Mastercard is a global technology company that facilitates digital payments by connecting consumers, financial institutions, and merchants through its secure transaction processing networks. The company provides a range of payment solutions, including credit and debit card services, contactless payments, and mobile payment applications. Mastercard's platform aims to enhance the payment experience by offering innovative technologies and insights that help businesses and consumers make transactions easier, safer, and more efficient. Through partnerships with various stakeholders in the financial ecosystem, Mastercard continuously works to promote financial inclusion and empower people to transact in a digital world. Read More
American Express continues to show spending growth of 6% YoY for its affluent customer base in Q1 2025, which is better equipped to weather economic volatility.
As China’s visa-free policy continues to generate a “magnet effect,” Qingdao, a gateway city in Northeast Asia, is witnessing a surge in inbound tourists. Recently, the Qingdao Beer Museum has introduced an innovative AR-guided tour system and multi-currency payment services, leveraging its century-old industrial heritage to build a dual engine of “cultural experience + convenient services.” This move has made the museum a must-visit landmark for international tourists, especially those from South Korea. Data shows that in 2024, overseas visitors accounted for 10% of the museum’s total footfall, with the number of South Korean tourists increasing by 240% year-on-year, highlighting the combined impact of visa-free policies and upgraded cultural tourism services.
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) will release its first quarter 2025 financial results. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
IQSTEL Inc. (OTC QX: IQST) is a U.S.-based multinational technology company in the final stages of becoming listed on Nasdaq. IQSTEL’s mission is to empower lives by delivering essential, technology-driven solutions that meet modern human needs.
