News from 2021
U.S. goods and services deficit narrows slightly in July
By David Hutton | Sep 8, 2021
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and U.S. Census Bureau release data detailing trade trends
ANZ supports local charities with $316k grant funding
By Globe Banner | Sep 8, 2021
ANZ has announced a contribution of $316,399 to 16 charitable organizations through its Community Foundation.
Chicago's McDermott Will & Emery opens office in Singapore
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 5, 2021
McDermott Will & Emery, an international law firm based in Chicago, recently announced the establishment of a physical presence in Singapore following the Ministry of Law's approval, according to a press release.
SBA to hold STEP seminar on trade-expansion program
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 5, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of International Trade will host a webinar on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. regarding the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant.
Rimini Street Inc. awarded Grand Prize for customer support, 'humbled and honored to receive the Japan IT Institute’s top award'
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 5, 2021
Rimini Street Inc., a global enterprise software product and service provider, has been awarded the Grand Prize for Best Customer Support from the Japan Institute of Information Technology.
Georgia-based Rinnai America Corporation acquires Mexico's Industrias MASS
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 5, 2021
The Rinnai America Corporation recently announced the acquisition of Industrias MASS, Mexico's market leader in commercial water heaters.
Houston's Lummus Technology selected to boost capacity for Formosa cumene and phenol plant in China
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Texas-based Lummus Technology recently announced that plans to expand capacity for a cumene and phenol plant in Ningbo, China, according to a press release.
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.
With eyes on global expansion, North Carolina's Velocity Clinical Research hires 3 new executives
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
In anticipation of expanding its operations globally, North Carolina-based Velocity Clinical Research, an integrated clinical trial site, announced the hiring of three new executives.
'We are delighted to partner with a market leader': Lucas TVS to invest in Indian factories to produce 24M's battery cells
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Automotive electrical components manufacturer Lucas TVS Ltd. and U.S.-based lithium-ion battery manufacturer 24M Technologies, Inc., have entered into a deal to construct Giga factories in India to manufacture 24M’s battery cells., according to a press release.
South Korea bans in-app purchasing systems requirements in hopes of a 'fairer app ecosystem’
By Karla Florez | Sep 5, 2021
South Korea’s National Assembly passed a law preventing large app-market purchase requirements on behalf of large market operators in the region.
China shutters American Chamber of Commerce office in Chengdu
By David Hutton | Sep 5, 2021
The American Chamber of Commerce in Southwest China told members it was closing to comply with government
'The demand we hoped for made it possible': Luxury cannabis company Her Highness to expand to Canada by end of 2021
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Her Highness, a luxury cannabis brand with operations in several states in the United States, has announced that they will be expanding their operations to both Canada and Mexico.
'We are very pleased to continue to invest in the Cisneros Interactive': Entravision buys remaining interest in media company
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
Global media and marketing technology company Entravision Communications Corporation now owns 100% of the interest in Cisneros Interactive, according to a press release.
Eat Just to build first-ever meat facility in the Middle East and Africa
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Eat Just, Inc has linked up with Doha Venture Capital and Qatar Free Zones Authority to build the first meat facility in the Middle East and Northern Africa regions.
'Couldn't be more excited': Software company Enable expanding to Toronto
By John Kelly | Sep 5, 2021
Enable, a modern cloud-based software solution for B2B rebate management, is opening a new office location in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
'Improve every step in your oral health journey': Oral health company quip rapidly expanding
By John Kelly | Sep 5, 2021
Quip, the modern oral healthcare company with over 7.5 million users, today stated that it has raised $100 million in growth funding from Cowen Sustainable Investments (CSI) an environmental sustainability focused growth investment strategy
Bottomline introduces 'efficient' software for B2B, international payments
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
A financial technology provider, Bottomline, recently launched a payment function that provides safe transactions between businesses and their vendors in overseas locations.
Euan Tait 'delighted' to be new 3D at Depth VP
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Laser technology and underwater survey services provider, 3D at Depth, is welcoming the new Vice President of 3D at Depth in North and Central America Euan Tait.
Scentbird begins offering fragrance ‘benefits to our Northern neighbors’ with recent Canadian expansion
By Karla Florez | Sep 5, 2021
Fragrance subscription company Scentbird will soon expand into the Canadian market.