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Shanghai Electric Offers Equipment Upgrades to Vietnam's Ninh Binh Power Plant, Boosting its Efficiency, Performance, and Longevity
NINH BINH, Vietnam, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the assistance of Shanghai Electric, the Ninh Binh Power Plant, one of Vietnam's first power plants built in Ninh Binh City, has experienced a holistic overhaul after 45 years of service. Boosted by modern technology and advanced equipment supplied by Shanghai Electric, the output of each unit of the four steam turbines has been increased from 25MW to 27MW, with the upgrade project... Read More
XPPen Celebrates 19th Anniversary by Championing 'Original is Original' Theme, Honoring Global Creatives
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- XPPen, the world's leading digital art innovation brand, proudly marks its 19th anniversary with a series of grand events themed 'Original is Original.' This milestone is commemorated through the launch of the Future Me 2024 XPPen global drawing contest and the introduction of the upcoming Artist Pro 19 (Gen2), featuring a 4K ultravision display and unparalleled color performance. In addition, with... Read More
iQIYI's 'For The Young Ones' Premieres, Spotlighting the Daily Lives of Juvenile Prosecutors
BEIJING, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 14, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment service, premiered its latest drama series, For The Young Ones, globally on its platform. The series offers a nuanced exploration of widely discussed societal topics, including issues related to minors, and marks the first Chinese drama to feature juvenile prosecutors as main characters. The story follows a dedicated team of juvenile prosecutors... Read More
Huawei Cloud Vows to Empower Thailand a Regional Cloud Hub as MDES Elaborates on "Cloud-First" Strategy for the First Time
BANGKOK, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Huawei Cloud Summit Thailand 2024, Huawei Cloud restated its commitment to joint efforts to make Thailand a regional cloud hub with its growing suite of digital technologies, as the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) elaborated on its "Cloud-First" strategy for the first time to encourage the utilization of digital technologies in public services and drive Thailand's digital future.... Read More
Bybit Becomes a Registered VASP and Card Operator with the FIU in Argentina, Pioneering Digital Asset Services
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced a significant milestone in its expansion strategy in Latin America: its registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) and card operator in Argentina. This achievement positions Bybit as a pioneer in providing comprehensive digital asset services to the Argentinian market. Argentina's recent... Read More
Matrixport CEO John Attended the Foresight 2024 Summit and Stated Matrixport will Continue to Embrace Compliance while Providing Professional Assets Management Services
SINGAPORE, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Matrixport CEO John Ge attended the Foresight 2024 Summit and shared his insights on market and compliance during a panel discussion on August 11, 2024. According to John, regulatory compliance is the main theme across the crypto industry. Matrixport will continue to embrace compliance while providing professional assets management services to more users. The FORESIGHT 2024 Summit was co-hosted by... Read More
Top 2024 Infrastructure and Operations Priorities for APAC Leaders Published in Report by Info-Tech Research Group
SYDNEY, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As organisations prepare for the complexities of 2024, they face the task of not only maintaining their current IT operations but also adopting and integrating emerging technologies like generative AI (Gen AI). The Infrastructure Operations Priorities 2024 report by Info-Tech Research Group aims to guide I leaders through this dual challenge. Read More
J.S. Held Celebrates Global Construction Claims and Disputes Expert Recognition
JERICHO, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, announces the recognition of its construction advisory experts in the Who's Who Legal (WWL): Construction 2024 guide. This acknowledgment underscores J.S. Held's position as a leader in providing expert advisory services for complex construction projects, claims, and disputes globally. WWL: Construction offers in-depth... Read More
PRA Group Leader Wins Silver Stevie Award in 2024 International Business Awards
NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global financial services company, is proud to announce Elizabeth Kersey, senior vice president of communications and public policy, was named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Communications, Investor Relations or PR Executive of the Year category in the 21st Annual International Business Awards®. "I am humbled to receive this prestigious award and to be... Read More
Prime Focus Technologies debuts CLEAR® AI Agents at IBC 2024
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), a pioneer in AI-powered technology solutions, unveils CLEAR® AI Agents at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam. These are designed to assist co-work with professionals within Media Entertainment (M) enterprises to execute specific tasks across content management, postproduction, and marketing. The agents seamlessly handle repetitive tasks, freeing teams to focus on strategic and... Read More
ViewSonic Unveils New M1X & M1S Projectors: Achieve Perfect Projection Anywhere with Ease
BREA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewSonic Corp., a leading global visual solutions provider, has announced the launch of the latest M1X and M1S portable projectors. Building on the signature designs of the ViewSonic M1 series, the new M1X and M1S projectors feature a patented 3-in-1 smart stand, enabling 360-degree vertical projection. These projectors also come upgraded with comprehensive horizontal vertical keystone correction,... Read More
Newborn Town Issues Positive Profit Alert for H1 2024: Net Profit Expected to Increase by Over 20%
HONG KONG, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newborn Town released its positive profit alert for the first half of 2024 on August 15th. The company reported substantial revenue growth and sustained profit increases, driven by the smooth progress of various business segments and the continued release of market momentum in the MENA region. For the six months ending June 30th, 2024, the company's total revenue was estimated to be approximately... Read More
American Power Systems, Inc. Honored as Battelle's Small Business Supplier of the Year
DAVENPORT, Iowa, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Supply chain issues are well-known and have affected the American manufacturing sector. But when Battelle's Armored Commercial Vehicles line needs specialty parts, American Power Systems (APS) comes through. Based on consistent delivery when faced with anything from innovative supply chain management to emergency timelines and critical procurement challenges, APS has been a trusted partner and... Read More
Brewing A Bright Future: AB Mauri North America Acquires Omega Yeast Labs LLC
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AB Mauri North America has completed the acquisition of Omega Yeast Labs LLC, effective Aug. 14, 2024. Omega Yeast – a complementary business to AB Mauri's business division, AB Biotek – is a leader in the craft brewing liquid yeast market in the United States, with locations in the Midwest and an employee count of nearly 50. Financial terms were not disclosed. Read More
Private Markets Due Diligence Places Outsized Demands on Dealmakers
WINDSOR, Conn., Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SS Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced the publication of the SS Intralinks How Deal Terms Impact Due Diligence report. The M Research Centre at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) analyzed more than 900 global M transactions announced between 2013 and 2023, drawing on data from SS Intralinks' proprietary database. The study found a private target's average due... Read More
Balbix Named a Representative Vendor in Three Gartner® Hype Cycle™ reports
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Balbix, an AI-powered Cyber Risk and Exposure Management platform, today announced its recognition as a representative vendor in three key 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle reports, including the newly created Exposure Assessment Platforms (EAPs) and Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) innovation profiles. This is a strong testament to Balbix's strategy for reducing and burning risk. The approach focuses on... Read More
Cresilon Receives FDA Clearance for TRAUMAGEL
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cresilon Inc. ("Cresilon"), a Brooklyn-based biotechnology company focused on hemostatic medical device technologies, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") 510(k) clearance for TRAUMAGEL® ("TRAUMAGEL") for temporary external use for controlling moderate to severe bleeding. Cresilon's revolutionary plant-based hemostatic gel technology is designed to stop and control... Read More
Hong Leong Islamic Bank Survey: 65% Malaysian Muslims Always Choose Shariah-Compliant Banking and Investment Products
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 65% of Malaysian Muslims will exclusively choose banking and investment products that are Shariah-compliant, according to a survey conducted by Hong Leong Islamic Bank ("HLISB" or the "Bank"). The survey was conducted among 690 Malaysian Muslims aged between 18 - 77 years old, most of whom recorded a... Read More
Bybit's 13th Proof of Reserves Report Highlights Strong Asset Backing Verified by Hacken Audit
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, proudly announces the release of its latest Proof of Reserves (PoR) report. The report includes data on Bybit's holdings of Ethena USD (USDe) for the first time. Key Highlights: Bybit's new PoR report (based on an August 8 snapshot)... Read More
Fractal Launches vaidya.ai, a Multimodal Health Assistant
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fractal (www.fractal.ai), a global provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics solutions to Fortune 500® companies, announced the launch of vaidya.ai, a healthcare AI platform designed to provide free and accessible healthcare assistance to individuals. This follows Fractal's earlier launches of marshallgoldsmith.ai (coaching assistant) and kalaido.ai (a free text to image generator... Read More
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