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17-Aug-18 Chinese tourists can now use WeChat Pay to make purchases in Russia, the 17th country to accept transactions made via the popular payment app. In time, that payment option will be available for local consumers as well. [image: Freer / Shutterstock.com]
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Jul-18 Growth in emerging market commodity importers is expected to remain robust, while the rebound in commodity exporters is projected to mature, says the World Bank. Risks include escalating trade protectionism and rising geopolitical tensions. A slowdown in China is partly offset by the rest of Asia, led by 7% growth in India. Prospects in Latam and the Middle East look positive, though with growth projected at much lower levels than in Asia.
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24-May-18 While Russia's e-commerce sector only delivered half of its expected growth in 2017, market players Tmall and Yantex remain keen to pursue their ambitious expansion plans, intent on becoming major players. [image: Yandex.Market]
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Apr-18 Rising geopolitical tensions, increased protectionism and unexpectedly abrupt tightening of global financial conditions pose downside risks to growth market economies, especially in Asia, says the World Bank. Growth in the key Asian region is projected to increase in 2018 and 2019. Indonesia, Brazil and India will all pick up pace, even as China moderates.
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23-Feb-18 Russia is looking to impose duty charges on cross-border e-commerce purchases from May-18, bringing an end to the boom years for major players such as China's AliExpress and JD.com. [image: HTDC Research]
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