SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Group Chairman of the CTCI Group, Mr. John T. Yu, is a prime trendsetter in the engineering, procurement, and construction group as well as an advocate of sustainability transformation in the economy. The renowned business leader was recognized with the Asia Responsible Enterprise Award (AREA) for Responsible Business Leadership at the AREA 2024 awards ceremony. In regards to corporate governance, Mr.... Read More

SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Common social empowerment initiatives foster equal opportunities, offering access to education, healthcare, employment, and participation in decision-making processes. Mitsubishi Elevator (Thailand) Co., Ltd., henceforth referred to as MET, contributes to society by enabling communities to live fulfilling lives by providing essential resources. The company's successful 'Hometown School Development'... Read More

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024, presented by Enterprise Asia, was pleased to honor SinoPac Financial Holdings Company Limited (SinoPac Holdings) under the categories of Social Empowerment, Green Leadership, Investment In People, and Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Chairman Ms. Shi-Kuan Chen under the Responsible Business Leadership category. As Chairman of SinoPac Holdings,... Read More

SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024 honored Energy Development Corporation (EDC) as an outstanding business leader, championing sustainable and responsible business practices. Presented by leading NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is the most reputable award recognition program recognizing organizational efforts in creating a culture of compassion, integrity and being socially responsible... Read More

BALI, Indonesia, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beach Grill, a beachfront restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, recently launched new exciting dishes to elevate the beachfront dining experience for guests. To enhance the quality of the grilled items, the restaurant proudly uses the JOSPER Grill Oven, renowned for imparting a distinct smoky elegance to high-quality meats and locally sourced, premium-grade seafood. This harmony of land and... Read More

SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and Sands China Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly promote Macao as a prime destination for both leisure and business travelers. The agreement aims to elevate Macao's status as a premium destination by showcasing its iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites, diverse attractions, and stunning landmarks. Read More

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex International Co., Ltd. (Apex) is a champion that is truly emblematic of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Award (AREA), which it won under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting category. Organized by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is viewed as the gold standard for ESG and sustainability practices throughout Asia. The awards ceremony took place in the evening following the Asia Economic... Read More

SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In alignment with its mission to drive innovation and advancement within the blockchain ecosystem, HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of the cryptocurrency exchange HTX, has announced a strategic investment in Vanilla Finance. Vanilla Finance has distinguished itself by allowing users to own Bitcoin at a low cost. It has recently achieved top positions with Scroll and Bitlayer, achieving 3 billion... Read More

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO, the renowned global lifestyle brand, proudly announces the grand opening of its first Sanrio characters-themed store in Vietnam, marking the second of its kind in Southeast Asia. Following the success of the initial Sanrio characters-themed store in Indonesia in 2023, the new store in Ho Chi Minh City represents a significant milestone in the brand's expansion across the region.... Read More

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a key architect in the evolution of India's retail payments landscape, showcased its transformative products and innovations at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024, with a pavilion that encapsulated the future of digital payments in India, resonating with the event's theme, 'Blueprint for the Next Decade of Finance: Responsible AI, Inclusive, Resilient'.... Read More

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 4th, the 17th Asia Fruit Logistica opened at the Asia World-Expo in Hong Kong SAR, China. As China's largest fruit retailer, Pagoda debuted at the event under the theme "United in Diversity, Thriving Together", announcing its entry into the international consumer market. The exhibition attracted over 750 professional exhibitors and buyers from 40 countries and regions worldwide.... Read More

SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Design Week (SDW) returns this year from 26 September to 6 October in an 11-day celebration of Singapore's distinctive brand of design and creativity. Organised by DesignSingapore Council (Dsg), Asia's premier festival will traverse the city-state with a rich and thought-provoking programme curated around this year's theme "People of Design". It will celebrate the everyday visionaries that... Read More

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its vision for future living at IFA 2024, showcasing a complete range of AI home solutions for every need and lifestyle under the theme of "Experience, Affectionate Intelligence (AI) Home." Read More

PHILADELPHIA and PERTH, Australia, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE: ALTM, ASX: LTM, "Arcadium Lithium") today announced that it will suspend Stage 4A waste stripping, and any expansionary investment beyond Stage 3, at its Mt Cattlin spodumene operation in Western Australia given the continued decline in spodumene prices.  Additionally, the Company plans to place the Mt Cattlin site into Care Maintenance after it... Read More

SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Affinity Equity Partners-led consortium has entered into a definitive sales and purchase agreement to fully divest its 100% stake in Island Hospital Sdn. Bhd. ("Island Hospital" or the "Company") to IHH Healthcare Bhd. ("IHH"). The 100% sale at an enterprise value of RM 4.2 billion (c. US$ 966 million) includes Affinity's 78% stake, with the remainder belonging to the Founder CEO and senior doctors of... Read More

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual ASEAN Innovation Business Platform (AIBP) Enterprise Innovation Awards received 113 submissions from public and private organisations throughout Southeast Asia, out of which 56 projects were selected as finalists. Since 2017, the awards have aimed to recognise Southeast Asian-based organisations that have embarked on projects to digitally transform their businesses through the... Read More

TAIPEI, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As one of the world's largest annually held trade shows for consumer electronics and home appliances, IFA brings together thousands of world-renowned tech companies and hundreds of thousands of business people and tech fans from all around the globe to Berlin, Germany each year. 2024 marks IFA's 100-year anniversary, and GEEKOM, a Taiwanese tech company also known as the "Green Mini PC Global Leader", is... Read More

MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global semiconductor equipment billings increased 4% year-over-year to US$26.8 billion in the second quarter of 2024, while quarter-over-quarter billings edged up 1% during the same period, SEMI announced today in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report. "Global semiconductor equipment billings totaled $53.2 billion for the first half of 2024, reflecting a healthy... Read More

SYDNEY, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unpopular but effective road safety solutions such as speed management initiatives are urgently needed if Australia and other countries are to halve road fatalities by 2030, according to industry insights contained in a global road safety report released today. In the three years since Australia aligned its road safety strategy to the United Nations' global 2021-2030 action plan, the number of Australians... Read More

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), a pioneer in AI-powered technology solutions, unveils CLEAR® Converse, a conversational AI agent for enterprises at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam. CLEAR® Converse, the latest innovation in PFT's AI suite, is set to redefine Media Asset Management (MAM) and Supply Chain operations by delivering 3X greater efficiency and an unparalleled user experience. Read More