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Australians face declining financial wellbeing amid cost of living pressures

The ANZ Roy Morgan Financial Wellbeing Indicator (FWBI) update has revealed a decline in Australians' financial wellbeing, primarily due to rising cost of living pressures.


Kaleyra chief business officer: ‘Kaleyra is committed to further growth in the U.S.’

Kaleyra, Inc., based in Italy, recently expanded its WebRTC technology-based audio-video calling solution to the United States, according to a press release.


BigCommerce SVP on expanding global presence: 'BigCommerce's entry into these markets paves the way for innovative merchants'

BigCommerce is expanding its global presence, introducing its Open SaaS e-commerce platform to Poland, Romania, India, the UAE and South Africa, a press release reported.


Trustworthy Accountability Group VP: 'TAG is excited to expand PBI with our partners in Latin America'

The Trustworthy Accountability Group (TAG) has teamed up with content creator anti-piracy alliance, Alianza and White Bullet Solutions to introduce the anti- ad-supported piracy initiative, Project Brand Integrity (PBI).


US official leads delegation at Venezuela conference in Colombia

On April 25, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer visited Colombia to lead the U.S. delegation at an international conference on Venezuela.


Epicor SVP on growth in China: ‘We’re excited to provide manufacturers with deep industry expertise and innovation’

Epicor, based in Texas, has made recent developments to accelerate its operational growth in China, including its Managed Hosting Service launch for Kinetic and its partnership with Shanghai-based Grand Target Information Technology, according to a press release.


Zones chairman: ‘We are excited to expand our presence in India with the launch of our second global service delivery office’

Zones launched its global delivery service center office in Bengaluru, India last month, a press release reported.


Cowbell's new general manager: ‘I am delighted to join one of the most innovative companies in the market’

Cowbell recently introduced its operations in the UK, according to a press release. In correlation with the expansion, the cyber insurance provider has also appointed Simon Hughes as general manager of the region.


Distology CEO on new partnership: 'We are incredibly pleased to add Drata to our portfolio'

Drata has secured a partnership with Distology to accelerate its channel program growth and general global expansion, according to a press release.


BeiGene CEO on Latin American expansion: 'We are excited about the opportunity to serve patients in this critical region of the world'

BeiGene recently made a significant advancement in its Latin American expansion, opening its newest office in São Paulo, Brazil, a press release reported. The new establishment will be led by a team of administrative, commercial and clinical operations experts.


A'amal Group president: 'I am very pleased to announce this strategic alliance between A'amal Group and Crystal Lagoons'

Crystal Lagoons recently confirmed plans to introduce its brand in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, securing a deal to develop real estate, hospitality and Public Access Lagoons, also known as PAL projects, according to a press release.


U.S. invests $50M in Ecuadorian environmental programs ahead of Earth Day

The United States has invested over $50 million in new environmental programs in Ecuador since 2022.


MCC CEO on acquisition: 'Korsini is the perfect partner for us to further develop IML as a premium label solution'

Label company, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), based in Chicago, has acquired the Turkey-based in-mold label (IML) solutions provider, Korsini, according to a press release. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Biden to host Spanish President Sanchez at White House in May

President Biden is set to host President Pedro Sanchez of Spain at the White House on May 12.


China is writing laws to ensure its continued technological advancement

China has created a new set of rules to help ensure that its continued development of artificial intelligence is one of the many steps it takes to outpace America in the creation and implementation of new technologies.


Tabit's Beaino on partnership: 'We look forward to working closely with ChargeAfter to bring flexible payment options to businesses'

New York-based ChargeAfter has partnered with Canadian B2B Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider Tabit to expand its network of lenders, according to a press release.


Paysend's Riveros: 'We're making it easier and more affordable for our U.S. customers to send money back home'

Paysend is leveraging its money transfer service offerings in Latin America, a press release reported.


Animal Friends CEO on new home: 'Our business has grown over the past five years and this acquisition is a natural next step'

Pinnacle Pet Group confirmed plans to acquire Animal Friends Investments Ltd., according to a press release.


PhoneBox director: 'Entering the U.S. is the result of a close bond of shared values with our partners, innovative vision amongst our team'

Vancouver-based mobile virtual network operator, PhoneBox launched its brand in the U.S. retail wireless market on April 3, a press release reported.


ClimateTrade CEO on acquisition: 'We couldn’t be more excited to bring TeamClimate into the ClimateTrade family'

ClimateTrade has acquired climate neutrality company TeamClimate as part of its strategy to expand its global presence and leverage its product portfolio, according to a press release.