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One in four shoppers avoid buying from international retailers due to concerns around returns, new ESW and Asendia survey reveals
HONG KONG, SINGAPORE and SYDNEY, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asendia, a global leader in ecommerce and mail solutions, and ESW, leading global direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce company, share the latest insights from Shipping and Returns: Leveraging Logistics to Unlock Global Loyalty. Read More
UST to Train Over 25,000 Employees in Generative AI Technologies
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has launched a groundbreaking new initiative to train over 25,000 of its employees globally in Generative AI (GenAI) and provide opportunities for career advancement. This ambitious program builds on UST's long history in artificial intelligence (AI). It underscores its commitment to comprehensive workforce training and upskilling,... Read More
ESOC 2024: Higher income reduces stroke mortality risk by a third, new study shows
BASEL, Switzerland, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New research, presented today at the 10th European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2024, has revealed that high-income individuals have a 32% lower risk of post-stroke mortality. Additionally, those with a higher education have a 26% lower risk of death post-stroke, highlighting striking disparities in stroke survival based on key social determinants of health (SDoH). The study analysed... Read More
Spielwarenmesse 2025: Forward-looking arrangement of halls for the perfect visitor experience
NUREMBERG, Germany, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At this world-leading event, the Spielwarenmesse team faces the constant challenge of selecting the ideal position around the Nuremberg site for each of the numerous product groups and taking a forward-looking, experience-led approach to the arrangements in the individual halls. For the next event from 28 January to 1 February 2025, the organiser Spielwarenmesse eG is already creating... Read More
HP Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Improving Product Repairability, Reusability, and Recyclability, and its Market-leading Position
SAN ANTONIO, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently Frost Sullivan assessed the electrical and electronics equipment (EEE) circular economy industry, and based on its findings, recognizes HP with the 2024 North American Company of the Year Award. The company creates innovative products through a rigorous design process that focuses on improving the environmental performance of its products throughout its lifecycles. The company developed and... Read More
The World's Most Admired Whiskey Announces 2024 Release Of 10 Year Rye
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time since becoming the first American whiskey to be named the World's Most Admired Whiskey, Michter's will be releasing its acclaimed 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye. The release is a single barrel product bottled from stocks over ten years old that have been selected by Michter's production team. "For over 20 years at Michter's, we have been hard at work trying to show that American... Read More
Hevo Data Joins Snowflake Partner Connect on the Data Cloud
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hevo Data, a leading ELT platform, today announced their inclusion on Snowflake Partner Connect on the Snowflake Data Cloud. This launch allows Snowflake users to directly access Hevo Data within the Snowflake platform, streamlining the data engineering process for joint customers and boosting the performance of analytics teams. "With Snowflake Partner Connect, we're staying true to our goal of... Read More
Tongxin Micro Shines at Seamless Middle East 2024 Exhibition, Unveiling Cutting-edge Digital Security Solutions
DUBAI, UAE, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 14, Tongxin Micro made a significant appearance at the Seamless Middle East exhibition in Dubai with a showcase of the latest advancements in smart card payment and retail technologies. The company displayed its leading innovations in Payment,Telecom and ID, affirming its role as a leader in identity recognition and financial payment solutions. At the exhibition booth, Tongxin Micro presented a... Read More
KIIT Climbs Higher in Times Young University Rankings 2024
BHUBANESWAR, India, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Times Higher Education Young University Rankings has been announced today. In a notable achievement in its academic rankings, KIIT Deemed to be University has ascended to the 11th position in India in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings for 2024. This move demonstrates KIIT's continuous improvement and commitment to excellence in higher education. KIIT Deemed to be... Read More
CoinEx Celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with "One Bite of Bitcoin" Campaign
HONG KONG, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinEx is launching the "One Bite of Bitcoin" campaign on Bitcoin Pizza Day, inviting the global crypto community to celebrate and experience the festive vibe. Bitcoin Pizza Day is a celebration on May 22nd every year, commemorating the historic event when Laszlo Hanyecz exchanged 10,000 BTC for two pizzas on May 22nd, 2010, symbolizing a significant turning point in the practical application of... Read More
International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD) Launches CEPAR® 5-step Methodology to assist Enterprises in Addressing the ESG Challenges
HONG KONG, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become a global hot topic in recent years. Integrating ESG into business strategies and operational policies has become crucial for corporate success. To promote and professionalise ESG education and enhance individuals' and enterprises' recognition and awareness of sustainable development ideology, the International Chamber of Sustainable Development... Read More
Key Measures of Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Strength Improve in Q1 2024, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, Calif., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the first quarter of 2024 showed signs of improvement with an uptick in electronic sales, stabilizing inventories and an increase in installed wafer fab capacity, SEMI announced today in its Q1 2024 publication of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) Report, prepared in partnership with TechInsights. Stronger industry growth is expected... Read More
VIVOTEK Introduces AI Entry-tier 9383-Series Network Camera for All-Around AI Solution
TAIPEI, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VIVOTEK HQ -- VIVOTEK (3454TW), the global leading security solution provider, expands its AI security business and announces today its AI entry-tier 9383-Series network camera, which allows users to utilize AI video analytics services at affordable costs, easily recognize attributes of people and cars, and enhance operation and management efficiencies. Moreover, the camera seamlessly integrates with Core+... Read More
OKX Launches Crypto Exchange in Australia With Spot and Derivatives Trading
SYDNEY, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX, a leading global crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, has officially launched its crypto exchange services in Australia. OKX now offers spot (buy sell) trading for all users and derivatives trading for verified wholesale clients* in Australia. It is now the largest global crypto exchange offering direct AUD deposits and withdrawals to Australian users. Read More
IMG Shares 2024 Summer Travel Trends and Top Destinations
INDIANAPOLIS, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IMG (International Medical Group), an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company, has conducted a review of customer travel plans from the beginning of June to the end of August and predicts this summer's top 5 international destinations for U.S. travelers will be: Read More
Pudu Robotics Unveils Enhanced PUDU SH1 Smart Upright Scrubber Dryer at Interclean 2024
CHICAGO, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, today announced the official debut of the upgraded PUDU SH1 Smart Upright Scrubber Dryer at Interclean 2024. The latest version of PUDU SH1 features extensive enhancements to deliver an altogether new product, boasting substantial design and cleaning capabilities improvements. The PUDU SH1 is a testament to innovation, capable of multidimensional cleaning... Read More
Universal Robots and MiR open new robotics hub in Denmark
ODENSE, Denmark, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, and MiR, the Danish manufacturer of AMRs (autonomous mobile robots), today celebrated the Grand Opening of their new 20,000 sqm headquarters in Odense, Denmark. Partners from UR and MiR's global ecosystems attended the event, including NVIDIA and Siemens, with whom Teradyne Robotics and its companies have recently announced several... Read More
RWS GLOBAL ACQUIRES GREAT BIG EVENTS, PRODUCERS OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST SPORTING MOMENTS, CONTINUING TO RAISE THE BAR IN GLOBAL EVENT PRODUCTION
NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RWS Global, the world leader in live moments, today announced the acquisition of Great Big Events (GBE), a leading sports event production company known for its work on the world's biggest sporting events. Past credits include over 100 World Championships, World Cups, Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth and multi-sport Games. As a result of this transaction, the company is launching RWS Global Sports, a new... Read More
Xinhua Silk Road: Chinese Baijiu maker Wuliangye voted as most-favored Chinese brand by global consumers for third time
BEIJING, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Chinese Baijiu maker Wuliangye has been voted as one of the most-favored Chinese brands for the third time in the Foreigners' Most-favored China's Brands event, according to the results unveiled at the 2024 China Brand Day gala held on May 10 in Shanghai. As a typical representative of China's national... Read More
Smart Appliance Boom, Smartphone Slump; Consumer Electronics Supply Chains Diversify at Both Ends
NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shipments of smartphones and tablets will remain unimpressive but steady over the coming years, while smart appliances will see strong growth, marking a 34.9% CAGR to 2030, according to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research. While shipment growth remains mixed, major consumer electronics vendors are making significant changes to their supply chains, diversifying their supplier base to mitigate... Read More
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