Yet there are also similarities between the past and present. Some observers, such as historian Niall Ferguson, have argued that the present era is one of Cold War II. The much-heralded post-Cold War ethos of win-win globalisation and free trade appears to have given way to a rude awakening that intense strategic rivalries between great … Read more
Tencent Holdings’ WeChat Pay can now be used by mainland Chinese tourists in the Maldives, as the expanded coverage of the firm’s popular digital wallet rides on the recovery of China’s outbound travel. The Chinese tech giant on Monday signed a three-year deal with the tourism authorities of the Republic of Maldives to jointly promote … Read more
The United Kingdom will make passing through its borders easier for passport holders of select countries. Notably, it has added 6 nations to the list of countries eligible for its electronic travel authorisation system. UNITED KINGDOM A statement released by the UK government announced the move towards an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system for selected … Read more
