Uber exits from five cities in Pakistan, to continue services via unit Careem

Uber Technologies Inc will discontinue its ride-hailing services app in five cities in Pakistan including Karachi and Islamabad, the company said on Tuesday, in a move that will reduce market overlap between the US firm and its Middle East unit Careem. The change, effective immediately, also covers the cities of Multan, Faisalabad and Peshawar, but the Uber app… Continue reading Uber exits from five cities in Pakistan, to continue services via unit Careem

James Vasquez, US Army Veteran, Fighting in Ukraine and Ripley’s Heroes Announce “Spirit of Freedom” North American Tour

GREAT FALLS, Va., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — James Vasquez is a US Army Veteran who couldn’t sit by and watch the atrocities against the Ukrainian people. So, in March 2022, he boarded a plane, not knowing what he would face when he landed in Poland, made his way into Ukraine, and fought alongside the Ukrainian… Continue reading James Vasquez, US Army Veteran, Fighting in Ukraine and Ripley’s Heroes Announce “Spirit of Freedom” North American Tour

‘Among Us VR’ delivers virtual backstabbing on November 10th

After a bit of a wait, Among Us VR is nearly ready. Innersloth, Schell Games and Robot Teddy have confirmed the virtual reality betrayal game will be available November 10th on Meta Quest 2 and Steam. There’s no mention of a PlayStation VR version in the announcement (we’ve asked Innersloth for comment), but this is… Continue reading ‘Among Us VR’ delivers virtual backstabbing on November 10th

Starship partners with Grubhub to bring sidewalk bots to colleges

Autonomous sidewalk delivery robot company Starship Technologies is partnering with food ordering and delivery company Grubhub to provide robotic delivery services on college campuses across the U.S. Today, Starship’s bots deliver through Grubhub at the University of Kentucky, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Wayne State University, Southern Methodist University and Fairfield University, but the companies… Continue reading Starship partners with Grubhub to bring sidewalk bots to colleges

Crypto exchange Bittrex fined $53 mln by U.S. Treasury Dept

Oct 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department said on Tuesday that cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Inc was fined about $53 million to settle “apparent violations” of U.S. sanctions on certain countries and anti-money laundering laws. The fines of more than $24 million and $29 million were announced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)… Continue reading Crypto exchange Bittrex fined $53 mln by U.S. Treasury Dept

Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market Expected To Reach $1.17 Billion By 2031

FinancialNewsMedia.com News Commentary  PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Over the past few years due to global conflicts and the COVID virus, a lucrative market for the sale of concealed weapon detection systems has been created thanks to remarkable advancements made possible by the integration of sensors, imaging technologies, and actuators. The urgent… Continue reading Concealed Weapon Detection Systems Market Expected To Reach $1.17 Billion By 2031

Global regulators propose bank-like rules for cryptoasset companiesThe Financial Stability Board said crypto is not big enough to threaten financial s…

Cryptoasset companies should set aside capital like banks when undertaking similar activities, regulators proposed on Tuesday in their first global rules as a “crypto winter” wiped $2 trillion off the sector, leaving investors nursing losses. The Financial Stability Board (FSB), which coordinates financial rulemaking among Group of 20 Economies (G20), made nine recommendations for members to apply.… Continue reading Global regulators propose bank-like rules for cryptoasset companiesThe Financial Stability Board said crypto is not big enough to threaten financial s…

BACCARAT HOTEL ROME SET TO OPEN IN 2025

Luxury Hospitality Brand partners with Boscalt Hospitality to bring its 250+ Year Legacy to the Eternal City NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SH Hotels & Resorts, the hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, and Boscalt Hospitality, the real estate hospitality firm investing in… Continue reading BACCARAT HOTEL ROME SET TO OPEN IN 2025

Despite competition from global PEs, Asian players have enough room to win, says Ravi Thakran

Even as global private equity (PE) firms are increasingly focusing on opportunities in Asia, there is still enough room for regional players to succeed, according to Ravi Thakran, former group chairman of LVMH Asia. Thakran, who is also the CEO of Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp and former managing partner at L Catterton, said competition will… Continue reading Despite competition from global PEs, Asian players have enough room to win, says Ravi Thakran

Zoomlion feiert 30-jähriges Jubiläum und unterstreicht weltweites Engagement für soziale Verantwortung

CHANGSHA, China, 24. September 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Im September 2022 ist der Internationale Tag der Nächstenliebe und fällt mit dem 30-jährigen Jubiläum der Gründung von Zoomlion zusammen. In den vergangenen drei Jahrzehnten ist Zoomlion seiner sozialen Verantwortung aktiv nachgekommen, hat mit Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen und Notfalldiensten zusammengearbeitet und engagiert sich kontinuierlich für die Bekämpfung der Armut und andere… Continue reading Zoomlion feiert 30-jähriges Jubiläum und unterstreicht weltweites Engagement für soziale Verantwortung