News from December 2022


Vorsatz: 'Almenide Avocats’ approach to delivering integrated, best-in-class solutions complements our global capabilities'

Andersen Global recently signed a collaboration agreement with Paris-based firm Almenide Avocats, to secure additional coverage in the region, according to a press release.


Life is Good president: 'We listen to our community and are excited to bring Life is Good abroad through the convenience of Amazon'

Lifestyle brand company Life is Good is now selling its products in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and the Netherlands through the Amazon marketplace from Monday onward


Cognex to expand its offering of ‘artificial intelligence (AI) techniques’ with new acquisition

Cognex Corporation recently acquired German lighting technology company, Advanced Cybernetics GmbH, according to a press release.


Yates on office expansion: 'The opening of DataXstream LATAM is a natural next step'

DataXstream LLC recently opened a new office in LATAM, set to be led by the newly appointed president of DataXstream LATAM, Diego Perelman, a press release reported.


AFL's new COO: 'I'm looking forward to helping the company reach its long-term goals'

AFL recently appointed Jaxon Lang to the role of chief operating officer, according to a press release.


Unclaimed Baggage president: 'The time is right to extend the Unclaimed Baggage experience beyond U.S. borders'

Unclaimed Baggage will now offer shipping to Canada, Europe (including the UK), Australia and New Zealand, a press release reported.


Johnson: Recent China-only Apple update 'aiding the CCP’s censorship of speech and stifling pro-democracy protests'

U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) published a tweet on Dec. 1 concerning accusations that Apple has begun limiting AirDrops between iPhone users who don't have each other saved as contacts to 10 minutes at a time before automatically resetting and halting the sharing.


Ideanomics Mobility CEO: 'Ideanomics has committed to extending Energica's footprint across the globe'

Ideanomics, a global company with a focus on accelerating the commercial adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), announced that its subsidiary Energica has begun selling its high-performance electric motorcycles in Japan and Australia, according to a press release published on Monday.


Sidus Space CEO: 'Establishing a presence in the Netherlands is an important strategic step in our international growth plan'

Sidus Space, Inc. recently expanded in Europe with a new office opening in the Netherlands, according to a press release.


Globant CEO: 'It's time for Globant to reach thriving geographies and economies in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East'

Globant recently launched its new dedicated regional unit across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, according to a press release.


United Rentals CEO on Ahern Rentals acquisition: 'The integration is off to a strong start'

United Rentals, Inc. recently acquired Ahern Rentals, Inc. Valued at approximately $2 billion, the transaction was collectively funded by newly issued senior secured notes and existing capacity under the company’s ABL facility, a press release reported.


Priceline exec: 'We are thrilled to expand our valued partnership with IAG'

Priceline has launched a new partnership with British Airways and Spanish airline Iberia, which are part of International Airlines Group, according to a news release.


Blinken: 'The United States and Europe can create good paying jobs and tackle the climate crisis — and not at each other's expense'

 The United States on Dec. 5 hosted the Trade and Technology Council; U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken tweeted.


Globant CEO on new acquisition: 'We welcome eWave's extraordinary team to our family with whom we share the same vision of reinvention'

Globant recently acquired Australian-born digital commerce experience consultancy eWave to strengthen its presence in the digital and cognitive transformation industry in Australia and several Asian countries, a press release reported.


Former ambassador on trade with China: In a time of inflation, tariffs are 'the worst thing you can have in a trading relationship'

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, who also served as ambassador to Singapore, Russia and China and was a 2012 Republican presidential candidate, discussed multiple issues involving the United States and China during a Nov. 16 webcast sponsored by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.


Mindray VP: Nashville is 'an ideal location for the Experience Center'

Mindray, a Chinese health care technologies developer, recently marked the grand opening of Mindray Medical International Limited, a newly expanded Nashville Experience Center in Nashville, Tennessee.


Mastercard VP: 'We want to ensure we are bringing more women and underserved to the table in the Web3 and crypto world'

Mastercard’s The Belle Block recently made its way to Latin America and the Caribbean to host the 11th edition of its LAC innovation forum, according to a press release.


unMEAT COO: 'We are honored to be recognized by FHA Singapore and IFEX Philippines for our groundbreaking products'

Texas-based Century Pacific Food, Inc.’s brand, unMEAT, recently received recognition at three industry trade shows in Asia Pacific and Europe – the FHA Singapore Expo, the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines Katha Awards and SIAL Paris for its recent plant-based luncheon meat product U.S. launch, a press release reported.


Lumen Technologies managing director: 'We are excited to bring our edge computing solutions to the fast-growing APAC market'

Lumen Technologies launched its Edge Bare Metal services in the Asia Pacific region, according to a press release.


Cheung on China's techno security state: 'It’s also about political security because it ensures the survival and the stability of the Communist Party'

The book explores the Chinese government's efforts to utilize technological innovation to help China become a global techno-superpower.