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Houston, Texas Immigration Law Firm Breaks Down the New Supreme Court Decision on Adjustment of Status Eligibility for TPS Holders
July 2, 2021, the US Supreme Court issued an official decision on the adjustment of status, AOS, eligibility for people with Temporary Protected Status, TPS. In the Sanchez v. Mayorkas case, the supreme court ruled that a person that has been granted TPS has not necessarily been... - July 23, 2021 - Davis & Associates
Narae Special Vehicle Truck, a Korean Special-Purpose Vehicle & Trucks Manufacturing and Repairing Company, is Now Available Abroad
Narae Special Vehicle Truck, founded in 2009, supplies trucks for special purposes such as wing-body trucks, built-in trucks, special purpose box trucks, and power gate trucks, and refrigeration trucks in Korea. - July 23, 2021 - Narae Special Vehicle
Dong Sung Oil & Chemical Co., a Korean Metal Working Fluid Company Producing Metal-Working Fluid, Various Industrial Lubricants is Enters Global Market
Dong-Sung Oil & Chemical Co. is a company specializing in metal-working fluid, various industrial lubricants and emulsion for processing fiber in Korea. - July 17, 2021 - Dong Sung Oil & Chemical
BDA Advises Navis Capital on Sale of Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group to The Longreach Group
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it has advised Navis Capital on the sale of Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group to The Longreach Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. BDA Partners was the exclusive financial advisor to Navis Capital and Amazon Papyrus on the transaction. BDA also... - July 05, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
BDA and William Blair Advise Grail Insights on Sale to Escalent
BDA Partners and William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisors to Grail Insights (Grail) and its shareholder, including NewQuest Capital Partners (NewQuest), on its sale to Escalent, a portfolio company of Symphony Technology Group. The transaction closed on May 26, 2021 and the terms of... - July 01, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
SJ Salomon International - EU Proposes Carbon Border Tax
Analysts at SJ Salomon International say proposed EU carbon border tax could unfairly impact developing nations and threaten emerging economies. - July 01, 2021 - SJ Salomon International
SEA Taiwan AI College to Share Iconic Manufacturers’ Upgrade Experiences and Cultivate Southeast Asian AI Talent
To tackle the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, including a shrinking labor force and much greater changes in market demand, the manufacturing industry really has to step up and transform by adopting more standardized, automated and intelligent solutions. Artificial intelligence, AI is... - June 29, 2021 - SEA Taiwan AI College
Chinatown Vegas Enters Into a Partnership with the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce
The Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce announced its partnership with the innovative online listing platform, Chinatown Vegas. - June 29, 2021 - Chinatown Vegas
"The Peach Pit Mask" by Sammi Yamashiro; Under the Confines of Abuse, a Survivor Paves Her Own Path Forward
To abusers, control is their strongest weapon. They are the masterminds of their game, and the players – the victims who have no say in how the rules are made – are incapable of redemption and escape or, at least, that is what abusers presume. In her debut poetry collection, "The... - June 21, 2021 - Sammi Yamashiro
Esukan.gg Launches First National Level Malaysia Esports League 2021 (MEL21) in Malaysia
Esukan.gg, a centralized National Esports Management platform jointly developed by Impact Integrated and Techninier Sdn. Bhd. (“Techninier”) to allow Malaysian esports enthusiasts to participate, watch and organize esports tournaments anywhere at any time, has launched its first... - June 18, 2021 - Techninier Sdn. Bhd.
FS Stapleton Alliance - Japan’s Exports Up as Trade Recovers
Japan’s exports help boost the economy as consumption weakens due to third wave of COVID-19 infections. - June 12, 2021 - FS Stapleton Alliance
CLEAUN X OG Maco First Half Album to be Released
Album for Korean K-pop idol hip-hop artist CLEAUN will be released on July 26 in collaboration with famous American rapper OG Maco. - June 11, 2021 - CLEAUN
World Health Organization Includes Clubhouse Model as Example of Rights-Based Approach to Recovery-Focused Mental Health Services
Clubhouse International welcomes and supports the launch of the World Health Organization's Guidance on community mental health services: Promoting person-centered and rights-based approaches. Clubhouse International Training Center, Phoenix Clubhouse in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, is identified as an example of community-based mental health services that are following good practices which provide quality care and support. - June 11, 2021 - Clubhouse International
E-Deck Co., Ltd., a Professional Manufacturer of Indoor and Outdoor Eco-Friendly High-Functional Flooring Materials, is Entering the Global Market
The manufacturer produces indoor and outdoor flooring made from natural materials such as bamboo, natural wood and synthetics. Bamboo flooring materials are eco-friendly, high-density, high-strength and high-functional, and emit no substances harmful to the environment. In addition, they are an... - June 11, 2021 - E-Deck Co., Ltd.
George Ballew Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
George Ballew of Waynesboro, Virginia has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of finance. About George Ballew George Ballew... - June 10, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
SJ Salomon International - Fed Could be Forced to Hike Interest Rates
COVID outbreaks in Asia could lead to earlier than anticipated rate hike in US say economists at SJ Salomon International. - June 09, 2021 - SJ Salomon International
CFC TERAMATE, a Korean Functional Material Manufacturer, Launched a Highly Transparent Antibacterial Nanodispersion Product
The features of highly transparent antibacterial nanodispersion product are over 99.99% of antibacterial activity within 30 minutes and transmittance of over 95% of visible region. The product is an eco-friendly environmental material based on strong alkaline inorganic materials, and features an antibacterial activity of 99.99% or more against E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus within 30 minutes. - May 15, 2021 - CFC TERAMATE Co. Ltd.
Sun Energy LED Co., Ltd., a Korean Energy Manufacturer, is Launching a New Brand
Sun Energy LED Co., Ltd., a Korean energy manufacturer, is launching a new brand. The company is leading the science of new and renewable energy by combining solar and LED lighting technology, a new growth green industry. The brand name, “SEL:ON,” has been developed as the... - May 15, 2021 - Sun Energy LED Co., Ltd.
Mika Medical, a Korean Manufacturer Specializing in Syringe Technology, Has Completed Clinical Trials with Yonsei University Severance Hospital and Catania University
The research team injected insulin to 20 test subjects selected according to certain criteria using Comfort-in and a general pen-type syringe. As a result of comparing injection effects of a general pen-type insulin syringe, the injection-type insulin injection method demonstrated faster effects of increasing the level of fast-acting insulin in the blood and lowering blood sugar, compared to the standard insulin injection method. - May 13, 2021 - Mika Medical
Lily Lisa, Activist, Joins with Los Angeles City Police Department and Chinese Leaders to Celebrate the Asian-Pacific Traditional "Community Service Day"
Activist and Philanthropist, Lily Lisa kicks off the Asian-Pacific Tradition Month by helping clean up Chinatown and the surrounding historical district. - May 11, 2021 - Lily Lisa
Baumgartens Announces National Minority-Owned Business Certification
Baumgartens, an award-winning family business that provides school, home, and office supplies nationwide, has been certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) and officially part of the National Minority Supplier Development Council... - May 10, 2021 - Baumgartens
Property Developer, Nao Group, Seeks Strong Outlook for 2021 Following Acquisition by Dragon Gate
Nao Group seeks strong outlook for 2021 following acquisition by Dragon Gate as part of a long term post pandemic recovery strategy as future trends look to COVID-19 creating positive effects on the coworking sector globally. - May 02, 2021 - Nao Group
"Where do We Go from Here - the Art of Hui Tian"
Artist Hui Tian will be exhibiting his art at NYC Arts Empire Gallery from May 15, through June 30. There is an Opening reception scheduled for May 15, 6pm. - April 21, 2021 - NYC Arts Empire
How Will Ramadan be Different This Year? 68% of Muslims Will Have Their Celebrations Impacted by COVID
TGM Research has conducted a global survey of 9,612 participants (20-28 March), across 17 countries. It revealed that over 68% of Muslims globally will have their Ramadan celebrations significantly impacted by COVID. - April 14, 2021 - TGM Research
Land Approval - a Major Step Forward for Vietnam’s Bac Lieu LNG-to-Power Project
Delta Offshore Energy’s LNG-to-Power project for Bac Lieu province in southern Vietnam reached another major milestone on 30 March 2021, when a special meeting of the Bac Lieu Province People's Council approved a land requirement of 70 hectares for the project. When fully operational, the... - April 09, 2021 - Delta Offshore Energy
Poet's Choice Publishing is Proud to Announce the Publication of SEEING THE LIGHT, Short Stories and Artwork by Rick Williams
An earlier iteration of this book had as its subtitle, "Short stories of the ravages of alcoholism and addiction, mental illness, bigotry and (stories of) veterans of war.” It is a remarkable collection of broken characters overwhelmed by spiritual and physical challenges. The stories are augmented by very beautiful portraits of veterans. - April 02, 2021 - Poets' Choice Publishing
Hindi By Reena Announces Hindi-Learning Subscription Service for Kids
Hindi By Reena, the world’s first comprehensive Hindi-learning brand for kids -- has just launched the first-ever Hindi Learning Subscription Service, that teaches kids through Hindi online classes and immersion videos. The program was created by Reena Bhansali, after 10+ years of teaching... - March 30, 2021 - Hindi By Reena
Marta Xiangjin Cao Strengthens PRESTIGE Media Group Network in China and Asia
PRESTIGE Media Group SA (PMG), Europe's most exclusive media boutique, is expanding its advisory board with Marta Xiangjin CAO, a Sino-Swiss project manager with excellent contacts in the Far East. She will support PMG's expansion plans in Asia and specifically in China. - March 29, 2021 - PRESTIGE Media Group SA
The Role of Aimedis and How E-Health is the New Normal
Innovative medical app that connects healthcare professionals to their patients easy and safely. - March 27, 2021 - Aimedis Philippines
Mika Medical, the First Developer and Manufacturer of Needlefree Injection System (Comfort-in) in Korea, is Entering the Global Market
Mika Medical's needle free injection system is suitable for people who fear needle pain and diabetic patients in need of frequent insulin administration. Micro-sized holes on the surface of the nozzles, strong spring pressure, and a high-velocity jets of medication, allow medication to penetrate... - March 19, 2021 - Mika Medical
KL Winterbourne Associates - Vaccine Delays Threaten EU Recovery
KL Winterbourne Associates warns that delay in EU vaccine rollout could damage the region’s prospects for economic recovery. - March 18, 2021 - KL Winterbourne Associates
PROPRE Co., Ltd., an Eco-Friendly Neutral Soap Manufacture is Entering the Global Market
Probubbly by PROPRE is a soap brand offering products made from highly concentrated natural ingredients with various functions, such as skin aging prevention, spot and blemish removal, skin firming, wrinkle and whitening enhancement. The company holds various certifications, including a US FDA mineral ingredient certification. - March 11, 2021 - PROPRE
BDA Advises Hexion on Sale of China Phenolic Resins Plant to Red Avenue
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Hexion Inc., has sold its China phenolic resins plant to Red Avenue New Materials Group Co. Ltd. (“Red Avenue”), a publicly listed Chinese company providing diversified new materials for electronics, environmental protection, tire,... - March 08, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
17 Year Old, Uniquely Abled Young Lady from Southern India, Nanditha Biju Publishes Her First Book, "Soul: The Me Inside of Me"
Author, Painter, Poet and advocate for the uniquely abled, Nanditha Biju releases her first book, “Soul: The Me Inside of Me” on Amazon. In “Soul: The Me Inside of Me” you will find a collection of poems and drawings created by Nanditha Biju when she was 15 years old. This... - March 03, 2021 - Lauren Turton
JPS Cosmetics Co., Ltd. (JPS), a Korean Professional Hair Cosmetics Manufacturer, is Entering the US Market
Established in 1999, JPS has established a stable foundation of professional hair products, such as hair dyes, hair care, hair styling and perm products. With 20 years of accumulated technology and expertise, the company founded an affiliated research institute in 2007 and is dedicated to R&D. - February 22, 2021 - JPS Cosmetics
COSMOIND Co. Ltd., a PE Pipe Manufacturer, is Launching New Products of BF Fitting, EF Fitting, Ball Valves Through Continuous Research and Development
Established in 1987, COSMOIND designs and manufactures polyethylene (PE) pipes, BF fittings, E/F fittings, ball valves, and construction tools based on years of expertise, and supplies them all over the world. - February 20, 2021 - Cosmo I&D Co., Ltd.
OKV, a Specialist Valve Supplier for the Shipbuilding and Offshore Industry, is Entering the Global Market
OKV’s flagship valve products are gate valves, globe valves, swing check valves, ball valves, and transformer valves. In addition, they also manufacture cryogenic valves mainly used in piping systems for storage and transportation of cryogenic fluids (liquefied gas LNG, LPG, N2 and O2). - February 17, 2021 - OKV Co., Ltd.
New Historical Novel "Tears of Honor" is a Sweeping Epic of the Japanese American Experience of Internment and War
A sweeping novel of history war, and courage in the face of injustice, "Tears of Honor" tells the story of the heroic Japanese American soldiers who fought against Nazi tyranny in Europe, while their families were imprisoned in America. - February 16, 2021 - Linden Publishing
The Golden State Film Festival Brings Sundance Film Festival Award Winner and Golden Globe Nominee Minari to Virtual Cinema Screening
The Golden State Film Festival Virtual Cinema Presents Minari Sundance Film Festival Award Winner and Golden Globe Nominee. - February 12, 2021 - Golden State Film Festival
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc. Launches Enhanced Strain of Parent Stock for INDUX® Integrated Duck Production System
The improved white Pekin duck offers greater egg production, hatch and livability. - February 10, 2021 - Maple Leaf Farms
Global Exporter KORINA TRADE is Entering the U.S. Market
KORINA TRADE, which began its food trade business with export to China in 2014, is carrying out various export projects for domestic food companies. As part of a trade mission through an export consortium business, KORINA TRADE is supporting small and medium-sized businesses to advance into... - February 04, 2021 - KORINA TRADE
Minority-Owned Performance Auto Repair Shop, The Driveway, in San Jose Launches Streetwear Brand
The Driveway auto shop owners will sell contemporary essentials fashion through DRVWY brand. - February 02, 2021 - The Driveway
Bac Lieu Power Project Opens 2021 Celebrating Major Milestones
The final major step in the decision-making process, the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Delta Offshore Energy (DOE) and the Vietnamese Government, began in earnest on 29 December. The PPA is a 25-year contract under which Vietnam will purchase electricity from Bac Lieu, with a lifetime value of approximately US $50 billion. - January 21, 2021 - Delta Offshore Energy
GM Warburg Commercial – Stocks Remain Well Supported Despite COVID Resurgence
GM Warburg Commercial says ongoing central bank liquidity operations and huge $1.9tn US stimulus to support stock prices regardless of hit to global economic growth say GM Warburg Commercial analysts. - January 20, 2021 - GM Warburg Commercial
Daejin, a Manufacturer of Polymer Sheets, is Entering Into the US Market
Daejin develops materials and parts based on specialized knowledge and application technology of carbon-based materials, including CNT, Graphene and Fullerene, nonorganic materials and polymers, and is making inroads into the US market. Although it is a relatively new company, established in 2019,... - January 14, 2021 - Daejin
Sejong Flex, a Manufacturer of PVC Hoses, is Taking the Initiative in Supplying the Global Market
Sejong Flex Hose is Korea's top hose brand and is dubbed a luxury hose producer by consumers. The company leads the Korean hose market in terms of sales, with a history of 40 years. - December 30, 2020 - Sejong Flex
Amazon Music Japan Presents: Miyavi Virtual 5.0 Synthesis, A Livestream Performance Highlighting Climate Change, using Unreal Engine and EEG Brainwave
Amazon Music Japan will host a free live-streamed performance on their Twitch channel on Dec 28th. The stream, titled “Miyavi Virtual Level 5.0: Synthesis,” will feature songs from Miyavi’s albums, “Holy Nights” and “No Sleep Til Tokyo,” and debut ground-breaking technology following an international collaboration with American directors Annie Stoll and Dyan Jong, Japanese production companies Mothership Tokyo and CyberHuman, and American virtual production studio Pyramid3. - December 26, 2020 - Dyan Jong Studio
BDA Advises Platinum Equity on Sale of Compart to Shanghai Wanye
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it advised Platinum Equity on the sale of Compart Systems (“Compart”) to Shanghai Wanye Enterprises (“Wanye”), an investor with over US$1bn assets, for an enterprise value of US$398m. BDA Partners was the exclusive financial advisor... - December 22, 2020 - BDA Partners Ltd
KJF, Manufacturer of Toggle Clamps, Hydraulic Clamps, Pneumatic Clamps is Entering the US Market
KJF, a manufacturer of various products that are required for work holding systems, including toggle clamps and hydraulic/pneumatic clamps, is going to enter the US market. Since being established in 1984, the company has led the field in R&D for over 30 years. Their hydraulic/pneumatic clamps... - December 16, 2020 - KJF
MRS M Drops New Single "Sugar Daddy" Remixed by Harry Fraud
Mongolian superstar MRS M's Asian hit "Sugar Daddy" gets a remix makeover from New York Hip Hop producer Harry Fraud - who's produced everyone from French Montana to Wiz Khalifa. It's the first taste of an upcoming EP collaboration between the NY Hip Hop hitmaker and Asian star. - December 01, 2020 - B2 Holdings Ltd.