News from October 2021
OPINION: Is COVID-19 shaking up politics in Southeast Asia?
By Joshua Kurlantzick | Oct 11, 2021
Many Southeast Asian leaders’ pandemic responses have sparked public outrage and damaged their legitimacy. This could prompt the biggest political changes across the region since the 1990s.
OPINION: What’s happening to democracy in Africa?
By John Campbell and Nolan Quinn | Oct 11, 2021
This article was originally published on The Council of Foreign Relations website.A democratic decline, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, is underway in sub-Saharan Africa.
OPINION: Protectionism and the development of the U.S. maritime industry
By Colin Grabow | Oct 11, 2021
By any measure, U.S. maritime protectionism is a failure, serving neither the United States’ broader economic interests nor those of the very industry whose fortunes the policy is meant to promote.
Low-income country debt rises to record $860 billion in 2020
By Press Release | Oct 11, 2021
Debt reduction, restructuring, and transparency needed to help low- income countries overcome debt challenges
OPINION: 8 reasons for ending Joe Biden’s travel bans
By Ryan Bourne and Brad Subramaniam | Oct 11, 2021
Removing them isn’t just in the self-interest of whiny Europeans or H-1B visa holders, either. These bans are harming American families and businesses too.
KSL Biomedical's Lawson sees acquisition of Pulse Scientific as opportunity to identify 'emerging industry opportunities'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 11, 2021
A leader in the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic applications for virology, genomics and oncology, KSL Biomedical, recently announced that it has acquired Toronto-based Pulse Scientific.
Forceprint's Patel: 'Partner-led growth is central to our strategy'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 11, 2021
Forceprint has made several investments in its worldwide partner programs to increase the potential for revenue growth.
Akamai CEO calls acquisition of Guardicore 'most effective way to combat ransomware'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 11, 2021
Akamai Technologies, Inc. recently announced that it has entered into an acquisition agreement with Israel-based Guardicore.
Chicago-based Bounteous 'excited' with Lister acquisition
By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 11, 2021
As part of a global digital transformation expansion plan, Chicago-based Bounteous, a leader in insights-driven digital experience consultancy, announced the recent acquisition of Lister Digital, a full-service digital transformation firm.
Consulting firm Brattle Group expands to China with offices in Beijing, Shanghai
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021
The Brattle Group, a U.S.-based consulting firm, has expanded into China with offices in Beijing and Shanghai, a news release said.
World Bank Online: Low-Income Country Debt Rises to Record $860 Billion in 2020
By 'Online Media Briefing Center' via News GlobeBanner | Oct 11, 2021
Debt reduction, restructuring, and transparency needed to help low- income countries overcome debt challenges
Samsung announces technology to make devices faster, more efficient
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021
Samsung Electronics is entering a new dimension in semiconductor chip technology.
BioCina finalizes acquisition of Pfizer affiliate facility: 'We are now in full flight'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 11, 2021
BioCina has completed the acquisition of an Adelaide, Australia, manufacturing facility from Hospira Adelaide Pty Ltd, an affiliate of Pfizer.
Cryptos slide as China announces new wave of crackdowns
By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 11, 2021
The price of Bitcoin and Ether recently tumbled as much as 5% after the People's Bank of China declared that all crypto-related activities are prohibited. This includes all services that offer trading, derivatives, or order matching for virtual currencies.
IMF: 'Climate change poses an existential threat' to Asian countries
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 11, 2021
The International Monetary Fund hosted a virtual conference to discuss Asian countries’ challenges in implementing climate-friendly policies.
Udemy releases learning skills index, highlighting the most in-demand skills
By Emily Bevard | Oct 10, 2021
Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace, released its September 2021 Workplace Learning Skills Index this week, identifying the most in-demand skills in the workplace.
International Air Transport Association says 'the path to recovery is coming into view'
By James Niedzinski | Oct 10, 2021
An industry trade group anticipates the global airline market will lose about $12 billion next year, or down 78% compared to 2021 profits, as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skyservice offers private aircraft sustainable fuel to reduce 'CO2 emissions' in Canada
By David Beasley | Oct 9, 2021
Skyservice Business Aviation is offering sustainable fuel for private aircraft clients in Canada, a news release said.
Musk: Tesla will expand ‘investment' in China’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Oct 9, 2021
Elon Musk revealed that Tesla plans to increase its presence in China.
General Motors and General Electric ally to study rare earth materials to obtain 'key materials' for electric vehicles
By James Niedzinski | Oct 9, 2021
Two generals of the industrial and automotive manufacturing industries have paired up to study the use of rare earth elements for electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment.