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Ukraine formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies: 'I’m extremely pleased to receive Ukraine's formal acceptance of the WTO's Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies in the face of such extraordinary challenges'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2023
On Aug. 17, the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced that Ukraine has officially submitted its instrument of acceptance for the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received Ukraine's instrument from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yuliia Svyrydenko during a visit to Kyiv.
Binance announces new deputy chief compliance officer
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 3, 2023
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has announced that Kristen Hecht, who was formerly the company's Global Head of Corporate Compliance, is now Binance's new Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Global Money Laundering Reporting Officer (GMLRO). Hecht has 17 years of experience, including almost 10 years with the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes.
Binance's head of Law Enforcement Training: 'Our mission is to maintain the highest level of security for our users and the broader cryptocurrency community'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 19, 2023
Jarek Jakubcek, the head of Law Enforcement Training at Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world by volume, said in a July blog post that his team is dedicated to protecting Binance users as well as all consumers in the crypto industry. The crypto exchange's Investigations team works to proactively protect users from crimes like phishing scams and investment fraud.
Binance leads the crypto industry with women 'front and center'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 13, 2023
An employee at Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, told Globe Banner on July 13 that she feels fortunate to have female leaders, including Yi He, to look up to.
IMF: 'Executive Directors welcomed the opportunity to discuss the board paper on elements of effective policies for crypto assets'
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 1, 2023
The IMF said that its executive board recently had the opportunity to discuss the paper "Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets," which addresses the risks and benefits of crypto assets
Web3 gaming company: 'We’ve been selected as one of Spotify’s partners in a new pilot'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 24, 2023
Overlord, a Web3 gaming company, has been selected to partner with Spotify to participate in a pilot program of token-enabled playlists.
Big Data China publication reviews autonomy of Chinese companies
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 14, 2023
The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) recently presented its latest Big Data China publication, "How Private Are Chinese Companies?"
HM Treasury: 'The government’s firm ambition is for the UK to be home to the most open, well-regulated and technologically advanced capital markets in the world'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 6, 2023
The United Kingdom's (UK) economics and finance ministry, HM Treasury, has released a consultation paper that outlines proposals for a new regulatory regime, informed by recent market developments including the bankruptcy of crypto exchange FTX, as part of an ongoing effort to position the UK at the forefront of the crypto sector.
WTO predicts world trade will slow in 2023: ‘policymakers are confronted with unenviable choices’
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2022
According to a new report by the World Trade Organization (WTO), world trade is expected to lose momentum in the second half of 2022 and remain slow in 2023.
WTO, WCO release publication on technologies that can ‘enable new and innovative business models that can contribute to making trade more efficient and inclusive’
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 7, 2022
The World Trade Organization and the World Customs Organization recently released a joint publication called “Study Report on Disruptive Technologies” that looks at how new technologies can assist cross-border trade.
Real GDP decreases in second quarter by 1.6%: 'Imports decelerated'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 28, 2022
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently conducted a "second" estimate showing that the nation's real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.6% in the second quarter of 2022.
Ng: 'Premiere Vision Paris is a place to find design inspiration'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 31, 2022
Winnitex Group Sales Director Tracy Ng recently attended Premiere Vision Paris, an industry event that attracts executives from the six major industries that provide materials and other services for the global fashion industry, according to a release.
Charles on Techtextil North America: 'Our goal is to obtain materials that are increasingly sustainable and biodegradable'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 28, 2022
Ashok Charles, offshore sourcing director of Winnitex, recently said he attended Techtextil to learn about the latest innovations in sustainable raw materials.
Gitt as Tesla's lithium producer looks to expand: Xinjiang is 'a Chinese region tied to slave labor'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 22, 2022
Energy investor and writer Brian Gitt recently called attention to the fact that Tesla's lithium producer is looking to expand into a region of China associated with slave labor.
Ng: 'Premiere Vision Paris is a place to find design inspiration and meet with the sharpest minds in the fashion industry'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 8, 2022
Tracy Ng, sales director of Winnitex, recently said that Premiere Vision Paris presented an opportunity to be updated on the latest trends.
National Theatre School Director: 'Having a program like DramaFest in schools across Canada is indispensable to education'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 30, 2022
The National Theatre School of Canada (NTS) recently announced that it has entered into a partnership with Scotiabank to strengthen its historic DramaFest program.
General Motors VP on electric vehicles: 'This is a once-in-a-century transformation'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 16, 2022
Tom Cooney, the vice president for Global Public Policy at General Motors (GM), recently said that the transition to electric vehicles would be the equivalent to the switch from horses and buggies to gasoline-powered cars in that it will completely transform the way people travel.
Beijing municipal government spokesman on COVID-19 lockdowns: 'We should go all out, race against time'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 16, 2022
China has recently locked down Beijing once again in response to a spike in COVID-19 case rates surrounding social venues in the city only days after allowing the city to open back up again.
'Bye-bye, COVID-19? Not so fast': Shanghai under COVID-19 lockdown again with mass testing to follow
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 10, 2022
A former U.S. ambassador recently reacted to news that Shanghai is under lockdown again with millions of residents undergoing COVID-19 testing.
Spirit AeroSystems president: 'We are very excited about the opportunity this partnership with Sierra Space represents'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 4, 2022
Commercial space company Sierra Space and aerospace manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. recently entered into a partnership that will advance development of a commercial space economy.