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Alipay’s Mini-Programs: What Luxury Retailers Need to Know
WeChat isn’t the only platform touting these lightweight, native apps. Alipay has been quietly testing its own mini-program service - and they're ready to compete for the attention of brands. Read More
Payment Solution for Many Lux Brands, Alipay Fined $600,000 for Breaches of Financial Regulations
The mobile payments platforms Alipay and Tenpay have been fined again by authorities for facilitating unauthorized cross-border transactions. Read More
Lessons from Russia: What Luxury Retailers Can Learn From Moscow on Wooing the Chinese Traveler
Following the World Cup - that drew nearly 40,000 Chinese tourists to the country - Russian retailers are having their big moment. Read More
China’s Cross-Border E-commerce Market Soared to $220B in 2017
China's cross-border e-commerce market has continued to grow rapidly in 2017, providing a multi-billion business opportunity for foreign brands. Read More
A Tale of Two Millennials: India and China
Despite their similarities, India and China’s millennials have evolved in markedly different ways, and there are key differences between the two markets. Read More
A Secret No Longer: Knowing When the Price is Right (and Wrong) in Duty Free
“All our prices are honest – and we believe that transparency is inevitable,” says Mirko Wang, Founder of smash-hit price comparison app Jessica's Secret. Read More
The Race is On: China’s Luxury Electric Car Market Picks Up Speed
Despite Tesla's confirmation of a gigafactory in Shanghai, China's luxury electric car brands remain firmly in the driving seat. Read More
Duty-free Domination? Global Blue, Union Pay Partner to Entice High-end Chinese Market
Global Blue and UnionPay are doubling down on their ongoing partnership to make further inroads with China’s most valuable consumers: travelers. Read More
Wannabe WeChat Merchants: What You Need to Know
WeChat Pay’s global expansion has been a hot topic of late and adopting Chinese mobile payment methods is touted as a must-do for U.S. businesses looking to attract Chinese customers. Read More
Alipay Transactions Soar 5-Fold On May Holiday Weekend, Show Global Growth
East Asia remains by far the payment app's strongest region by transaction volumes. Read More
