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Picsart 'excited to join a rapidly growing innovation hub,' chooses to build headquarters in Miami, Florida
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 5, 2022
Digital creation platform Picsart has chosen Miami, Florida as the site of its new corporate headquarters.
Fox News International enters into deal to launch content on Roku
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 4, 2022
Fox News International has launched its streaming service on Roku, endeavoring to strengthen its distribution efforts in Chile, Costa Rica, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Panama and the United Kingdom.
'The situation has compelled us to reassess our operations in Russia': U.S. companies curb business with Russia in response to invasion
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 4, 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has drawn unprecedented sanctions from western nations, and private companies have increasingly been acting independently to give the message to Russia that they do not support the invasion of Ukraine.
Hess to begin oil production in Guyana
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 1, 2022
Independent energy company Hess recently announced it will soon commence production from the Liza Phase 2 development on the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana.
HSBC Holdings PLC takes action to reduce emissions, 'have the greatest impact in making net zero a reality'
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 1, 2022
HSBC Holdings PLC is considering net zero emissions plans for the companies that it invests in, though it has been criticized for not being strict enough.
Beijing accused of supplying Myanmar's junta with jets as report links GE, Intel and Microsoft to Chinese Military
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 25, 2022
A recent report by a United Nations expert on Myanmar accuses Russia and China of supplying Myanmar's junta with military supplies.
Washington congressman discusses solutions to US, China conflicts
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 24, 2022
Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) held a conference Feb. 9 to discuss current U.S.-China negotiations and the effects of trade friction between the two countries.
Experts analyze Biden's 'reasoned' approach to Asia
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 23, 2022
Foreign policy experts are discussing President Joe Biden's Asia policy a year into its implementation.
'Gig behemoths are on notice': Amazon, others ordered to pay $27.20 minimum wage to delivery drivers in Australia
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 21, 2022
The Australian state of New South Wales has ordered that contractor employees supplying freelance delivery services for Amazon.com be payed a minimum rate by their employer.
China criticizes US decision to extend solar panel tariffs
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 18, 2022
China is criticizing the Biden administration's decision to extend tariffs on Chinese solar panels.
Apple receives 'D' in assessment of US companies’ complicity in China
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 17, 2022
Technological giant, Apple, recently received a "D" ranking on "an assessment of U.S. Companies’ exposure to military modernization, surveillance, and human rights violations in the People’s Republic of China."
Dell earns an 'F' in assessment of US companies’ complicity in China
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 17, 2022
Technology giant, Dell, recently received an "F" ranking on "an assessment of U.S. Companies’ exposure to military modernization, surveillance, and human Rights violations in the People’s Republic of China."
GE receives an 'F' in assessment of US companies’ complicity with China
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 17, 2022
American conglomerate General Electric (GE), recently received an "F" ranking on "an assessment of U.S. Companies’ exposure to military modernization, surveillance, and human rights violations in the People’s Republic of China."
Intel receives an 'F' in assessment of US companies’ complicity in China
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 17, 2022
Technology company and semiconductor chip manufacturer Intel recently received an "F" ranking on "an assessment of U.S. Companies’ Exposure to Military Modernization, Surveillance, and Human Rights Violations in the People’s Republic of China."
Maxar Technologies strengthens 'enduring alliance' with European Space Imaging, Space Imaging Middle East
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 15, 2022
Maxar Technologies, a provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, announced Feb. 3 that it secured a new five-year agreement with longtime partner, European Space Imaging and Space Imaging Middle East.
AIP Publishing enters 'transformative' agreement with MALMAD
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 14, 2022
Non-profit physical sciences publisher, AIP Publishing, recently entered a three-year Read and Publish Agreement with MALMAD, the Israeli Inter-University Center for Digital Information Services.
As tensions increase between Beijing and the Biden Administration, China calls on U.S. businesses to 'speak up and out' against sanctions
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 14, 2022
China is calling on U.S. businesses to speak out on U.S. government policies that it perceives as opposed to its interests.
Discovery Inc. 'excited' to launch proposed UK sport venture with BT Group
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 9, 2022
Discovery Inc. has begun exclusive discussions with BT Group in the United Kingdom to create a new sport venture by combining its Eurosport business in the U.K. and Ireland with BT Sport.
Lawsuits in U.S. accuse Google of using 'dark patterns' to mislead customers
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 1, 2022
Recent lawsuits filed by U.S. states against Google alleging the company uses deceptive location tracking practices that invades the privacy of users are similar to a case filed in Australia.
2022 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that public trust in government, media outlets and businesses is dwindling, but 'opportunity' seen
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 27, 2022
Public trust in government, media and businesses all landed on shaky ground in the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer, which attempts to measure public trust in these entities.