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Global 2021 AI Venture Capital Investment Nears 2019 Historical High at US$22.3 Billion
SINGAPORE, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Venture Capital (VC) investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) was close to its peak, reaching US$22.3 billion in 2021. According to ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm, this is just US$0.4 million shy of the historical high of US$22.7 billion recorded in 2019. Compared to the US$15 billion recorded in 2020, the market made a remarkable recovery, with a 48.5% year-on-year... Read More
Southeast Asia's Premier Digital Conference, Wild Digital, Takes It Up A Notch In Its Eighth Comeback With Prime Minster Of Malaysia To Officiate the Event
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wild Digital, Southeast Asia's leading tech conference powered by Catcha Group, will be hosting its eighth flagship conference. After running virtually for the last two years, the two-day exclusive tech conference is back in-person this 6 and 7 September at Le Meridien Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Themed Unlocking Asia's Evolving Tech Future, Wild Digital's Southeast Asia conference will... Read More
SWAROVSKI FOUNDATION AND ADVISOR THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR PARTNERSHIPS ANNOUNCE SECOND YEAR OF GLOBAL GRANT PROGRAM TO EMPOWER FUTURE CREATIVE LEADERS IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
LONDON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swarovski Foundation announces the second year of Creatives for Our Future, a global mentorship and grant program designed with advisor the United Nations Office for Partnerships to identify and accelerate the next generation of creative leaders in sustainability.Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future commences with a four-week open call to all creatives worldwide aged 21 to 30 from disciplines... Read More
Huawei Cloud: Everything as a Service for Smart Finance
SINGAPORE, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Huawei Intelligent Finance Summit 2022 held today, Huawei Cloud launched its Cloud Native Core Banking solution – the foundation for agile innovation of traditional banks and new digital banks.At the Summit, Huawei Cloud shared three trends of digital transformation in the financial industry. First, all-cloud, meaning financial organizations migrate to the cloud, starting from peripheral systems... Read More
XPON ACHIEVES CERTIFICATION AS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN 2022
NEWSTEAD, Australia, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XPON Technologies Group Ltd (ASX: XPN) (XPON or the Company), a founder-led Marketing Technology and Cloud Business providing mission-critical services and software solutions to businesses, has achieved Great Places to Work Certification™ for its main operating countries of Australia, Vietnam and the United Kingdom.HighlightsXPON scored highly in community, engagement and leadership... Read More
BioWorld by Clarivate Explores the Concept of Extending Human Lifespan in New Report
LONDON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioWorld published by Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today announced the release of a new report, Extending the Human Lifespan, which examines the science around extending our time on earth alongside our quality of life. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the latest science, the key biological drivers... Read More
Hangzhou Asian Games venues open as new fitness spaces for all citizens
HANGZHOU, China, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by haiwainet.cn: Two more Asian Games venues in Hangzhou were recently opened to the public, Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium and Tennis Center, as one of the important social-benefiting policies after the postponement of the Hangzhou Asian Games.Up to now, more than half of the 56 competition venues and 31 training venues of the Hangzhou Asian Games have opened their doors to... Read More
FNZ acquires Swiss private banking technology company New Access to open up wealth together
GENEVA, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FNZ, the global wealth management platform, has acquired New Access, a specialized private banking technology firm primarily active in the markets of Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. These markets are key to serving and administering client wealth globally and will support FNZ in delivering on its promise to open up wealth and serve the US$240 trillion global wealth market. Read More
Kin + Carta CEO Schwan hands over leadership to Manthey
LONDON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kin + Carta, the London Stock Exchange listed digital transformation consultancy, announced today that CEO J Schwan is retiring from the role at the end of July. He will be succeeded by Kelly Manthey, Group Chief Executive of Kin + Carta Americas, from 1st August 2022. Read More
LONGi achieves new milestone of 30GW for Hi-MO 5 module shipments
XI'AN, China, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi's Hi-MO 5 modules, based on 182mm cells, have now been delivered to clients in 94 countries, with total shipments exceeding 30GW and the company's design philosophy validated by the product's popularity with customers.Hi-MO 5 modules are not only ideal for utility-scale power plants, but are also widely applicable for the DG market. In depth analysis suggests that Hi-MO 5 is widely considered... Read More
Bluebell Group releases "2022 Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile"
HONG KONG, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's leading brand distributor and operator Bluebell Group released today the second volume of the "Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile". Based on an Asia-wide survey covering 2,100 premium lifestyle consumers across 6 markets - Mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia (Singapore and Malaysia) – the study outlines five leading consumer personas and sheds light on evolving... Read More
Fly540 Partners with AeroCRS to Boost International Expansion Plan
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fly540, East Africa's premier low-cost airline, has partnered with AeroCRS, a travel solutions company focused on helping airlines expand their regional sales reach, to improve the carrier's distribution and retailing strategy as it prepares to expand its route network throughout Africa.The successful migration to the AeroCRS Passenger Service System (PSS) and the AeroCRS Network will enable... Read More
CNN's 'Going Green' meets the next generation of environmentalists leading the charge against climate change
HONG KONG, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Protecting our planet often means starting small – but every action has the potential to spark a global transformation. On the upcoming episode of 'Going Green', CNN meets the next generation of young environmentalists who are sprinting into action and bringing their innovations to life to protect every corner of the earth.CNN hears from Melati Wijsen from Bali, Indonesia, who started a youth campaign... Read More
China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair 2022 Concluded on July 11, Stabilizing Industrial Chains and Supply Chains
GUANGZHOU, China, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair ("CBD Fair (Guangzhou)" and "the Fair") was back from July 8 to 11, bringing together the design, decoration, and construction professionals to visit a vast exposure of the latest products and services. The 24th CBD Fair (Guangzhou) features top-notch companies from various segments of the home construction and decoration industry and... Read More
Empire State Building Announces New Tenant Amenities and Leasing Agent
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire State Building (ESB) today announced plans for a modern, tenant-only amenity space to be completed within the next year to include a town hall meeting space for 400 people, basketball court, lounge, food and bar service, and "ESRTees," a reservable lounge with two golf simulators. ESB's new amenities will be constructed in a unique concourse level space with vaulted ceilings.Empire State Realty... Read More
Optimism for construction industry growth remains high but its digital transformation success hinges on human-centric implementation, Outlook says
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InEight Inc., a global leader in construction project management software, today launches its second annual Global Capital Projects Outlook. The Outlook draws insights from research conducted with 300 of the world's largest capital project owners and contractor construction professionals across the Americas, Europe and APAC. Read More
Rockwell Automation Brings Smarter Drive Capabilities to More Applications
SINGAPORE, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced the launch of PowerFlex AC variable frequency drive portfolio in Asia Pacific to support a broader range of motor control applications. This will give customers more flexibility, performance and intelligence in their next generation drive through TotalFORCE Technology. Read More
TiNDLE NOW AVAILABLE AS A BRAND-NEW MENU SPECIAL AT SCHMATZ IN TOKYO
TOKYO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TiNDLE is now offered as a menu special at Schmatz, the popular German beer restaurant group at their Nakameguro and Yokohama locations, followed by the Ark Hills and Shimokitazawa outlets at the end of the month. Schmatz is widely reputed as one of Japan's top casual dining destinations for high-quality cooking and food innovation and beginning today, the popular plant-based chicken is being featured in a... Read More
Christie's International Real Estate Eyes Major Expansion In Japan With H2 Group
CHICAGO and NISEKO, Japan, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Christie's International Real Estate, the world's leading luxury real estate brand, is partnering with Hokkaido-based lifestyle real estate services firm H2 Group to launch Christie's International Real Estate in Japan.H2 Group's residential brokerage division, H2 Real Estate, with offices in Niseko and Furano, will become Japan's first Christie's International Real Estate affiliate,... Read More
U.S. CDC Advisory Committee Unanimously Recommends Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted as a Primary Series for Individuals Aged 18 and Older
GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted unanimously to recommend the use of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted as a two-dose primary... Read More
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