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McDonald's on ceasing operations in Russia: 'Our hearts are with the people who are enduring unconscionable effects'
By Karla Florez | Mar 16, 2022
McDonald's confirmed its decision to cease operations in Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine last week, closing nearly 850 of its restaurants.
Climate Action 100+ flags key proposals in North America, calls for more ambitious corporate climate action
By Press Release | Mar 15, 2022
Climate Action 100+, the world’s largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, is flagging key shareholder proposals in North America ahead of the 2022 Proxy Season to drive greater shareholder action on the climate crisis.
Saudi Arabia deems China ‘a strategic partner’ as it considers oil sale currency switch from U.S dollar to yuan
By Karla Florez | Mar 15, 2022
Saudi Arabia is actively considering accepting yuan instead of dollars for oil sales to China, The Wall Street Journal confirms.
Chicago-based doctor to lead Advanced Clinical’s International expansion as it 'diversifies global clinical programs and elevates clinical strategy'
By Karla Florez | Mar 15, 2022
Advanced Clinical has invited Chicago-based Dr. Andreas Amrein to join its executive team as senior vice president of Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Japan, and managing director for Europe and Canada.
Evelyn Halls appointed as customer fairness advisor at ANZ
By Globe Banner | Mar 15, 2022
ANZ has announced the appointment of Evelyn Halls as Customer Fairness Advisor.
'A unique opportunity': Former Chinese, U.S.-based helicopter firm re-opens under MidTex Aviation acquisition
By Karla Florez | Mar 14, 2022
Menominee-based company Enstrom Helicopter Corp. was recently acquired by the MidTex Aviation of Texas, and will now re-open as Enstrom Aerospace Industries.
Citi to hire 900 new employees worldwide to further promote ‘global connectivity and institutional expertise’
By Karla Florez | Mar 14, 2022
Citi Commercial Bank confirmed plans to hire 900 new employees, including more than 400 commercial bankers.
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.
Guidewire hopes to ‘enhance business processes’ with Wipro partnership
By Karla Florez | Mar 14, 2022
Guidewire, based in California, recently brought on Indian consulting and business process services company, Wipro onto its PartnerConnect program as a consulting alliance member.
Riskonnect acquires UK-based software company as it pursues an ‘enhanced and diversified product suite’
By Karla Florez | Mar 11, 2022
Riskonnect has acquired U.K.-based software company Sword GRC to further establish the global footprint of its integrated risk management platform.
Seagen, Genmab announce Phase 2 results of squamous cell carcinoma monotheraphy trial
By Trina Thomas | Mar 11, 2022
Phase 2 results of a squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck monotherapy clinical trail were recently presented by pharmaceutical companies Seagen and Genmab.
Bold Insight names recent UK expansion to 'uncover a broad range of insights in a tight timeline'
By Karla Florez | Mar 11, 2022
Bold Insight has established its presence in the U.K. with its new managing partner, Robert Schumacher, who will soon lead a team of executives at the company’s future offices in the country.
China sets lowest-ever recorded economic growth goal amid global ‘supply chain disruption, semiconductor shortages’
By Karla Florez | Mar 11, 2022
Amid a political climate of hostility and inflation, China recently released the lowest economic growth target recorded in 30 years.
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott discusses fundraising and inflation with Neil Mitchell
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2022
Shayne Elliott, Chief Executive of ANZ Bank, participated in a conversation with Neil Mitchell on 3AW's Good Friday Appeal.
U.S. DOT approves international manufacture of detonating cords from Hunting Energy Services
By Karla Florez | Mar 11, 2022
Hunting PLC subsidiary, Titan Division of Hunting Energy Services, recently received the green light to internationally manufacture its line of detonating cords from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
USAID launches $1.1M project to aid gender-based violence survivors in Kyrgyzstan
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2022
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a $1.1 million initiative to support victims of gender-based violence in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Chris Raciti appointed as ANZ's country head for China
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2022
ANZ has announced the appointment of Chris Raciti as Country Head China, pending regulatory approval.
Cowboys visit Kyrgyzstan for cultural exchange celebrating bilateral relations
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2022
The "Kochmon and Cowboy Ride Together" project marks the 30th anniversary of friendly relations between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic.
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.
'Such are the pitfalls for the tech industry’s biggest players': Apple cuts off Russia for invading Ukraine, but what about China?
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 10, 2022
Apple cut off business operations in Russia as a result of the country's invasion of Ukraine, but in doing so it may have set a precedent that would be difficult to follow in the future.