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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.


U.S Embassy officials offer social security services in Vilnius

Representatives from the Federal Benefits Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland, are scheduled to visit Vilnius on September 27-28, 2023.


FLEX program invites Lithuanian students for academic year exchange in US

The Embassy of the United States in Lithuania and American Councils for International Education have announced an invitation for Lithuanian high school students to apply for the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program.


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.


July's 'record-setting result validates consumer enthusiasm for experiencing films in an immersive, larger-than-life, cinematic environment is as strong as ever,' Cinemark CEO says

Last month, Cinemark Holdings, Inc., based in Plano, Texas, celebrated its highest-grossing month ever recorded in the company’s history


U.S. Embassy in Lithuania seeks proposals for electric cargo van

The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania has issued a solicitation for proposals to supply an electric cargo van.



Binance announces new deputy chief compliance officer

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has announced that Kristen Hecht, who was formerly the company's Global Head of Corporate Compliance, is now Binance's new Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Global Money Laundering Reporting Officer (GMLRO). Hecht has 17 years of experience, including almost 10 years with the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes.


Binance Charity provides update on Women in Tech initiative

Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, recently provided an update on its educational initiative with Women in Tech. Binance Charity said the goal of the partnership is to educate women and girls about blockchain technology, providing them with more professional opportunities.


Regional trade course underway in Trinidad and Tobago 'will place a specific focus' on trade and linkages, WTO Deputy Director-General says

An ongoing regional trade policy course underway, hosted in Trinidad and Tobago, will provide participants with specific training about the international trading system, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Xiangchen Zhang said in a statement


Reception celebrates National Disability Independence Day at OAS

On July 26, 2023, Ambassador Francisco O. Mora, the U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), delivered remarks at a reception honoring National Disability Independence Day and Disability Pride Month.