China Unionpay opened its first regional representative office in Singapore on Aug 30. China Unionpay first stepped out on the international stage in January 2005 when it started offering its services in Singapore in partnership with NETS. The opening of this representative office is another first for the company, reinforcing its commitment to expand its brand and services in the region. CUP will launch similar offices in Europe, the United States and other parts of Asia in the future. ( Xinhua Online )

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