News from July 2023
U.S. Embassy Asmara hosts certificate ceremony for Eritrean exchange program participants
By Globe Banner | Jul 19, 2023
On July 13, the U.S. Embassy in Asmara held a certificate ceremony for nine Eritreans who took part in different in-person and virtual exchange programs.
OAS addresses concerns over electoral process integrity in Guatemala
By Globe Banner | Jul 19, 2023
The Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council convened to discuss the current political situation in Guatemala.
Mars Inc. 'excited' to acquire Kevin's Natural Foods
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 19, 2023
Mars Inc. recently agreed to a deal to acquire Kevin’s Natural Foods. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
U.S. Embassy Asmara hosts first Independence Day event since 2019
By Globe Banner | Jul 19, 2023
The U.S. Embassy in Asmara celebrated American Independence Day on June 7, marking the first such event since 2019.
WTO's Okonjo-Iweala: 'I am delighted to welcome China's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 18, 2023
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently announced that China has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
Okonjo-Iweala: 'I am delighted to welcome China's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 18, 2023
On June 27, 2023, China formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies which signifies China's commitment to addressing harmful subsidies and promoting sustainable fishing practices on a global scale. Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed China's formal acceptance of the Agreement.
Okonjo-Iweala: 'Projects like those proposed for this championship can make a difference'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 18, 2023
On MSME Day, celebrated on June 27, 2023, the Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) announced three small business champions. Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala recognized the significant potential of the projects presented during the championship, emphasizing their capacity to make a substantial difference.
Bush: 'Teleperformance has worked diligently to establish a great worldwide workplace culture'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 18, 2023
Teleperformance, the French company with additional US-based headquarters, has been honored with Great Place to Work (GPTW) certifications in 72 countries, eight of which were announced in 2022.
Okonjo-Iweala: 'The trade disruptions caused by the shocks of the past three years have pushed economic security to the forefront'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 16, 2023
The World Trade Organization Trade Monitoring Report on G20 trade measures was issued July 4.
Shear: 'The entry into Switzerland and development agreement in Mexico are the first steps in our international expansion'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 15, 2023
Firehouse Subs has established its first restaurant in Switzerland and confirmed plans to launch its operations in Mexico next year. The expansion will allow Firehouse subs to use growth strategies developed by its parent company, Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Vasconcellos: 'We’re looking forward to working with Zamp S.A. along each step of their digital transformation journey'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 14, 2023
AI software platform provider, o9 Solutions has established a collaborative partnership in Brazil with Zamp S.A.. to assist with AI-enabled solutions in the region.
Binance leads the crypto industry with women 'front and center'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 13, 2023
An employee at Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, told Globe Banner on July 13 that she feels fortunate to have female leaders, including Yi He, to look up to.
Hendrick: 'SmartMetric has created the most advanced and user-friendly biometric credit card in the world'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 13, 2023
SmartMetric, Inc., based in Florida, has teamed up with Visa and Mastercard to globally implement the use of biometric credit cards to their respective payment networks.
ANZ CEO addresses economic committee on customer resilience amid rate changes
By Globe Banner | Jul 12, 2023
Shayne Elliot, CEO of ANZ, recently addressed the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics regarding the performance and strategies of the four major banks.
Tomsky: 'We look forward to working with Mark to realize our continued growth as a leading mobility and urban services provider'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 12, 2023
Global mobility and urban services platform, inDrive, has appointed Microsoft and Honeywell Veteran Mark Loughran as its Group President. The role will become effective on July 12th.
Chris Cox, Global Head of Trade and Working Capital Solutions of Citi: 'We’re obviously honoured to be recognised for this award'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 11, 2023
Citi announced that it has been honored by the Global Trade Review (GTR) as a Leader in Trade for Digitalisation, which was presented at the 2023 Annual Charity Awards Dinner.
Julie Kerr: 'We are honored that Fubon has once again chosen to work with Citi'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 10, 2023
Citi Security Services has been chosen by Fubon Fund Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited to offer a comprehensive study and fund services for the next thematic ETF for Fubon, the Fubon ICE FactSet Asia Battery and Energy Storage Technology Index.
Global Head of Citi’s Issuer Services: 'We are pleased to be the Depositary Bank for Dongwei, supporting their GDR program'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 10, 2023
Kunshan Dongwei Technology Co., Ltd., a global manufacturer specializing in high-end precision electroplating equipment and related products, chose Citi's Issuer Services, represented by Citibank, N.A., as its Depositary Bank for its Global Depositary Receipt (GDR) Program, according to a news release.
Best Buy CEO Matt Bilunas: Our collaboration with Citi builds on our goal to support and empower underrepresented business owners'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 9, 2023
Citi has announced a new collaboration with Best Buy for the Bridge built by Citi platform (Bridge) for small and medium retail suppliers to assist with loans.
Okonjo-Iweala: 'The future of trade is services, digital and green — and it must be inclusive'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 8, 2023
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Bank recently launched a joint publication that highlighted the rapid expansion of services exports in developing economies, which surpassed the global average growth rate in the past two decades. The publication also emphasized the need for further efforts to fully harness the potential of services trade in promoting development.