Chinese tycoon Jack Ma has resurfaced, giving a virtual speech to rural teachers in China after nearly three months out of the public eye, The Economic Times reported on Wednesday (Jan. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
The European Commission said in a report that it is working on a plan to speed up vaccinations and testing to help end the pandemic faster. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Pointing to shaky economies worldwide and an increasing divide between poor and rich countries, Kristalina Georgieva, head of the Washington, D.C.-based International Monetary Fund (IMF), said Monday (Jan. 18) the organization needs more resources, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
A rebound, yes, but perhaps ominous signs in consumer spending? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...
In today’s top payments news around the world, Grab Financial Group said it has raised $300 million in a funding round, while the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) is introducing an open banking policy. Plus, Britain’s most high-end eateries are adapting to takeout and delivery...
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) is introducing an open banking policy to advance digital innovation in the financial services sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
The U.S. government will allow Americans to keep investing in Chinese tech firms Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu after the economic impact of banning them was deemed greater than any threats, The Wall Street Journal reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
In today’s top payments news around the world, Globe Fintech Innovations has landed $175 million in additional venture funding, while Airtel has teamed with Amazon to launch a mobile-only video entertainment platform. Plus, the United Kingdom and the European Union are set to begin discussions...
In today’s top payments news around the world, Checkout.com has brought its valuation to $15 billion after the closing of a $450 million Series C funding round, while Pakistan has debuted a government-run instant digital payment infrastructure. Plus, Delivery Hero is launching an early-stage venture...
