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KKR partner: 'HIT’s launch is a significant milestone for KKR’s India infrastructure strategy'

KKR recently confirmed the launch of roads infrastructure investment trust, Highways Infrastructure Trust, in India, a press release reported.


Novibet CEO: 'The expansion of our iCasino platform is a major pillar of our growth'

Novibet iGaming recently gave an update on its North American expansion efforts following the success of its European operations, according to a press release.



Triton Digital director: 'Podcasts continue to gain significant attention in the Indian market'

Triton Digital recently released its Podcast Advertising Effectiveness Study findings, commissioned by Indian digital consumer behavior intelligence platform, VTION Digital Analytics, a press release reported.


Grupo Éxito VP: 'We are excited to implement the industry-leading Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 solution'

Grupo Éxito has secured a partnership with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, based in North Carolina, to help establish self-checkout technology in its stores between the end of 2022 and early 2023, according to a press release.


BeautyHealth appoints new executives: 'They round out a global commercial team'

BeautyHealth recently appointed Jon Arnold as president of the EMEA region, and Stefanie Gebauer as president of the Southeast Asian region in an effort to accelerate its global expansion, a press release reported.


Eckoh CEO on new global marketing director: 'She has extremely relevant B2B tech and customer engagement marketing experience'

Eckoh recently appointed Ruth Oakey as global marketing director to help promote its global expansion, according to a press release.


Versant Ventures managing director: 'The company is positioned to fundamentally advance the field of genetic medicine'

Versant Ventures recently launched and allocated a $30 million Series A commitment to biopharmaceutical company Vector BioPharma AG, a press release reported.


Burger King VP: 'Our goal is to offer the widest possible variety of meat-free meals to the largest possible demographic intersection'

Burger King, based in Miami, recently opened a new pop-up restaurant in Costa Rica to introduce its plant-based items in the area, Food Industry Executive reported.


Accenture finalizes Sentia acquisition 'to help clients with total enterprise reinvention'

Accenture recently acquired Sentia’s operations across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Bulgaria. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


King: Wasabi Technologies expands to 'support the incredible opportunities in both Japan and Australia'

Wasabi Technologies recently expanded its executive team in the Asia Pacific region with the appointment of Aki Wakimoto and Andrew Sandes as country managers for Japan and Australia.


Cartesian managing partner: 'We are proud to grow the Popeyes brand in China'

The China franchise of US-based fried chicken chain, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will now be overseen by Cartesian Capital Group.


DigitalBridge managing director: 'We believe Xenith IG is ideally positioned to capitalize on the significant growth of network demand'

DigitalBridge Investment Management entered a collaboration with Columbia Capital to create the new fiber platform, Xenith Infrastructure Group in the Asia-Pacific region, a press release reported.


Dataplor expands to 150 million POIs ‘to provide its customers the information they need’

Dataplor now covers 100 countries and 150 million POIs, a press release reported.


Vorsatz: 'Lawhill and Co. Advocates will provide valuable insights into the Tanzanian market'

Andersen Global recently signed a collaboration agreement with Tanzania-based law firm Lawhill and Co. Advocates to boost its Tanzanian coverage and further expand its footprint in Africa, according to a press release.


Raízen teams up with ASR Group to help ‘consumers become more aware of the ingredients in their food’

Brazilian raw sugar exporter Raízen recently entered partnership with sugar refiner and marketer ASR Group, based in Florida, to develop a fully traceable and non-GMO sugar supply chain, Dive Wire reported.


Nobu CEO: 'We are excited to move forward with the first phase of this partnership in Bangkok'

Nobu Hospitality has partnered with Thai real estate group Asset World Corp Public Company Limited to develop two new projects in Bangkok, Hospitality Net reported.


Future Farm CEO: 'We’re excited to make our vision of a world where people choose to eat more plants'

Brazilian plant-based meat maker Future Farm's products have made their way to the U.S. The items are now accessible through Amazon Fresh and at Sprouts Farmers Market, Food Dive reported.


Visa executive VP: 'Tokenization is a simple, yet powerful concept pioneered by Visa'

Visa has started circulating its network tokens on a global scale through its Visa Token Service. The launch reflects the company’s effort to strengthen its secure digital payment system, according to a press release.


TransPerfect CEO on Sterling Technology acquisition: 'It is exciting to have them as part of our global team'

TransPerfect has acquired UK-based VDR solutions company, Sterling Technology. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, a press release reported.