News from September 2022
Versant Ventures managing director: 'The company is positioned to fundamentally advance the field of genetic medicine'
By Karla Florez | Sep 7, 2022
Versant Ventures recently launched and allocated a $30 million Series A commitment to biopharmaceutical company Vector BioPharma AG, a press release reported.
Winnitex sales manager: 'We are so excited to incorporate this eco-friendly, recycled silicone softener into our fabrics'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 6, 2022
Winnitex recently announced that it is partnering with CHT Group and will utilize CHT's TUBINGAL RISE, the first fabric softener that uses recycled silicone, according to Winnitex's website.
Winnitex's certifications demonstrate 'prioritization of delivering sustainable products'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 6, 2022
Winnitex announced that it has completed the renewal of the the GOTS/GRS/OCS/RCS certifications for the 12th consecutive year, according Winnitex's website.
Burger King VP: 'Our goal is to offer the widest possible variety of meat-free meals to the largest possible demographic intersection'
By Karla Florez | Sep 6, 2022
Burger King, based in Miami, recently opened a new pop-up restaurant in Costa Rica to introduce its plant-based items in the area, Food Industry Executive reported.
Accenture finalizes Sentia acquisition 'to help clients with total enterprise reinvention'
By Karla Florez | Sep 6, 2022
Accenture recently acquired Sentia’s operations across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Bulgaria. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
King: Wasabi Technologies expands to 'support the incredible opportunities in both Japan and Australia'
By Karla Florez | Sep 6, 2022
Wasabi Technologies recently expanded its executive team in the Asia Pacific region with the appointment of Aki Wakimoto and Andrew Sandes as country managers for Japan and Australia.
Biden: $2.98B security assistance package will ensure Ukraine ‘can continue to defend itself over the long term’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Sep 5, 2022
The United States will provide Ukraine with weapons and equipment under a $2.98 billion funding package aimed at ensuring the country is prepared to defend its independence for years to come.
Venkataraman: Showcased ‘the leadership and innovation of the United States’
By Tamara Browning | Sep 5, 2022
A government official recently sworn in to lead the government’s “efforts to promote exports abroad and attract inward investment” will represent the United States at the Andicom regional information and communications technology conference in Colombia, South America.
Haymond: 'Our goal is to assist the Lao PDR in helping its businesses thrive'
By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2022
Business leaders from United States and Laos met regarding important economic changes in the region.
Cruelty Free Europe: Elected officials should 'take heed and act at once to end the testing on animals'
By Karen Kidd | Sep 4, 2022
A Brussels-based network of animal protection groups recently claimed a huge win after collecting more than 1.4 million signatures to end animal testing in Europe.
Biden on Gorbachev: 'After decades of brutal political repression, he embraced democratic reforms'
By Karen Kidd | Sep 4, 2022
President Joe Biden credited Mikhail Gorbachev, the former president and last leader of the Soviet Union, for his part in ending the Cold War.
Brazil raises a glass to its wine industry as it expands internationally
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 4, 2022
Brazil hopes to expand its wine and spirits industry, which has flourished in recent years.
Stoltenberg: ‘NATO must increase its presence in the Arctic’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Sep 4, 2022
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has stressed the importance of expanding the military alliance’s role in the Arctic region as Russia reopens Soviet-era bases and China seeks new economic opportunities.
Cartesian managing partner: 'We are proud to grow the Popeyes brand in China'
By Karla Florez | Sep 3, 2022
The China franchise of US-based fried chicken chain, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will now be overseen by Cartesian Capital Group.
DigitalBridge managing director: 'We believe Xenith IG is ideally positioned to capitalize on the significant growth of network demand'
By Karla Florez | Sep 3, 2022
DigitalBridge Investment Management entered a collaboration with Columbia Capital to create the new fiber platform, Xenith Infrastructure Group in the Asia-Pacific region, a press release reported.
Dataplor expands to 150 million POIs ‘to provide its customers the information they need’
By Karla Florez | Sep 3, 2022
Dataplor now covers 100 countries and 150 million POIs, a press release reported.
Vorsatz: 'Lawhill and Co. Advocates will provide valuable insights into the Tanzanian market'
By Karla Florez | Sep 2, 2022
Andersen Global recently signed a collaboration agreement with Tanzania-based law firm Lawhill and Co. Advocates to boost its Tanzanian coverage and further expand its footprint in Africa, according to a press release.
Raízen teams up with ASR Group to help ‘consumers become more aware of the ingredients in their food’
By Karla Florez | Sep 2, 2022
Brazilian raw sugar exporter Raízen recently entered partnership with sugar refiner and marketer ASR Group, based in Florida, to develop a fully traceable and non-GMO sugar supply chain, Dive Wire reported.
Ireland donates over $400,000 to WTO trust funds ‘to enhance the trading capacities of developing countries’
By Tamara Browning | Sep 2, 2022
Ireland will donate approximately $401,521 to help increase the trade know-how of developing countries and “least-developed countries” through partnerships with the World Trade Organization.
ANZ coordinates loan for Southeast Asia's first EV battery plant
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2022
ANZ has announced the successful coordination and structuring of an untied financing facility for HLI Green Power's electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Karawang, Indonesia.