News from January 2022
Air Serbia hopes to 'redefine customer experience' with Sabre partnership
By John Kelly | Jan 4, 2022
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
By Karen Kidd | Jan 4, 2022
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
By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 4, 2022
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
By David Beasley | Jan 4, 2022
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
By David Hutton | Jan 3, 2022
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
By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 3, 2022
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
By Timothy Stuckey | Jan 2, 2022
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
By Timothy Stuckey | Jan 2, 2022
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'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 1, 2022
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
By John Kelly | Jan 1, 2022
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
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 1, 2022
Independent gaming company Turtle Rock Studios was recently acquired by Tencent Holdings Ltd.