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EquitiesFirst Appoints Andrew Stevens as Principal Representative, MENA
HONG KONG, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EquitiesFirst, global equity-backed financing specialist, today announced the appointment of Andrew Stevens as Principal Representative of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) of Equities First Holdings Hong Kong Ltd (DIFC Representative Office) in the Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates with immediate effect. Based in the new representative office[1] in Dubai International... Read More
FWD Group completes additional investment in Malaysia; becomes majority shareholder in FWD Takaful Berhad
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FWD Group Holdings Limited ("FWD Group" or "FWD") today announced the completion of an additional investment for a further 21 percent stake in FWD Takaful Berhad ("FWD Takaful"). FWD is now the majority shareholder in FWD Takaful, with a 70 percent holding. The remaining 30 percent is held by the... Read More
In-depth Buddhist Studies at Chula
BANGKOK, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn University serves as a resource center for Buddhist Studies research and education with its various programs and facilities offering Buddhist Studies. Programs are offered both in Thai and English and cover various aspects of Buddhism be it philosophy, literature, history, economics, and socio-... Read More
Huawei Named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure, with Highest 3 in the "Ability to Execute"
SHENZHEN, China, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei announced that it was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure, the only non-North American vendor positioned in the Leaders Quadrant. Nowadays, it is widely recognized that 2024 is the first year for large-scale deployment of Wi-Fi 7. As a leader in Wi-Fi 7, Huawei will continue to launch 13 all-scenario Wi-Fi 7 APs in 2024,... Read More
ESR to divest ARA Private Funds for US$270 million[1] - delivering on substantial non-core divestment pipeline to double down on New Economy leadership
HONG KONG, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ESR Group Limited ("ESR" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), APAC's largest real asset manager powered by the New Economy, has today entered into share purchase agreements to divest its ARA Private Funds ("APF") business in Australia, Singapore, South Korea and the USA[3] to entities which include an affiliate of Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co... Read More
APPIS 2024: Healthcare Stakeholders Come Together to Prioritize Action for Better Patient Outcomes in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa
SINGAPORE, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4th annual Alliance Partnerships for Patient Innovation Solutions (APPIS) Summit, co-created by the APPIS 2024 Council and funded by Novartis, will take place on Tuesday, March 19, and Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 15:00 – 18:00 (GMT+8). The Summit aims to facilitate meaningful partnerships to address barriers to access for patients across Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. Read More
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS 2024 CELEBRATES A MULTIPLICITY OF VOICES
SINGAPORE, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by Arts House Limited, Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns from 17 May to 2 June 2024 with the theme The Anatomy of Performance - They Declare. This year's festival celebrates a multitude of voices through a captivating array of performances, specially commissioned productions, international presentations, and an exciting programming pillar for families and children.... Read More
LG SHOWCASES LATEST INNOVATIVE HVAC SOLUTIONS AT MCE 2024
SEOUL, South Korea, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is presenting its latest heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) 2024 in Milan, Italy, from March 12-15. LG's booth will showcase the company's energy-efficient HVAC solutions for home and business, including the new DUALCOOL™ residential air conditioner indoor unit that provides a year-round pleasant indoor... Read More
Patriot Battery Metals Announces Change of Auditor
VANCOUVER, BC and SYDNEY, Australia, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Battery Metals Inc. (the "Company" or "Patriot") (TSX: PMET) (ASX: PMT) (OTCQB: PMETF) (FSE: R9GA) announces that it has changed its auditor from Manning Elliott LLP (the "Former Auditor") to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (the "Successor Auditor") effective February 26, 2024. At the request of the Company, the Former Auditor resigned as the auditor of the Company... Read More
Guangdong Provincial Delegation Open Group Activities to Domestic and Foreign Media
GUANGDONG, China, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of March 7, the Guangdong Provincial Delegation to the Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress held a plenary meeting at the Capital Hotel. A total of 225 reporters from 102 domestic and foreign media sat in on the meeting for the interview. Delegates such as Huang Kunming, Wang Weizhong, Zhang Hu, Qin Weizhong, and Zeng Jinze responded separately, introduced the new... Read More
Chairman of Avia Solutions Group Gediminas Ziemelis: 3 key trends in ACMI leasing as we enter 2024
DUBLIN, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As we step into 2024, Gediminas Ziemelis, Chairman of Avia Solutions Group and a leading figure in ACMI leasing, outlines three pivotal trends shaping the aviation industry, particularly in the realm of ACMI leasing. Amidst a backdrop of a resurging demand for air travel, with projections nearing pre-pandemic levels, the aviation sector is poised for growth. However, this optimism is tempered by enduring... Read More
J&T Express Participates in LEAP, Deepens Cooperation with E-commerce Platforms
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- J Express, a global logistics service operator, participated in LEAP, the largest technology event in the Middle East, held in Saudi Arabia from 4 – 7 March. Leveraging the platform to deepen its cooperation with leading global and local e-commerce platforms, the company aims to support their growth and development in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East region. LEAP, known as the... Read More
IWD 2024: She Power Strengthened in the Male Dominating Industry of Industrial and Energy Equipment Manufacturing
SHANGHAI, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of the celebration of International Women's Day 2024, Shanghai Electric (SEHK:2727, SSE:601727) honors the contributions of women in the industrial and energy equipment manufacturing sector over the past year, highlighting initiatives for rights protection, life care, and skill development to create a more inclusive workplace for its 15,000 female employees, which represent 20% of its workforce.... Read More
Avia Solutions Group concluded acquisition of Skytrans Airlines, expanding to 12 AOCs worldwide
DUBLIN, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider with a fleet of 199 aircraft, has finalized the acquisition of the Australian airline Skytrans. The airline, which holds a fleet of 13 regional aircraft, specializes in Regular Public Transport (RPT) as well as charter operations. With the acquisition of Skytrans, the group secures an Australian Air... Read More
EVERISE EXPANDS FOOTPRINT IN THE PHILIPPINES WITH NEWEST MICROSITE IN ISABELA, CAUAYAN CITY
CAUAYAN CITY, Philippines, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Everise, a leading customer experience company, today announced the opening of its newest Philippines site in Isabela, Cauayan City, marking the first time a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services provider has established operations in the province. The new office is part of Everise's plans to expand its global operational footprint through the strategic establishment of microsites,... Read More
HKUST Introduces Asia's First "AI Lecturers" in Class to Promote Teaching Innovation
HONG KONG, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the birth of "AI singers" and "AI weather presenters", adding to the ever-expanding AI (Artificial Intelligence) family is the inaugural cohort of "AI Lecturers" created by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) through the utilization of AI-generative tools. Thanks to the novel technology, these 10 digital instructors, originating from different parts of the world with... Read More
Bitget Unveils Blockchain4Her Ambassador Program Joined By Three Female Leaders
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the launch of the Blockchain4Her (B4H) Ambassador Program — a unique project under the Blockchain4Her Initiative, aimed at bolstering inclusiveness in the publicly secure funding opportunities for women. The new program will give aspiring women the chance to act as ambassadors and catalysts for change, encouraging... Read More
KuCoin's Impactful CSR Initiative: Empowering 2900 Women and Girls Globally
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 8th, the International Women's Day, KuCoin, the leading crypto trading platform, and the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) announced two donation programs have been jointly launched, funded by KuCoin's previous CSR donations. The programs aim to provide essential supplies for women... Read More
Bybit to Host Exclusive VIP Gathering Events in Taiwan Alongside ETH Taipei
DUBAI, UAE, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, one of the world's top three crypto exchanges by volume, today announced an exclusive VIP gathering event in Taipei on March 23, coinciding with ETH Taipei, the largest blockchain event in Taiwan. This exclusive event offers Bybit VIP clients a unique opportunity to: Network with fellow industry leaders... Read More
5.5G Intelligent Core Network: Embracing a New Future for Intelligent Communications
BARCELONA, Spain, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the first day of MWC Barcelona 2024 held recently, Leo Ma, Vice President of Huawei Cloud Core Network Product Line, delivered a compelling keynote speech at the 5.5G Core Summit. In his speech. In his speech, Leo elaborated on the extraordinary advancement of the 5.5G intelligent core network and its far-reaching influence on future communications technologies, and further emphasized the key... Read More
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