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Naver partners with Softbank
Naver has agreed to create a joint venture with Softbank to run both the chat app Line and internet portal Yahoo Japan.…
Yahoo Japan merges with Line
The operator of Yahoo Japan, Z Holdings Corp. (ZHD), said it was negotiating a merger with free messaging app provider Line Corp.…
Gap Inc. collaborates with HKRITA
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) announces its collaboration with global apparel retailer Gap Inc. to foster sustainable development of the industry.…
What’s the most popular instant messaging app?
According to the latest instant messaging software statistics, WhatsApp is ranked with 1.6 billion users, while the second in line is Facebook Messenger with 1.3 billion users, followed by WeChat with…
Alibaba Group partners with Accor
Accor and Alibaba Group announced a strategic partnership to develop a series of digital applications and loyalty programs to improve the consumer and traveler experience over the next five years.…
Facebook reveals new logo
Facebook has changed its corporate logo to a minimalist rendering of the Facebook name.…
Google acquires Fitbit
Fitbit, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Google LLC for $7.35 per share in cash, valuing the company at a fully diluted equity value of approximately $2…
Shinsegae Duty Free adds WeChat Pay facial recognition payments
Shinsegae Duty Free has added WeChat Pay facial recognition payments for the first time outside Greater China in some of its stores enabling Chinese customers to pay without cash, card, or a mobile ph…
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