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Chinese still keen on Thai stay
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 12/05/2025
» Thailand remains among the top five destinations for Chinese tourists as the government ramps up efforts to enhance visitors' travel experiences.
Mind the Gap EP1 - How is Social Media Revolutionising Asia? Thai Tech MD Meets a British Content Creator
Published on 22/04/2025
» In the debut episode of Bangkok Post’s Mind the Gap podcast, the conversation delves into more than just generational differences—it uncovers the cultural and technological contrasts between East and West. From business etiquette and the evolution of digital payments to AI’s impact on marketing, the episode offers sharp insights into the future of global commerce.
Europe seeks to break its US tech addiction
AFP, Published on 16/04/2025
» BRUSSELS - With President Donald Trump more unpredictable than ever and transatlantic ties reaching new lows, calls are growing louder for Europe to declare independence from US tech.
Thailand expects more Chinese tourists in May
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/03/2025
» While the Chinese market continues to contract, declining 12% year-on-year during the first two months amid economic issues and tourism safety concerns, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects an uptick in May during China's Labour Day holiday.
CPN preps lavish Lunar New Year events
Business, Published on 24/01/2025
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is holding grand celebrations for Chinese New Year at CentralWorld.
Ant International's 2024 Growth: Payments, Digitalisation, Inclusion
Published on 16/12/2024
» With a series of organisational and strategic upgrades in 2024, Ant International, a leading global digital payment and financial technology provider, reported robust growth over the past year among all its four pillar businesses, Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst and Embedded Finance.
Alipay+ reveals travellers' spending habits
Life, Published on 18/10/2024
» Travellers to China have learned to enjoy a cashless world utilising cross-border mobile payment options. Recently, Alipay+ revealed three trends shaping the future of tourism and how it will benefit global merchants and the industry.
China’s Golden Week Sees 60% Outbound Travel Surge via Alipay
Published on 08/10/2024
» During the 2024 National Day Golden Week, Alipay recorded a significant increase in both China’s outbound and inbound tourism spending.
EU payment system takes aim at card giants
Published on 28/09/2024
» The biggest banks in the European Union have spent years quietly creating a new way to pay that could finally allow customers to ditch their Visa and Mastercard cards — the latest sign that the region is looking to dislodge two of the most valuable financial firms on the planet.
China's internet users near 1.1 billion, driven by short videos
South China Morning Post, Published on 30/08/2024
» BEIJING - China's internet users approached 1.1 billion at the end of June, up 7.42 million from December, as a plethora of online entertainment options lured the young and old into joining the world's largest online population, the latest government figures showed.