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NTT Drives Hong Kong Smart City Innovation With Private 5G For New Use Cases
HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NTT Com Asia (NTT) is giving smart city development in Hong Kong a significant boost by establishing a technology and innovation ecosystem with the launch of docomo 5G DX Square, an innovation lab designed from the ground up to enable local innovators co-develop new AI, Edge and Private 5G (P5G) applications within Hong Kong's first-of-its-kind P5G environment. NTT is the first service provider to... Read More
Basketball Icon Goran Dragić to Bid Farewell in the Biggest Celebrity-Packed Charity Event in Europe: "I Feel Slovenia Night of the Dragon"
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The upcoming farewell event for Slovenian basketball legend Goran Dragić, titled "I Feel Slovenia Night of the Dragon," is set for August 23-24, 2024, in Stožice, Ljubljana. This highly anticipated celebration will include a business talk, a charity gala and a charity game featuring an all-star lineup of basketball icons, including Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki and other... Read More
Lootex Drives NFT Growth with Strategic Base Chain Event and Integrated OpenSea Aggregator
TAIPEI, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lootex is taking a significant step in advancing the NFT ecosystem by launching a strategic Base Chain NFT trading event, Lootex Base Summer, running from August 21 to September 11, 2024. With a $25,000 prize pool and the introduction of an integrated OpenSea Aggregator, Lootex aims to enhance cross-chain NFT accessibility and support the growing Base Chain ecosystem. This initiative, coupled with the new... Read More
Philips Future Health Index 2024 APAC Report: Healthcare leaders in APAC turn to AI and data integration solutions to improve quality and timeliness of patient care
SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today released the Asia Pacific (APAC) findings of its Future Health Index (FHI) 2024 report: Better care for more people. The ninth edition of the report, which surveyed nearly 3,000 healthcare leaders in 14 countries, including Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore, shows that healthcare leaders are focusing on improving... Read More
GLOBUS EVENTS ENLARGES ITS PET PORTFOLIO BY INVESTING IN CHINA PET EXPO
SHANGHAI, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GLOBUS EVENTS, the organizer of Pet Fair Asia – Asia's leading international pet show –has reached an agreement with Beijing Lanneret International Exhibitions (a local Beijing based organizer) for making a strategic investment in its China Beijing International Pet Products Exhibition, also known as China Pet Expo (CPE). The official deal signing ceremony took place on August 20th, the day before the... Read More
My journey into traditional Chinese medicine
BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: My name is Zaw Win Maung, I'm from Myanmar. A few years ago, a chance encounter with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) sparked my deep interest in this ancient culture. As I began to delve into classical TCM texts, I discovered that they not only contained various diagnostic and... Read More
My strong connection with China
BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: My name is Kevin Watkins, now I'm a councilor of the Hastings District Council in New Zealand. Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi once said, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." My connection with China began in just this way. On March 4, 1981, my hometown Hastings, New Zealand, and Guilin, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, became the first... Read More
HTX Releases July Security Monthly Report: Over 290,000 User Security Reminders Issued
SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As one of the earliest movers in proving platform reserves, HTX remains committed to prioritizing user asset safety. The platform upholds the principle of "ensuring safety while preventing misappropriation of user assets" at the forefront of its industry initiative and has promised that users' assets are fully redeemable. At present, HTX has made the publication of its Security Monthly Report a regular... Read More
MTR Corporation and MTR Academy Host "Belt and Road Railway Forum" Exploring the Role of Railways in Urban Development and Driving Future Growth
HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The railway network serves as the backbone of the public transport system in Hong Kong. MTR Corporation ("the Corporation") has been building and connecting communities through its railway network and driving the development of Hong Kong. It has also been nurturing railway talents, advancing industry standards, and fostering exchanges through its MTR Academy. Riding on the Belt and Road Week to be held... Read More
Altair and Oasys, the Software House of Arup, Establish Joint Development Agreement to Redefine Pre-Processing for Crash and Safety Simulation
TROY, Mich., Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR) a global leader in computational intelligence, and Oasys, the software house of Arup, a global collective of designers, consultants and experts dedicated to sustainable development, announced a joint development agreement to deliver an integrated solution for safety simulation modeling in the automotive market. This solution will provide customers with a seamless workflow... Read More
Sobot Announces the Launch of Upgraded AI Agent in September
SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sobot, an all-in-one contact center solution provider, will launch its upgraded AI Agent this September. In preparation for this launch, Sobot has carried out a closed beta test over the past two to three months. This testing phase involved a carefully selected group of existing customers, who were given exclusive access to the advanced features of the AI Agent. Read More
Segway-Ninebot e-Motorbike Series Lands in Australia
SYDNEY, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sydney, Australia, 19 August, 2024: Segway-Ninebot, a global leader in micro-mobility solutions is thrilled to announce that its highly anticipated e-Motorbike range will land in Australia today. The lineup includes three innovative models, the flagship E300SE, E125S, and E110S. Arriving today, Monday 19th of August in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and the ACT, and from Monday 9th Sept in West... Read More
AI-DOL: Launching 24/7 Live Streaming Virtual Idols
SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AI-DOL is pioneering a transformative shift in digital entertainment by developing autonomous AI agents capable of 24/7 live streaming, eliminating the need for human intervention. The digital entertainment platform is currently building live streaming capabilities on TikTok, one of the most influential social platforms today.... Read More
THE WESTIN SINGAPORE IS LACING UP FOR THE SECOND YEAR AS THE OFFICIAL ELITE HOTEL OF STANDARD CHARTERED SINGAPORE MARATHON
SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Westin Singapore is proud to extend its partnership with Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon for two more years as the Official Elite Hotel of Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. The iconic three-day festival which will take place from 29 November to 1 December 2024, is expected to draw up to 50,000 participants globally. As the region's only World Athletics Gold Label race and an established... Read More
Major Industry Shift: Major Players Transition to Auraya's EVA as Legacy Voice Biometrics Solutions Reach End of Life
SYDNEY, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A end-of-life scenario for a once-dominant voice biometrics provider has prompted organizations to reassess their identity verification systems. The urgency to migrate to a sustainable, secure solution has never been greater. As a result, major players in the financial, healthcare, government, and telecommunications sectors are making the decision to transition to Auraya's EVA, a solution renowned for its... Read More
Nanohertz gravitational waves are cool but not supercool
SUZHOU, China, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Similar to the ripples produced from dropping a stone in water, the collision of large celestial objects, such as black holes, generates gravitational waves – ripples in the fabric of space-time. A specific type, nanohertz gravitational waves, was identified in 2023. These waves have such a low frequency... Read More
KryptoGO Wins at ZK Hack, Heads to Japan for WebX with Two Co-Hosted Events
TOKYO, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KryptoGO, a leading Web3 infrastructure platform, has once again proven its innovative strength at ZK Hack Montreal by addressing the critical challenge of data integrity in IoT devices using advanced Zero Knowledge (ZK) technology with project "drinKZ". By integrating Apple's App Attest with ZK proofs, KryptoGO's solution allows individuals to maintain control over their data, ensuring it is authentic and... Read More
Targeted Pre-Launch Scientific Outreach Drives 40% Faster Treatment Adoption
SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today revealed that targeted pre-launch scientific outreach maximizes medical affairs teams' impact on treatment adoption in the latest Veeva Pulse Field Trends Report. The analysis shows biopharmas investing in pre-launch scientific activities and prioritizing congresses gain 40% faster treatment adoption than those that invested less. Early-career experts are also more open... Read More
Casio to Release Fourth G-SHOCK Rui Hachimura Signature Model
TOKYO, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the GBM-2100RH, a new addition to the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. This new signature model marks a fourth collaborative effort between the brand and Rui Hachimura, a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA league. Casio sees the toughness Hachimura displays as an athlete pushing himself to the limit in the... Read More
J&T Express Turns to Net Profit in H1 2024 China Market Turns Profitable for First Time
HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- J Global Express Limited ("J Express" or "J" or "the Company", stock code: 01519), a global logistics service provider, announced its 2024 interim results for the first half of 2024 ("H1 2024" or "the Period"). In the first half of the year, J's revenue reached US$4.86 billion, representing a year-over-year ("YoY") increase of 20.6%. Revenue of its core business, express delivery services,... Read More
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