In Faddish China, Even Glorified Vending Machines Raise Billions Fear of missing out grips Chinese investors in unmanned retail. About a score of startups have attracted at least $1.7 billion. Chinese offices aren’t known for cushy perks. So imagine Ben Jiang’s surprise when he showed up...
More Americans are struggling to pay their credit cards, and what’s holding them back is only getting worse Late payments on credit-card debt remain on the rise. This contrasts the trend in other forms of credit including auto loans and mortgages, where late payments of 30 days or...
Mr. Jack Ma, Lead Founder & Executive Chairman of the world’s leading e-commerce company, Alibaba Group, visited Tel Aviv University as a recipient of an honorary doctorate. Prior to the honorary degrees ceremony, Mr. Ma held an inspirational conversation with hundreds of TAU...
Digital payments take a hit each time customers shop PUNE: Data collated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows that usage of cards on point of sale terminals, better known as swipe machines, has reduced progressively since March 2017. Using cards on swipe machines is the most...
Jack Ma, Chinese tech help PH slay cash as king of payments MANILA – Black and white signs have begun to pop up beside thousands of cash registers in the Philippines, enticing users to scan them with their smartphones to pay for anything from burgers to bikinis. With help from...
