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Kane: 'It’s definitely a time of transition in my career and I’m thrilled to announce my signing with Skechers just as I’m making a big move'

Skechers has formed a collaboration with Harry Kane to launch his new Skechers Football boots, SKX_01 in the UK and Europe in September. The global superstar striker was spotted wearing the new edition during the preseason and debut with Munich last Saturday.


Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance considers cutting ties with Russia

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, announced that it may fully withdraw its business from Russia days after it announced the removal of sanctioned Russian banks from its platform. Several other crypto exchanges remain active in the country.


Abdelgawad: 'Our new presence in Kochi underscores our belief in the region's potential and our commitment to our clients'

Virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) company Tests Assured of San Jose, CA, has launched a new office in Kochi, India.


Khan: 'Our platform is designed for those who are seeking to gain a leg up on competitors by modernizing and simplifying their business purchasing at speed and scale'

San Francisco, CA-based Vroozi, which describes itself as "the intelligent spend management and invoice automation platform," said in a press release on Business Wire that it has secured a procure-to-pay contract with an unnamed global chemical manufacturer to further expand its operations in Europe and Asia.



Bahkri: 'We’re proud to be partnering with Deloitte India to bring AI-powered CLM solutions to the APAC region'

Sirion, based in Washington, teamed up with the Deloitte India consulting firm to expand the access of the Sirion CLM platform for customers in the region.


Museri: 'We are thrilled to welcome guests to our new location in Evia, Greece'

Selina Hospitality PLC expanded to the Mediterranean with a new location in Evia, Greece.


McCarthy: 'We’re thrilled to finally be able to offer Petted’s invaluable pet health tools to pet parents in Canada'

San Francisco-based Wag! Group, operators of the Wag! app which helps pet owners find local dog walkers, pet sitters, training and more, is expanding its pet care services to an international audience.


Möller: “We are dedicated to democratizing access to credit in Mexico because we believe that a more inclusive and efficient financial system means more for everyone”

Mexico City-based digital financial services platform, Klar, S.A. de C.V. (Klar) has secured a $100 Million Debt Facility from Chicago-based global alternative investment firm Victory Park Capital to help expand Credit Products in Mexico.


Wang: “We are thrilled to soon welcome the Peace of Mind Technology team to Convergint”

Convergint confirmed plans to acquire Sydney-based audio-visual, workspace and communications technology solutions provider, Peace of Mind Technology in an effort to enter the Audio-Visual Technology Market in Australia. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.


As Taiwan opens its doors to crypto, users embrace industry leaders’ focus on ‘community,’ ‘education,’ and ‘forward thinking’

Chou, a Binance user from Taiwan, said he first became interested in cryptocurrency several years ago after realizing how difficult it would be to accumulate wealth from his job alone.



Weightman: 'Expanding Illumina's presence in India allows the company to collaborate and be part of a vibrant biotech ecosystem with skilled labor'

Illumina Inc., based in San Diego, California, has established a new Solutions Center to expand its genomics operations in Bengaluru, India.


Okonjo-Iweala: 'I am very grateful to Sweden for their contribution to the WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism'

On July 27, 2023, the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced that the government of Sweden has pledged SEK 5 million (approximately CHF 500,000) to the WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism. This contribution is aimed at supporting developing members in implementing the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies according to a press release by WTO.


USDOT: “Our overriding goal is... to maintain a competitive balance and fair and equal opportunity among U.S. and Chinese air carriers”

The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) has confirmed plans to increase the number of Chinese passenger flights permitted to fly to the U.S. from 12 to 18 weekly roundtrips on Sept. 1 and increase that to 24 per week starting Oct. 29, a Reuters news report said.


Miller: “Partnering with SK Logistics is a remarkable opportunity for us to continue delivering world-class cold storage solutions in the Asia Pacific region”

Lineage Logistics, based in Novi, MI, has secured a joint venture arrangement with Hanoi-based cold-storage warehouse operator SK Logistics to expand its network in Southeast Asia, the company announced on Businesswire. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Harrison: “We believe that the future of energy is lower carbon”

Chevron Corporation, based in California, has made two lower-carbon project investments in Western Australia through its Chevron Australia New Energies Pty Ltd and Chevron Australia Pty Ltd subsidiaries.


JPMorgan Chase CEO: 'Mumbai and Bengaluru are truly global cities with an incredible talent pool'

JPMorgan Chase unveiled the inauguration of advanced facilities in Mumbai and Bengaluru on Aug. 8, marking a significant expansion of its operations in India and transforming the work environment for its staff, according to a press release. These campuses represent two of the company's largest technology and operations hubs worldwide, fostering enduring service quality, operational efficiency and innovation.


Munchkin chief brand officer: 'Safeguarding the world’s most vulnerable creatures is ingrained in Munchkin’s ethos'

California-based baby lifestyle brand Munchkin, Inc. has allocated a $1 million donation to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), according to a press release. The company is listed as the primary investor in the fund’s Room to Roam Initiative.


Flavourworks CEO: 'Telltale is the perfect partner to maximize the value of our proprietary TouchVideo games engine'

Narrative game development studio and publisher, Telltale has acquired London-based interactive video technology company Flavourworks, according to a press release. The sum of the transaction was undisclosed.