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China Uses Alipay To Deploy Color-Coded Health Rating App
March 02, 2020

Tech giants in China are deploying a color-coded health rating system to help officials track the millions of people returning to work in the wake of the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak, The New York Times (NYT) reported on Sunday (March 1). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Virus Expected To Have Long-Term Impact On Travel, X-Border Payments
March 01, 2020

The number of companies and events impacted by the coronavirus’ mass spread now includes the annual Game Developers Conference. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Coronavirus Impacts eCommerce, Business Travel
February 28, 2020

The coronavirus has wide-reaching effects on eCommerce, technology, medicine, business travel and the economy. Here are the latest updates on its impacts around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Coronavirus Closes Tokyo Disneyland, Large Events Banned In Switzerland
February 28, 2020

Tokyo Disneyland will be closed from Saturday (Feb. 29) to at least March 15 due to concerns over containing the spread of the coronavirus, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Afterpay Now Has More Customers In US Than Down Under
February 28, 2020

In its half-yearly financial results, Australian FinTech firm Afterpay Limited reported more customers in the United States than in Australia. The company said it had 3.6 million active customers in the U.S. – a 443 percent rise from the same time last year. Meanwhile, it had 3.1...

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Corona (Beer) Takes Hit From COVID Naming
February 28, 2020

Someday this will be a marketing case study. You’re Constellation Brands. One of your leading brands is Corona beer. Then out of China comes a virus that has your name on it. You’re blowing up on social media for all the wrong reasons. And to...

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China’s Halting Return To Work Signals US Supply Chain Headwinds
February 28, 2020

In a way, it’s a strange reminder of the 80/20 rule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Coronavirus, Olympics And What’s Next For Sporting Events Worldwide
February 28, 2020

The era of the incredibly enabled home entertainment system has had an interesting effect on the world of events. On the one hand, it is a convenient and comfortable substitute. Why pay a high price for a ticket to the big game, and sit in the nosebleed seats...

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Coronavirus Update: US Cos See Impact, China Begins To Reopen For Business
February 28, 2020

Facebook has cancelled its annual F8 developers’ conference over concerns about the coronavirus, reports said. More specifically, the social media company cancelled the in-person component, which it would have held in San Jose, CA. There might still be video presentations on offer, though, along with...