Shanghai news and trends

ByteDance Chasing WeChat in the Super-App Race With Douyin
Connected Economy // June 14, 2023

ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok, is on a mission to become China’s next “everything app” to rival the success of WeChat by Tencent.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Today In Payments Around The World: Checkout.com Lands $450 Million In Series C; Pakistan Rolls...
International // January 12, 2021

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...

Alibaba Investors In China Barred From Buying Its Stock In Hong Kong
Investments // February 12, 2020

Alibaba may be blocked from a new program in China that would allow investors in Hong Kong to buy its stocks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

GlobalEcon Grows Chinese Presence With Shanghai Office
International // January 21, 2020

Global Economics Group (GlobalEcon) has branched out in China with the opening of an office in Shanghai, its second location in the country, the economic management consulting firm announced on Tuesday (Jan. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Apple Opens Shanghai Store Amid iPhone Troubles in China

March 21, 2024
Apple’s new store opened in Shanghai on Thursday (March 21), with Tim Cook in attendance. 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 form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

ByteDance Chasing WeChat in the Super-App Race With Douyin

June 14, 2023
ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok, is on a mission to become China’s next “everything app” to rival the success of WeChat by Tencent.  Get the Full Story Complete...

Alibaba Investors In China Barred From Buying Its Stock In Hong Kong

February 12, 2020
Alibaba may be blocked from a new program in China that would allow investors in Hong Kong to buy its stocks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

GlobalEcon Grows Chinese Presence With Shanghai Office

January 21, 2020
Global Economics Group (GlobalEcon) has branched out in China with the opening of an office in Shanghai, its second location in the country, the economic management consulting firm announced on...