News from January 2022


Air Serbia hopes to 'redefine customer experience' with Sabre partnership

The Sabre Corporation, a Texas based firm, is partnering with Air Serbia to help them use pricing data to be more responsive to customers.


Google Cloud, Minsait partner to 'drive digital transformation' in Spain

Google Cloud's recently announced partnership with a digital transformation company in Spain is good for business on the Iberian Peninsula, a company manager said.


Chinese companies on U.S. exchanges still waiting for Beijing's approval to trade

After months of market confusion following China's announcement last summer that it would release new rules for domestic companies wanting to sell shares in international exchanges, Chinese regulators released a draft of the rules last month, according to published reports.


Report: China won't meet 2020 trade deal promises

China will fall short of meeting its promise to buy an additional $200 million in U.S. products in 2020 and 2021, the New York Times reported.


Walmart feeling heat in China over compliance with new U.S. law

With Congress passing legislation banning virtually all imports from Xinjiang amid human-rights and forced-labor issues, Walmart Inc. has come under fire on Chinese social media for discontinuing sale of items produced in the region, according to published reports.


Cision to acquire 'customer preferred media intelligence platform' Streem

Media monitoring company Streem recently announced it has accepted an acquisition offer from global communications intelligence giant, Cision.


Francisco Partners 'excited' with acquisition of Office Ally

Office Ally recently announced its acquisition by Francisco Partners, a worldwide investment company specializing in technology business partnerships.


'We are grateful for the confidence our investors have placed in us': Adams Street Partners' 2021 Global Fund closes with nearly $832 Million in commitments

Adams Street Partners, a private markets investment firm, recently announced the closing of its 2021 Global Fund Program, which generated approximately $832 million in committed capital.


Bloom Energy partners with NTPC Limited to help India achieve 'net-zero, hydrogen powered economy'

Bloom Energy announced Dec. 20 plans to provide power for NTPC Limited to support India’s first green hydrogen microgrid.


'Well known for supporting athletes': Visa to be partner in 2023 Women's World Cup

Visa plans to partner with FIFA for the 2023 Women's World Cup, continuing to build on the company's support for women's sports.


Tencent 'excited' to acquire Turtle Rock Studios

Independent gaming company Turtle Rock Studios was recently acquired by Tencent Holdings Ltd.