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Ping An receives Low Risk ESG rating from Sustainalytics Still #1 in Mainland China's insurance sector
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) has again received a "Low Risk" ESG Risk Rating from Sustainalytics, ranked first in Mainland China's insurance sector. With a risk rating score of 17, this is the second time Ping An received a "Low Risk" ESG Risk Rating, confirming the superb ESG risk... Read More
AlixPartners Further Bolsters Performance & Technology Practice in Asia with Ignatius Tong who joins as Partner & Managing Director and Greater China Co-Leader
SHANGHAI, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, today announced that Ignatius Tong has joined its Performance Technology practice as Partner Managing Director. Ignatius will also co-lead the Greater China business, alongside Stephen Dyer. Ignatius brings over 25 years of experience in management consulting, with a focus on operational improvements, distribution models as well as strategic growth in the... Read More
PolyU harnesses GeoAI technologies to enable sustainable urban development
HONG KONG, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) is an interdisciplinary field that combines geospatial science and artificial intelligence (AI). The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is harnessing innovative GeoAI technologies to provide ground-breaking solutions for some of the environmental and social challenges facing the world today, in various fields including transportation, urban and public... Read More
Waters Launches Alliance iS Bio HPLC System to Help Biopharma QC Labs Increase Efficiency and Reduce Errors
MILFORD, Mass., and MUNICH, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytica 2024 -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced the launch of the Alliance iS Bio HPLC System with new capabilities that address the operational and analytical challenges of biopharma quality control (QC) laboratories. The new HPLC system combines advanced bio-separation technology and built-in instrument intelligence features. It is designed to help biopharma QC... Read More
Leading Brokerage Moomoo Offers CHESS-sponsored Trades to Australian Investors
SYDNEY, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasdaq listed brokerage moomoo announced that CHESS-sponsored trades will be available on its platform starting from 8th April, as a reinforcement of its commitment to improving the trading experience and investor protection for Australian clients. Moomoo now offers seamless access to the CHESS-sponsored Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) shares with trading fees as little as AUD $3 per trade. The... Read More
From cherry blossoms to water festivals: Trip.com Group reveals Asia's biggest spring travel trends
SINGAPORE, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is a season full of promise and adventure, and across Asia, travellers are embracing the warm weather and exploring the vibrant cultures and mesmerising landscapes that the region has to offer. From the beauty of the cherry blossom season to the lively festivities of Songkran and the poignant remembrance of Qingming, spring has witnessed a remarkable flow of tourists. Trip.com Group, a leading... Read More
Sigenergy and ThEnergy Release Whitepaper: Battery Energy Storage System Safety Report Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Safety Standards
MUNICH, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A comprehensive report, compiled by industry experts of Sigenergy and THEnergy and backed by extensive research, sheds light on the current state of BESS safety and offers actionable insights to mitigate risks. Titled "Energy Storage Battery Safety in Residential Applications" the report delves into key measures to improve battery safety and regain trust among potential storage customers. The battery... Read More
Gaming giant Gravity Game Vision partners with global fintech EBANX to enhance the 'Ragnarok Origin: Roo' experience in Latin America
CURITIBA, Brazil, HONG KONG and SEOUL, South Korea, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravity Game Vision, the South Korean gaming giant Hong Kong Branch, announced today a strategic partnership with EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payments for rising markets, to elevate the gaming experience of Ragnarok Origin: ROO in Latin America. Read More
Fun88 New Millionaires: 5 Lucky Players Hit Crazy Time Jackpot
HYDERABAD, India, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fun88 is thrilled to announce an extraordinary victory in the renowned Crazy Time game, where 5 fortunate players have collectively won a staggering amount of ₹1 Crore. This remarkable win highlights the excitement and potential rewards available to all participants in the dynamic world of live casino gaming. Five users decided to try the luck on the Crazy Time live casino game at Fun88 on... Read More
Affinda launches its NextGen Resume Parser, the most accurate resume parser on the market
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Affinda, a global leader in document AI processing, has launched its NextGen Resume Parser which provides organisations with the best resume parser on the market for accuracy, adaptability and data coverage. Try for free. Many businesses experience challenges extracting accurate data from candidate resumes. As the recruitment industry evolves, more and more... Read More
ExamOnline Unveils AI-Powered Online Remote Proctored Exam Platform
MUMBAI, India and MILAN, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ExamOnline, a leading provider of online assessment solutions, today announced the unveiling of its next-generation online remote proctored exam platform, powered by cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This innovative platform revolutionizes the way exams are administered and delivered, offering a secure, convenient, and scalable solution for educational institutions,... Read More
DRONTECH ASIA--THAILAND'S FIRST INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION FOR THE COMMERICAL DRONES INDUSTRY--DEBUTS 25-27 NOVEMBER 2024 AT IMPACT EXHIBITION CENTER
BANGKOK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DronTech Asia 2024, the first international exhibition and conference in Thailand dedicated to drones and their technology, has announced event dates to take place November 25–27 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Muang Thong Thani, Thailand. DronTech Asia is supported by Thailand's Defense Technology Institute (DTI), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), the... Read More
KPMG Australia and Geotab make it easier than ever to claim Fuel Tax Credits
SYDNEY, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG Australia and Geotab, the global leader in telematics technology, have announced a new alliance that enables KPMG's clients to access Geotab technology, thereby expanding KPMG's comprehensive fleet solution offering. A key example is KPMG's FTC Automator, which analyses vast amounts of data at speed and scale, and harnesses proprietary geo‐spatial analytics to process this data, before feeding it... Read More
PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP TO EXPAND RETAIL AUTOMOTIVE PRESENCE INTO AUSTRALIA
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG), a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers with operations across four continents and nine countries, intends to expand its retail automotive operations into Australia by acquiring two Porsche dealerships along with a Ducati motorcycle dealership in... Read More
TraceLink Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Commerce Network Vendor Assessment
BOSTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceLink Inc. has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Commerce Network 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49948423, December 2023). We believe this recognition underscores TraceLink's transformative role in orchestrating end-to-end partner, product, process, intelligence flows, connecting a vast network of over 291,000 stakeholders across healthcare and life... Read More
The first press conference with cats was held in Colombia
BOGOTÁ, Colombia, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In keeping with its purpose of promoting responsible adoption, Sanofi has held the first press conference with the most tender and furry hosts in the world: cats. Attendees at this event, during which the company unveiled its "Adopt Your Allergies" initiative which aims to encourage the adoption of spayed cats to allow people with allergies to fulfil their dream of having a cat as a pet, had the... Read More
DEBRAND PARTNERS WITH EASTMAN TO DELIVER CIRCULAR LANYARDS FOR THE 2024 SUSTAINABLE FASHION FORUM
VANCOUVER, BC, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Next-life logistics solutions provider, Debrand, announced the North American debut of their circular lanyard project with global textile recycler, Eastman, at this year's Sustainable Fashion Forum in Austin, Texas. This partnership aims to demonstrate the circular textile process for the wider apparel industry by applying intentional design of conference lanyards to enable the product's reuse and... Read More
Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business and ESMT Berlin Launch Program for Unicorns in Germany
BEIJING, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 5, 2024, CKGSB and ESMT Berlin signed an agreement to launch the Global Unicorn Program in Germany. In an era that calls for global responsibility and a commitment to sustainable growth, this partnership stands for innovation and global collaboration. Present at the signing ceremony were CKGSB Founding Dean and Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of China Business and Globalization Xiang Bing... Read More
VELO AND SOLANA FOUNDATION SIGN MOU TO ESTABLISH CLEARING HOUSE FOR LAOS' DIGITAL GOLD TRANSACTIONS
BANGKOK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Velo, in collaboration with its partner Lightnet, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Solana Foundation for its Laos Gold Project. Solana will act as the blockchain settlement layer and Velo will be the backbone infrastructure layer as well as the designated clearing house for Laos' digital gold transactions under the Gold Project. This combination will... Read More
Unlock the Power of Crypto Trading at Bybit's TOKEN2049 CryptoFest with a Stellar $100,000 USDT Prize Pool
DUBAI, UAE, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, one of the world's top three crypto exchanges by volume, has launched an electrifying kickoff to this year's TOKEN2049 — the global crypto conference — with a new event titled TOKEN2049 CryptoFest. The competition will see traders vie for a $100,000 USDT prize pool. TOKEN2049 CryptoFest invites seasoned... Read More
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