We're further opening up
@Alipay
's platform to support the digital transformation of 40mil service providers in China. Under a 3-yr plan, we'll work w/ 50k ISVs to help service providers digitalise operations, increase efficiency and reach more customers.
Did you watch the
#WinterOlympics2022
in Beijing? In this
#AntKast
episode three Finnish Sports Technology experts shared innovations in
#wintersports
training and ideas on creating a modern winter sports ecosystem.
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We at
@Alipay
and MYbank are proud to have worked with over 20M small & macro entrepreneurs and innovators (as of 2019) to further their dreams. We hope to support even more SMEs this year especially through their recovery from the impact of
#COVID19
. More
Our comprehensive suite of digital solutions such as
@Alipay
mini program, Lifestyle Account and other operating tools such as digital membership cards and coupons have enabled third-party service providers to improve operational efficiency and enhance the customer experience.
A few days before
#ChineseNewYear
, we learned 福 (Fu, a Chinese term meaning blessing and good fortune) in sign language from a hearing impaired coffee shop owner. How do you say 福 in your own language?
#SignLanguage
#Blessings
#CNY
Guess what: Shaolin Kungfu now lands in
#Alipay
! During this Spring Festival, you will be able to play a mini game inside Alipay to learn several iconic Chinese Kungfu moves by yourself! Just have a try and tell us what you've got there.
#KungFu
#ChineseNewYear
#SpringFestival
As the week-long Chinese New Year holiday is coming to an end,
#Alipay
now shares with you some findings of the digital services trends on its open platform during the period, measured between Jan 31 and Feb 5.
#digitalservices
#AntGroup
#ChineseNewYear
#digital
Meet corgi Joba and his owner Eva, who’s been with the Ant team for nearly 5 years. Raising Joba has been a wonderful experience and has taught Eva to be more optimistic, Eva says. “Every time I see his smiling face, I feel so blessed!”
“Lemon 🐕 is like a family member and brings me good luck and love. With him, I also found the love of my life.” Says Lulu who joined
@Alipay
for 2 years. In this festive season, we want to share good luck and love with you. Find the clue of getting a $188 fortune on our IG!
#cny
Win up to US$188 this
#LunarNewYear
! This fortune is waiting for you just like these adorable cats wearing little 福 (meaning good fortune) charms. Take a picture with your loved ones, pets or items and tag us
@alipay
+
#alipayfortune
on IG to win!
“Char Siu is the sunshine☀️of my life! Whenever I feel depressed she will come over to comfort me,” says Amao from Alipay. The time with Char Siu brings Amao so much love & laughter. This festive season, we want to share love & fortune with you too. Visit our IG to win a $188!
Like for Loans:
@Alipay
users can support their favorite stores by gifting free interest-free loans with "Likes". With each Like, MYbank provides the store owner with reduced interest on loans. Efforts big or small go a long way in helping businesses recover amid
#COVID19
.
A big thank you to
@UNEnvironment
for naming
@Alipay
Ant Forest as a Champion of the Earth, the
@UN
’s highest environmental award. And to our 500m users & partners who helped us green China's arid areas thru digital tech, the recognition belongs to you too
#AntKast
wishes you a Happy New Year!
In this podcast, our guest speakers
@psb_dc
and
@leimer
offer their thoughts on 2022 fintech trends, give advice on working from home, and provide tips to start the new year.
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This
#InternationalWomensDay
, we celebrate the women playing central roles in the digital economy across the
@AlibabaGroup
ecosystem. Read about how they battle gender stereotypes, juggle motherhood and career yet still come up top of their game.
#IWD2020
“Raising 😺Longlong has been a healing experience. Her kisses ❤️ every morning warm me up like sunshine,” - Ma, who recently joined
@alipay
. This
#ChineseNewYear
we'd like to share warmth and fortune with you. An $188 fortune is up for grabs on our IG!
#fufufufufu
Thank you
@UNFCC
for the recognition of
#AlipayAntForest
’s work. We are extremely humbled and also encouraged to inspire even more people to take positive
#climateaction
through digital tech. Dear 500mil users & partners, we cldnt have done it w/o you!
Growing up as a
#StarWars
and
#FantasticFour
fan, his dream was to open his own comic book store. Listen to this episode of
#AntKast
for Matt Balcerak's story of building a small business based on one's own passion.
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240,000 necessity goods have been delivered to frontline medical staff in
#Wuhan
! One of the top requests received via our emergencies supply line was for sanitary & disposable underwear & napkins. With limited protective gear, they're unable to use the toilet for up to 10hrs. /1
This
#InternationalWomensDay
, we celebrate the women playing central roles in the digital economy across the
@AlibabaGroup
ecosystem. Read about how they battle gender stereotypes, juggle motherhood and career yet still come up top of their game.
#IWD2020
Check out
@Cristiano
's 5 amazing goals that got him the Alipay Top Scorer Trophy at EURO 2020!
Post a Twitter photo of yourself presenting the (virtual) trophy to Ronaldo and tag
#alipaygoal
, you will have the chance to win a "Portugal" Jersey from the UEFA official store!
Merchants and individuals around the world share with us their thoughts on 福 (Fú), the Chinese character which means blessings, fortune and good luck. Tag
#AlipayFortune
and share a photo or video about what 福 (Fú) means to you to win an Alipay New Year's gift!
#chinesenewyear
Alipay wishes you a Happy 福 (Fú) Year! In Chinese, 福 (Fú) is a term which means blessings, fortune, or good luck. Share the tweet and tell us what "福 (Fú)" means to you for a chance to win an exquisite new year gift set for the Year of the Tiger!
#AlipayFortune
#ChineseNewYear
Clear signs of recovery:
@Alipay
stats show 39% of mom-n-pop shops have reopened since
#COVID19
outbreak & are seeing daily turnover back at levels before CNY break. Thank you for restarting your business, you play an important role in helping communities get back on their feet!
Every May 10th, we invite all our friends and families to come and enjoy the company's spirit.
Today, we camped, enjoyed live music and fresh brewed coffee, played frisbee, and smelled the fresh flowers.
To all our families, you make our life beautiful.
Happy Ant Famliy Day!
In celebration of 🌍
#EarthDay
, we’d like to share with you one of our favorite animals: The Phayre’s leaf 🐒
#monkeys
, a species whose homeland Alipay
#AntForest
has helped to defend.
This week, check out more 🌲
#wildlife
stories in Ant Forest's protected areas!
#GoGreenWithAnt
Rural Field is the natural canvas to paint 🎨the imagination👩🎨. Swipe to find out what is planted in this field!
MYbank, an online bank under Ant Group, is using remote sensing technology to empower farmers to obtain loans!
#gogreen
#techforgood
Tune in for a 2022 mid-year review with Dr. Efi Pylarinou
@efipm
on recent developments in fintech, covering topics like SWIFT, financial inclusion, DeFi, blockchain, and DeFi.
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In this
#AntKast
episode, we reimagine retail with
@debweinswig
, the founder & CEO of
@CoresightNews
. Listen in as we uncover the new hidden trends in retail and what they could mean for consumers.
#HolidayShopping
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We’re excited to exhibit our partners’ biodiversity efforts at the
#COP15
@UNBiodiversity
Conference.
@AntGroup
supports the restoration of ecological habitats for endangered monkeys, the planting of seagrass in coastal areas, and the conservation of wetlands for rare birds.
What does the word "change" mean to ethnic women in China's remote regions?
#CyberMulan
, a joint initiative by China Foundation For Rural Development and
@AntGroup
, transforms female talents into successful careers in less developed areas.
#SupportWomen
#CulturalDiversity
Any thoughts on this?
“Ant Farm” is a mini-program within Alipay where users feed virtual chickens by completing tasks. Users give away eggs laid by the chickens, which are then converted to monetary donations for NGO charity programs supporting impoverished hospitals/schools.
With
#esports
set to debut in this year's
#AsianGames
with a total of 8 medal events, the latest
#AntKast
episode features League of Legends host, Wendy Shi
@Wendy5544
, to demystify this young and rising industry.
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We’re happy to exhibit our sustainability efforts at
#COP15
, the
@UNBiodiversity
Conference. 650+ million+ people have participated in Alipay
#AntForest
by taking low-carbon actions.
@AntGroup
works with 17 organizations to protect 1600+ wildlife species in 24 protected areas.
Read about how merchants worldwide are increasingly seeking digital solutions via Chinese mobile payments in the latest
@nielsen
report on trends in Chinese outbound tourism and consumption.
#digitalenabler
#AlipayAcceptedHere
This Italian pharmacy has outlived empires and survived modern wars. Now, its 69-year-old owner Antonio is using new technologies and research to launch products fit for a new age and an international clientele.
#AlipayAcceptedHere
The 19th Asian Games is coming in hours! Come and see this drone light show in Guangzhou featuring Asian Games and Alipay. Welcome to China and travel around with Alipay!
Wherever you are right now, take care and be safe. Fingers-crossed
#COVID19
will pass over quickly. In the meantime, here're some tips to keep sane during this difficult period. 💙
@Cristiano
receives Alipay Top Scorer Trophy from Ant Group Chairman Eric Jing again!👈2019 offline at UEFA Nations League and👉2021 online at
@EURO2020
. Scoring stats will be uploaded to
@antchain
-powered blockchain, ensuring permanent & immutable records of his achievements.
AntKast podcast presents a World Book Day episode featuring renowned children’s author Michael Rosen
@MichaelRosenYes
to discuss his captivating works and experiences. Michael has written over 140 books and won over 30 awards. “Nice!”
Link:
#WorldBookDay
On this
#InternationalMuseumDay
, we are delighted to announce that nine Italian museums have landed on the
@Alipay
platform to show the beauty of their collections to Chinese audiences. Check out
#MuseumsOnAlipay
to discover more!
There're several reports about
@Alipay
being used for bitcoin transactions. To reiterate, Alipay closely monitors over-the-counter transactions to identify irregular behavior and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. [cont'd...]
In the latest
#AntKast
, Maria Bruno and Joel Dickson from
@Vanguard_Group
breakdown the difference between investing and saving, the strategy around compounding, and why you may need invest at an early stage of life.
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In celebration of 🌍
#EarthDay
, here's another one of our favorite animals: the Tibetan 🦊
#fox
, a species whose homeland Alipay
#AntForest
has helped to defend.
This week, check out more 🌲
#wildlife
stories in Ant Forest's protected areas!
#GoGreenWithAnt
In this episode of AntKast, we're joined by Jia Hang,
@AntGroup
's Regional General Manager for Southeast Asia. Tune in for Ant's global journey and a sneak peek into the future of
#fintech
.
#Antkast
Traveling to China? Download
@Alipay
– one of the most essential apps you'll need to make payments across the country and sign up via the *International Version*. Happy travels!
#PayWithAlipay
We heard you. You want to use
@Alipay
and guess what? Now you can! Visitors to China are now able to
#PayWithAlipay
. Simply download
@Alipay
via app stores to start enjoying wallet-free travel! That QR code by the cashier will no longer be a foreign sight.
Any Thoughts On This?
Alipay's 'walking donation' program allows users to everyday accumulate walking steps to complete a set amount. Once that set is completed, a certain amount of funding would be donated to charity projects for underprivileged children in rural areas.
#AtoT
Running a business is like a marriage — it requires absolute commitment to go through both the good & bad times. Find out how Hong Kong couple Henry & Kat Tang made their dream of turning Bali into their new home with the help of
@Alipay
and
@YouTube
.
Many may have heard of green finance, but why is green finance more important now than ever?
In this AntKast Episode, we're joined by INVYO Founder & Fintech/Investment expert, Xavier Gomez, to discuss green finance.
Listen here:
Today, Alipay held its 2022 Partner Conference to announce product upgrades to support merchants and brands in engaging consumers, as well as pledge investments worth $1.48 bn to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs for merchants and Independent Service Vendors (ISVs).
It's getting cold here in Hangzhou... so what a better way to celebrate than with some toasty hot bubble tea, on the house from
#Alipay
! Oh, and don't forget to bring your own eco-friendly cup for a refill!
"Have passion, will succeed": Despite not having a single day of training, Italian entrepreneur Giuseppe Lazzaro has been crafting jewelry masterpieces & running a successful boutique since bidding farewell to a programmer job 24yrs ago
#AlipayAcceptedHere
Zoe Zhou, ranked as one of
@Forbes
China's 2021 Top 50 Women in Tech, has been the driving force to build up
@antgroup
's enterprise risk management and internal control system from scratch, starting out small.
#womenintech
#alipay
#antgroup
In this episode of
#AntKast
, tech strategy expert
@JeffreyTowson
discusses successful platform strategies, unconventional business models, their challenges, and why they can be more effective.
Spotify:
Apple:
In celebration of 🌍
#EarthDay
, here's another one of our favorite animals: The black-and-white snub-nosed 🐒
#monkeys
, a species whose homeland Alipay
#AntForest
has helped to defend.
This week, check out more 🌲
#wildlife
stories in Ant Forest's protected areas!
#GoGreenWithAnt
Nearly 8 out of 10 UK merchants would recommend
@Alipay
to their peers, according to a new report by
@nielsen
. We're on a mission to help European merchants capitalise on Chinese outbound tourism!
#digitalenabler
#alipayacceptedhere
“Good fortune” in Chinese characters light up the skies from above the Great Wall of China across to the
@BurjKhalifa
in Dubai. To our friends around the world, may you be blessed with good health & wealth! Pass on the blessings, tag
@Alipay
in pics of “🧧” (fu) wherever you are!
As finding braille books isn't easy, Ant Group employees volunteer to record books for the blind.
Wang Yiwen, a blind vocal student in Hangzhou, China, has found inspiration from such books, giving her the confidence to manifest her brilliant talent.
🌍 I can help the Earth by_____
🌳 In celebration of
#EarthDay
, we’d like to share with you our favorite plant: The saxaul tree!
🌲 Did you know that the saxaul trees planted by Alipay
#AntForest
have helped to keep China's sandstorms at bay?
Happy Earth Day!
#GoGreenWithAnt
We’re giving guests from around the world a new digital experience at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 thru a dedicated
@Alipay
mini program which’ll help visitors find accommodation, ticketing, travel solutions, etc. across Shanghai & the 6 cities hosting Asian Games events.
Any Thoughts On This?
Ant Group's A-Idol Initiative trains data labeling/curating for free in impoverished areas in China, which has resulted in tech development, rural vitalization, and poverty alleviation.
Over half of the employees are women or are ethnic minorities.
#AtoT
In celebration of 🌍
#EarthDay
, we’d like to introduce one of our dear friends: Uncle Scoparium! This guy plants scoparium trees for Alipay
#AntForest
, making the Earth a better place.
This week, check out more 🌲
#wildlife
stories in Ant Forest's protected areas!
#GoGreenWithAnt
🐾 Meow! Cats 😺 of Alipay staffers are dressed in festive wear this
#ChineseNewYear
! We want to share good fortune and love with you! Visit our IG for details on how to win yourself a $188 fortune!
#alipayfortune
#cny
#love
#cats
Here comes the Special EP of AntKast!
Do you know besides Valentine’s day, China also has a Singles' Day?
Welcome our special guest host
@JoeWongComedy
, a standup comedian and TV talk show host. Enjoy the show!
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