Modolo Filho was the first Uber driver to be murdered in Brazil — by two “teenagers” who had called for a ride to be paid in cash who went on to rob and stab him to death. Since his murder, police have confirmed at least six...
Good news for caffeine lovers in China: Starbucks has introduced coffee gifting via WeChat, the country’s top messaging app. The feature arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day, and the promotion’s name — “Say it with Starbucks” — is even a play on words since...
Mint Payments on Friday (Feb. 10) announced it completed a placement of new shares, which it is using to expand in South East Asia’s payments market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
What does it really mean to “act locally?” For merchants doing international commerce, adjusting to various country regulations can be confusing. For the February X-Border Payments Optimization Tracker’s feature story, PYMNTS spoke with Worldpay’s Casey Bullock, who oversees global payment processing for the company, about...
Belgium’s capital city is becoming known for more than just housing major international institutions like EU Parliament, EU Commission and NATO. The region is also home to an active and fast-growing startup scene. In this week’s Tech Center tracker, Patrick Lastennet, director of business development...
As more companies engage in trade across borders, new partnerships and data insights are emerging as a result of the international interactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
China’s foreign exchange reserves have slipped below the $3 trillion mark, as measured in January. The latest tally is the lowest in roughly six years, The Wall Street Journal reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
WaystoCap, the eCommerce company that is part of the Y Combinator program, is aiming to boost cross-border business-to-business sales in Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Large property transactions were once a business only open to major institutions and banks. But with the launch of Credit Peers, a peer-to-business property platform, individuals can now lend to property companies investing in major commercial property acquisitions and developments. Get the Full Story Complete...
