AAP FactCheck provides factual, authoritative information Australians can rely on. Accredited with the Poynter Institute's International Fact-Checking Network and adhering to the highest industry standards, our experienced team works to minimise the impact of misinformation.
Cision
AAPR aggregates press releases and media statements from around the world to assist our news partners with identifying and creating timely and relevant news.
All of the press releases published on this website are third-party content and AAP was not involved in the creation of it. Read the full terms.
6th HIIFF Closes with Golden Coconut Award Ceremony
HAIKOU, China, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media Center (HIMC): On the evening of December 10, the seven-day 6th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) came to a close in Sanya in south China's Hainan Province. The ceremony, held on the coastal city's Phoenix Island, saw the announcement of the winners of the highly anticipated "Golden Coconut Awards." Holy Electricity by Georgian director Tato... Read More
Digital Car Key Capabilities Set to Ship in 60 Million Vehicles by 2031, Unlocking Ongoing Revenue for Auto OEMs
NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital car keys offer automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) a powerful way to showcase their digital capabilities, providing customers with seamless, value-added vehicle access and passive start features. Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research forecasts shipments of vehicles with digital car key technology to grow at a strong CAGR of 17.2% from 2024 to 2031, reaching nearly 60... Read More
Ribbon Supercharges Diabolocom's AI-Powered Cloud Contact Center Software With High Density, Low Power Data Center Interconnect
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), which helps many of the world's largest service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure operators modernize and protect their networks with its state-of-the-art real time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, announced that Diabolocom has selected Ribbon's high density Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solution. The solution... Read More
Cyient Opens New State-of-the-Art Office in Sydney, Expanding its Footprint in Australia
HYDERABAD, India, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering services company, announces the launch of its new office in Sydney, Australia, located in Parramatta, New South Wales. This strategic expansion underscores Cyient's commitment to the Australian market, strengthening its position and enhancing its capabilities to serve customers across the connectivity sector. Read More
Global Maritime Safety Enters New Era with the Launch of Iridium Certus GMDSS
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) today announced the service launch of Iridium Certus® GMDSS, a generational advancement in maritime satellite communication safety services. Iridium Certus GMDSS, the only truly global GMDSS service available, features distress alert, safety voice, and Maritime Safety Information (MSI); includes additional regulated services like Long Range Identification and... Read More
Vantage Celebrates 15 Years of Excellence at the APAC Gala Dinner in Bangkok
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Markets hosted a spectacular APAC Gala Dinner in Bangkok to commemorate its 15th anniversary, marking a milestone of achievements and partnerships. The evening brought together Vantage clients, partners, education providers, and the APAC team in a celebration of shared success and innovation. Graced by guest of honour Marc Despallieres, Chief Strategy Trading Officer of Vantage, the... Read More
AUSD Debuts on BingX Launchpool for Stablecoin Staking
VILNIUS, Lithuania, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, announces the debut of AUSD on its Launchpool platform. With a total prize pool of 150,000 AUSD, this initiative offers BingX users seamless access to staking opportunities with stable dollar-pegged investments. AUSD will serve as a native stablecoin of the Agora, enabling unified liquidity across connected blockchains. Designed as a centralized... Read More
Rossell Techsys Limited Receives Outstanding Supplier Recognition from Lockheed Martin at the 10th Lockheed Martin Suppliers Conference
BANGALORE, India, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rossell Techsys Limited (ROSSTECH), a leading aerospace and defense service provider, has been awarded the prestigious 'Outstanding Supplier Recognition' by Lockheed Martin at the 10th Lockheed Martin Suppliers Conference held at Bangalore. This honour was bestowed for its exceptional performance as a sub-tier partner, delivering high-quality products and services in support of Lockheed Martin's... Read More
Saudi Arabia Launches Sand and Dust Storm Monitoring Initiative to Expand Global Early Warning System Capacity
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia's UNCCD COP16 Presidency has announced the launch of an international initiative for sand and dust storm monitoring, part of a regional sand and dust storm early warning system, in a major boost for global early warning systems. The initiative will expand on existing international sand and dust storm capacity, overseen by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Read More
Expanse of Drylands Must be a 'Wake-up Call' Warns Saudi Arabia's UNCCD COP16 Presidency
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Science Technology and Innovation Day saw delegates at COP16 in Riyadh seek to harness the restorative potential of innovation in combatting land degradation, desertification and drought. An action-packed agenda included an array of discussions and events, with subject-matters ranging from the use of increased satellite coverage for monitoring land degradation, to the role of start-ups in... Read More
Discover Japan's enchanting Kii Peninsula on CNN's The Journey Matters
HONG KONG, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Join CNN's Senior International Correspondent, Will Ripley, on The Journey Matters, as he ventures through the beautiful, lush landscapes of Japan's magical Kii Peninsula while discovering the region's traditional customs, crafts and cuisines. Will begins his journey in the town of Koyasan, regarded as one of the most sacred places in Japan and the heart of Shingon Buddhism. At the ancient Ekoin... Read More
Global Talent Unites for Burj Khalifa's 'Beyond Dreams' NYE Show
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An international team of over 110 experts from 11 countries has come together to create the most captivating New Year's Eve celebration in Dubai's history. Beyond Dreams is a stunning 9-minute performance designed to dazzle audiences worldwide with original music, dynamic light displays, cutting-edge lasers, and explosive fireworks. This extraordinary collaboration will transform Burj Khalifa into not... Read More
Enfinity Global closes €165 million financing for 147 MW solar energy projects in Italy
MILAN, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Enfinity Global Inc., a leader in renewable energy, has closed €165 million in financing aimed at building a portfolio of three utility-scale solar power plants with a combined capacity of 147 MW, located in Italy's Lazio region. The projects are expected to be operational by 2026, with the energy contracted under long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with an international technology provider. The... Read More
CGTN: China reaffirms economic confidence, vows to remain global growth engine
BEIJING, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heads of major international economic organizations hailed China's remarkable economic achievements and expressed confidence that China will remain a global growth engine as they gathered in Beijing for the "1+10" dialogue. Chinese President Xi Jinping met with them on Tuesday, reaffirming China's economic confidence and pledging to expand openness to provide more development opportunities for the world.... Read More
Zhu Huarong from Changan Automobile and Dong Yuhui engage in an insightful ideological clash, deciphering the Chinese approach to NEV innovation
CHONGQING, China, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 10, 2024, cultural live streamer Dong Yuhui visited the Global R Center of Chongqing Changan Automobile for a cultural dialogue with Chairman Zhu Huarong, themed "Innovating Forward, Journey with Changan". The two delved into Changan Automobile's history, including its three relocations and business ventures, as well as its strategic considerations for digital and intellectual... Read More
Automated compliance audits: Syncron increases efficiency and meets the highest security standards
MUNICH, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syncron, one of the leading manufacturers of intelligent service lifecycle management (SLM), has successfully automated its audit process. The new solution enables Syncron to handle compliance audits much faster, more efficiently, and, therefore, more cost-effectively. Syncron is not only improving its compliance processes but also increasing customer satisfaction. This is because around 68% of Syncron... Read More
Aspen Digital receives Financial Services Permission in ADGM to provide services in digital assets
ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Digital, a full-service private wealth management platform built for family offices and ultra-high net worth clients allocating into digital assets, co-incubated by Everest Ventures Group and TTB Partners and backed by RIT Capital Partners, Liberty City Ventures and Token Bay Capital today announced the receipt of a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory... Read More
Weichai Energizes Global Markets through Strategic Partnerships and Innovation
WEIFANG, China, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 10, the 2025 Weichai Global Partners Conference overseas session was held in Weifang, China, drawing global customers, partners and key stakeholders from the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The event served as a platform for reviewing past collaborations, deepening ties, and strategizing future ventures aimed at driving sustainable growth in the global energy sector.... Read More
China Matters' Feature: Archaeologists on Universal Parallels between Civilizations
HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the UNESCO world heritage map for five years, China's archaeological ruins of Liangzhu, in parallel with the Aegean Civilization in Greece, has gained growing international recognition with the progress of archaeological research and cultural exchanges. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning for a new model of human progress," the Second Liangzhu Forum, held from November 11 to 13... Read More
Thailand BOI Approves 10.5 Billion Baht Investment by Foxsemicon Integrated Technology's Subsidiary to Make High-Precision Machinery Parts and Equipment for Semiconductor Sector
BANGKOK, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) today announced it has granted investment privileges to a 10.5 billion baht (ca. US$ 306 million) investment by UNIQUE Integrated Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Foxsemicon Integrated Technology Inc. (Fiti Group), to build a factory to produce for export high-precision machinery parts and equipment used in the semiconductor industry.... Read More
AAP FactCheck
- Information you can trust
- Written by trained, experienced journalists using authoritative sources
- Accredited by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN)
AAP Photos
- Award-winning Australian Photography
- Editorial or Commercial use
- Subscriptions or one-off licences
Image buyers from all industries rely on AAP Photos. A digital treasure trove of content depicting Australian life, our fully-searchable database contains millions of images from around the country and around the world.
AAPNews
- News delivered to your inbox
- Trusted, reliable and accurate
- Corporate and individual packages available
AAPNews delivers newswire content direct to the public. Choose from a number of subscription models to not only gain access to high-quality fact-based news on your desktop or mobile device, but also to show your support for Australia's only not-for-profit newswire.
Newsroom
- The wire – up to the minute news at your fingertips
- Feeds delivered to your CMS
- Agenda – AAP’s planning and events tool
Get the news feed your organisation needs, with AAP offering extensive coverage of news, courts, politics, sports, finance and the arts. Take advantage of AAP’s partner content to get the international news that matters to your business, with news feeds delivered via multiple channels including API and FTP.