China’s border restrictions enacted for the COVID-19 pandemic are staying in place for a minimum of one year, with Beijing officials raising concerns over new strains of the virus as “sensitive” events are on tap, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday (June 22), citing...
In today’s top payments news around the world, the technology industry in the United Kingdom has achieved a significant milestone, while global investment is heating up in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Plus, Societe Generale has chosen Temenos to modernize corporate banking in Asia...
The United Kingdom tech industry hit a major milestone on Thursday (June 17), with 100 tech firms in the country reaching a valuation of at least $1 billion to attain unicorn status, according to an announcement that cited Tech Nation and Dealroom data. Get the...
In today’s top payments news worldwide, Checkout.com has acquired Icefire, while Bringg has raised $100 million in an Insight Partners-led funding round. Plus, Vodafone and Amazon Web Services collaborate to bring “edge computing” to business clients in the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete...
Amazon is looking to expand its eCommerce relationship with Vietnam and is recruiting merchants to join its marketplace as exports in the country soar, Nikkei Asia reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
In today’s top payments news around the world, EBANX has notched a $430 million investment from Advent International, while Klarna is rolling out a new Comparison Shopping Service (CSS). Plus, Hims & Hers will buy United Kingdom-based Honest Health. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Virtual pop stars are a rising trend in the music business and have been raking in tens of billions in terms of funding, Bloomberg writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Amid soaring demand following pandemic lockdowns and with summer cocktails popular amid the recent good weather, the U.K.’s cocktails bars are having a difficult time satisfying demand from bargoers, the Financial Times (FT) reported Friday (June 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Paga, the largest mobile payments firm in Nigeria, is aiming to be the next company worth at least a billion dollars in Africa. The company counts 17 million unique users among its ranks, which range from consumers to companies and those who start tech firms....
