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Blue Cloud Management managing partner on new Berlin office: 'We are proud of our readiness to roll up our sleeves and add value'

Blue Cloud Management LLC, based in New York City, has established its newest European office in Berlin, Germany, according to a press release.


Coca-Cola secures fresh fruit licensing deal with Minute Maid and Simply ‘to serving the consumer with superior products at every part of their day’

Coca-Cola has entered the fresh fruit market through its licensing deal with Minute Maid and Simply. The brands’ logos will help Coca-Cola implement produce distributed by Frutura’s Dayka & Hackett to its slate of products. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Loud and Live appoints new Chief Business Officer to promote ‘growth plans and vision of the company’

Miami-based entertainment company, Loud And Live recently welcomed Steve Ziff as its new Chief Business Officer.


Energy efficiency key to cutting Australian emissions by 2030

ANZ and the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) have unveiled a new report titled "Putting energy efficiency to work," which underscores the potential of energy efficiency and electrification in reducing energy costs and emissions in Australia.


Henry Schein Acquires an Australia/ New Zealand Region Medical Distributor to ‘provide new solutions and technologies for the ultimate benefit of patients’

Henry Schein, Inc. has acquired Regional Health Care Group Pty Ltd, a medical products distribution company who serves public- and private-sector customers in Australia and New Zealand.


Report: Cryptocurrency can 'effectively mitigate financial crime and sanctions risks'

Blockchain analytics company Elliptic has released a report examining the role of cryptocurrency in the Russia-Ukraine war.


Netflix carries out $2.5 billion investment in Korean content to promote ‘global viewing’

Netflix confirmed plans to allocate $2.5 billion toward Korean content to showcase the potential of Asian productions to global viewers.


World Courier enhances live monitoring capabilities ‘ to experience tremendous growth’

AmerisourceBergen’s World Courier confirmed plans to implement a real-time location monitoring (RTLM) solution to all its multi-use packages.


Starr Insurance president on expansion: 'Malaysia is one of the fastest-growing economies in the region'

Starr Insurance Companies, based in New York City, has expanded its presence in Malaysia with the establishment of Labuan Branch (“Starr Labuan” of Starr International Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., according to a press release. The non-life insurance company will abide by the laws of Singapore.


Mission of Hope seeks to navigate dangerous circumnstances in Haiti

Mission of Hope started as a modest enterprise on an unproductive plot of land in Haiti, but it has since evolved into a multinational organization that collaborates with indigenous churches to spread the gospel and improve the lives of people in their neighborhoods.


Sasol Chemicals VP on new center in Germany: 'Our new lab provides a state-of-the-art environment to pursue the cooperation we share'

Sasol Ltd.'s business unit, Sasol Chemicals, has established a new research, development and analytics (RD&A) laboratory in Brunsbüttel, Germany, according to a press release.


Sprinklr VP on new India office: 'We’re thrilled to expand our commitment in the region'

Sprinklr, based in New York City, has opened a new office in Gurgaon, India, according to a press release.


Schuller: NGOs 'were envisioned as back-up for the government of Haiti'

Non-government organizations (NGOs) have been, at best, a mixed blessing for Haiti, according to a professor who has dedicated two decades of his life and career to understanding the troubled Caribbean island nation.


US pledges continued cooperation with Ecuador amid political changes

The United States government has expressed its respect for the internal and constitutional processes of Ecuador.


Praecipio CEO on new acquisition: 'We want to amplify what [Avant does] so well and expand on it'

Praecipio, based in Austin, Texas, confirmed plans to acquire Canadian-based Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, Avant Systems Group, according to a press release. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.


Kearney's Global Business Policy Council managing director on new senior fellow: 'Nicolas' tremendous experience and skillset will be vital'

Kearney recently appointed Nicolas Lioliakis as senior fellow of its Global Business Policy Council (GBPC), according to a press release.


U. of Virginia professor: Solution to Haitian violence must come from within nation

The solution to the continued turmoil and out-of-control violence in Haiti must come from within the nation, according to University of Virginia politics professor Robert Fatton Jr., a native of the Caribbean nation.


Regional economies show resilience with pre-pandemic growth trends

ANZ has released its latest InFocus report, which examines trends affecting Australia's regional economies.


CloudStratex CEO: 'We are delighted to join a like-minded, high-growth organization such as Brillio'

Brillio recently acquired London-headquartered advisory service provider, CloudStratex as it continues its efforts to expand its cloud advisory and digital transformation service offerings to Europe-based clients, according to a press release. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Asana's new general manager: 'I am excited to join Asana and to help businesses in this region'

Asana recently welcomed two new general managers to its executive team, according to a press release.