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SUNRATE closes Series D-1 funding round with Prosperity7 Ventures as lead investor

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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SINGAPORE, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNRATE, an intelligent global payment and treasury management platform announced today that Prosperity7 Ventures, the diversified growth fund under Aramco Ventures, has made an investment in the company in its latest D-1 funding round.

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  • SINGAPORE, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNRATE, an intelligent global payment and treasury management platform announced today that Prosperity7 Ventures, the diversified growth fund under Aramco Ventures, has made an investment in the company in its latest D-1 funding round.
  • Prosperity7 Ventures led the D-1 funding round, which also included a subsequent investment by Softbank Ventures Asia.
  • According to FXC Intelligence, the global B2B cross-border payments market is expected to total $56.1tn in volume by 2030.
  • We are very pleased to lead this round of investment, as we partner with SUNRATE and support the continued growth and expansion of their unique payment system across new geographies."

GRAND PRAIRIE-BASED ZAVALA'S BARBECUE AND LONE STAR BEER ANNOUNCE THE "BACKYARD BBQ BOX" - A SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE PROVIDING RUBS, SAUCES, SEASONINGS AND MORE TO BACKYARD BBQ ENTHUSIASTS

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Zavala's Barbecue, owned by Joe Zavala, has made a name for itself over the past few years.

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  • Zavala's Barbecue, owned by Joe Zavala, has made a name for itself over the past few years.
  • The Backyard BBQ Box is the next evolution in bringing the best flavors and products to the people.
  • Lone Star Beer has partnered with Zavala's as the official beer sponsor of the Backyard BBQ Box.
  • In addition to the sauces, seasonings, and educational content, each box will include exclusive Lone Star Beer merchandise.

11th Annual Climbing Expedition Donates to Women and Children's Hospital In Sabah, Malaysia

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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This year, Coalition Duchenne is donating RM20,000 to the Women and Children's Hospital, Sabah.

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  • This year, Coalition Duchenne is donating RM20,000 to the Women and Children's Hospital, Sabah.
  • Expedition leader Catherine Jayasuiya's son, Dusty Brandom, has Duchenne.
  • Jayasuriya always dreamed of climbing Mt Kinabalu with her children; however, because Dusty has Duchenne, he would not be able to make the climb.
  • At age 30, Dusty is in a wheelchair and is severely impacted by the muscle-wasting disease.

Beyond Borders 2023: Biotech is facing a complex path forward, says EY report

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Additionally, over 20 products representing nearly $200 billion in annual product sales are expected to lose patent protection by 2030.

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  • Additionally, over 20 products representing nearly $200 billion in annual product sales are expected to lose patent protection by 2030.
  • Biotech financing hit a rough patch: In 2022, all types of biotech financing – venture capital investment, debt financing, IPOs, follow-on, etc.
  • Arda Ural, PhD, EY Americas Industry Markets Leader, Health Sciences and Wellness, says:
    "Biotechs are facing a complex path ahead.
  • "The biotech sector should expect challenges and transformations in next few years as we prepare to scale the patent cliff," said Rich Ramko, EY US Biotech Leader.

Reimagining the HR Playbook: 'Make Work Better' Proposes a New Approach to Performance

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Expectations around the fundamental nature of work are being challenged due to a rapidly changing environment — and HR practices must keep up.

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  • Expectations around the fundamental nature of work are being challenged due to a rapidly changing environment — and HR practices must keep up.
  • It serves as a playbook for enabling higher performance with happier and more productive employees that yields better business outcomes.
  • She has more than 25 years of HR leadership experience, spearheading organizational development, HR transformation and employee engagement strategies that boost business performance.
  • Both Aitken and Dennerline agree that when HR professionals and CEOs work together, they have a unique opportunity to fundamentally shift how work is done.

Stamford American receives distinction award for excellence in community service

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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SINGAPORE, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamford American International School received a Distinction Award for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives at the American Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting last month.

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  • SINGAPORE, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamford American International School received a Distinction Award for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives at the American Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting last month.
  • The AmCham CARES program promotes CSR among its members and recognizes companies that demonstrate outstanding commitment to the local Singapore community and beyond.
  • For the second year in a row, Stamford was the only educational institution among 48 recipients to receive the award, presented by Singapore President Halimah Yacob.
  • We think of Stamford as a place where students can find their excellence – and they're living up to it every day!"

Canadian Venture Capital funding falls off a cliff in Q1, 2023

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Canadian venture capital (VC) disbursements barely passed the $1 billion mark, completing 141 financing for $1,064 billion in Q1 2023.

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  • Canadian venture capital (VC) disbursements barely passed the $1 billion mark, completing 141 financing for $1,064 billion in Q1 2023.
  • US and international investors invested $479 million and $107million or 45% and 10% of the total disbursements respectively in Q1 2023.
  • US investors maintained its relative share in Canadian VC funding, unchanging from its 45% share in 2022.
  • Canadian investors invested $479 million, increasing its relative share to 45%, absorbing funding loss from international investors.

Henry Repeating Arms Donates $25,000 to Border Patrol Foundation

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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EL PASO, Texas, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country's leading firearm manufacturers, has donated $25,000 to the Border Patrol Foundation (BPF) in support of the organization's mission to honor the memory of fallen U.S. Border Patrol agents and provide immediate financial aid to their families.

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  • EL PASO, Texas, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country's leading firearm manufacturers, has donated $25,000 to the Border Patrol Foundation (BPF) in support of the organization's mission to honor the memory of fallen U.S. Border Patrol agents and provide immediate financial aid to their families.
  • "Henry Repeating Arms' donation will make a very significant impact to our critical mission," said Rowdy Adams, President of Border Patrol Foundation.
  • "BPF is very thankful for the support and looks forward to a long-lasting relationship with Henry Repeating Arms.
  • For more information about Henry Repeating Arms and its products, visit henryusa.com .

The Government’s Goal to Digitize Travel Authentication is Front and Center at Border Security Expo

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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The funding will be used for modernizing border facilities, technology advancements, and ensuring the safe and humane treatment of migrants and all travelers.

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  • The funding will be used for modernizing border facilities, technology advancements, and ensuring the safe and humane treatment of migrants and all travelers.
  • With this new plan in place, government agencies need to implement biometrics to secure borders and travel, while building consumer trust and data privacy at the forefront.
  • In order to achieve this, Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE) has provided government agencies with secure and convenient biometric authentication across domestic and international borders for 30 years.
  • “Supporting governments in border management validates our deep understanding of biometrics, security, and compliance,” said Craig Herman, chief revenue officer at Aware.

SignalPlus CFO: Crypto Options -- Coming to a Terminal Near You

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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The following is the full content of the keynote speech "Crypto Options — Coming to a Terminal Near You" delivered by Augustine, SignalPlus CFO.

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  • The following is the full content of the keynote speech "Crypto Options — Coming to a Terminal Near You" delivered by Augustine, SignalPlus CFO.
  • Good afternoon, and a very warm welcome to today's Web3 Festival side-stage hosted by SignalPlus.
  • SignalPlus is a technology start-up focused on developing software applications and trading infrastructure for digital assets, and specifically for crypto options.
  • The team has already taken the first steps to making that dream a reality with the release of our professional options trading terminal, available today right at your fingertips!