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PayPal Sets Up India Tech Center For Data Localization
July 23, 2019

Following mandates by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), PayPal is opening a tech center in Hyderabad to ensure all data is stored exclusively on local servers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Vietnam Launches New Social Media App As Facebook Alternative
July 23, 2019

Vietnam is introducing a social network similar to Facebook after the Communist-ruled government asked domestic tech companies to create substitutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Latin America
LATAM’s Payments Innovation Renaissance
July 22, 2019

Providing onboarding services in the Latin American market is both an exciting opportunity and a challenging one. 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...

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Bill Proposes Requirement Of Russian Software On Tech Devices
July 21, 2019

Russian lawmakers are proposing legislation that would require all smartphones, computers and smart TVs sold in Russia to come pre-installed with certain Russian software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Jollypay Payment Platform Gets License To Operate In The UAE
July 19, 2019

Online payment system Jollypay has received a license to operate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and it’s one of the first foreign companies to do so, according to a release.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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BMW Teams With Tencent In China Self-Driving Tech Push
July 19, 2019

BMW has been expanding into China and developing autonomous technology for cars, so that it can be at the forefront of the technology when the self-driving wave hits the mainstream. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Europe
EU Begins Antitrust Probe Into Amazon, Fines Qualcomm
July 17, 2019

Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition commissioner, is preparing to leave office with a bang, launching an investigation into Amazon while also preparing a fine against U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm, according to the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Venezuela Considers Russian Payments System As SWIFT Alternative
July 17, 2019

Sources have revealed that Venezuela might use a Russian-operated international payments messaging system in an effort to get around U.S. sanctions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Hotel Startup OYO Expands Into Coworking Spaces
July 16, 2019

Indian hotel startup OYO, which is currently in 80 countries around the world, plans to expand into coworking spaces, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...