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'Addressing uneven development and opportunities': Solomon Islands receive funding from World Bank amid China concerns

The Solomon Islands recently received $130 million in new funding from the world bank to assist with infrastructure in the island nation following concerns of heightened tensions in the region following a pact with China.


'It's currently Asia right now': FitFlop expands to India, plans to bring operations to China, Vietnam

FitFlop, a United Kingdom-based footwear brand recently announced plans to expand into Vietnam, China, and other Asian countries.


Rappi expands collaboration with 'trusted partner' dLocal in Latin America

Payment platform dLocal and Latin American on-demand delivery startup Rappi announced plans Feb. 1 to expand their partnership through the inclusion of Brazilian payment method PIX.


South Korea's CJ ENM acquires majority stake in 'key driving force' Endeavor Content

Sports and entertainment company Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. announced on Jan. 19 the completion of an 80% stake sale of Korean-based company, CJ ENM.


'Redefining what modern organizations need': Jumio acquires data marketplace company 4Stop

Identity-verification company Jumio finalized its acquisition of German-based data marketplace company 4Stop, on Jan. 19 as part of Jumio's goal of redefining the end-to-end identity industry.


'The foundation for our continued work together': Honeywell partners with FREYR to design new energy storage solutions

North Carolina-based tech company Honeywell has partnered with FREYR Battery in Norway to provide energy storage solutions.


TechnipFMC to 'delist' shares from Euronext Paris

Houston-based technology provider TechnipFMC plc announced Jan. 10 plans to voluntarily delist its shares from Euronext Paris in the Netherlands.


Mangata Networks hopes to 'change the world' with $33 million deal

Phoenix-based proprietary network company Mangata Networks announced the sealing of a $33 million Series A round led by Playground Global Jan. 11.


'An award-winning, household known brand': Roku TV named top-selling Smart TV brand in U.S.

Roku TV was named as the top-selling smart TV streaming and operating service in the United States for the second year in a row following new partnerships and a brand expansion in Mexico.


Bloom Energy partners with NTPC Limited to help India achieve 'net-zero, hydrogen powered economy'

Bloom Energy announced Dec. 20 plans to provide power for NTPC Limited to support India’s first green hydrogen microgrid.


Tencent 'excited' to acquire Turtle Rock Studios

Independent gaming company Turtle Rock Studios was recently acquired by Tencent Holdings Ltd.


'The next generation of growth': Aramark announces acquisition of Wilson Vale in UK

Customer service business Aramark confirmed that the company would be acquiring Wilson Vale in the United Kingdom as an expansion to its global operations.


'A global, seamless offering': IBM and Amazon Web Services announce collaboration to service energy customers

IBM and Amazon Web Services, Inc. announced a future partnership designed to help increase the energy transition to better serve customers.


Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announces price increase on products

Dallas-based Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announced recently that many of its products will see an increase in prices, particularly its Selvol brands.


'The right communications and collaboration solutions': RingCentral partners with Mitel to strengthen cloud communications platform

RingCentral, Inc. announced a partnership with Mitel on Tuesday aimed at strengthening its Message Video Phone™ (MVP®) cloud communications platform.


'You have to look elsewhere': Tech companies embrace remote work

In the wake of the early days of the pandemic, many tech companies have deemed it best to permanently adopt a fully remote model, while some look for ways to return to normality after months of working from home.


Global suppliers face problems after pandemic disrupts supply chain 'at every corner'

Global suppliers continue to face problems while demands steadily increase due to the rattling of supply chains during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.


Circle commits to USDC on Hedera network

Circle, a global financial technology firm, announced Oct. 18 its commitment to provide support for USD Coin (USDC) on the Hedera Network, well-known as one of the most used, sustainable, enterprise-grade public networks for the decentralized market.


Netflix megahit 'Squid Game' value surges to almost $900 million

New internal metric data reviewed by Bloomberg reports that Netflix’s popular new TV show “Squid Game” is valued at almost $900 million since its launch on the digital platform in September.


Ford to retool Northwest England plant for electric car components

Ford announced on Monday new plans to spend £230 million ($315 million) renovating a factory in Northwest England into an electric vehicle component production.