News published on Globe Banner in January 2023

News from January 2023


Huang: 'The U.S. has this incredible edge over any country in the world in terms of producing frontier research'

The John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings recently hosted a panel of experts to discuss "The Future of the U.S.-China Competition for Human Capital.” The panel explored the human capital dynamics and respective policy approaches between the U.S. and China and how they will affect geopolitical and economic competition both domestically and on the world stage.


Vivera CEO: 'This long-awaited Israel patent is going to allow us to give more patients access to this innovative drug delivery system'

Vivera Pharmaceuticals, a vertically integrated company, announced their TABMELT technology had been granted a patent from the Israel Patent Office on Jan. 5, according to a press release.


Equinix president: 'This investment will give both South African businesses the opportunity to expand internationally and global businesses to expand into South Africa'

Equinix, Inc. confirmed plans to introduce its new $160 million data center investment in Johannesburg, according to a press release. The new office is expected to open by mid-2024.


ANZ Private Bank outlines investment strategy amid challenging market outlook

ANZ Private Bank has released its 2023 Global Market Outlook, predicting a challenging year for investors.


Minecodes co-founder on acquisition: 'Consolidation and globalization are key to our vision'

Occams Advisory, a global provider of professional and business services headquartered in Maryland, has acquired MineCodes, a Canadian company specializing in technology-based knowledge and quality services, according to a news release.


Render Networks' new VP: 'I am thrilled to join the executive team at this time of the company's evolution'

Render Networks recently appointed Omar Ramadan as vice president of customer operations, according to a press release.


Maheswaran: 'We believe that Semtech is uniquely positioned to deliver a strong product portfolio'

Semtech Corporation recently finalized the process to acquire Sierra Wireless, Inc., according to a press release. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $1.2 billion.


TRG president on acquisition: 'We are constantly searching the market for like-minded partners to support our expansion efforts across Canada and Europe'

TRG, a global managed solutions provider, has acquired Real World Communications Inc., a provider of mobility devices and wireless and network solutions, according to a news release.


U.S. Embassy announces Fulbright Graduate Study Program competition for Serbian students

The United States Embassy in Serbia has announced the Fulbright Graduate Study Program competition for the 2024-2025 academic year.


Five9 CEO: 'When we looked at options for our next EMEA location, Porto was the clear choice'

Five9, Inc. celebrated its most recent office opening in Porto, Portugal, according to a press release. The new European Research and Development Hub will serve as the company's European engineering headquarters.


Cactus president on acquisition: 'We believe [FlexSteel] meets the exacting criteria we have described over the last several years'

Cactus, Inc. signed a merging definitive agreement with holding company HighRidge Resources, Inc. and Atlas Merger Sub, LLC, to acquire FlexSteel Technologies Holdings, Inc., according to a press release.


Winncom VP: 'We really look forward to offering Tarana products to our global customer base in 2023 and beyond'

Tarana and Winncom Technologies expanded the reach of Tarana’s Gigabit 1 (G1) platform across six continents, a press release reported.


Mastercard CFO on new VP: 'Devin brings a unique perspective to this role'

Mastercard Incorporated recently named Devin Corr executive vice president of investor relations, according to a press release. His role will become effective on May 1.


ANZ leads €875 million syndicated loan for Allnex

ANZ has led a €875 million syndicated loan for Allnex, a global specialty chemicals supplier and subsidiary of PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC).


Donalds: ‘I fully support the bipartisan efforts to ban TikTok on government devices’

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently expressed that he is in favor of banning TikTok from government devices for security purposes and believes the app also harmful for children and young adults.


Orion CEO: 'We are delighted to announce this collaboration with Amneal'

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recently entered a long-term license agreement with Orion Corporation to commercialize various complex generic products, a press release reported. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


MMS CEO: 'We are honored to be named a Great Place to Work in India'

Michigan-based data-focused contract research organization MMS Holdings was deemed a great place to work by the Great Place to Work Institute of India, according to a press release.


Hyatt Europe VP: 'We are delighted to add Hyatt Regency London Albert Embankment to our expanding list of properties'

Hyatt Hotels Corporation recently opened its Regency London Albert Embankment, a press release reported.


Selina managing partner: 'We are so excited to add Selina Magnetic Island to our portfolio'

Selina Hospitality PLC recently celebrated its fourth hotel opening in Australia last month, according to a press release.


StoreDot chief science officer on expansion: 'The opening of our new U.S. R&D innovation hub is further evidence of our rapid expansion'

Israel-based electric vehicle (EV) battery technology company StoreDot is expanding its operations with the opening of its first United States-based research facility in Irvine, California, according to a press release published on Tuesday.