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China's B2B MNCs turn to social media for strategic outreach
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digital transformation
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China's international B2B MNCs are using social media as a primary marketing channel, with 70% planning to increase their marketing budget in 2024, according to KAWO's recent report.
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Squire Technologies launches Mirus, a game-changer in mobile communication
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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cloud services
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firewall
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breach prevention
Squire Technologies introduces Mirus, an innovative messaging platform set to transform mobile and enterprise communication.
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KAWO strengthens ties with Hootsuite for better access to Chinese market
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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edutech
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facebook
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wechat
KAWO bolsters its partnership with Hootsuite to provide global brands improved access and insights into the Chinese market.
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Demand for Australian brands grows in China despite tension
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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wechat
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online shopping
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67% of China’s cross-border online shoppers expecting to increase their online spending for western and Australian goods in the coming year.
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Wise partners with Tencent to provide international money transfers through Weixin
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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tencent
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wise
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wechat
Tencent Financial Technology and Wise are teaming up to allow international money transfers to China through Weixin, the Chinese version of WeChat.
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WeChat Pay sizes up Oceania merchants to boost growth opportunities
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
The company says it will commit more resources to help business in Australia and New Zealand transform their businesses.
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AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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wechat
AirPass, 18Communications herald WeChat Shopping Week in Oz, eyeing Chinese tourist spend.
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Aussie retailers using WeChat as a channel to Chinese consumers
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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wechat
DaigouSales.com allows Australian brands to sell directly into China via locally based Chinese WeChat users who buy on behalf of their friends.
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Vodafone NZ launches Red Connect service for Chinese customers
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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crm
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contact centre
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cx
Vodafone New Zealand has launched a dedicated service for its Chinese customers, includingdedicated call centre staff, a WeChat account, and more.
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WeChat & Alipay - overtaking EFTPOS? Asia speeds ahead with digital payments
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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wechat
New Zealand’s EFTPOS system used to be world leading, but new technologies like WeChat pay and Alipay have left us behind.
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ASB joins another Chinese social media platform
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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wechat
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weibo
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banking
ASB enhances customer outreach by launching a WeChat profile, expanding services to Chinese clients after its successful Weibo debut.
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Is Chinese social media hindering NZ companies?
Fri, 8th May 2015
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wechat
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nz
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social media
NZ firms face cultural hurdles on Chinese social media, says Auckland expert. Understanding local platforms like Weibo vital for success.
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WeChat becomes fastest growing social application...
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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apple
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smartphones
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WeChat sees a 379% increase in users between Q2 and Q4 2013, making it the top growing social app, says GlobalWebIndex report.