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Citizen Lab on Bing censoring Chinese autosuggestions: 'Think Bing's autosuggestion feature will help US users search for Xi Jinping? Think again'
By Art Benavidez | May 20, 2022
A web search engine owned and operated by Microsoft is censoring Chinese autosuggestions in North America, according to a recent report.
Shanghai health commissioner: 'Many enterprises reported increasing difficulties in logistics and transportation'
By Art Benavidez | May 2, 2022
Shanghai has instituted strict lockdowns on its population of 25 million since early March, and new case numbers continue to come in as residents find it increasingly difficult to deal with the restrictions.
St. Petersburg-based iQor expands in Philippines to meet 'growing needs'
By Art Benavidez | Mar 14, 2022
Florida-based digital solutions company iQor will expand operations in two of its 16 customer service centers in the Philippines, a release from the company said.
Alberta Premier pushes for Keystone XL approval as oil prices skyrocket after Russian oil bans
By Art Benavidez | Mar 10, 2022
As the ongoing war in Ukraine continues to unravel, the Biden administration has imposed a ban on Russian oil, and Canadian leaders are asking him to reconsider the Keystone pipeline.
Allison Transmission expands global presence
By Art Benavidez | Mar 7, 2022
Allison Transmission has secured contracts worldwide amid an accelerated growth in the global defense market.
Sega of America, Paramount Pictures and more partner for new line of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' products
By Art Benavidez | Mar 5, 2022
California-based Paramount Pictures and JAKKS Pacific have partnered with Sega of America in Japan to launch a toy and costume line of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 products.
Clubspeed acquires KartingManager for further global expansion
By Art Benavidez | Mar 4, 2022
A global leading cloud-based software for sporting entertainment facilities has announced that it has bought an indoor and outdoor software company for karting centers.
Vanguard invested in company allegedly tied to Chinese military
By Art Benavidez | Mar 3, 2022
An American registered investment advisor based in Malvern, Pennsylvania has invested heavily in a company that backs the Chinese military, according to recent reports.
Mindbreeze partners with BLUE Consult GmbH in Germany: 'very exciting projects' on horizon
By Art Benavidez | Feb 28, 2022
Illinois-based company, Mindbreeze, has partnered with BLUE Consult GmbH in Germany to strengthen the field of intelligent knowledge management, the company said in a release.
Humanigen, Cenexi initiate partnership in France
By Art Benavidez | Feb 28, 2022
A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company has partnered with a major French Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization on master a supply agreement.
Consumers' Research executive director says BlackRock is 'betraying the American consumer'
By Art Benavidez | Feb 24, 2022
Consumers’ Research Executive Director William Hild is questioning BlackRock's wildly different attitudes toward fossil fuel investments in the U.S. and China, saying the company's strategy stands to harm American consumers.
XTM develops 'Today Tippool' to lower administration costs for companies in US, Canada
By Art Benavidez | Feb 18, 2022
A Miami- and Toronto-based fintech company in the neo-banking space recently announced it has acquired a gratuity-pooling and distribution calculation software solution to enhance its operations.
Helbiz extends partnership with Vmoto Soco to 'offer cities smart and sustainable mobility'
By Art Benavidez | Feb 5, 2022
A New York-based global leader in micro-mobility recently announced it is extending its partnership with an Australian company for electric two-wheeled vehicles.
Validere 'excited' to acquire Phoenix Energy Marketing Consultants, extend reach to Western Canada
By Art Benavidez | Feb 5, 2022
A leading data analytics SaaS platform that delivers commodity data transparency to the energy industry recently acquired a Western Canadian intellectual capital corporation.
Inaccurate data, questionable Chinese policies and 'benefits' unnerve U.S. companies
By Art Benavidez | Feb 4, 2022
Tech, competition issues highlight annual US-China Business Council survey.
'Transforming the way children learn': LingoAce makes GSV EdTech 150 list
By Art Benavidez | Jan 31, 2022
A Singapore based Mandarin Chinese language learning platform has been named to GSV EdTech 150 list.
Parse Biosciences, Research Instruments partner to bring platform to 'any scientist' in Southeast Asia
By Art Benavidez | Jan 31, 2022
A Seattle-based company with an objective of accelerating progress in human health and scientific research recently announced a partnership to distribute a variety of Transcriptome and fixation kits to Singapore and Southeast Asia markets.
Heritage Cannabis partners with OMNI Medical Services to accelerate 'medical benefits'
By Art Benavidez | Jan 31, 2022
A Toronto-based cannabis company recently announced a partnership with a multi-state operator of medical cannabis clinics.
Wallbox calls Canadian launch 'important milestone'
By Art Benavidez | Jan 29, 2022
Canadians soon will be able to buy Pulsar Plus as the Barcelona-based manufacturer embarks on plans to begin selling its vehicle chargers in the country.
Dole wins Social Responsibility in Action Award in Costa Rica, sees 'positive results' for employees
By Art Benavidez | Jan 27, 2022
A subsidiary of Dole recently received recognition from the American-Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) with a Social Responsibility in Action Award in the Employees Category for its social development project.