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Competing ID services Verimi and Yes merge
The German industry is joining forces when it comes to the digital identity market: The previously competing German identification services Verimi and Yes are merging.
December07,2022
ENAV to strengthen itself in Romania with IDS AIRNAV
The company of air traffic controllers has won a contract worth €2.3 million in the context of an international tendering procedure carried out by Romatsa (Romanian Air Traffic Services Administration), the service provider for the air traffic control in the Republic of Romania.
September19,2020
Hong Kong launches smart ID cards
The Immigration Department of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said on Thursday that Hong Kong has started replacing identity cards with smart ID cards in phases.
December28,2018
606 foreigners in Beijing get permanent residence IDs
China has approved permanent residency for more than 1,800 foreigners since April, among those 606 are from Beijing, local authorities said Thursday.
June29,2018
606 foreigners in Beijing get permanent residence IDs
China has approved permanent residency for more than 1,800 foreigners since April, among those 606 are from Beijing, local authorities said Thursday.
June29,2018
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
Tencent tightens user ID checks on its popular game
China's internet giant Tencent implemented a real-name identification system (RNIS) for users of its popular mobile game "Honor of Kings", further tightening restrictions on underage players.
October29,2018
Ukraine, Turkey sign visa waiver deal for electronic ID holders
Ukraine and Turkey signed an agreement to mutually adopt a visa-free policy for holders of electronic national identity cards (IDs), the Ukrainian government said in a statement on Tuesday.
March15,2017
Airport expansion in Xinjiang boosts high-level opening up
A new terminal at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region began trial operations on Thursday, marking a major step in expanding regional air capacity.
April18,2025
(FOCAC) Guest Opinion: China's modernization drive: inspirations, opportunities for Africa
From July 15 to 18, the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its third plenary session, in which it discussed, reviewed and adopted resolutions to advance Chinese modernization.
September04,2024
Nighttime economy in China upgraded with cultural and technological empowerment
Nighttime activities—ranging from river tours and performances to entertainment—are evolving beyond traditional street markets focused on dining and shopping into a powerful engine driving consumption upgrades.
April30,2025
Economic Watch: Chinese electric heavy trucks expand global presence, cooperation
With the advent of electric trucks, the global landscape of heavy-duty trucks has changed, and China has emerged as a competitive player, according to Han Wen, founder and CEO of Windrose Technology, a Chinese electric long-haul truck start-up.
November15,2024
Feature: Chinese-built plant helps upgrade cocoa industry in Cote d'Ivoire
As the rainy season brings a welcome hint of cool relief to Cote d'Ivoire, a hive of activity is unfolding at the PK24 Industrial Park on the northwestern outskirts of Abidjan, the country's economic capital, marked by long queues of cocoa-laden trucks and the bustling movement of workers.
June11,2025
China's tourist hotspots lift reservation requirements amid surge in visitors
As China's tourist destinations experience a surge in both domestic and international visitors this summer, many popular spots have eliminated reservation requirements to reduce hassle and offer a seamless travel experience for tourists.
July18,2024
Chinese museums welcome global visitors with peculiarity and hospitality
This summer, museums across China have improved their reservation procedures and launched a series of activities to address domestic and international visitors' demand for cultural and historical experiences.
August12,2024
Cross-border exchanges heat up as China records 15.3 pct spike in entries, exits in Q1
Travel and exchanges across China's borders have seen a vibrant uptick in early 2025, with the country recording 163 million entries and exits in the first quarter of 2025.
April16,2025
Chinese, French scholars hold cross-cultural talks in Paris
Researchers from the two countries held discussions on the practice of cross-cultural exchanges, retrospection and reflection on the mutual enrichment of civilizations, as well as scientific and technological innovation and the future of civilization.
May04,2024
Feature: Translated Chinese books attract Egyptian readers at Egypt's largest book fair
In a sprawling pavilion adorned with vibrant Chinese motifs, translated Chinese literature drew a lot of attention at the 55th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF).
February07,2024
Economic Watch: China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to bring tangible benefits to participants, whole region, experts say
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project, on which an intergovernmental agreement was signed last week, will bring enormous and tangible benefits to all participants and peoples in the region, experts have said.
June12,2024
Young consumers' handbag culture reveals new consumption attitude
A unique handbag culture has popped up in China as many young people are abandoning brand-name bags and turning to makeshift handbags such as reusable grocery bags or conference bags of various materials.
February26,2024
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