China

Ant Group, Mastercard, e-wallets launch International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai to drive inbound tourism to China

Ant Group and Mastercard, along with 12 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and other major international card organizations, have launched the International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai.

Pyvio partners Currencycloud to deliver cross-border payments for Chinese e-commerce businesses

United Kingdom-based fintech firm Currencycloud has on Wednesday announced a partnership with Chinese payment firm Pyvio, offering efficient and cost-effective cross-border payment solutions for Chinese e-commerce businesses operating in emerging markets.

AliExpress appoints David Beckham as new global brand ambassador

AliExpress, an international online retail marketplace, has officially welcomed David Beckham as its new global brand ambassador.

XTransfer partners TerraPay to provide enhanced cross-border payment solutions to global SMEs

XTransfer, the China-based business to business (B2B) cross-border trade payment platform, has on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay, leading global money movement company.

[BEYOND Expo 2024] Global innovators gather at BEYOND Expo 2024 opening ceremony to discuss the future of technology

The ceremony brought together global leaders in technological innovation under the theme "What's Next?", delivering profound insights and unique perspectives to kick off this tech event of the year.

Alibaba partners LVMH to enhance luxury retail experience in China

LVMH Group, the world leader in luxury products, and Alibaba Group, the leading e-commerce and technology company in China, have on Thursday announced an extended partnership to enhance luxury experience in China, leveraging Alibaba’s cloud technologies, through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered innovations in retail and on-line with Tmall.

China’s SUV brand JETOUR to launch in Malaysia & Indonesia as soon as this month

In 2023, JETOUR Auto's total annual sales reached 315,167 vehicles, a 75 percent increase year-over-year. It is also worth noting that JETOUR's international exports experienced a remarkable year-over-year increase of 147 percent, far surpassing the overall industry level and reaffirming its status as the fastest-growing new cutting-edge SUV brand in China,…

Chinese AI firm iFLYTEK establishes regional HQ in Singapore to boost growth in Southeast Asia

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm iFLYTEK said Tuesday it will establish regional headquarter (HQ) in Singapore to boost growth in Southeast Asia (SEA).

Alipay+ inks agreement with Korea Easy Payment Foundation, Jeju Tourism Organization

Alipay+, a global cross-border mobile payment and digitalization technology platform operated by Ant International, has on Monday announced it signed a business agreement with the Korea Easy Payment Foundation (KEPF) and Jeju Tourism Organization (JTO).