All articles tagged with #global expansion
Airwallex, a Singapore-based fintech company, has surpassed $1 billion in annualized revenue with a 90% YoY growth, expanding its product offerings and global presence, especially in North America and Europe, positioning itself as a competitor to Stripe and Ramp in cross-border payments, business banking, and spend management.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to add 55 new missions worldwide in 2026 to accommodate the increasing number of young missionaries and support growing congregations, bringing the total to 506 missions globally.
Google AI Plus has expanded to 77 countries, offering enhanced AI tools across Google Workspace and other platforms, with a 50% discount for eligible users in these markets.
Apple's iOS 26.1 beta introduces performance enhancements, UI tweaks, and new features like a redesigned Safari and calendar, while addressing user feedback and hardware challenges. The company also expands its global retail and service presence, advances AI research, and updates its gaming and third-party apps, all reflecting its ongoing commitment to innovation and user experience. Persistent hardware issues and mixed user feedback highlight the ongoing balancing act between innovation and support for older devices.
Disney+ is updating its homepage and integrating Hulu more prominently, with Hulu replacing the Star tile in international markets and a new navigation bar in the US, as part of a broader plan to unify its streaming services and expand globally, coinciding with price increases for its plans.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stated that convincing teams to play internationally is no longer a challenge, as teams are eager to participate in global games, with plans to expand to 16 international games annually and host games in Australia and possibly Asia, emphasizing the NFL's commitment to becoming a truly global sport, highlighted by the upcoming game in Ireland between the Vikings and Steelers.
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 15T series of smartphones in Munich, aiming to challenge Samsung's mid-range and flagship markets with competitively priced devices featuring high-end specs, while also expanding into home appliances globally, signaling its broader ambitions beyond smartphones.
Google has expanded its cheaper AI Plus plan to over 40 countries, offering access to advanced AI tools and features at around $5 per month, aiming to reach more users worldwide and compete with similar offerings from OpenAI.
Google AI Plus, a subscription service designed to enhance access to Google AI tools, is now available in 40 additional countries, offering features like increased storage, AI credits, and integration with Google Workspace, with pricing varying by country.
Revolut, a UK-based fintech company with 65 million customers, is exploring acquiring a US bank or obtaining a banking license to expand its presence in the US and globally, while planning a $13 billion investment over five years to grow its international footprint and launch new credit products in the UK.
Eric Bischoff expressed disappointment over WWE's decision to hold WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, citing it as a break from tradition and a move driven by business realities under TKO's leadership, despite acknowledging the inevitability of such global expansion.
DICK'S Sporting Goods has completed its acquisition of Foot Locker, expanding its global footprint to over 3,200 stores across 20 countries and continuing to operate Foot Locker's brands under new leadership, aiming to return the brand to growth and achieve cost synergies.
Google is expanding its AI Mode in Search to over 180 countries, adding features like natural language restaurant reservations, and plans to include local services and event ticketing, enhancing AI-driven online experiences worldwide.
Google is expanding its AI Mode feature globally to 180 countries, adding new agentic capabilities like restaurant reservations and local service bookings, with personalized search results and collaboration features for premium users, enhancing the overall user experience within Search.
BYD has built a fleet of large, self-operated cargo ships to directly export its electric vehicles globally, challenging traditional shipping companies and overtaking Tesla in international markets, driven by China's fierce EV competition and supply chain control strategies.