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Stoltenberg: ‘NATO must increase its presence in the Arctic’

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'

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'

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’

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'

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’

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’

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

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.


ANZ joins global banks for Geely Auto’s first sustainability loan

ANZ has announced its participation in a collaborative effort with six global banks to secure a sustainability loan for Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd, a prominent Chinese car manufacturer.


Nobu CEO: 'We are excited to move forward with the first phase of this partnership in Bangkok'

Nobu Hospitality has partnered with Thai real estate group Asset World Corp Public Company Limited to develop two new projects in Bangkok, Hospitality Net reported.


Future Farm CEO: 'We’re excited to make our vision of a world where people choose to eat more plants'

Brazilian plant-based meat maker Future Farm's products have made their way to the U.S. The items are now accessible through Amazon Fresh and at Sprouts Farmers Market, Food Dive reported.


Researcher says fieldwork in China is 'going to be an even bigger challenge'

Fieldwork in China has evolved since the 1980s and in a series of videos filmed by two experts, who have been in China for decades ,discuss the elements that have affected Chinese field research and the challenges researchers currently are facing.


Visa executive VP: 'Tokenization is a simple, yet powerful concept pioneered by Visa'

Visa has started circulating its network tokens on a global scale through its Visa Token Service. The launch reflects the company’s effort to strengthen its secure digital payment system, according to a press release.


U.S. Consul General visits Quaid-e-Azam mausoleum; announces aid for flood-hit areas

U.S. Consul General Karachi Nicole Theriot visited the Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to pay her respects to the founder of Pakistan.


TransPerfect CEO on Sterling Technology acquisition: 'It is exciting to have them as part of our global team'

TransPerfect has acquired UK-based VDR solutions company, Sterling Technology. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, a press release reported.


Haffar: 'This newest facility will create significant local job growth potential'

PCI Pharma Services has officially opened a new Clinical Services Center of Excellence in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, a press release reported. The establishment is the first of its kind in the New England region to target the growing global demands of biologics developers.


Oatly CEO: 'We have enough liquidity to support the global growth and expansion of our business'

Oatly, based in Landskrona, Sweden, confirmed plans to leverage its U.S production following a noted plateau of interest in plant-based milk among European consumers, an SEC filing reveals, according to Food Dive.


EA SPORTS garners more than 300 partners, promotes sport-related features ‘to represent fans globally’

Electronic Arts Inc. has secured several multi-year partnerships and in-game integrations, for its EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 and EA SPORTS FC launches, according to a press release.


iProov CEO: 'I am delighted to welcome Ajay to iProov'

iProov recently appointed Ajay Amlani as SVP and head of Americas, according to a press release.


August Leadership CEO on new senior advisor: 'We are delighted to welcome him to the team'

August Leadership recently appointed Jimson Cheng as senior advisor for the Asia Pacific region.