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08-Mar-18 Mobile payments are far less common in Hong Kong than in China, but Hong Kong is catching up. WeChat Pay claimed a 44% increase in users in Feb-18 alone, following promotions including red packets for registered users. [image: iStock / Asia Times]
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07-Mar-18 In order to prevent Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro phones being sold out within seconds to people buying them for resale, the manufacturer has removed the Cash on Delivery payment option for sales on Mi.com and Flipkart in India. [image: xda]
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28-Feb-18 Mastercard, Ecobank and Facebook Messenger will partner to offer small businesses in Africa and Asia a Facebook Messenger-based payment app, dubbed the Ecobank Masterpass QR, enabling users to receive instant payments. [image: Pymnts.com]
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28-Feb-18 China's mobile payment apps are expanding their global presence. Wechat processes transactions in 13 currencies and Alipay supports 27 currencies; consumers in 24 countries recieve tax refunds through Alipay; and Alibaba has partnered with India's PayTM since 2015. [image: China Plus]
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28-Feb-18 Indian digital payment company, Paytm has agreed to a strategic partnership with Singapore Tourism Board. Paytm's platform will feature a microsite with Singapore's latest 'Passion Made Possible' branded content. [image: STB]
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