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Is it time for brands to stop trying to compete with all the noise on
WeChat and Weibo and create strategic partnerships with smaller apps and
social media platforms? UMS general manager Jessica Miao looks at the
top marketing platforms for SME companies.
The Internet has made New Zealand a great place for ethnic minorities
to grow a business, according to Chinese mega-company Alibaba.
Leading Chinese social media agency United Media Solution (UMS) has
opened an office in Melbourne office to help Australian businesses
connect with Chinese consumers.
UMS, as the Chair Company of the Ningbo Yinzhou Service Trade Association, has supported the Association’s recent appointment as the Yinzhou Liaison Point for a UN initiative aiding SMEs and women-led businesses in achieving the SDGs. This milestone reflects UMS’s long-term commitment to strengthening service trade ecosystems and helping enterprises access global opportunities. Leveraging its expertise in consultancy, cross-border communications, international market engagement, and digital marketing, UMS will continue to support the Association in guiding enterprises through UN procurement systems and international projects. Looking ahead, UMS aims to help member companies become globally ready and more competitive in sustainable development cooperation.
United Media Solution (UMS) participated as a featured presenter at the “Connecting with CEEC, Focus on Slovakia (Logistics & Supply Chain Session)” held on April 24, 2026, in Ningbo. The event brought together government representatives and international enterprises to promote investment and collaboration between Ningbo and Slovakia. UMS showcased its cross-border communication and digital solutions, highlighting their applications in logistics and supply chain contexts. The company also engaged in discussions with Slovak and Central and Eastern European partners to explore potential collaborations, with plans to advance these partnerships following the event.
Employability and affordability are becoming more central in decision-making, with students and families placing greater emphasis on outcomes, career pathways, and overall value.
Traditional destinations remain important, while Asia-Pacific options are gaining greater consideration as students compare value, experience, and future pathways more carefully.
Outbound demand remains more concentrated among higher-income families, with increasing attention on value, affordability, and long-term outcomes shaping how study decisions are made.
Chinese student demand is recovering, while decision-making is becoming more considered. Students are taking more time to compare options and place greater emphasis on overall value and outcomes.
