot – will be valued at $29 billion

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Research: eSIM Market to Reach $4 Billion Globally in 2023

As Apple innovation disrupts the smartphone industry, eSIM market is poised to be valued at $4.7 billion in 2023, rising to $16.3 billion by 2027

Fintech & Ecommerce

UK Fintech Funding Slashed by 8%

Fintech funding in the UK remained ahead of the levels seen in Europe and Asia amid a sharp global slowdown, but still decreased about 8% compared to its 2021 value

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CES 2023 Showcases Touch and Smell Tech for Metaverse

Metaverse needs more customised and real-life-like user experiences such as the integration of the senses of smell and touch into VR experiences, as demonstrated at CES 2023

Fintech & Ecommerce

European SMEs Believe BaaS will Overtake Traditional Banking: Survey

Independent survey with over 1,000 business representatives from Europe shows the potential of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) which is expected to reach mainstream adoption within five years

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