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PingPong Among First Asian Payment Firms to Support Wero Transactions

Global payment platform PingPong recently announced it will be among the first Asian payment companies to support business use of Wero. In October this year, Wero will launch its To B payment service. After launch, businesses will be able to access this unified European digital payment service via PingPong, reaching 250 million European users.

Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon Released Earnings Reports, All Surpassing Expectations

On July 31, Microsoft and Meta respectively released their latest quarterly earnings reports, with both performances far exceeding market expectations.

Trump Has Issued Tariff Threats to 14 Countries

On July 7, local time, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that he had sent tariff letters to multiple countries. As of now, he has issued the latest tariff threats to 14 countries.

The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo Kicks Off Today in Changsha, China

WeChat Pay Joins Hands with International Payment Giant Stripe

Temasek-Backed Asset Manager Expands to Abu Dhabi, Strengthening Global Footprint

Tesla Set to Enter Saudi Market with Riyadh Launch Event

Chinese Education Goes Global: Capturing a Trillion-Dollar Market

A TikTok filter challenge called "Mandarin Fruit Voices" has gone viral. Essentially a straightforward Mandarin learning game with crude animations, minimalist gameplay, and fruit-based pronunciation exercises drawn from early childhood education materials, it has nonetheless captivated international users. For those who once struggled with English, the long-held dream of a world united by Chinese now appears increasingly within reach.

Dumpling Xi Expands Overseas: Grand Opening of New York Flushing Store

Is the Era of International 4A Agencies Over?

Power dynamics in the advertising industry are shifting: while international 4A agencies lose their grip, a new wave of local agencies is emerging.

U.S. and Russia to Hold Talks on Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Details in Jeddah on the 23rd

Saudi Arabia’s GDP Maintains Growth, Led by the Non-Oil Sector

Kingdee Expands into the Middle East with Qatar Office Launch

NIO Launches First Middle East Battery Swap Station in Abu Dhabi

Ferromex Returns to Mexican Bond Market with Two-Part Issuance

On March 1, 2025, Mexican railway operator Ferromex announced its return to the Mexican bond market with a two-part bond issuance scheduled for May.

WALOVI Enters Saudi Market, Accelerating GPHL’s Global Expansion

JD Logistics and Chery Automobile Forge Middle East Auto Parts Hub

JETOUR T1 Makes Its Global Debut in Saudi Arabia, Launching an Urban Light Off-Road SUV

Saudi Arabia to Host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, Creating a Snowy Future in the Desert

Brazil Plans to Tax Dividends of Low-Tax Enterprises, Raising Concerns Over Fiscal Balance

February 17, 2025 – Dario Durigan, Executive Secretary of the Brazilian Ministry of Finance, announced that the government is advancing income tax reform, proposing to tax dividends received by shareholders of enterprises with tax rates significantly below the national average.