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South Korea-Based Hyundai Motor Group and Ireland-Based Aptiv Form Joint Venture

The joint venture to develop autonomous car technologies will be based in Boston, with additional technology centers across the United States.

UK-Based BAE Systems Receives Additional $7.5 Million from the Original Contract with the U.S. Military

The contract modification is in support of the Defense Weapons Systems Field of Fire non-recurring engineering effort and will provide spares of two aircrafts used by the U.S. Air Force and Navy.

Sodexo Partners with Howard University to Bring Farmers Market and Sustainability Fair to Campus

The partnership focuses on offering students with information on local farms, the importance of sustainability and nutrition, and allows students to sample fresh produce.

Ohio-Based NetJet Receives its One Hundredth Challenger Business Jet from Canada-Based Bombardier

Bombardier delivers its Challenger 350 Jet to Columbus, Ohio-Headquartered NetJet, bringing its total fleet to one hundred.

Bimbo Bakeries Along with Two Other Companies Donate 15,000 Pounds of Bread and Chicken to Tri-State Food Bank

The Tri-State Food Bank in Evansville will be able to serve 13,000 meals to individuals in the community with this generous donation.

BAE Systems Granted $318 Million Contract to Upgrade Recovery Vehicles

The U.S. Army grants UK-based BAE Systems a contract to upgrade new Abrams tanks.

Royal Bank of Canada Partners with Youth INC to Sponsor RBC Race for the Kids

The race participants raised $1.7 million for nonprofits that provide resources to the underprivileged youth of New York City.

South Korea-Based Hyundai Motor to Donate $16 Million to Pediatric Cancer Research Projects Throughout the US

The $16 million donation will go towards 76 different research projects on children’s cancer and $13.2 million of that will be donated in support of the U.S. pediatric cancer awareness campaign.

Houston, Texas-Headquartered Talos Energy and UK-Based BP Sign Green Canyon Deal

BP and Talos Energy sign agreement to explore opportunities in the U.S. gulf of Mexico and will be drilling and evaluating the area owned by Talos.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is Set to Visit BP Executives in Houston to Discuss Investment Opportunities

The prime minister will be meeting with heads of oil companies including BP executives early next week.

Mazda Partners with National Football Foundation’s William V. Campbell Trophy

The William V. Campbell Trophy is considered the most prestigious academic award in college football. Mazda announces the award sponsorship as it also launches its Power of Potential Platform, which honors individuals who make a difference in their communities.

The Pentagon Announces Bae Systems is Awarded $495 Million Defense Contract

UK-based Bae Systems wins this defense contract for receiver/processors in support of the ALR-56C Digital Upgrade.

Netherlands-Based Ahold Delhaize Announces its Sustainable Chemistry Commitment to Minimize its Chemical Footprint in the United States

Ahold Delhaize will be restricting its toxic chemicals used in products sold at its 2,000 stores across the United States. Ahold has also agreed to participate in the Chemical Footprint Project 2020, which requires it to publicly disclose its ingredients and progress on toxic chemical reduction.

Japan-Based Denso Plans to Open New Innovation Hub in Plano, Texas

Denso plans on investing $1.3 million to open a new service center geared towards innovation and research and development projects in the transportation sector.

DHL is Holding a Career Fair to Hire 300 Workers

DHL is planning to hire 300 workers for the upcoming holiday season at its delivery center at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport. The new jobs are full-time positions that have health benefits, tuition reimbursement programs and flexible work schedules.

Toyota Plans to Invest $391 Million in the Expansion of Assembly Center

Toyota plans to invest $391 million to grow its truck assembly center in San Antonio, Texas. Toyota continues its commitment to hire local labor, which has been beneficial to the San Antonio community.

Barrick Finds Gold Mine in Northern Nevada

A new discovery hole was found by Barrick Gold Corp. near its Fourmile development project in Northern Nevada, which also means potential findings of more gold mines in the area.

Volvo Has $400 Million Expansion in Store

Volvo plans on a $400 million investment over the course six years to upgrade the New River Valley, VA plant that makes all North American Volvo trucks. The expansion will include new innovative equipment that will advance plant efficiency and improve product quality.