In a dramatic turnaround, China’s economy expanded 3.2 percent in the second quarter of 2020, compared to April through June of last year. This success contrasts with the world’s other major economies, which are still reeling from the COVID-19 crisis. Get the Full Story Complete...
Google plunged deeper into India’s tech market by striking a $4.5 billion deal that, if approved by the country’s regulators, would give it a 7.7 percent share in Jio Platforms, according to a Wednesday (July 15) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
The United Kingdom has reversed course on Huawei, announcing plans Tuesday (July 14) to start banning companies in the country from buying equipment from the Chinese telecom and mobile phone giant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
The phrase “shop ‘til you drop” hasn’t been used for months as the world hunkered down to stop the spread of COVID-19. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Once on a mission to buy up Southeast Asian banks, Japan’s biggest lender is now focused on digital investments to reach new customers and streamline operations, Bloomberg News reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Google is ramping up its ties to India with a $10 billion investment in the country’s technology buildout. The move is part of Big Tech’s focus on the subcontinent, particularly the mobile payments market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Rapyd, the B2B financial technology-as-a-service company, launched an integrated payment solution in Mexico, allowing companies to access all local payment methods through one network, according to a news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
The prime minister of Barbados has a message for workers weary of COVID-19 restrictions and other pressures at home: Come to the Caribbean island for up to a year and do your job remotely. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Loon, the balloon-centric project attempting to connect people to the internet, is live in Kenya, according to Alastair Westgarth from the company in a Medium blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
