News from May 2022


TCL begins campaign to promote women's basketball

TCL, a global intelligent technology company, has started ''Break & Believe,'' a campaign to boost women's basketball worldwide.



UL president: 'UL is dedicated to using its testing and certification expertise to help manufacturers in Mexico grow and prosper'

UL, based in Illinois, recently opened its first-ever Mexican-based laboratory in Querétaro, Mexico, according to a press release.


Lucid Group CEO on new Saudi Arabia factory: 'This technology is ideal for this part of the world'

Lucid Group has confirmed plans to open a new factory in Saudi Arabia, serving as the company’s first-ever overseas launch, CNBC reported.


Turtle Beach VP on European expansion: 'We’re thrilled to bring the Neat brand and these exceptional microphones to new territories'

Neat Microphones from the Turtle Beach Corporation confirmed plans to make its retail products available in Europe, according to a press release.


Biden administration launches new Asia trade pact to revise standards

The Biden administration is looking to rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which the U.S. left in 2017, and during a recent visit to Tokyo, President Biden announced the launch of a new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).


Cirrus Aircraft CEO on European expansion: New locations 'will allow us to continue elevating the experience our current and future aircraft owners enjoy'

Cirrus Aircraft, based in Duluth, Minnesota is continuing its international expansion with two new offices in Europe.


Morales: 'We are proudly bringing the dependability and industry-leading predictive power of the new FICO Score 4 Suite to Mexico'

FICO has introduced FICO Score 4 and FICO Extended Score 4 in Mexico. The product is available now, according to a press release.


'It's currently Asia right now': FitFlop expands to India, plans to bring operations to China, Vietnam

FitFlop, a United Kingdom-based footwear brand recently announced plans to expand into Vietnam, China, and other Asian countries.


Quintos: USTDA grant 'will enable many renewable projects'

Delta Offshore Energy Americas LLC was awarded a grant by the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to enable green projects in Vietnam, a press release reported.


Zhang: 'China is a strategic market for Azul'

Azul recently expanded in China, doubling its staff, partners and clients to better fulfill local demands and leverage its operations in the region, a press release reported.


Mary Kay Inc. COO: 'We’re focused on leaving the planet better than we found it'

In recognition of World Endangered Species Day and International Day for Biological Diversity, Mary Kay Inc., based in Dallas, Texas, has committed to supporting native oyster restoration projects in the UK and continental Europe through its partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and other partners in the region, according to a press release.


Governors seek expedited DOC solar trade investigation as firms linked to slave labor halt imports

Nineteen governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Commerce Secretary Gina Riamondo seeking an expedited review of the Auxin Solar complaint over alleged Chinese “tariff dodging.”


Panel calls China’s huge population an asset but cites economic, STEM challenges for Beijing

No nation has as many people as China, which is closing in on a population of 1.5 billion.


OPEX senior director: 'We are excited to present our solutions at LogiMAT for the first time'

OPEX Corporation will soon present its warehouse, document and mail automation solutions at LogiMAT, based in Stuttgart, Germany. The European-based international intralogistics solutions and process management trade show will be held from May 31 to June 2.


Cyxtera CEO: 'We look forward to partnering with Sify as we enter in these important new markets'

Cyxtera has entered a strategic partnership with Sify Technologies Limited to offer its colocation solutions in India, a press release reported.


Jeff Smith appointed to ANZ Board as non-executive director

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has announced the appointment of Jeff Smith to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective from August 1, 2022.


ANZ backs Cbus Property's Sydney project with inaugural green loan

ANZ has announced the provision of a green loan to Cbus Property, intended to finance the development of a residential apartment tower and commercial office space at 111 and 121 Castlereagh Street in Sydney.


Helbiz managing director on expanding to Asia Pacific: 'We’re kicking it off with this great trial collaboration with alloggio'

Helbiz has confirmed plans to expand its e-scooter offerings in the Asia Pacific region through a strategic partnership with Australian short-term rental accommodations operator, Alloggio, according to a press release.


U.S. Embassy supports leadership training for Georgian female law enforcement

The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi is continuing its efforts to support female empowerment within law enforcement through specialized training programs across Georgia.