Member states of the United Nations

PriceSmart Announces Plans to Build Two New Warehouse Clubs in Guatemala and Jamaica

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Countries, Member states of the United Nations, Americas, Continents, JAMAICA, Guatemala, Portmore

In June 2019, the Company acquired nearly 150,000 square feet of land in Cayal (Zone 5 municipality), southeast of Guatemala City, Guatemala, where it plans to build its fifth club in Guatemala.

Key Points: 
  • In June 2019, the Company acquired nearly 150,000 square feet of land in Cayal (Zone 5 municipality), southeast of Guatemala City, Guatemala, where it plans to build its fifth club in Guatemala.
  • In September 2019, the Company acquired approximately 218,000 square feet of land in Portmore, a suburb west of the capital of Jamaica, where it plans to build its second club in Jamaica.
  • We also believe there is strong demand for expansion of our business model and warehouse clubs in Jamaica.
  • The Company also plans to open new warehouse clubs in Cayal, Guatemala and Portmore, Jamaica in the fall of 2021 and the spring of 2022, respectively.

Harvest One Expands Distribution of Dream Water Products in the United States and Internationally

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Countries, Arabian Peninsula, Member states of the Arab League, Member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Member states of the United Nations, Middle Eastern countries, Direct store delivery, Qatar, Saudi Arabia

An integral part of Harvest One's commercial strategy is to expand the distribution base for its consumer brands, Dream Water and LivRelief.

Key Points: 
  • An integral part of Harvest One's commercial strategy is to expand the distribution base for its consumer brands, Dream Water and LivRelief.
  • Additionally, there will be an increased focus on the Company's Direct Store Delivery ('DSD") distribution model which will significantly increase market coverage of independent retailers across the United States.
  • Harvest One now has distribution agreements for Dream Water products with four countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman.
  • Harvest One owns and operates three subsidiaries; Dream Water Global , LivRelief (consumer) and Satipharm (medical and nutraceutical).

Opportunities in the South Korean Secure Content Management Market to 2024

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Member states of the United Nations, Republics, East Asia, Countries, Forms of government, Computer network security, Computer security, Cybercrime, Malware, South Korea, North Korea

DUBLIN, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Capabilities Integration Shaping the South Korea Secure Content Management Market, Forecast to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Capabilities Integration Shaping the South Korea Secure Content Management Market, Forecast to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Asia-Pacific (APAC) secure content management (SCM) market grew by 10.4% year-over-year (YoY) in 2019, declining slightly from 2018.
  • This study analyzes email security and Web security market trends from 2018 to 2024, with 2019 as the base year.
  • Key Growth Metrics for Secure Content Management, South Korea
    Revenue Forecast for Secure Content Management, South Korea
    Revenue Forecast by Technology For Secure Content Management, South Korea
    Forecast Analysis for Secure Content Management, South Korea
    Demand Analysis by Technology-Email Security, South Korea
    Demand Analysis by Technology-Web Security, South Korea
    Competitive environment for Secure Content Management, South Korea
    Revenue Share for Secure Content Management, South Korea
    Revenue Share Analysis for Secure Content Management, South Korea
    Revenue Share by Technology for Secure Content Management-Email Security, South Korea
    Revenue Share Analysis by Technology for Secure Content Management-Email Security, South Korea
    Revenue Share by Technology for Secure Content Management-Web Security, South Korea
    Revenue Share Analysis by Technology for Secure Content Management-Web Security, South Korea

UNHCR Partner Organization, Alight, Expands Services As Surge Of Ethiopian Refugees Continues In Sudan

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Geography of Africa, Countries, Federal republics, Least developed countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Africa, ETHIOPIA, Refugee, Alight, Sudan

Although a majority of the incoming Ethiopians are currently living in transitional camps, there is a spirit of camaraderie and support throughout the emerging communities.

Key Points: 
  • Although a majority of the incoming Ethiopians are currently living in transitional camps, there is a spirit of camaraderie and support throughout the emerging communities.
  • Refugee volunteers with medical training are providing basic health care services and have begun advocating for essential drugs.
  • A group of refugees were able to travel from Ethiopia with an ambulance and are in the process of establishing an ambulance service throughout the camp.
  • To learn more and offer support of Alight's work in Sudan and around the world, and to stay up-to-date with the organization's response for Ethiopian refugees, please visit www.wearealight.org .

Sapiens Strengthens Presence in the Iberian Market with New Hire

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Geography of Europe, Countries, Continents, Iberian Peninsula, Member states of NATO, Member states of the Council of Europe, Member states of the European Union, Member states of the United Nations, PORTUGAL, Human, Iberian, Spain

Rodrigo has more than 20 years of technical and management experience in the insurance sector, which he will use to lead Sapiens' sales efforts in the Iberian market, expanding the presence of Sapiens across Spain and Portugal.

Key Points: 
  • Rodrigo has more than 20 years of technical and management experience in the insurance sector, which he will use to lead Sapiens' sales efforts in the Iberian market, expanding the presence of Sapiens across Spain and Portugal.
  • "Rodrigo's hire is the next big step in Sapiens' commitment to the Iberian market.
  • Rodrigo joins at a time of significant expansion for Sapiens in the Iberian market.
  • With the Iberian market identified as a region poised for rapid growth, Sapiens' solutions offer a transformative path for insurers of all sizes.

Sapiens Strengthens Presence in the Iberian Market with New Hire

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Geography of Europe, Countries, Continents, Iberian Peninsula, Member states of NATO, Member states of the Council of Europe, Member states of the European Union, Member states of the United Nations, PORTUGAL, Human, Iberian, Spain

Rodrigo has more than 20 years of technical and management experience in the insurance sector, which he will use to lead Sapiens' sales efforts in the Iberian market, expanding the presence of Sapiens across Spain and Portugal.

Key Points: 
  • Rodrigo has more than 20 years of technical and management experience in the insurance sector, which he will use to lead Sapiens' sales efforts in the Iberian market, expanding the presence of Sapiens across Spain and Portugal.
  • "Rodrigo's hire is the next big step in Sapiens' commitment to the Iberian market.
  • Rodrigo joins at a time of significant expansion for Sapiens in the Iberian market.
  • With the Iberian market identified as a region poised for rapid growth, Sapiens' solutions offer a transformative path for insurers of all sizes.

Leading EdTech Software brand Camu Moves its Head Office to Singapore

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Countries, Geography of Asia, Asia, Island countries, Member states of ASEAN, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, ASEAN, Singapore, BRUNEI, Chennai, Camu

CHENNAI, India, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Camu, an EdTech Solution with an integrated Student Information and Learning Management System from Octoze Technologies Private Limited, announced today the relocation of its Head Office from Chennai (India) to Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • CHENNAI, India, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Camu, an EdTech Solution with an integrated Student Information and Learning Management System from Octoze Technologies Private Limited, announced today the relocation of its Head Office from Chennai (India) to Singapore.
  • Camu's development, support and business development teams of India will continue to operate from its office in Chennai (India).
  • This move is significant for Camu and is a deliberate decision based on the company's unprecedented traction in the ASEAN Markets, especially in Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
  • Keeping the larger vision in mind, Mr. AR Swaminathan, CEO & Co-founder says, "The move is strategic for us.

FRC Welcomes State Department's Addition of Nigeria to List of World's Worst Religious Freedom Violators

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Countries, Member states of the United Nations, Continents, Freedom of religion in the United States, Geography of Asia, Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Landlocked countries, Republics of the Soviet Union, Country of Particular Concern, International Religious Freedom Act, CPC, Mike Pompeo

A CPC designation is given by the U.S. Secretary of State to a nation whose government is engaged in or tolerates severe violations of religious freedom underthe International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998.

Key Points: 
  • A CPC designation is given by the U.S. Secretary of State to a nation whose government is engaged in or tolerates severe violations of religious freedom underthe International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998.
  • In addition to Nigeria, the United States is designating Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, the DPRK, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan as Countries of Particular Concern.
  • We applaud the U.S. State Department for declaring Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
  • On Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to join FRC President Tony Perkins on FRC's Washington Watch radio program to talk about Nigeria, among other topics.

STADA agreement extended for the Nordic Region

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Geography of Europe, Countries, Europe, Member states of the Council of Europe, Member states of the United Nations, Members of the Nordic Council, Republics, Member states of the European Union, Nordic countries, FINLAND, ICELAND, DENMARK

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Enzymatica and its German partner STADA have extended the agreement for the common cold spray ViruProtect (ColdZyme) for the Nordic Region excluding Sweden.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Enzymatica and its German partner STADA have extended the agreement for the common cold spray ViruProtect (ColdZyme) for the Nordic Region excluding Sweden.
  • Thus, the extended agreement includes Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland.
  • With the extended agreement for Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland ViruProtect covers in total about 40 markets.
  • The extended agreement shows also the strength of our barrier technology for the protection against common cold virus," says Claus Egstrand, Chief Operating Officer at Enzymatica.

U.S. Silicon Metal Producers Welcome Duties on Unfairly-Traded Silicon Metal Imports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Countries, Continents, Geography of Europe, Member states of the United Nations, Eurasian Steppe, KAZAKHSTAN, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Today's announcement is the latest development in ongoing investigations of unfairly-traded silicon metal imports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Malaysia and Kazakhstan and closely follows an announcement that Commerce will impose preliminary duties up to 120% on all silicon metal import from Kazakhstan.

Key Points: 
  • Today's announcement is the latest development in ongoing investigations of unfairly-traded silicon metal imports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Malaysia and Kazakhstan and closely follows an announcement that Commerce will impose preliminary duties up to 120% on all silicon metal import from Kazakhstan.
  • On June 30, 2020, GSM and MS filed petitions to stop silicon metal producers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Malaysia and Kazakhstan from selling dumped and unfairly subsidized silicon metal imports into the United States.
  • In their petitions, the companies asked the Commerce and ITC to impose duties on to offset unfair pricing and unfair subsidies.
  • "Like the duties recently imposed on imports from Kazakhstan, these duties will level the playing field and restore real, honest competition.