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Harrison: “We believe that the future of energy is lower carbon”

Chevron Corporation, based in California, has made two lower-carbon project investments in Western Australia through its Chevron Australia New Energies Pty Ltd and Chevron Australia Pty Ltd subsidiaries.


JPMorgan Chase CEO: 'Mumbai and Bengaluru are truly global cities with an incredible talent pool'

JPMorgan Chase unveiled the inauguration of advanced facilities in Mumbai and Bengaluru on Aug. 8, marking a significant expansion of its operations in India and transforming the work environment for its staff, according to a press release. These campuses represent two of the company's largest technology and operations hubs worldwide, fostering enduring service quality, operational efficiency and innovation.


Munchkin chief brand officer: 'Safeguarding the world’s most vulnerable creatures is ingrained in Munchkin’s ethos'

California-based baby lifestyle brand Munchkin, Inc. has allocated a $1 million donation to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), according to a press release. The company is listed as the primary investor in the fund’s Room to Roam Initiative.


Flavourworks CEO: 'Telltale is the perfect partner to maximize the value of our proprietary TouchVideo games engine'

Narrative game development studio and publisher, Telltale has acquired London-based interactive video technology company Flavourworks, according to a press release. The sum of the transaction was undisclosed.


Sanborn Map Company CEO: 'Sanborn is thrilled to become a member of the Overture Foundation'

The Sanborn Map Company, Inc., based in Colorado, has unveiled a new membership in the Overture Maps Foundation as a contributor member, a press release reported.


Chaudhary: 'Australia and New Zealand enjoy abundant energy transformation opportunities'

Overland Park, Kan.-based Black & Veatch and Beca Group Limited, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, have announced they are extending their collaborative approach to develop sustainable solutions in Australia and New Zealand.


Binance is first fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange in El Salvador

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, was recently granted a Bitcoin Services Provider license (BSP) as well as the first-ever non-provisional Digital Assets Services Provider license (DASP) by El Salvador's central bank and National Commission of Digital Assets, making Binance the first fully licensed crypto exchange in El Salvador, according to a press release. Binance is now registered and approved in 18 markets around the world – more than any other exchange – but it still faces regulatory scrutiny in the U.S.


Citi Global Wealth head: 'Citi’s ULTIMA proposition has etched its place as a leading and exclusive credit card for ultra-high net worth clients'

Citi Global Wealth revealed the debut of the ULTIMA Mastercard credit card earlier this month, with a focus on catering to Citi Private Bank clients located across Asia, particularly in Hong Kong and Singapore, which are two of Citi's prominent global wealth centers, according to a press release.


Ambassador Mora addresses concerns over democracy in Guatemala at OAS meeting

Ambassador Francisco O. Mora addressed the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council on August 10, 2023, focusing on recent developments in Guatemala and Ecuador.


Ansari: 'Only about one in every 10 Chinese buyers is purchasing purely as an investment, which is a big change from the mid-2010s'

Investments made on the U.S housing market by global real estate buyers have declined as a result of rising home and mortgage prices, and the lack of available home options.


CEO Gibbs: Yum! positioned 'to thrive in any consumer spending environment' thanks to iconic brands' global popularity

Yum! Brands, owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and the Habit Burger Grill brands, reported its earnings for the second quarter (Q2), which ended June 30. Worldwide system sales grew 13%, excluding foreign currency translation


moomoo's Zeng: “We are proud and excited to bring our one-stop trading platform moomoo to Canada”

A digital financial-services platform started in Palo Alto, Calif., is moving into its sixth international market. moomoo announced its expansion into Canada on Aug. 4, joining the United States, Singapore, Australia, Japan and Malaysia.


Proteintech CEO: 'It is an exciting time for Proteintech as we’re expanding in several of our global locations this year'

Antibodies and life science solutions company Proteintech, based in Rosemont, Illinois, has expanded its local headquarters and established a new office in Shanghai, China, as well as two new buildings in Wuhan, China, according to a press release.


Consulate offers services in Cuenca for passport applications and notarizations

Representatives from the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil will be available in Cuenca to provide notarial services and accept passport applications on September 6 and 7, 2023.


Menta of PPG: 'With this new facility, PPG will elevate its color development to a new level'

PPG has established a new center of intelligence at its Quattordio, Italy-based office in an effort to leverage its automotive color development capabilities.


Paycom CEO Chad Richison: “With our recent launch into Canada, we have opened a large, cross-border opportunity”

Paycom Software, Inc. has confirmed plans to expand its payroll solution into Canada. Paycom Software specializes in global comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management softwares designed to help businesses of all sizes in the U.S. and internationally, according to an August 1 release.


See: “From consulting to enablement to providing technical expertise, we are ideally suited to helping VergeIO extend their global presence”

Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) company, VergeIO, based in Michigan, has entered a partnership with IT distribution Transformists Network,company to make UCI benefits available to organizations across the APAC region.


Jeffers: 'Alberto and Daniele each bring a long history of leadership in retail commerce technology that will further accelerate our global growth'

XY Retail, based in New York, has appointed Alberto Riva as Chief Revenue Officer and Daniele Nizzero as Director of Solution Strategy, EMEA.


WWE promises fans at next month's India event 'can look forward to seeing their favorite WWE Superstars in action'

WWE's planned return to India next month is something for fans to look forward to, the entertainment outlet announced in a news release this week


French yogurt maker Danone 'preparing to take all necessary measures to protect its rights as shareholder of Danone Russia'

French yogurt maker Danone has confirmed plans to resume with the deconsolidation of its Russia subsidiary while reporting its financial result for the first half of the year. The deconsolidation process is scheduled to begin in July.