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LEVI'S® MAKES LANDMARK ENTRY INTO BANGLADESH WITH FIRST MAINLINE STORE
DHAKA, Bangladesh, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic denim lifestyle brand, Levi's® today announced the opening of its first store in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Situated in the bustling district of Banani Road, the Levi's® store boasts an elevated brand and shopping experience as well as a diverse product assortment that is catered to the local consumer. As Levi's® continues its expansion across key markets in Asia, the new store in Dhaka is in... Read More
75 Scholarships for Young Changemakers in Australia & New Zealand
NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Addressing global sustainability challenges requires engaging diverse young people in every corner of the world. To this end, AFS is proud to unveil 75 full scholarships for the AFS Global STEM Changemakers: Australia-New Zealand, a unique full-scholarship, intercultural exchange program for teens (ages 15-17.5) to foster transformative learning experiences through STEM, global competence, and positive... Read More
Bybit Report: Exchanges Have Only Nine Months Supply at Current Prices Before Bitcoin Halving
DUBAI, UAE, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, one of the world's top three crypto exchanges by volume, has released a new report showing that the current supply dynamics of Bitcoin leave only nine months of supply left on exchanges. This is due to the upcoming Bitcoin halving, which reduces supply by 50%. Post-halving, the Bitcoin supply squeeze is expected to intensify. "Bitcoin reserves in all centralized exchanges have been depleting... Read More
Fun88 India offers an Exclusive offer with 12th Man Beer
MUMBAI, India, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fun88, a leading online betting platform, understands that a thrilling IPL match often goes hand-in-hand with enjoying refreshing beverages. To elevate the viewing experience for the customers in Maharashtra, Fun88 has announced a unique offer with 12th Man Brewery. Get ready to raise a toast with Fun88. This exciting collaboration allows bettors to enjoy their favourite cricketing season with a... Read More
TASK signs Sushi Sushi to deliver all-encompassing enterprise solution
SYDNEY, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TASK Group Holdings Limited (ASX:TSK) is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Sushi Sushi, one of Australia's largest and most loved sushi brands, to deploy the TASK end-to-end transaction management platform, inclusive of both in-store and digital platforms, across the Sushi Sushi network of almost 180 stores, internationally. After an extensive evaluation process to examine the marketplace... Read More
Pudu Robotics Releases Catering and Retail Service Robot, BellaBot Pro, With New AI, Safety and Marketing Capabilities
MELBOURNE, Australia and BANGKOK and HONG KONG, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the service robotics sector, launched BellaBot Pro, the next generation of its flagship smart service robot, using AI to deliver personalized interactions to customers throughout their dining and retail experience. This new robot includes new voice and greeting interaction, improved dish identification, an updated curve screen for... Read More
Patriot Achieves Key Permitting Milestone for Corvette with Receipt of Guidelines from the Ministry
VANCOUVER, BC, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- April 17, 2024 – Sydney, Australia Highlights Patriot has received the Guidelines from the MELCCFP, advancing the approvals process for the Project, as expected the guidelines from COMEV were clear and consistent with other proposed mining projects of this scale and nature in Eeyou Istchee.Patriot will be in a position to provide a more fulsome update to the market with next steps for anticipated... Read More
Roborock Launches a Clean Sweep Across Australia and New Zealand with S8 MaxV Ultra Robotic Cleaner
SYDNEY, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roborock, a global leader in ultra-intelligent home robotics engineered to simplify daily life, today announced the anticipated arrival of its most technologically advanced robotic cleaner, the S8 MaxV Ultra, in Australia and New Zealand. Debuting with accolades earlier this year at CES 2024, the S8 MaxV Ultra has garnered attention for its remarkable cleaning and intelligent capabilities. The S8 MaxV... Read More
New MPP tracker reveals heavy industry transition has started but needs to accelerate sevenfold to meet 2030 climate targets
LONDON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) launches its Global Project Tracker today, shedding new light on the state of transition in seven heavy industry and transport sectors, which account for 30% of global carbon emissions. It reveals a growing pipeline of net-zero-aligned projects across the 'harder-to-abate' sectors. However, it warns that rapid acceleration is needed to bring almost 600 decarbonised... Read More
BMO Announces Election of Board of Directors
TORONTO, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. At the meeting, all director nominees listed in the bank's management proxy circular dated February 7, 2024 were elected. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors are set out below. Each of the following 13 nominees was elected as a director of Bank of Montreal: Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld... Read More
Students from JA Greece Win 2024 De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award
BOSTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Founded in 2021 by tech-legend Ralph de la Vega, former President and CEO of AT Mobile and Business Solutions, the De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award is the highest global award for the JA Company Program. The winning JA Company of the Year student teams from JA's six regions—JA Africa, JA Americas, JA Asia Pacific, JA Europe, INJAZ Al-Arab/JA MENA, and Junior Achievement USA—automatically become... Read More
The Channel Company Announces New Chief Revenue Officer Wayne Silverman
WESTBOROUGH, Mass., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Channel Company, a global provider of news, insights, strategy, events, and marketing services for the information technology industry, announced today that Wayne Silverman has joined the executive team as Chief Revenue Officer. Silverman will lead all aspects of The Channel Company's worldwide revenue growth initiatives, sales strategy innovation, and customer engagement. Silverman joins... Read More
Vantiva Sells 22 Million Set-Top Boxes Powered by Android TV™
PARIS, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantiva (Euronext Paris: VANTI), a global technology leader enabling Network Service Providers (NSPs) to connect consumers worldwide, today announced that it has sold 22 million set-top boxes (STBs) powered by Android TVTM to date, strengthening its 25% market share as of the end of 2023 according to the latest Omdia STB 3Q23 report. Vantiva has deployed Android TV since it first became available,... Read More
PV01 Issues First Digital Bond to Blue-Chip Stablecoin Investors
HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PV01 (www.pv0.one) announces the first sale of a digital native bond on the public Ethereum blockchain under English law, the gold standard of the global bond market. Issued on April 8th and successfully redeemed a week later, the bond was backed by a US Treasury Bill and earned a yield of 5.10%. Represented by a transferable token, the bond can also be used as collateral. Using Coinbase to... Read More
CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION TO STOP KILLING OF ENDANGERED FIN WHALES IN ICELAND
ALBERT DOCK, HULL, England, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain Paul Watson Foundation is launching Operation Ice Storm from Albert Dock in Yorkshire to directly oppose Iceland's last whaling company, Hvalur hf. Paul Watson, a co-founder of Greenpeace and founder of Sea Shepherd, has a history of intervening in Icelandic whaling operations - In 1986, members of his group successfully reduced the whaling fleet of Hvalur hf by half. Read More
Bybit CEO: "Institutions Driving Today's Crypto Bull Market" - At Blockchain Life 2024 Dubai
DUBAI, UAE, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a discussion among industry leaders at the Blockchain Life conference in Dubai, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou highlighted the readiness and sophistication of today's cryptocurrency exchanges (CEXs). Zhou co-founded Bybit in 2018 and today is one of the world's top three exchanges by volume. During the conversation, Zhou elaborated on several aspects that underscore this era of crypto maturity. "From Bybit's... Read More
Seal Storage Technology and Filecoin DeStor Collaborate with Industry-University Cooperative Research Center on AI Data Integrity Project
TORONTO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seal Storage Technology, a leading provider of blockchain-based data storage, and Filecoin DeStor, a decentralized storage network, announced their collaboration with Cyber SMART on a pioneering AI research project to explore ways to improve AI data integrity. The project, Trustworthy Generative AI for Secure System Operation, is led by Cyber SMART, an Industry-University Cooperative Research Center... Read More
GAC TECH DAY 2024: Groundbreaking Innovations Redefine Automotive Excellence
GUANGZHOU, China, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 12, GAC TECH DAY 2024 took center stage at the GAC Research Institute in Guangzhou, China, under the theme "See the World with New Vision." The conference was attended by approximately 260 foreign and domestic media outlets and distinguished guests, including relevant Guangdong Province and Guangzhou City leaders, Zeng Qinghong, Chairman of GAC Group, and Feng Xingya, President of GAC... Read More
Gatorade Named Official Sports Drink of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham AFC
CHICAGO and WREXHAM, Wales, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Gatorade announced its official sports drink partnership with the Wrexham Association Football Club, fueling the club's Men's and Women's teams. The deal comes three days after the club's second consecutive promotion, up to League One, and enables Gatorade and its science-backed products and innovations to support Wrexham in the team's aspirations to reach the Premier League. Read More
Apptio Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2024 North American New Product Innovation Award for Streamlining Enterprise Agility with Targetprocess
SAN ANTONIO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan recently researched the enterprise agility industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Apptio with the 2024 North American New Product Innovation Award. Apptio's innovative Targetprocess platform empowers businesses to seamlessly integrate SAFe 6.0 standards into their processes, enabling them to respond swiftly to market dynamics and drive competitive performance. Read More
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