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Saudi Arabia unlocks multi-billion dollar investments as part of its wider drive to become a global tourism powerhouse
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb unveiled a program that will significantly boost the country's fast-growing tourism sector. The ambitious Tourism Investment Enabler Program (TIEP) aims to make it easier and more cost-effective to do business in Saudi tourism for international and local investors to prosper in one of the most competitive tourism investment... Read More
Huawei Released the Financial AI-based Contact Center Solution 2.0, Empowering the Global Financial Industry
BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei released the Financial AI-based Contact Center Solution 2.0, aiming to reduce cost and improve efficiency for financial industry. Sophie Chen, Marketing Director of Huawei Software, and Frank Lu, Executive Solution Manager of the Huawei Digital Finance BU, discussed the trends of digitalization in the finance industry. With the swift progress of LLM-based AI in the... Read More
JOHNSON CONTROLS OPENS NEW OFFICE AND INNOVATION CENTER IN SINGAPORE, CEO VISIT UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO REGIONAL GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
SINGAPORE, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, today announced the opening of its new office in Singapore. Strategically located at one-north, the office serves as a living lab for collaboration, research, and development, further strengthening Johnson Controls' commitment to its partners and community across Southeast Asia. Read More
Hotel revenue growth spearheads Cendyn's repositioning
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cendyn, a global leader of integrated hotel solutions, has unveiled a revamped brand identity and a new consolidated product offering at ITB Berlin, bolstered by a bigger team in EMEA and APAC to support its growing customer base. Cendyn's new value proposition presents a powerful collection of integrated solutions, enabling hoteliers to find new guests, book more direct, and grow revenue.... Read More
Huawei and BJFF Win GSMA GLOMO for TECH4ALL Norway Salmon Conservation Project
BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and BJFF received the GSMA GLOMO award last week at MWC Barcelona 2024 for "Outstanding Mobile Contribution to the UN SDGs" for an AI-powered solution designed to prevent the extinction of Norway's wild Atlantic salmon. "We are very honored to accept the GSMA GLOMO for our TECH4ALL project, and special thanks to our partner BJFF for their commitment and support," said Lu Yong, Huawei... Read More
Huawei Announces Flash Forward Action Plan to Help Enterprises Address Data Challenges in the Intelligent Era
BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei unveiled its Flash Forward action plan, which promotes actions related to three key areas, namely, all flash for all scenarios, greenness and sustainability, and data resilience and reliability, to help enterprises address various data challenges in the intelligent era. Thanks to its high performance, low power consumption, and high reliability, flash storage is now... Read More
BLUETTI to Showcase Innovative Energy Solutions at Smart Energy Expo 2024 in Australia
SYDNEY, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power solutions, will be participating in the Smart Energy Expo 2024 at ICC Sydney from March 6-7. At booth #33, BLUETTI will present its revolutionary energy solutions that are shaping the smart energy landscape. What to Expect from BLUETTI: BLUETTI SwapSolar Ecosystem for Enhanced Road Trips The ecosystem features the AC180T removable battery power station and the... Read More
OKGroup Successfully Conducts On-Chain Investigation Training for Hong Kong Police Force Cybersecurity Team
HONG KONG, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OKG, a conglomerate and a leader in the world of blockchain, has successfully conducted intensive on-chain investigation training for the Hong Kong Police Force Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB). This initiative underscores OKLink's commitment to fostering a secure and transparent virtual asset ecosystem and highlights the proactive steps taken by the Hong Kong Police Force in... Read More
SONATRACH and Huawei Jointly Innovate a Smart Oil and Gas Pipeline Fiber Sensing Inspection Solution
BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the MWC Barcelona 2024, SONATRACH, the state-owned oil company of Algeria shared the achievements of the smart oil and gas pipeline fiber sensing inspection solution deployed with Huawei. The solution ensures high security, intelligence, and high efficiency of pipelines through automated pipeline inspection, which is enabled by distributed fiber optic sensing technology. As a key contributor... Read More
China's Gov't departments handle 12,480 suggestions, proposals last year
BEIJING, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily Government departments under China's State Council handled 12,480 suggestions and proposals submitted by deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in 2023, a spokesperson for the State Council Information Office said recently. In particular, the departments handled... Read More
Radisson Hotel Group to Debut Vibrant and Stylish Radisson RED Hotel in Downtown Auckland, New Zealand
SYDNEY, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Hotel Group will introduce its first playful and dynamic brand, Radisson RED, to Auckland, New Zealand. Located in the heart of Queen Street, the purpose-built 322-key Radisson RED Auckland will offer a modern lifestyle experience to its guests and add an eclectic ambiance to Auckland. Radisson RED offers stylish spaces with standout designs where guests can feel inspired, engaged and connected... Read More
CGTN: Serving the people: How the CPPCC promotes consultative democracy
BEIJING, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a chief physician at Anhui Provincial Hospital, Liu Lianxin has been advocating better medical and healthcare service system in China. Liu, also a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), filed a proposal on adjusting medical service cost last year in this regard. His concerns got the attention of the authorities, and more policies have been introduced to address... Read More
Discover New Sourcing Opportunities in Vietnam with Global Sources' Premier Expo
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Sources, a company with a wealth of experience in conducting worldwide trade shows, proudly presents Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2024, a landmark event to be held on April 24–26 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Vietnam's must-attend... Read More
From a Roadside Exhibition to the Global Stage: The 30th GILF Challenges the New Heights
ZHONGSHAN, China, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking back at 2023, the 28th and 29th China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair (GILF) attracted a total of 550,000 visitors during the spring and autumn editions, and displayed new technologies, new products, new ideas and new trends in the lighting field. From March 18 to 21, 2024, the 30th GILF will take place grandly in 9 major venues, aiming to create a lighting spectacle with over 3,300... Read More
First Patient Treated in Phase 2 GvHD Trial
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cynata Therapeutics Limited (ASX: "CYP", "Cynata", or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specialising in cell therapeutics, confirms that the first patient has been enrolled and treated in its Phase 2 clinical trial of CYP-001 in high-risk acute graft versus host disease (aGvHD). CYP-001 is Cynata's Cymerus™ off-the-shelf iPSC[1]-derived MSC[2] product candidate for... Read More
Team NAVER Showcases "K-Tech" at LEAP, Unveiling the World's First Web Platform-enabled OS for Robotics
SEONGNAM, South Korea, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Team NAVER will attend the global tech exhibition LEAP 2024 in Saudi Arabia, showcasing its world-class technologies that are laying the groundwork for its global expansion. Read More
AlixPartners Further Strengthens Asia Technology, Media & Telecommunications Team with New Partner & Managing Director, Janet Tang
HONG KONG, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, today announced that Janet Tang has joined its Technology, Media Telecommunications (TMT) team as a Partner Managing Director in the Hong Kong office. With over two decades of experience across Greater China, the United States, and Canada, Janet is a seasoned leader in driving growth, transformation, and innovation in cloud, artificial intelligence,... Read More
MODIFI Named one of Europe's Fastest Growing Companies of 2024 by The Financial Times
AMSTERDAM and SINGAPORE, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MODIFI, a leading global B2B Buy-Now-Pay-Later provider, has earned a spot on the prestigious Financial Times list of Europe's fastest growing companies of 2024. The company offers innovative solutions that allows exporters in emerging markets to access convenient working capital on their terms so they can take advantage of growth opportunities in global commerce. Released annually by the... Read More
MMA Global Announces Appointment of Rohit Dadwal as CEO of MMA Asia Pacific and Global Head of Smarties Worldwide
SINGAPORE, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MMA Global, the leading global trade association for marketers, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rohit Dadwal as its APAC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Global Head of Smarties Worldwide, the prestigious marketing awards program. With an illustrious career marked by visionary leadership and a passion for innovation in marketing, Rohit brings a wealth of experience to his new roles at MMA... Read More
TRIDENT TRUST EXTENDS ASIA FUND ADMINISTRATION CAPABILITIES WITH ACQUISITION OF TRICOR IAG FUND ADMINISTRATION GROUP
SINGAPORE and HONG KONG, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trident Trust has reinforced its global resources for alternative asset managers with the acquisition of Tricor IAG Fund Administration Group ("TIAG"), a leading specialist provider of fund administration services to Asian private equity and venture capital funds. Formed in 2013 as a joint venture between Tricor and IAG Group, TIAG has operations in both Singapore and Hong Kong, and... Read More
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