News from 2021
WaterPure International unveils website highlighting inaugural drilling project
By Bob Martin | Nov 6, 2021
WaterPure International has launched a new website that highlights an expanded business plan aimed at clean water operation, including the company’s first project located in Africa.
Asda, RangeMe partner to ‘introduce new products’ in stores
By Emily Bevard | Nov 6, 2021
UK-based grocer Asda and leading product discovery and sourcing platform RangeMe have partnered, hoping to garner additional innovative suppliers and products that are most relevant to their customers’ demand.
Businesses consider exit from China amid new data protection laws
By David Hutton | Nov 6, 2021
China’s new data privacy law outlines how companies can collect and store data.
'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.
Redbox adds channels, 'iconic' shows with Fremantle deal
By Christina Heath | Nov 6, 2021
Redbox has signed a content deal with Fremantle that will add new free channels beginning Dec. 1 to the Redbox streaming service.
Accesso 'honored' to distribute tickets for Illuminarium Experiences
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 6, 2021
Technology solutions provider accesso Technology Group plc has committed to a three-year agreement to provide ticketing distribution solutions to serve Illuminarium Experiences' new AREA15-based Las Vegas location.
Intuit acquires Mailchimp to 'create a robust engine for small and mid-market success'
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 6, 2021
Financial software and service provider Intuit recently announced it has completed a deal to acquire marketing platform Mailchimp
Kahn 'well-positioned' to lead global content operations for LA-based Allen Media Group
By Karla Florez | Nov 6, 2021
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group has appointed Brooke Kahn as senior vice president of Content Distribution, Partnerships and Programming.
Kaman Air Vehicles 'thrilled that the K-MAX continues to be the helicopter of choice'
By Christina Heath | Nov 6, 2021
Two new Kaman Air Vehicles K-MAX® medium-to-heavy lift helicopters are expected to be delivered to operators in the U.S. and Canada before the end of the year.
IMF reaches staff level agreement on Kenya, reviews the 2021 Article IV consultation
By Press Release | Nov 6, 2021
A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mary Goodman conducted a virtual mission to Kenya from October 12 to November 3, 2021 to discuss the authorities’ policy priorities and progress on reforms within the context of the second reviews of Kenya’s economic program supported by the IMF’s EFF and ECF arrangements and the 2021 Article IV consultation.
IMF executive board finishes consultation with Mexico
By Press Release | Nov 6, 2021
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Mexico.
'Helping create new growth opportunities for radio stations around the world': TuneIn forms partnership with News UK
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 5, 2021
Live streaming audio service TuneIn has established a partnership with News UK to expand its radio offerings.
'We are looking forward to introducing our food to new consumers': Nathan's to open new sites in Saudi Arabia
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 5, 2021
Nathan's Famous recently confirmed that it is continuing its global expansion plan with new establishments in Saudi Arabia, according to a press release.
DataStax sees new Beijing office as 'tremendous opportunity'
By Art Benavidez | Nov 5, 2021
A Santa Clara, California-based company is set to further expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region with a new establishment and executive appointment in Beijing, China.
IMF staff completes Kosovo mission
By Press Release | Nov 5, 2021
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Gabriel Di Bella, conducted a virtual visit during October 20-Novermber 4 in the context of the 2021 Article IV consultations.
IMF: 'Malawi’s economy is showing signs of recovery as daily COVID-19 positive cases remain relatively low'
By Press Release | Nov 5, 2021
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mika Saito held virtual missions during July 20-27, 2021 and October 28-November 4, 2021 to conduct discussions for the 2021 Article IV Consultation with Malawi.
China's coal production, CO2 emissions, forced labor all threaten global climate goals
By Art Benavidez | Nov 4, 2021
If the United States hopes to make global progress with green energy, it may have to work around China.
OPINION: Death by FDA
By Thomaz Burckhardt | Nov 4, 2021
On October 29, 2021, 2,025 Americans died from COVID-19.
U.S. international trade in goods and services, September 2021
By Press Release | Nov 4, 2021
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $80.9 billion in September, up $8.1 billion from $72.8 billion in August, revised.
Not yet on track: Climate threat demands more ambitious global action
By Kristaliana Georgieva | Nov 2, 2021
New IMF analysis shows gaps in ambition and policy needed to achieve emissions curbs that contain global warming.