News from 2023
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
By Globe Banner Report | Aug 4, 2023
Last month, Cinemark Holdings, Inc., based in Plano, Texas, celebrated its highest-grossing month ever recorded in the company’s history
Zoccatelli: 'Italy’s new tax regime is an attractive draw for high-net-worth individuals seeking not only a luxurious lifestyle but also significant financial advantages'
By Globe Banner Report | Aug 4, 2023
Nest Seekers International plans to continue expanding into Italy, Greece and Croatia.
Binance announces new deputy chief compliance officer
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 3, 2023
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
By Globe Banner Report | Aug 3, 2023
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
By Globe Banner Report | Aug 3, 2023
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
By Globe Banner | Aug 3, 2023
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.
United States supports economic growth through major investments in Ecuador
By Globe Banner | Aug 2, 2023
Scott Nathan, the Executive Director of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), recently concluded a visit to Ecuador.
Okonjo-Iweala: 'I am delighted to welcome China's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies'
By Globe Banner Report | Aug 2, 2023
On June 27, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed China's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
Vásquez Barbosa: 'We are very pleased to announce this mandate with Confuturo'
By Globe Banner Report | Aug 1, 2023
State Street Corporation has been selected to carry out custody and fund order services for Chile-based insurance company, Confuturo.
Okonjo-Iweala: 'I welcome Japan's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies'
By Globe Banner Report | Aug 1, 2023
The World Trade Organization recently announce that Japan formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies which signifies the country's commitment to addressing harmful subsidies and also promoting sustainable fishing practices.
GlobalLogic CEO: 'Our deep roots in communications technology are a perfect complement to Sidero's expertise and competencies'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 31, 2023
Hitachi Group Company GlobalLogic, based in Silicon Valley, California, recently entered a definitive agreement to acquire Ireland-based engineering services and cloud-native software development company, Sidero Ltd, according to a press release. Expected to close later this year, the terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Vogelpoel: 'We are excited to expand our footprint in the US and Canada with BHN'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 30, 2023
Blackhawk Network, based in California, has expanded its relationship with European branded payments company Recharge.com to distribute gift cards digitally through the global branded payments provider in the US and Canada.
Norse Atlantic Airways CEO: 'We are delighted to connect yet another city in the U.S. to Paris and Berlin'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 29, 2023
Low-cost transatlantic airline Norse Atlantic Airways confirmed plans to launch new flights from Miami to Paris and Miami to Berlin, according to a press release. The connections will become available Dec. 12 and 14.
Rand Technology COO: 'The Netherlands operation is a logical next step in our worldwide expansion'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 28, 2023
Rand Technology has established a new operations center in the Netherlands, according to a press release. The addition marks the seventh facility opening made on behalf of the ISO-certified independent semiconductor distribution company.
Adobe CTO: 'Today’s announcement is about making Firefly accessible to more people in their preferred languages'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 27, 2023
Adobe recently carried out a global expansion for its slate of creative generative AI models, Firefly, according to a press release. The service will also be localized in 20 languages, offering versions in French, German, Japanese, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, among others.
OAS sends special mission amid political tensions in Guatemala
By Globe Banner | Jul 26, 2023
The Organization of American States (OAS) has announced the deployment of a special mission to Guatemala amidst ongoing political tensions in the country.
WTO's Okonjo-Iweala: Trade restrictions have 'pushed economic security to the forefront of policy discussions'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 26, 2023
The World Trade Organization (WTO) issued its G20 Trade Monitoring Report on July 4, which found that, despite efforts to facilitate trade, further policy changes are needed to overcome the effects of inflation, the war in Ukraine and the after effects of COVID-19.
Peace Corps Volunteers begin service in Ecuador focusing on health and youth development
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2023
The United States has marked the swearing-in of 32 new Peace Corps Volunteers in Ecuador.
Gopalan: 'Sagility’s entry into Colombia’s BPO industry will build on promising growth the industry has demonstrated in this area'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 25, 2023
Sagility LLC has expanded its technology-enabled business process management (BPM) service operations to Barranquilla, Colombia. The company also operates in Jamaica, the US, Jamaica, India, and the Philippines.
Muh: 'It's exciting to see Exactech continue to bring this clinically beneficial technology to markets around the world'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 24, 2023
Exactech, based in Gainesville FL, recently carried out its first first surgery in the United Arab Emirates and rolled out its GPS navigation software.