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.

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Digital Euro Begins Two-Year Prep Phase at European Central Bank
Digital Euro Begins Two-Year Prep Phase at European Central Bank
October 18, 2023  |  CBDC

The European Central Bank (ECB) is closer to launching a digital euro. The ECB announced in a Wednesday (Oct. 18) press release that it will...

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Hamas’ Alleged Crypto Use Has Lawmakers Pressing Biden for Answers
Hamas’ Alleged Crypto Use Has Lawmakers Pressing Biden for Answers
October 18, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Reports emerged last week that Hamas’ attack on Israel might have been financed with cryptocurrency. Now, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers — led by...

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Amazon Plans South African Online Store for 2024
Amazon Plans South African Online Store for 2024
October 17, 2023  |  eCommerce

Amazon will open its doors to sellers in South Africa beginning next year. Starting Tuesday (Oct. 17), independent merchants in the African nation can register...

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Nearly 50% of European Firms Rely on Overdrafts From Corporate Bank Accounts
Nearly 50% of European Firms Rely on Overdrafts From Corporate Bank Accounts
October 17, 2023  |  Loans

Accessing working capital solutions is crucial for growth corporates — often referred to as middle market firms — around the world. However, the choices available...

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Report: Ad-Free Social Media May Not Have Future in US
Report: Ad-Free Social Media May Not Have Future in US
October 16, 2023  |  Subscriptions

If Meta offered a paid, ad-free version of Facebook, would consumers use it? Probably not, according to a Monday (Oct. 16) Bloomberg report. The company...

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Budget-Conscious Chinese Consumers Drive Sales for Value-Focused Companies
Budget-Conscious Chinese Consumers Drive Sales for Value-Focused Companies
October 13, 2023  |  Retail

Companies that cater to budget-conscious Chinese consumers have reportedly seen sales soar, while their upmarket rivals have struggled to keep up. Online retailer Pinduoduo, budget household-goods...

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Fiserv Strengthens Distribution Network in Brazil With Skytef Acquisition
Fiserv Strengthens Distribution Network in Brazil With Skytef Acquisition
October 13, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Global payments and financial technology company Fiserv has acquired Skytef, the primary distributor of Software Express payment solution SiTef. This strategic move aims to strengthen Fiserv’s distribution network in...

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Australia Considers Regulation of Digital Payment Services
Australia Considers Regulation of Digital Payment Services
October 11, 2023  |  Digital Payments

The Australian government has announced its plans to introduce new legislation that would empower the Reserve Bank of Australia to regulate digital payment services, including digital wallet...

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UnionPay and TripLink Unveil Virtual Card for B2B Cross-Border Payments
UnionPay and TripLink Unveil Virtual Card for B2B Cross-Border Payments
October 10, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Global payment network UnionPay has partnered with FinTech company TripLink to introduce the UnionPay Virtual Commercial Card in Singapore. This collaboration aims to address the cross-border payment needs of...

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