china

China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers, it is the third or fourth largest country by total area.

Paytm Boosted by India’s Ban on Chinese Apps
Paytm Boosted by India’s Ban on Chinese Apps
February 07, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

India has reportedly banned 232 apps connected to China as relations between the neighbors worsen. The order by India’s tech ministry blocks 138 betting and...

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Billionaire Charlie Munger Says US Needs Ban on Cryptocurrencies
Billionaire Charlie Munger Says US Needs Ban on Cryptocurrencies
February 02, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger wants America to take a page from China and ban cryptocurrencies. In a Wall Street Journal opinion piece Wednesday (Feb. 1),...

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The Impact of Real-Time Payments on GDP Growth in Emerging Markets
The Impact of Real-Time Payments on GDP Growth in Emerging Markets
February 01, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments have become indispensable for the global economy, with a previous PYMNTS study finding that 86% of businesses generating annual revenues between $500 million...

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LVMH ‘Confident but Vigilant’ About Luxury Demand After Record Year
LVMH ‘Confident but Vigilant’ About Luxury Demand After Record Year
January 26, 2023  |  Earnings

The reopening of China will bring new opportunities to luxury brands that have already enjoyed a record year. So said LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard...

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India Outkicking Its 5G Coverage, Says Ericsson Exec at Davos
India Outkicking Its 5G Coverage, Says Ericsson Exec at Davos
January 18, 2023  |  Mobile

5G networks are just around the corner from being just around the corner . This, as Börje Ekholm the CEO of Ericsson AB, one of...

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China Launching State-Owned Ride-Hailing App, Easing Tech Crackdown 
China Launching State-Owned Ride-Hailing App, Easing Tech Crackdown 
January 18, 2023  |  Ridesharing

China is reportedly launching a state-owned ride-hailing app. The launch of Strong Nation Transport signals that China aims to be involved in the tech industry...

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Burberry and Richemont Look to Reopened China After 25% Sales Drop
Burberry and Richemont Look to Reopened China After 25% Sales Drop
January 18, 2023  |  Retail

After a COVID-inspired sales drop, luxury brands Burberry and Richemont see hope in China’s reopening. The country last week lifted some of its pandemic restrictions,...

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People’s Bank of China Enables Offline Payments with Digital Yuan
People’s Bank of China Enables Offline Payments with Digital Yuan
January 16, 2023  |  CBDC

The People’s Bank of China has reportedly enabled Android users to make offline payments using digital yuan. With a new function added to the bank’s...

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Flush With Cash, Chinese Tourists Will Boost Spending in Fashion Capitals
Flush With Cash, Chinese Tourists Will Boost Spending in Fashion Capitals
January 09, 2023  |  Retail

Chinese tourists’ “revenge travel” will benefit high-end brands housed in the luxury capitals of the world. Call it, perhaps, a wave of “destination spending” that...

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