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Dubai Creating $870M Free Trading Zone For eCommerce
May 22, 2020

The government of Dubai is planning to create an $870 million free trade zone for eCommerce named Dubai CommerCity (DCC). The development project will be located next to Dubai International Airport.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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China Drops GDP Target Due To Economic Instability
May 22, 2020

The world’s second-largest economy is opting not to set any economic growth forecasts due to the continued economic uncertainty triggered by the global coronavirus pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Kasikornbank To Offer Nium’s FinTech Payments Platform
May 19, 2020

FinTech payments platform Nium, based in Singapore, is expanding its global reach to service Kasikornbank’s Asia-Pacific customers in Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Does Less Traffic At China’s Mall Eateries Mean There’s Less Appetite For Retail?
May 14, 2020

To get a sense of how China is re-opening, and where there are bumps in the road, look to the malls. 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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France Looks To Create Its Own Home Booking Platform
May 14, 2020

France is set to launch another battle in its war with giant U.S.-based homesharing businesses. 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...

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British Merchant Group Warns Government Help Not Enough
May 10, 2020

The British Retail Consortium has said the U.K.’s financial aid measures haven’t been enough to stop a total collapse for many retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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As China’s Unemployment Rises, Consumer Spending Headwinds?
May 08, 2020

You’d be forgiven for being preoccupied with headlines and news stories focused on surging U.S. employment. 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...

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India Reopens Some Areas To Nonessential eCommerce, Ride-Hailing
May 04, 2020

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has given the green light to Amazon, Flipkart, Ola, Uber and others to resume their services in some parts of the country. India is in the midst of its third lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic and has set a...

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Grab Wants Staffers To Accept Unpaid Leave, Decreased Hours
April 30, 2020

Grab Holdings Inc. has started to request that workers accept decreased hours or take a leave without pay so the company can steer clear of reducing its workforce, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...