Visa is a global payments technology company that facilitates digital payments through its extensive network, enabling secure and efficient transactions for consumers, merchants, and financial institutions. By providing a variety of services, including credit and debit card processing, electronic payment solutions, and fraud prevention, Visa connects buyers and sellers across the world. The company plays a crucial role in the modernization of the payments landscape, continually innovating to enhance user experience, expand access to financial services, and support economic growth through its partnerships with various stakeholders in the financial ecosystem. Read More
With Capital One recently reporting strong Q2 results, investors will be looking forward to Visa’s and Mastercard's quarterly reports next week on Tuesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 31, respectively.
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NEW YORK, NY — July 24, 2025 — International hotelier and hospitality executive George Dfouni is sounding the alarm on the changing dynamics of global travel, warning that outdated visa policies, restrictive trade stances, and a damaged international perception of the U.S. are quietly costing American cities billions in lost tourism and luxury spend.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission has taken its first administrative action against the credit card industry, targeting Visa Worldwide Pte Ltd. Singapore operations, over suspected monopolistic practices in the authorization system market.
Tibet, perched high on the Tibetan Plateau, is a land of spiritual mystique, rugged Himalayan landscapes, and time-honored traditions. From the golden roofs of Lhasa to the wild remoteness of Everest Base Camp and the mythic pilgrimage routes around sacred Mount Kailash, no destination stirs the curiosity of travelers quite like the “Roof of the World.” But in 2025, travel to Tibet is unique: Independent exploration is currently prohibited, and all international visitors must join structured Tibet tours with authorized agencies.
Tibet, perched high on the Tibetan Plateau, is a land of spiritual mystique, rugged Himalayan landscapes, and time-honored traditions. From the golden roofs of Lhasa to the wild remoteness of Everest Base Camp and the mythic pilgrimage routes around sacred Mount Kailash, no destination stirs the curiosity of travelers quite like the “Roof of the World.” But in 2025, travel to Tibet is unique: Independent exploration is currently prohibited, and all international visitors must join structured Tibet tours with authorized agencies.
Navigating the U.S. immigration system involves a maze of legal complexities and paperwork – a daunting task for those without specialized knowledge. According to the U.S. Department of State, more than 152,000 immigrant visas were issued to immediate relatives of U.S. citizens in the first six months of the 2024 fiscal year – a record-setting figure. Yet, approval rates for work-related petitions, such as the EB-2 NIW category, dropped sharply from 80% to 43%, underscoring the growing importance of precision and completeness in immigration filings.
