Ant Group

Data from the WorldFirst platform revealed that the number of export markets for Chinese SMEs doubled year-on-year in Q1 2023, with some exporters selling to as many as 42 overseas markets.

Alipay+ e-wallets can now be used to pay at 11,000 stalls in Singapore’s hawker centres, coffee shops, wet markets, and canteens.

By forming partnerships with local wallets instead of competing against them, Ant Group’s Alipay+ connects consumers and businesses across the globe.

Analysts say founder’s imprint on the company may linger despite new structure.

120,000 merchants accept e-payments from Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand.

Ant Group’s net profit falls 17.3% in March quarter under regulatory pressure.

More Southeast Asian countries moving in the direction of early issuer Cambodia.

Alibaba, JD.com, and Pinduodo suffer big declines.