Alipay's new image search tool is similar with WeChat's photo scanner, launched in 2019, which allows users to search for more than just QR codes and barcodes. WeChat, another Chinese payment app ...

The scam would see victims receiving unsolicited calls from local numbers starting with “8” and “+65” made by people posing as WeChat, UnionPay or Alipay employees, said the authorities.

This simplifies payments for tourists and business travellers, building on previous integrations with Mastercard on Alipay and Visa, Mastercard, and JCB on WeChat Pay. It's another major step ...

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