SINGAPORE, Aug. 27, 2021 — According to UnionPay’s Cashless Payment Adoption Study conducted from January to February 2021, almost three in four (74%) local residents surveyed used mobile wallet to make QR Code payment at least once in the past six months. This was a 7% increase from UnionPay’s last…
UnionPay Provides Tuition Fee Payment Refund to Encourage International Students to Pay Online and Stay Safe
SYDNEY, Aug. 27, 2021 — In response to the back-to-school season, UnionPay International ("UPI"), a leading global payment services provider, has launched a campaign offering a refund of AUD 68 for tuition fee payments over AUD 6,800 to Australian universities. The campaign runs from July 16 to October 31,…
Former Vice-Chairman of Nasdaq, Sandy Frucher, joins OwlTing’s board of directors
TAIPEI, Aug. 26, 2021 — OwlTing Group, a blockchain technology company, announces that Meyer Sandy Frucher, a former Vice-Chairman of Nasdaq, has joined the company’s board of directors. OwlTing’s success in its home market in Taiwan has proven the company has a compelling value proposition that is ready for international…
Epson Partners with Runway to Drive Digital Transformation & Build an Innovation Ecosystem
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27, 2021 — Seiko Epson Corporation (referred to below as Epson) is working with San Francisco-based Runway Innovation Hub to foster an innovation mindset, identify cutting-edge technology startups for piloting and partnership, and build strong relationships with the global innovation ecosystem. Photo by ThisIsEngineering…
CGTN: From a barren land to the world’s largest man-made forest, Saihanba and China’s ecological efforts
BEIJING, Aug. 26, 2021 — Decades ago, no one would imagine that Saihanba – the once barren land located in north China’s Hebei Province – would turn into the world’s largest man-made forest.   China did it. Saihanba now sees a forest coverage of 80 percent, which can…
Douugh launches integrated commission-free wealth management service
Diversified portfolios managed by experts for investing towards your long-term financial goals – helping you grow your money and improve your financial health. SYDNEY and NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2021 — Douugh, (ASX: DOU) the purpose-led fintech company on a mission to help…
Visa and Ascenda partner on next-gen loyalty and rewards in Asia Pacific
As consumer expectations around their rewards evolve, Visa and Ascenda will offer banks and fintechs a new solution to get loyalty programs up and running in a fraction of the typical lead time SINGAPORE, Aug. 24, 2021 — Visa, the world leader in digital payments, today announced a strategic partnership…
Discover two emerging businesses at Kalkine Media’s INVEST NEST webinar on August 26
SYDNEY, Aug. 21, 2021 — Kalkine Media is organising the next edition of the ‘INVEST NEST’ webinar series, titled ‘2 Must Know ASX listed Emerging Stories’, on August 26, 2021. There are two emerging companies—Australia-based silica sand explorer VRX Silica Limited and specialist…
JCET 1H 2021 Net Profit Jumps 261%, Earnings Surpass FY 2020 Mark
Q2 2021 Financial Highlights: Revenue was RMB 7.11 billion, an increase of 13.4% year on year. A record high second quarter in the company’s history. Generated RMB 1.68 billion cash from operations, an increase of 67.1% year on year….
CLPS Incorporation Announces the Completion of Capital Increase Agreement Transaction in MSCT to Ramp Up Cooperation in Global Financial Technology Services Market with MCT
HONG KONG, Aug. 20, 2021 — CLPS Incorporation (Nasdaq: CLPS) ("CLPS" or "the Company"), today announced that it has completed the previously announced Capital Increase Agreement (the "Agreement") transaction with Minshang Creative Technology Holdings Limited ("MCT", 01632.HK). CLPS, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Growth Ring Ltd., and MCT now hold 53.33% and 46.67%…