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Beijing issues prepaid cards for international visitors
The Chinese capital introduced the Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors, on Wednesday, facilitating their payment for transportation, tourist sites and shopping centers.
August01,2024
Chinese new energy vehicles enter Azerbaijan market
NIO, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, announced recently its entry into the Azerbaijan market through a partnership with Green Car, an Azerbaijan auto company.
November18,2024
Azerbaijan actively collaborating with Chinese companies, says president
Establishing a strategic partnership with China is "a very important milestone" for Azerbaijan, and the Azerbaijani side is actively collaborating with Chinese companies, President Ilham Aliyev said Thursday.
April11,2025
Shanghai issues prepaid travel cards for inbound travelers' convenience
Shanghai has released Shanghai Pass, a multipurpose prepaid travel card, to facilitate easy payment by inbound travelers and other visitors not in favor of mobile payment.
May22,2024
Azerbaijan, Turkey hold joint tactical exercises
Azerbaijan and Turkey kicked off a five-day joint military exercise in Azerbaijan's western Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said Monday.
June13,2017
Thai agencies join hands to test Mobile ID for identity verification
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with related authorities for development of an identity verification system through electronic identity cards on mobile phones
January21,2020
Hongqi crafts new brand identity amid rise of brand economy worldwide
China's iconic sedan brand Hongqi is vigorously crafting its new brand identity featuring being young, energetic and international to adapt to the rise of brand economy worldwide.
December03,2019
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan partner with ADB, AIIB on Caspian Green Energy Corridor
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Friday to advance the Caspian Green Energy Corridor, Azerbaijan's Energy Ministry reported.
April07,2025
China, Azerbaijan vow to lift bilateral relations to new heights
Shen Yueyue, vice chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during a friendly visit to the country from Tuesday to Thursday.
May17,2024
Azerbaijan State News Agency
Founded in 1920, the Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC) is a major news and information agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
June19,2019
UnionPay cards to be issued in Europe
UnionPay International, a subsidiary of China's UnionPay, the country's largest bank card payment processor, announced Monday that it has entered into strategic cooperation with the Portuguese bank, Banco Comercial Portugues (BCP).
November21,2017
China helps improve vocational training in Azerbaijan
China handed over Thursday a batch of state-of-the-art equipment designed to help boost technical and vocational training in Azerbaijan, according to the state-run news agency AZERTAC.
November23,2018
Lower transaction fees set to boost international bank card usage in China
International bank card clearing institutions, such as Visa and Mastercard, have reduced transaction fees on overseas bank cards for Chinese merchants, a move expected to encourage more local merchants to accept these card payments.
July04,2024
China issues 9.25 bln bank cards by end of 2021
China had issued a total of 9.25 billion bank cards by the end of 2021, according to an industry report.
September26,2022
Azerbaijan launches large-scale military exercises
Azerbaijani troops began large-scale military drills on Monday to test defence readiness, organization of command and control of troops and means, the Defense Ministry said.
June20,2017
UnionPay holds all the cards
China UnionPay is ramping up efforts to expand its business in overseas markets to support the Belt and Road Initiative or BRI, in addition to facilitating fast growing personnel exchanges between China and the rest of the world.
December28,2018
China issues 8.98 bln bank cards in total
China had issued a total of 8.98 billion bank cards by the end of 2020, according to a blue paper.
October18,2021
UnionPay holds all the cards
China UnionPay, a Chinese bank card organization, is ramping up efforts to expand its business in overseas markets to support the Belt and Road Initiative or BRI and facilitating fast growing personnel exchanges between China and the rest of the world.
December25,2018
China to improve customs clearance with updated health card
China's customs authority will launch a new edition of its health declaration card, in which some requirements for travelers are removed to streamline customs procedures and enhance clearance efficiency.
August26,2022
Azerbaijan secures loan for 50 locomotives
The government of Azerbaijan has secured a 277-million-euro loan from a consortium of Societe Generale, BNP Paribas and the French branch of HSBC Bank to purchase 50 locomotives for use on the Baku - Tbilisi - Kars line.
February16,2017
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