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Most Impactful Marketing Campaigns in 2024 Across APAC Celebrated at Prestigious MMA SMARTIES APAC 2024
SINGAPORE, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The MMA SMARTIES APAC 2024 Awards honored an impressive 93 winning campaigns, presenting 37 Gold, 24 Silver, and 32 Bronze medals, along with 11 industry winners that showcased the best of what APAC has to offer, bringing together the region's most visionary marketers for a night of creative brilliance and strategic triumph.... Read More
The Orangeblowfish Wins Two Campaign Asia-Pacific Awards
SHANGHAI, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning Shanghai-headquartered creative agency The Orangeblowfish has been honored with two prestigious awards in the past month. Adding to its already impressive accolades is a win for CEO and Co-Founder Natalie Lowe as one of the Campaign Asia-Pacific's Women To Watch Asia Pacific 2024. On December 6, 2024, The Orangeblowfish also won Bronze for the Campaign Asia-Pacific's Greater China Boutique... Read More
WeBank Recognized on CNBC Best Banks Asia-Pacific 2024
SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized for its resilience, adaptability, trustworthiness and reliability, WeBank is selected to the CNBC 2024 list of the Best Banks Asia-Pacific in China. In the first edition of the list, CNBC partnered with market research firm Statista to survey over 22,000 consumers in 14 major economies of the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to customer feedback, the evaluation is based on five... Read More
Midea Strengthens Global Presence in the Heat Pump Industry with Optimistic Market Outlook
FOSHAN, China, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a recent exclusive interview with JARN, a leading Japanese HVAC industry publication, Peter Guan, Vice President of Midea Group and President of Midea Building Technologies (MBT), shared insights into the evolving global heat pump market. Guan expressed optimism about the growth prospects of the European air-to-water (ATW) heat pump market and noted promising opportunities in North America and... Read More
IBM and State of Illinois to Build National Quantum Algorithm Center in Chicago with Universities and Industries
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a collaboration to establish the new National Quantum Algorithm Center in the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in Chicago. Anchored by IBM and other quantum computing pioneers including the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the center will be fueled by IBM's... Read More
Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum Marks the Conclusion of ADFW 2024
ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ADGM, the international financial centre (IFC) of Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC), HSBC and Smartenergy, today hosted the 7th edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) to round off Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW). Marking exactly one year since the end of COP28 and just weeks after COP29, ADSFF underscored its strong commitment to covering... Read More
HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 Embraces Paperless Productivity with Ease
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The next generation of HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 was unveiled at HUAWEI Product Launch, hosted at Atlantis The Royal's Diamond Ballroom in Dubai. Available in stunning Isle Blue and sleek Space Gray, these stylish and radiant colours exude a contemporary, cutting-edge vibe, making HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 a true trendsetter wherever you go. The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 features an eye-soothing PaperMatte... Read More
Huawei Unveils a New Era of Foldable Excellence at 'Unfold the Classic' Launch in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Consumer Business Group unveiled several highly anticipated products that ushers in a new era of flagship foldable excellence, as part of the "Unfold the Classic" HUAWEI Flagship Product Launch held in Dubai on December 12. Amongst the brand new innovations include the HUAWEI Mate X6, HUAWEI nova 13 series, HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4, HUAWEI FreeClip Rose Gold and HUAWEI MatePad 11.5. This... Read More
Five Companies Honored with 2025 Catalyst Award for Driving Representation and Inclusion for Women
NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CIBC, JDE Peet's, KPMG, McCarthy Tétrault, and Sanofi are advancing women and inclusion through their best-in-class workplace initiatives. Catalyst, the global nonprofit promoting gender equity and workplace inclusion, will honor them with the 2025 Catalyst Award at the Catalyst Awards Conference Dinner on 11 March 2025. Since 1987, the Catalyst Award has recognized 115 initiatives at 102... Read More
IBM Study: Vehicles Believed to be Software Defined and AI Powered by 2035
ARMONK, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value today published its latest 'Automotive 2035' study which reveals an industry grappling with an erratic transition away from current products and business models. The study highlights that over the next decade, 80% of new cars will have a powertrain that will be electrified to some extent, according to respondents. The findings also reveal that: 74% of... Read More
DID YOU HAVE A HIP, KNEE, OR OTHER JOINT REPLACEMENT?
NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC. WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? Exactech, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets joint replacement implants and other related surgical instruments. Exactech, Inc. and its affiliates have filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. As a part of the proceedings, the Debtors... Read More
Fujitsu develops world's first multi-AI agent security technology to protect against vulnerabilities and new threats
KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu today announced that it has developed a multi-AI agent security technology as a core technology of its AI service Fujitsu Kozuchi. The system coordinates multiple AI agents with different specialties to simulate cyberattacks, protection strategies, and business continuity measures, thereby helping companies and public organizations to develop and enact proactive security measures against... Read More
Accor unveils an outstanding line-up of new hotels, resorts and hospitality experiences debuting in 2025
PARIS, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accor is stepping into 2025 with a powerful array of new hotels, resorts and exciting hospitality experiences, set to open throughout the year. Across its spectrum of 45+ hospitality brands, ranging from luxury to economy and everything in between, Accor is giving travelers fresh inspiration to explore the world - from ultra-luxurious train journeys to seaside wellness retreats and stylish urban hotspots.... Read More
Internet celeb videos fuel Hainan travel popularity surge
HAIKOU, China, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media Center (HIMC): This year, as Hainan's visa free policy continued to broaden easy access to the island province in south China, the number of international travelers trended upward, with a rise in travel bloggers exploring Hainan. Starting in October, four popular internet celebs from Italy, Canada, and the UK have been specially invited to check out the urban... Read More
HashKey Chain Launches $50 Million Atlas Grant Program to Empower Global Web3 Developers
HONG KONG, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 10, HashKey Chain announced the $50 million Atlas Grant Program to support global Web3 projects. This initiative aims to drive innovation in the OP Stack ecosystem, accelerate HashKey Chain's application layer growth, and boost on-chain adoption. HashKey Chain leverages OP Stack technology to enhance... Read More
Avature Scoops Two Golds at the Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Awards
LONDON, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avature, a leading provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) software for recruiting and talent management, has picked up two golds at this year's prestigious Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Awards. Building on its success in recent years, the software provider won the highest accolades in both the Best Advance in Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) Technology and Best Advance in Onboarding... Read More
GOOD JOB Through Crash A Unique Perspective on Chery's Crash Test Lab
WUHU, China, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Chery Auto released an unconventional and engaging video that takes viewers on an intriguing journey through its cutting-edge crash test lab. Through the unique perspective of a newly "hired" crash test dummy, the video vividly demonstrates the exceptional safety performance of TIGGO 8, offering viewers fresh insights into automotive crash testing. It also highlights Chery's unwavering... Read More
Tech Trends That WON'T Happen in 2025: AI-RAN, Consumer Smart Glasses, Humanoids, and Semiconductor Onshoring - To Name a Few
NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As 2025 kicks off, predictions abound on the technology innovations expected in the year ahead. However, several highly anticipated advancements, including AI-RAN, Consumer Smart Glasses, Humanoids, and Semiconductor Onshoring, will NOT happen in 2025, states global technology intelligence firm ABI Research. In its new whitepaper, 101 Technology Trends That Will—and Won't—Shape 2025, ABI Research... Read More
Core8 Group and MedArmor to Pioneer Vietnam's First AI x ESG Hospital
TÂN AN CITY, Vietnam, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Core8 Group, an Australian leader in high-tech and biotech innovation, has unveiled plans to develop Vietnam's first AI x ESG Hospital, marking a significant milestone in healthcare transformation. A cutting-edge healthcare model that combines AI-driven innovation with the latest Environmental, Social,... Read More
Bamboo Rose Surpasses $2 Trillion in Retail Revenue Under Management, Marks Record-Breaking Growth in 2024
BOSTON, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bamboo Rose, a global leader in retail product development and supply chain technology, has achieved a remarkable milestone: retail revenue under management has surpassed $2 trillion, doubling from last year. This record-breaking growth reflects surging demand from retailers, brands, and grocers seeking innovative solutions to drive profitability and operational efficiency. Revenue Growth Powered by... Read More
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