News from March 2022
New Imaging Technique Could Lead to Better Treatment of Cancers, Viral Infections
By University of Houston | Laurie Fickman | Mar 18, 2022
UH Researchers Receive $1.2 Million Grant to Peer into Ribosomes
Anthemis partner: 'The pace and scope of the venture investing market in Europe have been growing at an exponential rate'
By Karla Florez | Mar 18, 2022
Affinity will now be physically closer to its European clients with the opening of its new office in London, U.K.
Bolton, Zitelman: 'Taiwan provides a proximate and culturally similar counterpoint to PRC propaganda'
By Karla Florez | Mar 18, 2022
The Diplomat recently highlighted the interest the U.S. has in Taiwan, and how the level of importance the island has to the Western giant contributes to the tension between Taiwan and China.
Van Hollen: Report on Chinese firm 'raises serious concerns about the security of audio-visual equipment'
By David Beasley | Mar 18, 2022
A report late last year by Chain Security, a firm that analyzes electronics for security, noted that Chinese company Yealink may be risky to do business with due to ties with the Chinese Communist Party, Defense One reported.
Taiwan defense minister: 'If there's a war, to be frank, everyone will be miserable, even for the victors'
By Karla Florez | Mar 18, 2022
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng recently voiced his disapproval of a potential war conflict between the country and China, stating that it would result in a “miserable victory,” regardless of who wins.
Taiwan defense minister: 'If there's a war, to be frank, everyone will be miserable, even for the victors'
By Karla Florez | Mar 18, 2022
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Ko-chen recently voiced his disapproval of a potential war conflict between the country and China, stating that it would result in a “miserable victory,” regardless of who wins.
NI opens engineering innovation center in ‘fast-growing aerospace and defense technology hub’ of India
By Karla Florez | Mar 18, 2022
Ni has opened a new engineering innovation center in Bangalore, India.
Meta spokesperson: 'Death to the Russian invaders' among speech permissible in policy change
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 17, 2022
Meta made changes to its hate speech policy in some countries on March 10 to allow negative speech toward Russians in context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Aizon SVP Griffin: Aizon is 'delighted to join forces so that pharma and biotech companies in the region can increase operational efficiencies'
By Karla Florez | Mar 16, 2022
Aizon entered a partnership with Spanish firm, aggity to help boost the effectiveness of biopharmaceutical firms drug manufacturing systems.
Andersen Global CEO: The addition of Andersen in the United Arab Emirates will 'strengthen our capabilities in the region'
By Karla Florez | Mar 16, 2022
Andersen Global has added a new member firm based in the United Arab Emirates.
Dairy Queen to open 600 locations in China to promote ‘ rapid growth trajectory during the next 10 years’
By Karla Florez | Mar 16, 2022
Dairy Queen recently joined with FountainVest Partners to expand its franchise across China with 600 new locations.
McDonald's on ceasing operations in Russia: 'Our hearts are with the people who are enduring unconscionable effects'
By Karla Florez | Mar 16, 2022
McDonald's confirmed its decision to cease operations in Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine last week, closing nearly 850 of its restaurants.
Climate Action 100+ flags key proposals in North America, calls for more ambitious corporate climate action
By Press Release | Mar 15, 2022
Climate Action 100+, the world’s largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, is flagging key shareholder proposals in North America ahead of the 2022 Proxy Season to drive greater shareholder action on the climate crisis.
Saudi Arabia deems China ‘a strategic partner’ as it considers oil sale currency switch from U.S dollar to yuan
By Karla Florez | Mar 15, 2022
Saudi Arabia is actively considering accepting yuan instead of dollars for oil sales to China, The Wall Street Journal confirms.
Chicago-based doctor to lead Advanced Clinical’s International expansion as it 'diversifies global clinical programs and elevates clinical strategy'
By Karla Florez | Mar 15, 2022
Advanced Clinical has invited Chicago-based Dr. Andreas Amrein to join its executive team as senior vice president of Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Japan, and managing director for Europe and Canada.
'A unique opportunity': Former Chinese, U.S.-based helicopter firm re-opens under MidTex Aviation acquisition
By Karla Florez | Mar 14, 2022
Menominee-based company Enstrom Helicopter Corp. was recently acquired by the MidTex Aviation of Texas, and will now re-open as Enstrom Aerospace Industries.
Citi to hire 900 new employees worldwide to further promote ‘global connectivity and institutional expertise’
By Karla Florez | Mar 14, 2022
Citi Commercial Bank confirmed plans to hire 900 new employees, including more than 400 commercial bankers.
St. Petersburg-based iQor expands in Philippines to meet 'growing needs'
By Art Benavidez | Mar 14, 2022
Florida-based digital solutions company iQor will expand operations in two of its 16 customer service centers in the Philippines, a release from the company said.
Guidewire hopes to ‘enhance business processes’ with Wipro partnership
By Karla Florez | Mar 14, 2022
Guidewire, based in California, recently brought on Indian consulting and business process services company, Wipro onto its PartnerConnect program as a consulting alliance member.
Texas A&M, Hokkaido researchers detect how SARS-CoV-2 virus blocks body's immune response
By Marjorie Hecht | Mar 12, 2022
Understanding the mechanism of how the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the virus responsible for COVID-19, evades the body's natural immune system is key to devising targeted therapies to stop the virus.