Bundestag Approves Automatic Child Benefit to Streamline Payments Bundestag approves automatic child benefit to speed payments and cut red tape, easing the burden on families amid budget strain from a …
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WeChat Dominates China’s Digital Infrastructure, Powering Payments and Government Services
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzWeChat’s Reach: How China’s Green Messenger Shapes Work, Commerce and Public Services WeChat dominates daily life in China, combining messaging, payments, mini-programs and government services while reshaping commerce, governance and …
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TikTok expands into travel and payments, moves closer to super app
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzTikTok Super App Push Accelerates with TikTok GO, Fintech Bid and Expanded Commerce TikTok is now moving toward a super app by adding hotel and attraction bookings with TikTok GO, …
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Business
Galeria misses rent payments at Berlin Alexanderplatz as landlord seeks alternatives
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGaleria falls behind on rent at Berlin’s Alexanderplatz as landlords press for payments and upgrades Galeria falls behind on rent at several stores, including Berlin’s Alexanderplatz; landlords press for payments …
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Direct Payout Mechanism (DAM) resurfaces as Germany weighs automatic energy relief payments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Eyes Direct Payout Mechanism to Deliver Fast Relief for Rising Energy Costs German officials reconsider a Direct Payout Mechanism to send cash straight to citizens’ bank accounts as a …
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Mercedes accused by IndustriALL of threats and campaign payments as union announces joint agreement
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIndustriALL Accuses Mercedes of Worker Intimidation, Unveils Joint Labor Agreement IndustriALL accuses Mercedes of threatening employees and funding anti-union campaigns, and unveils a joint agreement to coordinate international labor action. …
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FIFA solidarity payments still unpaid more than a year after Club World Cup pledge FIFA solidarity payments pledged after the 2025 Club World Cup have not been distributed, leaving clubs …
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German Health Ministry announces insurer rescue plan cutting homeopathy and clinic payments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman health insurance funds face cuts as ministry proposes ending homeopathy and raising high-earner contributions Germany’s health ministry unveils plan to stabilise health insurance funds by cutting homeopathy coverage, lowering …