Ant Bank Is Officially Open For Business in Hong Kong Hong Kong citizens can now enjoy 24/7 banking services offered by Ant Bank, including easy-to-use money transfer and access to high-yield savings accounts with annual interest rates up to 2.5% on deposits. In addition to attractive rates, Ant Bank will also partner with AlipayHK to integrate banking services into consumer needs such as clothing, food, rent, transportation and entertainment. Read more in
The Standard.
Cross-border Trade Platform Trusple Launched Ant Group launched a global trade and financial services platform, Trusple. The platform aims to make it easier and less costly for all participants – especially SMEs – to sell to customers around the world. It also reduces costs for financial institutions so they can better serve SMEs in need. Read more in
Reuters.
Bangladesh’s First Blockchain Remittance Service Launched Using Ant TechnologyStandard Chartered Bank, together with bKash of Bangladesh and Valyou of Malaysia, launched the first blockchain-based cross-border remittance service in Bangladesh, facilitating instant transfers from Malaysia. See more in
The Daily Star.
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In Malaysia, Mooncakes Are Now Traceable To Ensure Food SafetyWith the adoption of AntChain’s Traceability-as-a-Service solution, customers buying from well-known mooncake maker Overseas Enterprise during the holiday season can now trace the products’ origins, verify Halal certifications, and check expiration dates simply via a mobile app. The leading Chinese restaurant group is the first local SME to adopt AntChain solutions in Southeast Asia. Read more on
Disruptive Tech ASEAN.
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