international

International business refers to the trade of goods, services, technology, capital and/or knowledge across national borders and at a global or transnational level. It involves cross-border transactions of goods and services between two or more countries.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Closing the Books on the Global Challenge of X-Border Accounting
Closing the Books on the Global Challenge of X-Border Accounting
February 06, 2024  |  Cross Border Commerce

One of the biggest challenges to account for in cross-border payments is, well, the accounting. It’s a silent but often deadly snarl that can tangle...

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EU’s AI Act: Premature or Prescient?
EU’s AI Act: Premature or Prescient?
February 05, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Is it possible to achieve a perfect balance between regulation and innovation over disruptive technologies? The European Union’s (EU) 27 member states appear to think...

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Paytm Vows to Keep Digital Wallet Working Amid Regulatory Challenges
Paytm Vows to Keep Digital Wallet Working Amid Regulatory Challenges
February 02, 2024  |  Regulation

Paytm, an India-based digital payments firm, is facing uncertainty regarding its license as the Reserve Bank of India ordered it to stop accepting deposits after...

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TikTok and GoTo Combine eCommerce Businesses in Indonesia
TikTok and GoTo Combine eCommerce Businesses in Indonesia
January 31, 2024  |  eCommerce

TikTok and GoTo, the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia, announced the formation of a strategic partnership in Indonesia. With this deal, GoTo’s eCommerce company Tokopedia and TikTok Shop Indonesia have combined...

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Regulator Closes Paytm’s Bank After ‘Persistent Noncompliances’
Regulator Closes Paytm’s Bank After ‘Persistent Noncompliances’
January 31, 2024  |  Regulation

India’s banking regulator ordered Paytm Payments Bank to stop conducting business. The Reserve Bank of India made the order Wednesday (Jan. 31), saying an audit...

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Report: Apple iPhone Shipments Expected to Drop 10% to 15%
Report: Apple iPhone Shipments Expected to Drop 10% to 15%
January 30, 2024  |  Apple

Apple shares reportedly dropped 2% after TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the tech giant expects demand for iPhones to be lower in 2024. The analyst said...

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ZeroQs Secures $496,000 to Expand Smart Shopping Cart Tech
ZeroQs Secures $496,000 to Expand Smart Shopping Cart Tech
January 30, 2024  |  Investments

Warsaw-based retail startup ZeroQs has reportedly secured 457,000 euros (about $496,000) in funding from Freya Capital. The firm will use the new funding to further develop its smart...

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EU Regulator Proposes New Rules For Foreign Crypto Firms
EU Regulator Proposes New Rules For Foreign Crypto Firms
January 29, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

A European regulator has proposed new rules for cryptocurrency companies headquartered outside of the bloc. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) introduced regulations Monday (Jan. 29) that...

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Visa Invites Applications for FinTech Accelerator Program in Africa
Visa Invites Applications for FinTech Accelerator Program in Africa
January 29, 2024  |  Startups

Visa launched the second cohort for its Africa FinTech Accelerator program. The program aims to provide mentorship, training and networking opportunities to startups in Africa, the digital payments firm said...

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