Who’s going to win the digital wallet for the holidays? It was a question we asked as November started. A quick check of the PYMNTS app provider shopping rankings for October showed a few surprises climbing up the ranks. The PYMNTS.com Shopping Apps page offers a monthly ranking of smartphone Shopping Apps, assessing them based…
Hongkongers will be able to use facial recognition at more mainland Chinese checkpoints, while more professionals from additional regions across the border will be granted longer stays in the city under new policies announced by national immigration authorities on Monday. According to the National Immigration Administration, Hong Kong residents with a mainland travel permit will,…
Chinese President Xi Jinping joked about security backdoors while presenting a pair of Xiaomi Corp. smartphones to his South Korean counterpart, a rare moment of spontaneous levity captured during a week of tense trade negotiations with Donald Trump. Source link
Global stock markets are soaring, with U.S. indexes continuing to rally and the Stoxx Europe 600 , FTSE 100 and Spain’s IBEX all hitting record highs last week. But some investors are now warning that a wave of rising risks — from weaker consumer spending to faltering earnings growth and a potential bond market revolt…
1 Pereira sacking reflects poorly on board First the P45, then the pints. Vítor Pereira could be excused for having a drink on Sunday after his departure from Wolves, with the silver lining for the Portuguese being a decent payout. It is the fourth mid-season dismissal this campaign – there have never been more permanent…
The comedian who appeared on Amazon Prime Video’s Last One Laughing earlier this year, previously shared he “couldn’t walk” for four episodes of the 2024 series after being left with wasted muscles due to a six-month bout of shingles. Now, Bob has said he is still “desperately” trying to get some strength back in his…
BEIJING -The Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday Felipe VI, the king of Spain, will pay a state visit to China from November 10 to November 13, the first by a Spanish monarch in 18 years, as Madrid seeks to bolster Chinese investment and boost trade ties. China confirms first visit by a Spanish monarch…
Net Bitcoin purchases by institutional investors have fallen below the daily issuance rate (mining supply) for the first time in seven months. According to a crypto investment analyst, this signals a concerning shift in market dynamics. On Monday, Charles Edwards, head of Capriole Investments, shared the stark data on his X account. Expressing immediate concern, Edwards…
Mobile phones across the Barcelona area will go off on Monday at 10 am during an emergency alert drill. The test is part of the ES-Alert mobile phone warning system, used for emergencies such as flooding or wildfires. Over 5 million people in the counties of Baix Llobregat, Barcelonès, Maresme, Vallès Occidental, and Vallès Oriental…
Published on November 3, 2025 Contrary to most advertisements, which promote speed, luxury, and excitement, Cathay Pacific is taking a new introspective direction. For this airline based in Hong Kong, new short film, Slowly Explore, Fully Inspired, seeks to restore an appreciation for how travelers spend time in a destination. While this marketing piece emphasizes…