News from September 2021
G20 + COP 26 | Collective Business Climate Action Platforms
By Andrew Wilson (ICCWBO) | Sep 15, 2021
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Cebuana Lhuillier partnering with Western Union 'to make it easier for customers'
By Christina Heath | Sep 15, 2021
Western Union and Cebuana Lhuillier, a company from the Phillippines, are partnering to launch a digital money transfer capability with an embedded micro-savings account through Cebuana Lhuillier's mobile app.
CP Kelco invests more than $50 million in NUTRAVA Citrus Fiber as 'important milestone'
By Christina Heath | Sep 15, 2021
CP Kelco is investing more than $50 million into NUTRAVA™ Citrus Fiber to expand the production capacity due to strong customer demand and market potential.The new expansion will add a second production line to NUTRAVA™ Citrus Fiber's Matao, Brazil facility for an additional approximated 5,000 metric tons, according to a press release. "We are excited about reaching this important milestone in our journey with NUTRAVA™ Citrus Fiber, which originated as a proof-of-concept only four years ago," Didier Viala, president of CP Kelco, said in the press release.
Vantage Data Centers expand into Asia-Pacific 'to better serve customers on a global basis'
By Christina Heath | Sep 15, 2021
Denver, Colorado-based Vantage Data Centers has made two new acquisitions that will allow the company to expand into the Asia-Pacific market.
Sony 'delighted to welcome Firesprite into the PlayStation family' after purchase of UK company
By Christina Heath | Sep 15, 2021
Sony Interactive Entertainment has purchased UK's Firesprite Limited videogame studio as the 14th studio to join the PlayStation Studios "family."
Westinghouse Electric Corporation's new service center 'is committed to Poland in their energy transition goals'
By Christina Heath | Sep 15, 2021
Westinghouse Electric Company has officially opened a new Global Shared Services Center in Krakow, Poland as the global services hub for the company.
IMF names Goldfajn as director of Western Hemisphere Department
By Press Release | Sep 13, 2021
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today her intention to appoint Mr. Ilan Goldfajn as director of the Fund’s Western Hemisphere Department (WHD).
ANZ supports SMEs with expanded COVID-19 recovery loan scheme
By Globe Banner | Sep 13, 2021
More small and medium-sized enterprises can now apply for financial assistance from ANZ as part of the Federal Government’s expanded COVID-19 recovery loan scheme.
California-based Crosscope and KFBIO join forces to lead digital transformation of pathology in India
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
A leading AI software provider in digital pathology is collaborating with an innovative high-tech cutting edge whole slide imaging pathology scanner manufacturer to provide scanners to the India market.
St. Louis-based Perficient announces acquisition of Talos Digital
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
Perficient, Inc. recently announced that it had acquired Colombia-based Talos Digital.
Austin-based Everise bets big in Asia
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
Everise, an Austin-based global customer experience company, recently announced plans to open a Digital CX Innovation Center in Singapore.
Colombian government selects Vitalpass as the nation's official digital vaccination passport
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
The Colombian government has chosen Vitalpass, a digital vaccine passport, as its official immunization certificate.
Apple’s privacy pledge wavers in China, Australia
By David Hutton | Sep 12, 2021
Is the tech giant living up to its words with proposals in the countries?
International Chamber of Commerce-International Federation of Consulting Engineers Conference to meet virtually
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 12, 2021
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) will hold their annual ICC-FIDIC Conference on Oct. 11 and 12. It will be their first time to hold the conference remotely.
PayPal to acquire Paidy
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
San Jose, California-based PayPal Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire Paidy.
CAVA Robotics opens Berlin office to advance position as leader in 'robotic surgery'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 12, 2021
CAVA Robotics International recently announced it is opening a new European headquarters in Berlin according to a press release.
'We can hardly find any workers' – Chinese factories suffer labor shortage
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 12, 2021
COVID concerns are adding to China's battle to attract workers, leaving doubts about how it will meet worldwide manufacturing demands.
GCM Grosvenor opening office in Germany
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
Chicago-based GCM Grosvenor is opening an office in Germany to help serve their central Europe clientele.
'We are very excited': LCI Industries purchases Furrion
By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2021
LCI Industries announced in a press release Sept. 9 its subsidiary Lippert Components Inc., has acquired Furrion Holdings Limited.
Edmund Optics to open new South Korea office with ‘specialized technical support'
By Karla Florez | Sep 12, 2021
Edmund Optics confirmed plans to further establish its presence in South Korea. The Barrington, NJ native company will now open a new location in one of the largest metro areas in South Korea, the Mapo district of Seoul.