Steven Hughes News
'This is a win-win': ExxonMobil to sell Nigeria shallow-water affiliate
By Steven Hughes | Mar 10, 2022
ExxonMobil has agreed to sell its equity interest in Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited to Seplat Energy for more than $1.2 billion, plus up to $300 million contingent consideration, according to a report by Vanguard.
'If Russia is destroyed, we will be next': China aiding Russia with economic support
By Steven Hughes | Mar 4, 2022
Ukrainians woke up to rumbles and explosions as Russia began blowing through its communities, leaving hundreds displaced and seeking sanctuary — Russian President Vladimir Putin said China is joining Russia’s side.
'We must work together': Chinese company honored for fostering US, China engagement
By Steven Hughes | Feb 23, 2022
China Telecom (Americas) Corporation garnered the 2021 United States-China Business Leadership Award during the 26th U.S.-China Policy Foundation Annual Gala in December.
Agendia, Illumina join forces to 'expand what is possible' with breast cancer treatment
By Steven Hughes | Jan 17, 2022
Agendia and Illumina recently began a multi-year partnership to advance the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) for decentralized oncology testing.
"We are proud and full of energy for this new project": PIER59 Studios, Superstudio 13 collaborate to improve services
By Steven Hughes | Dec 27, 2021
PIER59 Studios and Superstudio 13 agreed to collaborate to improve their services for the advertising and fashion industry and to better manage the needs of international customers.
'It’s a story that anyone can relate to': Henry Vallejo's film receives Academy Award nomination
By Steven Hughes | Dec 27, 2021
Director Henry Vallejo’ Powerful Chief, also known as Manco Cápac, has risen above its inspirational, though humble, story line to receive a nomination for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academic Awards.
TNS investing in 'fast-developing' Asian markets
By Steven Hughes | Dec 22, 2021
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is investing resources to enhance global connectivity in Asia, as many companies on the continent experience global growth.
'Welcome news for patients': NJ and Japanese companies achieve cancer treatment milestone
By Steven Hughes | Dec 4, 2021
The European Commission approved Keytruda and Lenvima to start anti-cancer treatment after a study showed this drug combo gave patients a better chance at overall survival than chemotherapy.
Trendy Tigers' 'exclusive' app release features NFT
By Steven Hughes | Nov 19, 2021
Trendy Tigers and Amidst Buzz launched an app with a non-fungible token (NFT) feature for a limited time.
'Fortnite never officially launched in China': Epic Games shuts down popular battle royal game
By Steven Hughes | Nov 6, 2021
Although it's a popular battle royal game, Epic Games is shutting down its Chinese version of “Fortnite” this month.
Eversana named top place to work for third year in a row
By Steven Hughes | Oct 15, 2021
Eversana, a leading provider of global services to the life sciences industry, was named a 'Great Place to Work', by the global authority of workplace culture, for the third year in a row in the United States and the first time internationally.
Poland's PGNiG purchasing more liquefied natural gas from Virginia's Venture Global
By Steven Hughes | Sep 5, 2021
PGNiG (Polish Oil and Gas Co.) recently bought an additional 2 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Virginia-based Venture Global LNG to lower Poland’s carbon footprint.
Vinamilk accelerates R&D to 'best fit the local market'
By Steven Hughes | Aug 26, 2021
Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk) is accelerating its research and development efforts, enriching its products with local flavors to meet customer’s diverse tastes.
Blackstone, Hudson Pacific to fund British movie studio as part of 'thematic investment focus'
By Steven Hughes | Aug 5, 2021
Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Hudson Pacific Properties are funding construction for a new Sunset Studios movie studio in the United Kingdom, according to a report from CNBC.
Discovery Life Sciences names new EVP for sequencing and bioinformatics
By Steven Hughes | Aug 3, 2021
Biotechnology company Discovery Life Sciences has named Thomas Halsey executive VP of genomics for its HudsonAlpha Discovery division, the company said in a press release Thursday.
Citing delta variant, U.S. to 'maintain existing travel restrictions'
By Steven Hughes | Aug 3, 2021
White House officials announced on July 26 that the U.S. will continue its travel ban as the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe.
'Almost surprising everyone': Increasing demands cause rising food prices globally
By Steven Hughes | Jul 28, 2021
Grocery shoppers might feel the pinch of rising prices because of increased demands, global use of food and droughts impacting crop production.
Former Disney exec named EVP at 'unique global entertainment company' Nexon
By Steven Hughes | Jul 26, 2021
Nexon Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based global producer, developer and operator of multiplayer online video games, recently named entertainment industry veteran Nick van Dyk as executive VP and chief strategy officer.