Continents

Lithuania to receive immediate operational support from EASO

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Friday, July 16, 2021
European Union, Europe, Continents, Agencies of the European Union, EASO, European Asylum Support Office, European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Lithuania, TAIP

The European Asylum Support Office (EASO) could deploy up to 50 personnel, both in-country and via remote working, in support of the Lithuanian asylum authorities by the end of the year.

Key Points: 
  • The European Asylum Support Office (EASO) could deploy up to 50 personnel, both in-country and via remote working, in support of the Lithuanian asylum authorities by the end of the year.
  • Within days of receiving the request, EASO deployed an assessment team to the country in order to discuss the needs of the Lithuanian counterparts.
  • Lithuania has recently begun experiencing a dramatic increase in asylum applications from migrants crossing the border from Belarus.
  • EASO glaudiai bendradarbiaus su nacionalinmis valdios institucijomis, taip pat su Europos Komisija ir FRONTEX, kad utikrint skland ir suderint poir.

North America Air Freight (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2021: Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Transport, Air, International trade, International relations, Trade blocs, Continents, Canada–United States trade relations, Economy of North America, Free trade agreements of Canada, North American Free Trade Agreement, Presidency of Bill Clinton, Rail freight transport, Air cargo

The "Air Freight North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide - Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Air Freight North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide - Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The air freight industry within the NAFTA countries had a total market value of $19,418.7 million in 2020.
  • The NAFTA Air Freight industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: sector size (value and volume 2016-20, and forecast to 2025).
  • Within the air freight industry, the US is the leading country among the NAFTA bloc, with market revenues of $17,528.6 million in 2020.

Kenya Buy Now Pay Later Markets and Investment Opportunities, 2019-2020 & 2021-2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Retail, Online Retail, Countries, Africa, Demographics, Market segmentation, Kenya, Continents

The "Kenya Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2019-2028) Databook - 75+ KPIs on Buy Now Pay Later Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Kenya Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2019-2028) Databook - 75+ KPIs on Buy Now Pay Later Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report focuses on data-centric analysis of Buy Now Pay Later market dynamics to help companies understand business and investment opportunities along with risks.
  • It details market opportunities across 40 market segments in Buy Now Pay Later for the period 2019-2028 and identifies opportunities in Kenya.
  • Kenya Buy Now Pay Later Spend Analysis by Channel: Market Size and Forecast
    Kenya Buy Now Pay Later in Retail Shopping: Market Size and Forecast
    Kenya Buy Now Pay Later in Home Improvement: Market Size and Forecast
    Kenya Buy Now Pay Later in Leisure & Entertainment: Market Size and Forecast
    Kenya Buy Now Pay Later in Healthcare and Wellness: Market Size and Forecast
    Kenya Buy Now Pay Later in Education: Market Size and Forecast
    Kenya Buy Now Pay Later in Automotive: Market Size and Forecast
    In-depth Understanding of Buy Now Pay Later Market Dynamics: Understand market opportunities and key trends along with forecast (2019-2028).

Nanodropper and Unite For Sight Announce Global Health Partnership in Ghana

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Unite For Sight, Africa, GHANA, Continents, Countries

The initiative will allow the public to donate Nanodroppers to Unite For Sight partner clinics in Ghana at $9 per adaptor, a substantially lower price than retail value.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative will allow the public to donate Nanodroppers to Unite For Sight partner clinics in Ghana at $9 per adaptor, a substantially lower price than retail value.
  • "The Ghana Program aims to serve individuals in remote rural villages, living in extreme poverty," says Amy Davis, Executive Director of Unite For Sight.
  • Unite For Sight's leaders in Ghana are excited for the possibilities the Nanodropper might bring to their patient care.
  • To make a donation or learn more about Nanodropper's global health initiative with Unite For Sight, visit this link.

Socotra and Hexaware Technologies announce strategic partnership for seamless global implementations

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Guardafui Channel, Socotra, Socotra Governorate, Islands, UST, Landforms, Continents

MUMBAI, India, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hexaware Technologies, a leading global IT consulting and digital solutions provider, announced it has become a strategic partner and system integrator for Socotra, the first cloud-native core platform for insurers.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, India, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hexaware Technologies, a leading global IT consulting and digital solutions provider, announced it has become a strategic partner and system integrator for Socotra, the first cloud-native core platform for insurers.
  • As a Socotra Silver level partner, Hexaware will support new and existing Socotra customers around the world, including North America, APAC, and EMEA.
  • Hexaware serves 40+ insurers worldwide and approximately 20% or one-fifth of its overall revenues comes from its Insurance business unit.
  • Randi Simmons, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Socotra, said, "We're delighted to expand our relationship with Hexaware by welcoming them to our growing partner community.

QSTP, Part of QF, Supported Start-up to Offer Personalized Itineraries for Visitors to Qatar

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Countries, Asia, Continents, Qatar Foundation, Qatar Science & Technology Park, Qatar

It is the first to use the Arabic language in its user interface, which is crucial for the region's tourism indicators.

Key Points: 
  • It is the first to use the Arabic language in its user interface, which is crucial for the region's tourism indicators.
  • ViaVii's team believes this technology will address what travellers are looking for during their visit to Qatar and the region.
  • Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), part of Qatar Foundation Research, Development and Innovation (QF RDI), is a Free Zone, accelerator and incubator for tech-product development in Qatar.
  • QF is also creating a multidisciplinary innovation hub in Qatar, where homegrown researchers are working to address local and global challenges.

Arctic Wolf Announces $150 Million Series F Financing Round

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Data management, Security, Technology, Other Technology, Networks, Internet, Regions, Arctic, Geography of North America, Geography of Siberia, Cloud computing, Continents, Eurasia

Arctic Wolf , a leader in security operations, today announced that the company has executed a financing round of $150 million, with Viking Global Investors, Owl Rock, a division of Blue Owl Capital, and other existing investors.

Key Points: 
  • Arctic Wolf , a leader in security operations, today announced that the company has executed a financing round of $150 million, with Viking Global Investors, Owl Rock, a division of Blue Owl Capital, and other existing investors.
  • Capitalizing on hypergrowth and strong demand for its technology and services, Arctic Wolf is cementing its position as the market leader in Security Operations.
  • With its innovative approach to solving cybersecuritys effectiveness problem, Arctic Wolf is setting a new standard for customers looking to end cyber risk by leveraging the cloud-native Arctic Wolf Platform and the Concierge Security Team.
  • For more information about Arctic Wolf, visit arcticwolf.com or follow us at @AWNetworks, on LinkedIn or Facebook.

QSTP, Part of QF, Supported Start-up to Offer Personalized Itineraries for Visitors to Qatar

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Countries, Asia, Continents, Qatar Foundation, Qatar Science & Technology Park, Qatar

It is the first to use the Arabic language in its user interface, which is crucial for the region's tourism indicators.

Key Points: 
  • It is the first to use the Arabic language in its user interface, which is crucial for the region's tourism indicators.
  • ViaVii's team believes this technology will address what travellers are looking for during their visit to Qatar and the region.
  • Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), part of Qatar Foundation Research, Development and Innovation (QF RDI), is a Free Zone, accelerator and incubator for tech-product development in Qatar.
  • QF is also creating a multidisciplinary innovation hub in Qatar, where homegrown researchers are working to address local and global challenges.

Thunes enables Cambodia's Advanced Bank of Asia (ABA) to make instant cross-border transfers to bank accounts

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Digital currencies, Countries, Digital wallet, Cambodia, Asia, Continents

Now, powered by Thunes' last-mile capabilities and extensive global network, Cambodians living, working and studying overseas can send money back home instantly and at more competitive rates.

Key Points: 
  • Now, powered by Thunes' last-mile capabilities and extensive global network, Cambodians living, working and studying overseas can send money back home instantly and at more competitive rates.
  • Corporates and financial institutions are able to move funds seamlessly, securely and cost-effectively with Thunes' well-established, reliable and far-reaching network.
  • Thunes is used by global banks, money transfer operators, platforms and many other businesses to make payments to bank accounts, mobile wallets and cash pick-up providers around the world.
  • ABA Bank is Cambodia's leading private financial institution founded in 1996 as the Advanced Bank of Asia Limited.

According To CEPAL, Honduras Is Among The Two Countries In The Region With The Best Expectations For Economic Growth

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Americas, Continents, HONDURAS, Northern Triangle of Central America, Republics, Tegucigalpa, Elections in Honduras, United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, Countries, Outline of Honduras

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) updated its economic growth projections for 2021.

Key Points: 
  • TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) updated its economic growth projections for 2021.
  • Forecasts for Central America highlight that Honduras and El Salvador will be the countries in the region that will grow the most in 2021.
  • According to CEPAL statistics, this year Honduras is expected to achieve 5% growth, surpassing the 9% drop in 2020.
  • However, Honduras will grow above the expected average and appears with an increase economic of 3.6%.