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DAMAC Group Announces Increased Investment in Artificial Intelligence Sector with Notable Investments in Anthropic, xAI and Mistral
DUBAI, UAE, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DAMAC Group, a leading conglomerate known for its diverse investment portfolio, has announced a significant increase in its investment in the rapidly evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector. DAMAC Group announced notable investments in leading AI companies including a $50 million in the AI startup, Anthropic – as one of the top investors who have bought into the company from the cryptocurrency... Read More
LambdaTest Announces the Third Edition of the Testµ ('TestMu') Conference
NOIDA, India and SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LambdaTest, a leading cloud-based unified testing platform, has launched the third edition of its Testµ ('TestMu') Conference. Scheduled to take place from August 21-23, 2024, this virtual event is set to draw in more than 30,000 software testers, developers, and QA enthusiasts from over 120 countries. Read More
INTRODUCING TROYE SIVAN AS RABANNE GLOBAL MAKEUP BRAND AMBASSADOR
PARIS, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rabanne is renowned for its iconic ambassadors, who embody La Maison´s avant-garde spirit and reimagine it for each new generation. Today, that legacy continues as Rabanne proudly announces Troye Sivan as Global Makeup Brand Ambassador, just one year after La Maison launched its groundbreaking Beauty collection. To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:... Read More
Auros Launches Venture Capital Arm, Appoints Julien Auchecorne as Head of Auros Ventures
HONG KONG and NEW YORK, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Auros, a leading global market-making and algorithmic trading firm, today announced the launch of its new investment arm, Auros Ventures. This strategic addition will harness the firm's extensive expertise in digital assets to foster ecosystem innovation and drive substantial value creation for all market participants. Read More
To save bees, scientists say focus on habitat, then pesticides
SUZHOU, China, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide, hedgerows and wild grass in field margins which previously served as semi-natural habitats are being swallowed up into agricultural production. While scientists have suggested both pesticide use and habitat loss are detrimental to pollinators, their relative impacts have been unclear. Read More
GEN Z TAKING PROACTIVE STEPS TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
SYDNEY, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than half of Gen Zs are increasingly seeking out mental health therapy indicating support is needed for an entire generation of Australians plagued by anxiety and depression, according to a national youth wellbeing study conducted by digital youth engagement platform Year13, in partnership with Scape, Australia's largest owner and operator of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). The new research... Read More
Omdia: MediaTek outgrowing Qualcomm Snapdragon in the 5G smartphone market
LONDON, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5G smartphones equipped with MediaTek chipsets experienced robust growth of 53%, increasing to 53.0 million in 1Q24 from 34.7 million in 1Q23, according to the latest Omdia Smartphone Model Market Tracker. In contrast, Snapdragon-powered devices remained relatively stable, with shipments changing minimally from 47.2 million units in 1Q23 to 48.3 million in 1Q24. MediaTek's market share in 5G smartphones... Read More
Travis Leonard joins Lockton's Global Leadership Team as Chief Financial Officer
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton is pleased to announce that Travis Leonard has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Troy Cook who has occupied the role since 2020. Cook will transition to the role of Corporate Development as an advisor to Ron Lockton, Chairman and CEO. Leonard is a highly regarded and deeply qualified finance executive with experience working in global markets. He will begin... Read More
HYZON TO FOCUS ON CORE NORTH AMERICAN MARKETS AND REFUSE INDUSTRY AND STRATEGICALLY HALT NETHERLANDS AND AUSTRALIAN OPERATIONS
BOLINGBROOK, Ill., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon (NASDAQ: HYZN) (Hyzon or the Company), a U.S.-based manufacturer and global supplier of high-performance hydrogen fuel cell systems focused on providing zero-emission power to decarbonize the most demanding industries, today announced that after considering its options as well as completing its assessment of the challenging market conditions across Europe and Australia, the Company will... Read More
Segway-Ninebot Launches e-Motorbike Series Transforming Australians' Commute
SYDNEY, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Segway-Ninebot, one of the world's leading manufacturers of micro-mobility solutions, is announcing its new e-Motorbike range with three models coming to Australia. Segway-Ninebot is leading the electric evolution in transportation and innovation whilst putting the fun back into the ride. The Segway-Ninebot e-Motorbike range consists of the flagship E300SE, the E125S and the E110S. This range will bring to... Read More
Bitget Introduces the First BGB Perpetual Futures with up to 50x Leverage
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget, the leading global cryptocurrency exchange and web3 company, is excited to announce that its native token, Bitget Token (BGB), is now exclusively available for futures trading on the platform. As the first BGB perpetual futures, BGBUSDT-M will be live on July 8, 2024, with a maximum leverage of 50x.... Read More
Cambrex to Expand Stability Storage Business with New Facility in Durham, North Carolina
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambrex today announced the expansion of its stability storage business, Q1 Scientific, which offers environmentally-controlled stability storage services to the pharmaceutical, medical device, and life sciences industries. Q1 Scientific will open a new state-of-the-art facility in Durham, North Carolina before the end of 2024, featuring advanced storage capabilities and co-located next to... Read More
CIBS2025 Sales Officially Launched: Revitalization of new life
SHANGHAI, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Reviewing CIBS2024, the show covered an exhibition area of 45,000 square meters, with more than 600 high-quality brands and exhibitors making a grand appearance, dozens of new product launches, and industry forums, more than 150 exciting experience and interactive activities, which attracted 40,328 visitors from many provinces and cities in Mainland China as well as Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan region of... Read More
MGI Tech Partners with Australian Research Council Training Centre CEAStAR to Lead Innovation in Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions
BRISBANE, Australia, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Australia Pty Ltd, subsidiary of MGI Tech Co., Ltd., a company committed to building core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life science, proudly announces its strategic partnership with The University of Queensland(UQ) led Centre for Environmental and Agricultural Solutions to Antimicrobial Resistance (CEAStAR) funded by Australian Research Council. This pioneering initiative... Read More
Discovering happiness: A romantic journey in Qingyuan
GUANGZHOU, China, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- News report from GDToday. Join us on a heartwarming adventure in Qingyuan, where love and happiness fill the air. In this vlog, we follow 100 newlywed couples from around the world as they embark on a romantic journey through Qingyuan's captivating destinations. From wedding gowns and splashing water to thrilling gorge drifting, the excitement is palpable. Amidst the... Read More
Advancing Its Plan Towards Net Zero, Vinamilk Announces Third Carbon Neutral Facility
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinamilk, Vietnam's leading dairy company, announce that its Vietnam Beverage Factory has attained international certification for Carbon Neutrality (PAS 2060:2014) from the British Standards Institute (BSI). Achieved 3 Carbon Neutral Units within less than a year of announcing the action plan Vinamilk Pathways to Dairy Net Zero 2050, this demonstrates the company's commitment and... Read More
Mainland China-Hong Kong ETF Connect Marks Two Years of Strengthened Market Integration, Expansion Expected to Boost Investment Options and Liquidity
GUANGZHOU, China, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 4th, the ETF Connect Program, which facilitated two way capital flows between mainland China and Hong Kong for eligible ETFs, celebrated its two-year anniversary. Over the past two years, the program strengthened its position in deepening the integration of the two capital markets, the number of eligible ETFs increasing from 87 to 151 since launch and the monthly Northbound trading volume... Read More
Mercirugs Revolutionizes Home Décor with Washable, Spillproof Rugs
MELBOURNE, Australia, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercirugs Pty Ltd is proud to announce its range of washable rugs, offering the perfect combination of style, functionality, and convenience for modern households. Mercirugs engineers tightly woven rugs that prevent liquid from seeping through. This innovative design ensures that spills can be easily wiped away, leaving no stains behind. Mercirugs' products are designed to withstand the... Read More
MARRIOTT BONVOY DELIVERS EXTRAORDINARY MOMENTS WITH THE MERCEDES-AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM IN SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's award-winning travel program, is once again poised to offer its members thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the highly anticipated race in Singapore. Ahead of Singapore's marquee sporting event of the year, Marriott Bonvoy and The Ritz-Carlton invite members to experience the thrill of a race weekend through its partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS... Read More
TOPdesk is recognised as a Customers' Choice in the 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for IT Service Management Platforms Report
MELBOURNE, Australia, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TOPdesk, a leading provider of service management solutions, has been named a Customers' Choice in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer IT service management (ITSM) tools. "Gartner defines IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms as software that offers workflow management that enables... Read More
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