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Ant Group Sees 300% Rise in International Users Adopting Mobile Payment in China in 2024

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Friday, September 6, 2024

The number of Chinese merchants regularly servicing overseas travelers through the company’s mobile payment solutions have tripled during the same period.

Key Points: 
  • The number of Chinese merchants regularly servicing overseas travelers through the company’s mobile payment solutions have tripled during the same period.
  • Since 2019, Ant Group, with the support of the People’s Bank of China, has collaborated with international card networks and overseas digital wallets to drive innovation in inbound mobile payments, a collective effort known as the China Payment Facilitation Partnership.
  • During the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, Ant introduced two mobile payment solutions for international visitors, and the number of supported international payment partners has continued to grow since then.
  • Through Alipay+, the cross-border mobile payment and digitalization solutions operated by Ant International, international visitors can pay with their home e-wallets across China.

San Antonio Emerges as a Top Growth Metro and Leading Industry Hub for Cybersecurity, Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences & Health Industries

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Antonio is an industry hub for cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing and life sciences & health, and is among the fastest-growing metros in the U.S. today. As a burgeoning city, luring new businesses and air service, creating a world-class university, and adding more than 22,000 residents last year alone, it is doing a top-notch job setting the pace, especially in the quality and customer satisfaction of city services like public works, waste management, parks and recreation, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Additional recent San Antonio news includes:
    San Antonio was named the top office real estate market to watch by CoStar, a commercial real estate data firm.
  • In 2024, more than half of greater:SATX projects won have been office projects across cybersecurity, financial services, and life sciences industries.
  • Driving innovation forward in life sciences & health, San Antonio also features the nation's first dual degree for MD and MS in artificial intelligence , a program spearheaded by UTSA and UTHSA.
  • ft. advanced manufacturing facility that will bring more than 1,500 jobs to San Antonio over the first five years.

Bybit Sweetens Crypto Trades in Asia With Rewards for JCB, VISA or Mastercard Users

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Monday, September 2, 2024

Looking to boost crypto adoption in Asia, the platform is offering cashback and coupons to both first-timers and seasoned traders throughout September.

Key Points: 
  • Looking to boost crypto adoption in Asia, the platform is offering cashback and coupons to both first-timers and seasoned traders throughout September.
  • Eligible JCB, VISA OR Mastercard holders in selected regions in Asia can enjoy up to $40 in rewards in three simple steps for a limited time only.
  • Deposit bonus: an additional $30 Buy Crypto Coupon for all users depositing over $5,000 via One-Click Buy.
  • Follow this link to confirm your eligibility, register for the event and start earning: Asia Delight: Unlock Up to $40 in Rewards With JCB, VISA, and Mastercard

Bybit Sweetens Crypto Trades in Asia With Rewards for JCB, VISA or Mastercard Users

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 2, 2024

Looking to boost crypto adoption in Asia, the platform is offering cashback and coupons to both first-timers and seasoned traders throughout September.

Key Points: 
  • Looking to boost crypto adoption in Asia, the platform is offering cashback and coupons to both first-timers and seasoned traders throughout September.
  • Eligible JCB, VISA OR Mastercard holders in selected regions in Asia can enjoy up to $40 in rewards in three simple steps for a limited time only.
  • Deposit bonus: an additional $30 Buy Crypto Coupon for all users depositing over $5,000 via One-Click Buy.
  • Follow this link to confirm your eligibility, register for the event and start earning: Asia Delight: Unlock Up to $40 in Rewards With JCB, VISA, and Mastercard

JCB and Permata Launch the Permata JCB Ultimate Card

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Friday, August 30, 2024

TOKYO & JAKARTA, Aug 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - PT JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB) and PT Bank Permata Tbk (Permata) have launched the Permata JCB Ultimate Card, designed to provide the best experience for its users, especially travel and dining enthusiasts.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO & JAKARTA, Aug 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - PT JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB) and PT Bank Permata Tbk (Permata) have launched the Permata JCB Ultimate Card, designed to provide the best experience for its users, especially travel and dining enthusiasts.
  • PermataBank's Consumer Banking Director, Djumariah Tenteram, said, "The Permata JCB Ultimate Card is our first collaboration with JCB and is aimed at the affluent segment that wants the best experience, particularly in traveling and dining.
  • We hope that the Permata JCB Ultimate Card will add significant value and support the growth of PermataBank's credit card customers in the future.
  • The premium design of the Permata JCB Ultimate Card exudes elegance and luxury with a combination of sakura and blue, the color that represents loyalty (from the term "true blue").

JCB and BINDO Launch World's First Metal JCB Card

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Friday, August 30, 2024

TOKYO & HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. ("JCB"), Japan's only international payment brand, and BINDO LABS LIMITED ("Bindo"), the parent company and developer of Wonder, a leading payments and fintech platform in Asia Pacific, announced the launch of the Wonder x JCB Metal Corporate Card on August 30, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO & HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. ("JCB"), Japan's only international payment brand, and BINDO LABS LIMITED ("Bindo"), the parent company and developer of Wonder, a leading payments and fintech platform in Asia Pacific, announced the launch of the Wonder x JCB Metal Corporate Card on August 30, 2024.
  • In addition to its premium metallic feel and look, the Wonder x JCB Metal Corporate Card has various innovative and bespoke features, including:
    - Fast Virtual Card Issuance: Our efficient card issuance service ensures that you can receive your new virtual card in as little as 7 minutes.
  • Mr. Jason Ngan, the founder and CEO of Bindo, commented:
    "We are very happy to announce our collaboration with JCB on the Wonder x JCB Metal Card issuing.
  • Mr. Tomoya Ichino, Managing Director of JCB International (Asia) Ltd., added:
    "We are very pleased to launch the world's first metal JCB Card.

Alipay Enhances China Travel for International Tourists with 16-Language App Upgrade

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240821042872/en/
    An international visitor paying with Alipay at a souvenir store in China (Photo: Business Wire)
    This service upgrade enables international tourists, to explore China like a local with Alipay, using the language that they are familiar with.
  • For example, Italian tourists can download the Italian version of the Alipay App and enjoy mobile payment services in Italian while making offline payments in China.
  • Alipay has also recorded a surge in consumption from international tourists in China.
  • In addition to paying like a local with Alipay, international travelers can also use their home e-wallet to scan Alipay QR codes and pay across China through Ant International’s Alipay+ solution.

Indonesia Crawler Excavator Market Assessment & Forecast 2024-2029: Growth Trends Include Application of Mini Excavators in Palm Oil Plantations and Adoption of Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, August 19, 2024

Volvo Construction Equipment, Zoomlion, Takeuchi, Hyundai Construction Equipment, and XCMG are emerging in the Indonesia crawler excavator market.

Key Points: 
  • Volvo Construction Equipment, Zoomlion, Takeuchi, Hyundai Construction Equipment, and XCMG are emerging in the Indonesia crawler excavator market.
  • The increase in industrial activity is projected to support the growth of the Indonesia crawler excavator market.
  • The large crawler excavator segment accounted for the largest market share of the Indonesia crawler excavator market in 2023.
  • Crawler excavator utilization by the mining industry as an end-user has the largest Indonesia crawler excavator market share in 2023.

Spain Construction Equipment Market Strategic Assessment & Forecast 2024-2029: Caterpillar, Volvo CE, Kubota, Komatsu, JCB and Hitachi Construction Machinery Continue to Dominate - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, August 5, 2024

Companies in Spain's construction equipment market are also adopting new strategies to capitalize on the growing demand for construction equipment.

Key Points: 
  • Companies in Spain's construction equipment market are also adopting new strategies to capitalize on the growing demand for construction equipment.
  • During the forecast period, the Spanish government increased infrastructure investment, which is expected to drive the Spain construction equipment market.
  • Caterpillar, Volvo CE, Kubota, Komatsu, JCB, and Hitachi Construction Machinery are the market leaders in the Spain construction equipment market.
  • Kobelco, XCMG, Liebherr, CNH Industrials, and HD Hyundai Construction Equipment are emerging in the Spain construction equipment market.

France Construction Equipment Assessment & Forecasts Report 2024-2029: Caterpillar, Komatsu, Kobelco, and Volvo Lead the Market with JCB, SANY, XCMG, Hitachi, and Kubota Making Ground - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 1, 2024

In 2023, earthmoving equipment accounted for the largest market share of the France construction equipment market, driven by significant demand from the construction industry end-users.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, earthmoving equipment accounted for the largest market share of the France construction equipment market, driven by significant demand from the construction industry end-users.
  • In response to industrial decarbonization efforts, construction equipment manufacturers in France are launching electric construction equipment.
  • Caterpillar, Komatsu, Kobelco, and Volvo Construction Equipment have a strong market share in the France construction equipment market.
  • Manitou Group, BOMOG, Bell Equipment, Mecalac, Konecranes, and Toyota Material Handling are niche players in the French construction equipment market.