Athleta to enter Canada, first company owned expansion outside United States

SAN FRANCISCO: Gap Inc. brand Athleta, announced it will enter Canada later this year, marking the performance lifestyle brand’s first company owned expansion outside the United States. Brand will launch…

NNR April 21, 2021

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Fresh Acquisitions LLC files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

SAN ANTONIO: Fresh Acquisitions LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier to strengthen their operations and recapitalize their businesses. The companies will have access to additional liquidity through a…

NNR April 21, 2021

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Zoom Video Communications sets up $100 million venture fund

SAN JOSE: Zoom Video Communications announced the Zoom Apps Fund, a new $100 million venture fund created to stimulate growth of Zoom’s ecosystem of Zoom Apps, integrations, developer platform, and…

NNR April 19, 2021

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Pfizer and BioNTech to supply European Union with 100 million additional doses

NEW YORK: Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE announced they will supply an additional 100 million doses of COMIRNATY, the companies’ COVID-19 vaccine, to the 27 European Union (EU) member states in 2021. This announcement…

NNR April 19, 2021

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FPCCI creates Policy & Research Board headed by Younus Dagha

KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has formed a Policy & Research Board comprising of top-level economic, business, trade, and industry experts. FPCCI is the apex…

NNR April 18, 2021

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Adobe co-founder Dr. Geschke passes at 81

Dr. Geschke SAN JOSE: Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) shares the passing of the company’s beloved co-founder, Dr. Charles Geschke. Dr. Geschke passed away on Friday, surrounded by his family. Dr. Geschke co-founded…

NNR April 18, 2021

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Zeepay Ghana acquires Mangwee Mobile Money in Zambia

LUSAKA: Zeepay, the leading African Challenger Fintech with operations in over 10 African countries has acquired a 51 percent stake in Mangwee Mobile Money in Zambia, a news release said.…

NNR April 17, 2021

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YCharts forms partnership with United Planners Financial Services

CHICAGO: YCharts has formed a new partnership with United Planners Financial Services, a news release said. United Planners’ more than 450 affiliated financial advisors will have access to YCharts’ tools…

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Hileman Cowley and LLJ Ventures sell Comcast Esports Studio to Nuveen

(Photo: Business Wire) LOS ANGELES: Hileman Cowley Partners and LLJ Ventures announced the sale of Comcast Esports Studios to Nuveen. Located in the heart of the Burbank / Glendale Media…

NNR April 17, 2021

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Mochi.Market partners with Plasm Network

SINGAPORE: MochiLab’s Mochi.Market will partner with Plasm Network to build a Polkadot version of its multi-chain NFT DEX ecosystem, a news release said. Mochi.Market aims to solve three important challenges…

NNR April 17, 2021

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Nuance Communications acquired by Microsoft for $19.7 billion

MENLO PARK: SRI International congratulates Nuance Communications on their acquisition by Microsoft for $19.7 billion, making it the second-largest Microsoft acquisition after LinkedIn. Nuance is a market leader in speech…

NNR April 14, 2021

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Green Tiger Markets partners with SSY Futures Ltd

SINGAPORE: Green Tiger Markets Pte Ltd. (GTM) announced its partnership with SSY Futures Ltd to act as the exclusive broker to its leading-edge, over-the-counter electricity marketplace for Philippines and Singapore…

NNR April 14, 2021