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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
RMB retains 4th spot as currency for global payments: SWIFT
The Chinese currency renminbi (RMB), or the yuan, retained its spot as the fourth most active currency for global payments by value in February, according to a report.
April01,2024
RMB moves up in global payments in November: SWIFT
The Chinese currency renminbi (RMB), or the yuan, climbed one position to become the fourth most active currency for global payments by value in November 2023, with a share of 4.61 percent.
December22,2023
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
Risks of QR codes are controllable
Cheap, convenient, and controllable in terms of security, the use of Quick Response codes has become prevalent, and they are now an increasingly popular way of making payments for both Chinese retailers and customers.
March08,2017
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
China moves swiftly to stabilize markets amid global financial turbulence
In the face of global financial turbulence, China has unveiled a series of swift and intensive measures aimed at stabilizing the capital markets and restoring investor confidence.
April08,2025
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
World Insights: How Chinese agricultural technology becomes "code for good harvest" in Africa
According to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, China has actively supported other developing countries in addressing agricultural and food security challenges by sharing its knowledge and expertise in such areas as rice production, agricultural statistics and climate-resilient farming.
April01,2025
Feature: China-donated tents offer swift shelter for flood-hit Afghans
In a continuation of humanitarian support reminiscent of last year's earthquake response, China-donated tents were distributed to families affected by flooding in west Afghanistan's Herat Province a couple of days ago, to offer a temporary refuge to those grappling with the aftermath of natural disasters.
May07,2024
TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores in U.S.
TikTok was once again available for download in the Apple app store and Google Play store in the United States on Thursday.
February14,2025
RMB gains larger share in global payments: SWIFT
The Chinese currency renminbi (RMB), or the yuan, has retained its position as the fifth most active currency for global payments by value in May with a larger share, said the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), a global provider of financial messaging services.
June24,2022
Moderna's swift progress highlights optimized business environment in Shanghai
It took American biotech company Moderna just over three months to start the construction of its first pharmaceutical plant in China following an investment agreement with Shanghai.
December26,2023
With swift economic recovery, China remains magnet for global firms
With faster-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter of 2023, China continues to exert a powerful pull for foreign investment, defying the so-called "decoupling" from the country and providing boons to the global economy.
April20,2023
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
Alipay app available in 16 languages to facilitate foreigners traveling in China
Chinese payment services platform Alipay recently announced that it now provides services in 16 languages, which it expects will help international tourists travel in China more smoothly.
August22,2024
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
UnionPay launches standards for QR code payment
Bank card association China UnionPay announced standards for Quick Response (QR) code payment services, a move that will cause a stir in the nation's mobile payment sector, which is dominated by Internet giants Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings.
December13,2016
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
SWIFT sets up wholly-owned enterprise in Beijing
The Belgium-based financial messaging services provider SWIFT set up a wholly-owned enterprise in Beijing Tuesday amid China's further opening of its financial market.
August08,2019
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