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Moomoo's Parent Company Futu Releases Q2 Earnings Result with US$400.7 Million in Total Revenues, a 25.9% Increase YoY
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Moomoo's parent company Futu Holdings Ltd. ("Futu" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: FUTU), a leading tech-driven online brokerage and wealth management platform, announced its unaudited Q2 2024 earnings with US$400.7 million in revenues, up 25.9% year-over-year ("YoY"), and US$166.0 million in non-GAAP adjusted net income, an 8.6% YoY increase. The exceptional results demonstrated the Company's... Read More
Where Technology Meets Pop Culture: Yaber Introducing World's First Keith Haring-Inspired Projector
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yaber, a pioneer of entertainment projectors, has released the world's first Keith Haring-inspired projector, the T2/T2 Plus, a perfect blend of vibrant pop culture and high-tech innovation. Featuring Haring's iconic motifs and a classic color palette of red, white, and black, this special edition T2 series projector transforms everyday entertainment with a splash of artistic flair. "For the first time,... Read More
Grand Sunergy Powers China's First Large-Scale Yantai Zhaoyuan 400MW Offshore HJT Solar Project
NANJING, China, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Sunergy, a leading company specializing in the R, manufacture, and shipment of high-efficiency HJT photovoltaic cells and modules, recently saw the booster station of the CGN Yantai Zhaoyuan 400MW offshore photovoltaic project successfully energized for the first time. This key milestone marks the operational readiness of China's first large-scale, pile-fixed deep-water offshore... Read More
Witsbb Selected Among Top 100 Global Treasure Brands S100, Offering New Nutritional Supplement Solutions for Sensitive Baby Households
SYDNEY, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Tmall Global, in collaboration with New Weekly, launched a global treasure hunt initiative. The campaign aims to identify the top 100 global treasure brands across multiple categories including home living, health improvement, scientific parenting, avant-garde cosmetics, self-care, pet feeding, and emerging fashion, in order to bring more high-quality imported brands to the forefront. As a... Read More
Clarivate Names Melanie Margolin as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer
LONDON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has appointed Melanie Margolin to the expanded role of Chief Administrative and Legal Officer. She joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer in September 2023. Ms. Margolin successfully leverages her experience as a seasoned executive to advance key strategic programs at Clarivate. She has a... Read More
GAS Entec and AG&P to Build a Strategic LNG Terminal in the Kingdom of Jordan
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading LNG Infrastructure company GAS Entec with its group company AG and local partners Issa Haddadin, together referred as Consortium, has been awarded a contract to build Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah onshore regasification LNG Terminal at Port of Aqaba in the Kingdom of Jordan. The tender was awarded to the Consortium by Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), the state-owned... Read More
Last Day to Connect, Learn, and Grow at EVENTXPO 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EVENTXPO 2024 is nearing its grand finale, and tomorrow is your last chance to experience the best the business events industry has to offer. Today, the expo witnessed the Opening Ceremony of the Malaysia Business Events Week (MBEW) and a special visit by Datuk Christina Liew, State Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment of Sabah, marking a significant milestone for the event. The... Read More
Midea Group Reports a Record-Breaking RMB 20 Billion in H1 Profits
FOSHAN, China, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea Group has achieved a historic financial milestone, with revenue surpassing RMB 100 billion for two consecutive quarters and reaching a remarkable RMB 218.1 billion in the first half of 2024. This represents a 10% year-over-year increase, with profits jumping to RMB 20.8 billion, reflecting a 14% rise. Revenue of Mainland China grew 8%, demonstrating Midea Group's strong market penetration in... Read More
TerraPay forms council with leading Digital Wallets to accelerate Cross-Border Payments interoperability
LONDON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TerraPay, a global money movement company, announced a collaboration with 5 of the leading wallet operators to establish the "Wallet Interoperability Council", aiming to leverage TerraPay's technology to facilitate interconnection and interoperability in cross-border transactions. Together, these operators serve millions of wallet users, spanning regions such as Bangladesh, Colombia, Kenya, Senegal,... Read More
AlixPartners Bolsters Risk Advisory Practice in Asia with New Partner & Managing Director, Michael Peer
SINGAPORE, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, today announced that Michael Peer has joined the firm as Partner Managing Director in Singapore, further strengthening its Risk Advisory practice in Asia. Michael brings more than 30 years of experience as a leader in dispute resolution and risk advisory spanning sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, infrastructure, energy, life sciences,... Read More
Hisense Partners with Black Myth: Wukong to Elevate the Gaming Experience with a New Game Play Feature
QINGDAO, China, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and appliances, announced its global gaming partnership with the highly anticipated action role-playing game (RPG), Black Myth: Wukong. Launching alongside the game's global release today, an exclusive Black Myth: Wukong picture mode is introduced across selected Hisense TVs to elevate the gaming experience. As the official global partner of Black... Read More
The Apurva Kempinski Bali Announced as the First GSTC-Certified Hotel in Indonesia
BALI, Indonesia, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In pursuit of their commitment to sustainable growth, The Apurva Kempinski Bali proudly announces its groundbreaking achievement of Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, making it the first hotel in Indonesia to obtain this recognition. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is an internationally acclaimed independent organisation promoting best practices in sustainable... Read More
VICTOR CLAVELL APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF URBAN RESORT CONCEPTS
SHANGHAI, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accomplished hotelier Victor Clavell has been named Chief Executive Officer for Urban Resort Concepts (URC), responsible for managing the properties within the portfolio, enhancing operational excellence, and leading its growth in Asia and other regions. Read More
Latest Version of the Appian Platform Transforms Enterprise Data and Process Automation with AI-Driven Innovations
LONDON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced the latest version of the Appian Platform, designed to transform how organisations orchestrate enterprise data and automate processes. This release delivers support for more enterprise AI use cases with expanded compliance, offering a strong framework to help organisations prepare for current and forthcoming AI regulations. "The implementation of a generative AI-... Read More
LG EXPANDS INVESTMENT IN AI AND DEEP TECH STARTUPS
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is making significant investments in startups specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep tech. LG has committed USD 10 million as a key limited partner in the newly established USD 130 million "Alpha Intelligence Fund (AIF)" by SBVA. SBVA will curate a portfolio for AIF by selecting startups with high growth potential in AI, deep tech and robotics. The firm aims... Read More
Jackery to Showcase Latest Portable Power Stations at 4x4 Show Melbourne
SYDNEY, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful launch of the Explorer 1000 Plus and Explorer 600 Plus in Australia, Jackery is thrilled to announce its participation in the 4x4 Show Melbourne from August 23 to 25, 2024. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore these latest innovations in portable power solutions firsthand, designed specifically to meet the needs of campers, 4x4 enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers. Read More
Latest Version of the Appian Platform Transforms Enterprise Data and Process Automation with AI-Driven Innovations
SYDNEY, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced the latest version of the Appian Platform, designed to transform how organisations orchestrate enterprise data and automate processes. This release delivers support for more enterprise AI use cases with expanded compliance, offering a strong framework to help organisations prepare for current and forthcoming AI regulations. "The implementation of a generative AI-... Read More
James Hardie Releases Annual Sustainability Report and Builds a Culture of Sustainability
SYDNEY CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX), ("James Hardie" or the "Company"), the North American leader in fiber cement exterior design solutions and a company inspiring how communities design, build and grow, today released its latest annual sustainability report detailing progress across the four primary pillars of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy: Zero... Read More
Forever New Transforms Store Order Fulfillment with OneView
BOSTON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OneView Commerce, the leader in unified commerce SaaS store solutions for omnichannel retailers, today announced that the global women's fashion brand Forever New is leveraging the OneView Unified Commerce platform to implement its global omni vision. Forever New, one of Australia's fastest-growing fashion retail brands, selected OneView for its modern, cloud-native architecture that powers SaaS solutions... Read More
THE FUTURE OF NON-TERRESTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE: SCEYE DEMONSTRATES BREAKTHROUGH DIURNAL FLIGHT IN THE STRATOSPHERE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY
ROSWELL, N.M., Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sceye, an aerospace company with a background in material science and manufacturer of High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), announced today that it completed a full diurnal flight in the stratosphere while staying over an area of operation. This is a critical milestone towards long-duration flights of months or years by using of solar power through daylight hours, and battery capacity enabling... Read More
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