Alipay’s slide from the top and battle for survival in the ruthless mobile payments market
In 2014, Alipay had the mobile payment industry at its feet. Tencent’s WeChat Pay changed all that. Alipay was suddenly in a battle for survival.
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Digital connectivity as the next ASEAN dream
E-payment players like AirPay, Alipay, and GrabPay have big dreams to extend its network throughout ASEAN. But, do they have what it takes?
WeChat takes the lead to levy fees on credit card payment
WeChat will be charging for its credit card payment service. It is likely that users will move to other free platforms in the future.
Alibaba’s entry into Chinese online insurance market
Alibaba’s insurance game plan started four years ago with its investment in Zhong An Insurance.
Alipay’s entry into the Chinese rental market
China’s housing rental market is sizzling hot. Alipay has a game plan for the rental market.
Alipay and Tenpay compete head-to-head for overseas market share
As the Chinese payment market intensifies, Alipay and Tenpay look to overseas markets for expansion.
Taxi Fare Evasion on the Rise: Is it Time to Adopt Cashless Payments?
As cases of taxi fare evasion rise, it might be time for taxi drivers to embrace cashless payment systems.
Brief – Alipay takes on DBS PayLah! for Singapore’s taxi mobile payments
Singapore’s taxi giant ComfortDelGro announced that it now accepts Alipay for fare payments. Alipay has entered five key areas of the Singaporean market: fashion, food, accommodation, tourism, and play.
Third-party payment platforms in Singapore: Are local banks getting in a stew over nothing?
Singapore may not see its own WeChat Pay nor Alipay soon. Its high banking penetration level is the greatest problem for third-party payment platforms.
Alipay expansion: How it can benefit Southeast Asia and its economy
Online payment platform Alipay already serves 200 countries online and dominates in China. Now they are looking to step up expansion into Southeast Asia. How did they get to where they are now, and will they crack the ASEAN market?