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Decades of internationalization pays off as UnionPay...
Decades of internationalization pays off as UnionPay recognized across world
SHANGHAI, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay, one of the world's largest payment brands, is embracing a new chapter of development after its global acceptance scope spanned 183 countries and regions and issuance outside the Chinese mainland surpassed 230 million cards recently.
Thanks to its 20 years of internationalization efforts, it can contribute more "Chinese solutions" to the global payment industry.
On Jan 18, 2004, with approval from the People's Bank of China, UnionPay launched card services in Hong Kong, marking the beginning of the internationalization efforts made by Chinese bank card brands.
In 2012, UnionPay International, dedicated to international business, was established. Its international strategy evolved from "where Chinese go, UnionPay card services follow" to a more comprehensive "global network, international brand," aiming to better serve China's resolve to open wider and to set a high standard in the payment sector.
With the recent initiation of UnionPay card services in El Salvador, its global acceptance scope now covers 66.4 million online and in-store merchants outside of the Chinese mainland. UnionPay cards have been issued in 81 countries and regions outside the Chinese mainland. Currently, UnionPay International has cooperated with more than 2,600 institutions globally.
First choice of tourists
As China's payment industry has rapidly evolved over the past two decades, UnionPay International has actively enhanced its network service capabilities, diversified product offerings, and improved payment scenarios to provide high-quality financial payment services for both Chinese and international residents engaged in trade and cooperation.
During the New Year holidays, Chinese tourists celebrating globally found UnionPay's distinctive three-color logo ubiquitously present, whether in the streets of Hong Kong and Macao or at merchants in Bangkok, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi and beyond.
According to a Nielsen report, UnionPay has become the most widely accepted international card brand globally. Since the first UnionPay transaction landed in Hong Kong, UnionPay cards have been accepted in 183 countries and regions around the world, among which 99 countries and regions support UnionPay mobile payment products. UnionPay acceptance rates in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and other regions have increased to approximately 80 percent.
In China'sHong Kong and Macao, hundreds of thousands of merchants, millions in South Korea, and almost all QR code merchants in Malaysia and Sri Lanka support the UnionPay app.
Building on the foundation of practicality, UnionPay International has collaborated extensively across industries to create a rich ecosystem for UnionPay payments, giving cardholders more convenience and ease when making payments.
In 2023 alone, tourism bureaus in Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, international duty-free group DFS, travel platform Trip.com, and tax refund agency Planet Tax Free, among others, have collaborated with UnionPay International, enhancing its payment capabilities in scenarios such as hotel bookings, transportation, dining, and shopping.
Currently, UnionPay payment services are supported in more than 5,000 overseas schools, the top 10 hotel groups globally, renowned airlines, cross-border transportation such as the China-Laos Railway and public transportation in popular overseas tourist destinations.
Close collaboration in cross-border payments between commercial banks and UnionPay International provides personalized options for residents. Various commercial banks have introduced distinctive UnionPay card products, such as cross-border cashback cards, Prestige Asia, cards themed in "Tour South Korea", and more, catering to different customer segments. Connected to the UnionPay app Network Payment Platform, commercial bank apps can also directly use UnionPay QR codes in overseas acceptance scenarios.
Global expansion
Since the resumption of cross-border movement, international events like Canton Fair and the China International Import Expo have been successfully held in China, making it essential to provide quality payment services for overseas visitors in China.
Currently, outside the Chinese mainland, more than 230 million UnionPay cards have been issued in 81 countries and regions, 180 UnionPay local wallets have been established in 35 countries and regions. These diverse UnionPay payment products cover multiple functions, including card swiping, scanning and cash withdrawals, meeting the needs of both daily life and cross-border payments, positioning UnionPay as one of the preferred payment brands for visitors to China.
This journey began with the opening of UnionPay card acceptance in China'sHong Kong, where Bank of China (Hong Kong) issued the first local UnionPay card in the same year. This marked the localization of UnionPay International business and the starting point for exploring payment services for residents around the world.
Currently, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has issued 30 million UnionPay cards in total. In the countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, the cumulative issuance reaches 170 million cards. In countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Mongolia, Singapore and Kazakhstan, UnionPay has become the go-to payment card, favored by local students, workers and teachers, becoming integrated with local life.
These cards can be used in almost all POS terminals and scenarios in China, including taking public transportation, shopping on the Taobao app, booking tickets on travel agency Trip.com, hailing a ride on the Didi app, and ordering food through the Meituan app.
Drawing from its experience of promoting QR code payments domestically, UnionPay has continually extended its mobile payment services to residents outside the Chinese mainland.
In 2018, the Hong Kong-Macao version of the UnionPay app landed in Hong Kong. Subsequently, UnionPay International has innovated cooperation models, supporting overseas wallets to bind UnionPay cards or issue UnionPay virtual cards within their apps. This allows users to utilize familiar local products for payments on the Chinese mainland, without the need for additional account creation or downloading domestic apps. Authentication can be completed through local institutions, eliminating the requirement to provide sensitive personal information to third-party platforms.
Leading Chinese solution
While providing high-quality payment services for overseas residents, UnionPay International collaborates with central banks, national payment networks, and payment alliances of various countries to establish technical standards for payment networks, QR codes, and chip cards. In doing so, it contributes more "Chinese solutions" to the global payment industry.
Adapting to the trends of industrial development, UnionPay International actively seeks new strategies to build global network advantages through the development of both cards and mobile payment.
In recent years, many countries have accelerated the construction of local payment networks and promoted the interoperability between different networks. Since 2023, UnionPay International has collaborated with local networks in 15 countries and regions overseas to promote the interoperability of QR codes. Sixteen projects have been implemented or are in progress including payment networks from Southeast Asian countries such as PayNet of Malaysia, NAPAS of Vietnam, Bakong of Cambodia and LAPNet of Laos. The acceptance scope of UnionPay QR codes outside the Chinese mainland has subsequently increased to 6.5 million merchants in 45 countries and regions. This establishes UnionPay as a payment product with major advantages in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Supermercati a Milano, orientarsi tra migliaia di offerte:...
Milano, 28/05/2024 - Milano, cuore pulsante della moda, del design e della cultura italiana, vanta anche una vasta scelta di supermercati che riflettono la diversità e l'eccellenza della città stessa. Tuttavia, navigare tra migliaia di offerte e opzioni può essere una sfida per i residenti e i visitatori allo stesso modo. In questo testo, esploreremo il ricco panorama dei supermercati a Milano e condivideremo strategie pratiche su come orientarsi tra le innumerevoli offerte disponibili.
Milano e i suoi supermercati
Carrefour
Carrefour è una catena di supermercati e ipermercati francese, fondata nel 1959 ad Annecy. Con oltre 10.000 punti vendita in 40 paesi, è il quarto gruppo di vendita al dettaglio più grande al mondo.
In Italia, Carrefour è presente con oltre 1.500 punti vendita, suddivisi principalmente in tre formati:
● Ipermercati Carrefour: Sono i punti vendita più grandi di Carrefour, con una superficie media di 5.000 mq. Offrono una vastissima gamma di prodotti alimentari e non alimentari, a prezzi competitivi.
● Supermercati Carrefour Market: Sono punti vendita di dimensioni più piccole, con una superficie media di 1.500 mq. Offrono una gamma di prodotti alimentari e non alimentari più ristretta rispetto agli ipermercati, ma comunque completa e di qualità.
● Carrefour Express: Sono negozi di prossimità, con una superficie media di 100 mq. Offrono una gamma di prodotti alimentari di base, ideali per la spesa quotidiana.
Conad
Conad, acronimo di Consorzio Nazionale Dettaglianti, è una delle più grandi catene di supermercati in Italia, con oltre 2000 punti vendita distribuiti su tutto il territorio nazionale. Nata nel 1962 a Bologna da un consorzio di cooperative di dettaglianti, Conad si è affermata come una realtà leader nel settore della grande distribuzione organizzata, grazie alla sua attenzione alla qualità dei prodotti, alla convenienza dei prezzi e all'ampia gamma di servizi offerti.
Coop
Coop è una catena di supermercati italiana nata nel 1967 con l'obiettivo di offrire ai consumatori prodotti di qualità a prezzi convenienti, promuovendo al contempo lo sviluppo sociale e la sostenibilità ambientale.
Ecco alcuni dei punti di forza di Coop:
● Marchio Coop: I prodotti a marchio Coop sono realizzati con standard qualitativi elevati e nel rispetto dell'ambiente e dei diritti dei lavoratori. Sono inoltre disponibili a prezzi competitivi.
● Focus sulla freschezza: Coop dedica particolare attenzione alla freschezza dei suoi prodotti, con un'ampia selezione di frutta e verdura di stagione, carne, pesce e prodotti lattiero-caseari provenienti da filiere controllate.
● Sostenibilità: Coop è impegnata nella promozione della sostenibilità ambientale, attraverso la riduzione degli sprechi alimentari, l'utilizzo di imballaggi ecocompatibili e l'adozione di pratiche agricole sostenibili.
● Valori sociali: Coop sostiene diverse iniziative sociali e culturali a livello locale e nazionale, promuovendo la coesione sociale e il benessere delle comunità.
CRAI
CRAI è una catena di supermercati italiana con oltre 1.500 punti vendita in tutto il paese. Nata nel 1973 da un gruppo di dettaglianti alimentari, CRAI si è sviluppata come una cooperativa con una forte presenza sul territorio, offrendo un modello di supermercato di vicinato attento alle esigenze dei clienti locali.
Esselunga
Esselunga è una catena di supermercati italiana con sede a Milano, fondata nel 1957. Con oltre 170 punti vendita, Esselunga è uno dei principali rivenditori di generi alimentari in Italia.
Ecco alcuni dei punti di forza di Esselunga:
● Qualità: Esselunga è rinomata per la qualità dei suoi prodotti, che vengono selezionati con cura da fornitori affidabili. Offre una vasta gamma di prodotti freschi, come frutta e verdura, carne, pesce e prodotti lattiero-caseari, oltre a una selezione di prodotti biologici e salutistici.
● Convenienza: Esselunga è conosciuta per i suoi prezzi competitivi. Offre regolarmente promozioni e sconti su una vasta gamma di prodotti, garantendo ai clienti un ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo.
● Marchi propri: Esselunga offre una vasta gamma di prodotti a marchio proprio, che includono generi alimentari, prodotti per la casa, articoli per l'igiene personale e prodotti per animali domestici. I prodotti a marchio proprio Esselunga sono generalmente più economici delle marche nazionali, pur mantenendo una qualità elevata.
● Innovazione: Esselunga è all'avanguardia nell'innovazione al dettaglio. È stata una delle prime catene di supermercati in Italia a introdurre il codice a barre, lo shopping online e il pagamento con carta di credito.
Iper la grande i
Iper La Grande i è una catena di ipermercati con sede in Italia settentrionale, con una rete di più di 20 punti vendita. Nata nel 1976 a Cremona, fa parte del Gruppo Finiper.
L'offerta di Iper La Grande i si contraddistingue per la sua ampiezza e varietà, con un'attenzione particolare alla freschezza e alla qualità dei prodotti. Iper La Grande i offre una vasta gamma di prodotti alimentari, tra cui frutta e verdura fresca, carne, pesce, prodotti lattiero-caseari, generi alimentari confezionati, bevande e prodotti biologici. Dispone inoltre di una grande varietà di prodotti non alimentari, come articoli per la casa, elettrodomestici, abbigliamento, giocattoli e articoli per il bricolage.
Come scovare le migliori offerte tra i supermercati milanesi
Trovare le migliori offerte tra i supermercati milanesi potrebbe non essere semplicissimo se non si ha molto tempo da dedicare a questa attività. Una delle strategie più efficaci per individuare le offerte è consultare i siti web e i volantini online dei supermercati.
I siti web dei supermercati e i loro volantini online sono costantemente aggiornati con le ultime promozioni, sconti e offerte speciali. Questo ti consente di essere sempre aggiornato sulle migliori occasioni disponibili senza dover aspettare che il volantino cartaceo venga distribuito. Inoltre, alcuni supermercati offrono offerte esclusive disponibili solo attraverso i loro siti web o app. Iscrivendoti alle newsletter o seguendo i social media dei supermercati, potresti accedere a promozioni speciali e sconti riservati agli utenti online.
Consultare i volantini online ti consente di pianificare la tua spesa in anticipo, in modo da poter approfittare delle migliori offerte disponibili. Puoi compilare la tua lista della spesa in base alle offerte e ai risparmi previsti, aiutandoti a gestire meglio il tuo budget.
Pagina contatti: https://www.iper.it/serve-aiuto/informazioni-generali/
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RiminiWellness 2024: “Movimento di gusto” con FoodWell
•Due padiglioni interamente dedicati all’alimentazione sana per chi ama il benessere in movimento
•In fiera le aziende leader del segmento con Amadori che si conferma Food Partner dell’evento
•Torna anche Cotto Al Dente di Davide campagna con un intenso programma di attività tra showcooking
Rimini, 28 maggio 2024 - La sana alimentazione si conferma uno dei pilastri di RiminiWellness grazie a FoodWell, l’area di riferimento per sportivi e appassionati sempre alla ricerca di soluzioni alimentari leggere e funzionali. Nella nuova edizione della manifestazione internazionale firmata Italian Exhibition Group, in programma al quartiere fieristico di Rimini dal 30 maggio al 2 giugno, saranno due i padiglioni interamente dedicati ai contenuti legati all’healthy food, pensati per soddisfare le esigenze di chi ricerca il benessere attraverso l’attività fisica e l’alimentazione.
FOODWELL È SEMPRE UN PERCORSO DI GUSTO
FoodWell torna con uno spazio vibrante e ricco di opportunità per chi è in cerca di ispirazione e conoscenza nel campo della nutrizione anche grazie alla presenza delle aziende leader nel segmento. L’area sarà anche luogo ideale per la formazione professionale grazie un ampio programma che prevede showcooking con i migliori chef e food blogger, degustazioni guidate e corsi di cucina. Dopo il successo della scorsa edizione, torna Cotto al Dente, il progetto di Davide Campagna dedicato al benessere, per fornire una ricca varietà di servizi e risorse per favorire uno stile di vita sano e equilibrato, tra strumenti pratici e consigli utili per gli appassionati.
UN APPUNTAMENTO UNICO PER CHI FA DELL’ALIMENTAZIONE SANA IL PROPRIO CORE BUSINESS
Anche in questa edizione tornano le più importanti aziende di settore come per esempio Céréal, Dole, Fage, Funny Veg, Granarolo, Kellogg's Special K, Ortoromi, Rio Mare, Valsoia. Uno degli highlights di Foodwell sarà lo spazio dedicato ad Amadori, il Food Partner ufficiale dell'evento che presenterà la sua proposta integrata a base di proteine di pollo, tacchino, suino, uova, ovoprodotti e plant-based. Inoltre, i visitatori avranno la possibilità di partecipare a esperienze coinvolgenti, come giochi interattivi e prove pratiche con fitness coach e personal trainer. Inoltre, i prodotti Amadori saranno protagonisti di varie ricette, sia nell'esclusivo "Amadori Hospitality Village" che nei punti ristoro dell'evento. Presente anche Piacersi Conad con uno stand ricco di attività pensate per far scoprire i prodotti della linea, accompagnate da lezioni fitness con presenters nazionali ed internazionali sul palco active "Piacersi Conad Stage by Cruisin'" e con una gamma completa di prodotti pensata per coloro che vogliono sentirsi bene con gusto. Infine, Heinz porterà a RiminiWellness con la nuova maionese vegana e il Ketchup zero, senza zuccheri e sale aggiunti. Un'opportunità imperdibile per gli amanti del gusto e della salute di scoprire nuove sensazioni culinarie.
ABOUT RIMINIWELLNESS 2024
Data: 30 maggio - 2 giugno 2024; qualifica: fiera internazionale; organizzazione: Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A.; periodicità: annuale; edizione: 18a; ingresso: pubblico e operatori; info: www.riminiwellness.com
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Asia-Pacific Textile and Apparel Supply Chain Expo &...
Re-engineering towards a Resilient, Adaptive and Sustainable Supply Chain
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 May 2024 - The Asia-Pacific region stands as the cornerstone of global textile and garment manufacturing. As the industry navigates the rapidly evolving landscape, the inaugural Asia-Pacific Textile and Apparel Supply Chain Expo & Summit (APTEXPO 2024) is poised to be a catalyst to help the stakeholders thrive and overcome the challenges.
Themed, "Re-engineering towards a Resilient, Adaptive and Sustainable Supply Chain", the event is sponsored by the ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX) and the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC), and co-organised by MP Singapore Pte Ltd and The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT TEX). The Singapore Fashion Council (SFC) will also be supporting the event as the host association in Singapore while Foursource, being the special digital partner, will be managing the digital aspect of the event.
Taking place from 13 – 15 November 2024 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, APTEXPO 2024 serves as a global platform for industry leaders, stakeholders, and innovators to convene, share best practices, and explore solutions that will propel the region's textile and apparel supply chain forward.
APTEXPO 2024, the global platform brings the titans of the industry together with strong support from the regional associations that include:
•Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia(TAFTAC)
•Indonesian Textile Association (API)
•Association of the Lao Garment Industry (ALGI)
•Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association (MTMA)
•Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA)
•The Confederation of Wearable Exporters of the Philippines (CONWEP)
•The National Federation of Thai Textile Industries(NFTTI)
•Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association(VITAS)
"Singapore, being a gateway to Asia Pacific, is the perfect country for the inaugural APTEXPO 2024. We look forward to meeting our various stakeholders from the region and internationally at this global platform."
- Mr. Albert Tan Chairman, ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries(AFTEX)
"APTEXPO 2024 will present unprecedented new opportunities for collaboration between our stakeholders in the region and globally. It will be a good platform to connect the textile and apparel manufacturing powerhouse of Asia Pacific in the pursuit of a decentralised manufacturing model to the global scene and a more efficient and secured supply chain".
- Mr. Xu Yingxin, Vice President, China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC)
Chairman, The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT TEX)
It will also focus on the current challenges and opportunities faced by the global supply chain, especially in the context of industrial upgrading and reshaping the international trade pattern. This also includes how we can enhance the security and efficiency of the supply chain through "decentralised manufacturing".
The accompanying thought-leader's summit is expected to be attended by over 300 delegates from key brands, large chain retailers, regional and international designers, trading companies, policy makers and technology providers from around the world.
Highlights of APTEXPO 2024 include:
Global perspective: Representatives of key global brands, heads of manufacturing chain enterprises, and executives of fintech companies will be engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as the development trend of supply chain security and opportunities for regional trade and investment.
Frontier Technology & Digitalisation: Showcase of cutting-edge technologies and solutions to promote innovation, development, operational efficiency, cost and resource optimisation in the textile and apparel industry.
Cross-border trade: Utilising global e-commerce platforms to build a new network enabling cross-border trade between the Asia-Pacific region and the global market. APTEXPO also aims to provide a channel for international organisations and brands seeking to penetrate key markets like ASEAN and China.
Green procurement: Key discussions and showcases on sustainable manufacturing and a green supply chain.
The summit will also feature special investment briefing sessions on the Asia-Pacific Textile Industrial Park to provide greater insights on the promotional and investment opportunities for the participants.
"MP Singapore is honoured to co-organise APTEXPO 2024. We are confident that our global event expertise and experience will make it a valuable addition to the line-up."
- Jason Ng, Executive Director, MP Singapore
"APTEXPO 2024 is a pivotal event for the Asia-Pacific textile and apparel industry. As the digital partner, Foursource is excited to foster collaboration and innovation, helping to build stronger and more sustainable supply chains. We look forward to supporting this initiative with our technology and global network and driving forward solutions that will shape the future of global manufacturing."
-Jonas Wand, CEO and Co-founder of FOURSOURCE
APTEXPO 2024 aims to be the key platform, to not only convene the textile and apparel industry, but also to champion the cause of creating a more sustainable ecosystem for the future.
For more information on APTEXPO 2024, please visit ap-texpo.com
https://ap-texpo.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aptexpo-2024
https://www.facebook.com/aptexpo2024/
About AFTEX
ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX) was established in 1978 with the objective to promote common trade position and cooperation among textile and apparel industry in ASEAN member countries in line with the objective of the ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASEAN-CCI).
Every year, AFTEX hold its regular meetings plus side events on a rotational basis among member countries to discuss concrete issues of significant relevance to the regional growth and development of the textile and apparel industry, ranging from ASEAN trade linkages to workforce development, from trade fairs & investment promotion to sustainability issue, from regional cooperation to broader partnerships, and more.
About CNTAC
China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) is a national federation serving China's textile and apparel industry and enterprises. As a non-profit social organization dedicated to the high-quality development of industry and enterprises, the services of CNTAC cover the entire textile industrial chain including cotton, linen, wool, silk, knitting, man-made fiber, printing and dyeing, filament fabric, home textiles, industrial textiles, clothing and textile machinery.
The wide-ranging services involve areas such as R&D, standards setting, technology transfer, application of information technology, environmental protection, sustainability, inspection and testing, new products, fashion designing, branding, social responsibility, intangible heritage, marketing, trade fairs, industrial layout, industrial clusters, overseas investment, international exchanges, industry-finance integration, training programs and publication.
About SFC
Singapore Fashion Council (SFC) – formerly known as Textile and Fashion Federation (Singapore) is the official association for the textile and fashion industry in Singapore. Embracing a transformative vision, SFC aspires to become a Vibrant Asian Hub for Responsible Fashion.
With a focus on three key pillars: Sustainability, Innovation & Technology and Asian Craftsmanship, SFC works closely with diverse partners across the value chain to offer thought leadership, extensive networks, and resources – to drive impactful change throughout the ecosystem.
About MP Singapore
The MP Group (MP) is a global full-service events management, marketing and community engagement company.
Established since 1987, MP embodies more than a quarter century of event building, marketing and management experience in both Eastern and Western cultures, practices, and business philosophies. We bring world-class talent, industry expertise, and incredible enthusiasm into the design and management of extraordinary online-to-offline experiences for your organisation.
MP is part of Pico Group, a global group of agencies specialising in engaging people, creating experiences and activating brands for businesses, institutions and governments. As part of the Pico group, MP has unlimited access to a wide network of industry contacts and resources. Pico Far East Holdings has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1992.
About CCPIT TEX
The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT TEX) was officially established in 1988. Three decades after its establishment, CCPIT TEX has gradually developed into an excellent organiser for professional exhibitions in China's textile and apparel industry.
Independently or along with its partners, CCPIT TEX has organised a series of world-renowned exhibitions which cover the entire textile and garment industry both at home and abroad, including but not limited to Intertextile shanghai apparel fabrics, Intertextile shanghai home textiles, ITMA ASIA + CITME and CINTE.
About Foursource
FOURSOURCE, is one of the world's largest tech-enabled B2B apparel and textile networks, connecting over 50,000 companies across 120 countries, facilitating the buying and selling of apparel, fabrics, trims, yarns, and home textiles. The network provides professional tools for brands and suppliers to speed-up their cycle time and reduce cost.
FOURSOURCE is dedicated to making the industry smarter, safer, more transparent, and sustainable. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with offices in Portugal, Turkey, Pakistan and China.