News from January 2022
'Transforming the way children learn': LingoAce makes GSV EdTech 150 list
By Art Benavidez | Jan 31, 2022
A Singapore based Mandarin Chinese language learning platform has been named to GSV EdTech 150 list.
Parse Biosciences, Research Instruments partner to bring platform to 'any scientist' in Southeast Asia
By Art Benavidez | Jan 31, 2022
A Seattle-based company with an objective of accelerating progress in human health and scientific research recently announced a partnership to distribute a variety of Transcriptome and fixation kits to Singapore and Southeast Asia markets.
Heritage Cannabis partners with OMNI Medical Services to accelerate 'medical benefits'
By Art Benavidez | Jan 31, 2022
A Toronto-based cannabis company recently announced a partnership with a multi-state operator of medical cannabis clinics.
'The foundation for our continued work together': Honeywell partners with FREYR to design new energy storage solutions
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 31, 2022
North Carolina-based tech company Honeywell has partnered with FREYR Battery in Norway to provide energy storage solutions.
'Primed for payment innovations': i2c to launch payment programs in 8 countries, US territory
By Trina Thomas | Jan 30, 2022
A leader in digital payment and banking technology, i2c, Jan. 18 announced that they were selected to launch payment programs in nine Latin American, North American, Caribbean countries, as well as a United States territory.
Wallbox calls Canadian launch 'important milestone'
By Art Benavidez | Jan 29, 2022
Canadians soon will be able to buy Pulsar Plus as the Barcelona-based manufacturer embarks on plans to begin selling its vehicle chargers in the country.
Datamatics, PSI Services form 'win-win' partnership
By David Beasley | Jan 28, 2022
Datamatics, based in Mumbai, India, has entered into a long-term partnership to provide customer and technical support to California-based PSI Services, a news release said.
Dole wins Social Responsibility in Action Award in Costa Rica, sees 'positive results' for employees
By Art Benavidez | Jan 27, 2022
A subsidiary of Dole recently received recognition from the American-Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) with a Social Responsibility in Action Award in the Employees Category for its social development project.
GDP increased in fourth quarter of 2021
By Press Release | Jan 27, 2022
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021 (table 1), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 2.3 percent.
2022 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that public trust in government, media outlets and businesses is dwindling, but 'opportunity' seen
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 27, 2022
Public trust in government, media and businesses all landed on shaky ground in the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer, which attempts to measure public trust in these entities.
Consultation between France, IMF completed
By Press Release | Jan 27, 2022
The International Monetary Fund has issued the following press release:Washington, DC: On January 19, 2022 the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with France.France was among the most affected European countries from the COVID crisis.
Semperis expands 'most comprehensive Active Directory solution on the market' to Australia, New Zealand
By Trina Thomas | Jan 27, 2022
A leader in cyber resilience for corporations, Semperis, on Jan. 18 announced growth for its Active Directory (AD) solutions to Australia and New Zealand by placing a cyber resiliency team in Melbourne.
Tritium goes public in collaboration with DCRN, hopes to 'electrify transportation'
By Tamara Browning | Jan 27, 2022
Tritium, an Australian-based leader in direct current fast chargers for electric vehicles, announced Jan. 13 the completion of its business combination with California-based Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation II (DCRN) to take Tritium DCFC Limited public.
Texas A&M biologists sequence drug-resistant bacteria in pioneering U.S. phage therapy case
By Laurence Hecht | Jan 27, 2022
The full genome of nine different bacteriophages used in one of the first modern applications of this promising type of antibacterial agent in the United States was published last month. Also published were the genomes of three strains of the multidrug-resistant bacteria, Acinetobacter baumannii, that the phages targeted.
Perma-Pipe International’s $6M contracts in Egypt, Saudi Arabia are high-level ‘accomplishments’
By Tamara Browning | Jan 26, 2022
A global engineered pipe services company has been awarded $6 million in contracts in Egypt and Saudi Arabia for projects involving major infrastructure developments.
Upwork appoints new vice president as COVID changes 'the nature of work'
By Zachary Richter | Jan 26, 2022
Upwork has appointed a new vice president and global head of public policy and government relations.
Franklin Templeton launches ‘Hello progress’ campaign promoting change
By Tamara Browning | Jan 26, 2022
A global investment company, founded in 1947 and credited with a recent major acquisition, is launching a global brand campaign to show the world why it is different.
Manifest expands destinations, hopes to bring membership to 'every corner' of US
By Zachary Richter | Jan 26, 2022
Manifest, an exclusive lifestyle and travel club in the United States, announced Jan. 13 they are expanding nationally and including more international destinations.
IMF concludes Indonesia mission
By Press Release | Jan 26, 2022
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Cheng Hoon Lim conducted virtual discussions on the Indonesian economy for the 2022 Article IV Consultation from January 4 to 24, 2022.
Braze focused on serving 'global customers' with expansion in North America, Europe
By Zachary Richter | Jan 26, 2022
Braze has expanded its operations into Toronto and Paris.