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WHO Warns Europe Is Entering ‘Acute’ Phase Of Pandemic

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that Europe is likely entering into the “acute” phase of the COVID-19 pandemic as nations scramble to quell the latest surge in infections. in particular, has been extremely hard-hit. in particular, has been extremely hard-hit. “We To date, Europe has confirmed approximately 27.5

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FEMA Looks At Blockchain To Aid Disaster Payouts

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The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has revealed that it might look into using blockchain technology to streamline disaster insurance payouts, as well as speed up its response to disasters. to launch an alternative crypto-enabled payment infrastructure for residents across the region.

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Esports Venue Coming To Mall of Georgia

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As the largest shopping destination in the southeastern United States, the Mall of Georgia includes more than 200 stores. Allied Esports’ new esports facility is a perfect complement to the mix of shopping, dining and entertainment options at [the] Mall of Georgia ,” said General Manager John DiCioccio.

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Marriott Sees ‘Improving Trends’ In Greater China As Region’s Travel Begins Recovery

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Marriott CEO and President Arne Sorenson said on a Monday (May 11) earnings call that, overall, “negative trends appear to have bottomed in most regions around the world. He noted that occupancy levels in the region are currently a bit more than 30 percent, which is higher from the lows of below 10 percent in mid-February.

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NEW REPORT: QSRs Must Look Beyond Mobile To Win Connected Consumers

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Other coffee companies have seemingly followed the lead, with players like Dunkin’ Donuts rolling out stores that are specifically designed to manage a high volume of mobile order-ahead purchases, and investing in new ordering methods and technologies. Other well-known fast food players are jumping on the bandwagon as well.

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New Report: Banking-As-A-Service Takes Friction Out Of Remittances

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The central bank and several other commercial banks collaborated on a cross-border bank account offering that Pakistanis overseas can use to store rupees and foreign currencies as well as to pay bills and make other transactions in the nation. customers to recipients in Asia and Europe. How Rayo Delivers Immigrant-Focused Financial Services.

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LATAM’s Payments Innovation Renaissance

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“If a firm needs to digitally onboard someone and verify them, we can help that company do that fairly seamlessly,” Samer Atassi, regional director, Latin America and Caribbean for Jumio, told PYMNTS in a recent conversation. Opportunity, he noted, abounds. A Diversity Of Needs.