News from 2022
Krispy Kreme, Inc. CEO on new global president, COO: 'We have tremendous confidence in Josh’s capabilities'
By Karla Florez | Jun 12, 2022
Krispy Kreme, Inc. recently named Josh Charlesworth global president and COO of the company, a press release reported.
Juvenis CEO: 'We are pleased to execute a partnership with ChromaDex for the South Korean market'
By Karla Florez | Jun 11, 2022
ChromaDex Corp. has secured a partnership with Juvenis to launch cross-border sales in Tru Niagen, based in South Korea, a press release reported.
Reports: 'JetBlue is aiming to lure Spirit’s board into talks over the new proposal'
By Karla Florez | Jun 11, 2022
JetBlue Airways Corp. has enhanced its offer to acquire Spirit Airlines, hoping the enhancements will vote out the airline’s pending buyout agreement with Frontier Group Holdings Inc., Reuters reported.
Frontier offers $250 million reverse breakup fee to block Spirit merger under promise to provide ‘more regulatory protection’ than JetBlue
By Karla Florez | Jun 11, 2022
Frontier Airline’s parent company confirmed plans to pay a $250 million reverse breakup fee to Spirit Airlines to keep regulators from approving the planned merger between the airline and JetBlue Airways, CNBC reported.
Reuters report on Venezuelan oil: 'Washington's greenlight to resume Venezuela's long-frozen oil flows to Europe could provide a symbolic boost'
By Karla Florez | Jun 10, 2022
The U.S. State Department has allowed Italian oil company Eni SpA and Spain's Repsol SA to begin shipping Venezuelan oil to Europe to make up for Russian crude. The decision was confirmed by five unnamed sources said to be familiar with the subject, Reuters reported.
'Bye-bye, COVID-19? Not so fast': Shanghai under COVID-19 lockdown again with mass testing to follow
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 10, 2022
A former U.S. ambassador recently reacted to news that Shanghai is under lockdown again with millions of residents undergoing COVID-19 testing.
U.S.-China panel: America can overcome China's challenge, hearing comes at 'pivotal moment'
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 10, 2022
China poses a major challenge to the United States, but it is one that can be met and overcome, according the the sentiments voiced during a U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission hearing Thursday.
ASGN president: 'We look forward to welcoming GlideFast to ASGN'
By Karla Florez | Jun 10, 2022
ASGN Incorporated has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ServiceNow Partner, GlideFast Consulting LLC, a press release reported.
AHF chief: 'The humanitarian aid that AHF Brazil is now providing will be a real lifeline for many'
By Karla Florez | Jun 10, 2022
AHF recently confirmed plans to deploy humanitarian supplies to three clinics in Pernambuco, Brazil and five in Recife, in response to the natural disasters the country has recently endured, a press release reported.
Center for Strategic & International Studies spotlights 'severe challenges' China faces with economy, education
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 9, 2022
A Center for Strategic & International Studies presentation, “How Inequality Is Undermining China’s Prosperity,” recently focused on trends in China’s labor market, educational attainment, automation and rural employment.
Velasco: 'We welcome Appian and applaud its decision to establish its first product development team outside the U.S.'
By Karla Florez | Jun 9, 2022
Appian has established a new technology innovation center in Seville, Spain to fulfill the accelerated demand for its low-code platform in Europe, a press release reported.
U.S. Global Investors: Returns of lockdowns in China 'a red flag for the global economy'
By David Beasley | Jun 9, 2022
Almost as soon as COVID-19 lockdowns were lifted in China June 1, they are already coming back.
Thomas-Greenfield: 'We are prepared to give (companies) comfort letters if that will help to encourage them' to get grain out of Russia
By Karla Florez | Jun 9, 2022
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has confirmed plans to grant “comfort letters” to shipping and insurance companies in an effort to help facilitate exports of Russian grain and fertilizers, Reuters reported.
Ramirez: 'We negotiated better wages, pensions and benefits without sacrificing the security of our jobs or our union'
By Karla Florez | Jun 9, 2022
The United Steelworkers have ratified its five-year agreement with Ardagh Metal Packaging, according to a press release.
ANZ launches digital banking app for Android users
By Globe Banner | Jun 9, 2022
ANZ has launched its ANZ Plus app for Android users, expanding access to its digital banking service.
Wong: 'Ukraine has set an extremely good example for the world to stand up for your rights'
By John Kelly | Jun 8, 2022
Kacey Wong, a protest performance artist, engaged in a protest on June 3 to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of China’s violent suppression of the Tiananmen Square democracy protests by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in 1989, Fox News reported.
Schreider: 'Hybrid MDR is the key to unlocking new growth potential'
By John Kelly | Jun 8, 2022
Tari Schreider, strategic advisor of Aite-Novarica Group, said that experts have provided advice to his company's client base in a new report, according to a recent press release.
ANZ raises variable home loan rates following RBA's cash rate decision
By Globe Banner | Jun 8, 2022
ANZ has announced an increase in variable interest rates for home loans in Australia by 0.50% per annum.
Di Camillo on innovation market growth: 'The innovation market is starting to have a scale and a track record that were unimaginable 10 years ago'
By John Kelly | Jun 8, 2022
Andrea Di Camillo, founder and managing partner of P101 sgr, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in the digital sector, said that the innovation market has grown much larger than anyone expected.
Zwanziger: 'Our new tests deliver results in minutes from an easy-to-collect fingerstick sample, allowing fast and accurate management of cardiovascular conditions'
By John Kelly | Jun 7, 2022
Ron Zwanziger, CEO of LumiraDx, a point of care diagnostic company, said that health care is looking to change from a centralized hospital setting to a community setting, according to a press release.