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LyondellBasell Announces Executive Committee Changes
HOUSTON and LONDON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced changes to its executive committee, effective March 1, 2024. Kimberly (Kim) Foley will assume the role of executive vice president, Global Olefins Polyolefins (O), Refining and Supply Chain, and Aaron Ledet has been promoted to the role of executive vice president, Intermediates and Derivatives (I). Ledet will join the company's executive... Read More
VIVOTEK Introducing Global Five-Year Warranty, Elevating After-Sales Service to Uphold Sustainable Commitment
TAIPEI, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the global leading IP security solution provider, announces that its network cameras and network video recorders (NVRs) will be upgraded to a global five-year warranty, meeting the highest industry warranty standards. The company is committed to delivering high-quality products and efficient after-sales service, actively promoting standards that enable products to continue functioning... Read More
Bitget Lists Starknet (STRK) in Innovation and L2 Zone - Revolutionizing Scalability on Ethereum
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, announces to list Starknet (STRK), a groundbreaking project revolutionizing scalability on the Ethereum blockchain. Starknet represents a significant advancement in blockchain technology, introducing a secure scaling solution that brings Ethereum's benefits to a global audience. Operating as a Layer 2 protocol, Starknet... Read More
iQIYI Reports Booming Viewing Time Across Diverse Content, AI Search Usage Skyrockets by 470%
BEIJING, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 19, iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, has released its report detailing the performance during the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday period (Feb. 9 - Feb. 15), marking a period of remarkable growth and success. The data highlights a 175% increase in variety shows viewing time during the holiday compared to the pre-holiday period, and a nearly 400% viewing... Read More
HKUST Neuroscientists Develop Highly Accurate Universal Diagnostic Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
HONG KONG, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An HKUST-led international research collaboration has achieved a significant milestone in Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis and management. The team, spearheaded by Prof. Nancy IP, President and the Morningside Professor of Life Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), and Director of the Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (HKCeND), has developed a cutting-... Read More
Colley Hwang: Taiwan-Japan best match in semiconductor synergy
TAIPEI, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Geopolitical pressures and changes in industrial structure are driving strategic collaborations among semiconductor companies, with various countries or regions incentivized for partnerships, particularly Taiwan and Japan. However, support from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea is essential to establish ICT supply chains in emerging countries such as South Asia and Southeast Asia.... Read More
Salter Brothers set to unveil its new global brand, Ardour Hotels & Estates at newly acquired Kingsford Barossa
MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Salter Brothers is pleased to announce the settlement of their acquisition of the historic Kingsford Barossa in South Australia which will be the first destination for their new global brand Ardour Hotels Estates from Q3, 2024. Identifying a gap in the market, Ardour was born from the ambition of growing a portfolio of curated hotels and estates to offer luxurious hospitality experiences... Read More
Teleperformance Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling a Comprehensive Digital Transformation in Customer Experience and Its Market-leading Position
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Frost Sullivan assessed the customer experience outsourcing services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Teleperformance with the 2024 Indian Company of the Year Award. The company is the leading global provider of outsourced, digital business services. It has nearly 500,000 customer experience (CX) experts and a strong industry presence, serving over 170 markets from 95... Read More
SIBIONICS Announced to Exhibit at the 17th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD)
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SIBIONICS, the world's third-largest Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System brand, announced the company will be exhibiting at the International Fair of New Technologies in Diabetes at the 17th International Conference on Advanced Technologies Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) in Florence, Italy on 6-9 March 2024. The company will showcase its latest CGM solutions for diabetes management at Booth... Read More
Xinhua Silk Road: Chinese baijiu brand enlivens foreign Spring Festival celebrations as symbol of "harmonious happiness"
BEIJING, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wuliangye, a reputed Chinese baijiu brand, gained recently momentum as a popular embodiment of the Chinese culture-representing "harmonious happiness" in foreign celebrations of the Chinese Lunar New Year. After the Spring Festival was designated as a UN floating holiday in December 2023, the Chinese baijiu brand was spotted in more of the diversified festive celebrations for the traditional Chinese... Read More
NEXTGEN and Claroty team up with a new distribution agreement to boost regional growth into Singapore, Indonesia and Philippines
SINGAPORE, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXTGEN Group Asia and Claroty, the cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, have announced a new distribution partnership extending across Singapore, Indonesia, and Philippines. Critical infrastructure-related organizations are grappling with cyber threats that are growing in both volume and... Read More
Sydney school sets the standard for modern management
SYDNEY, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As schools nationwide grapple with the challenges of resource limitations, skills shortages, device maintenance and security concerns, one independent NSW school saw this as an opportunity. The school partnered with Devicie, an innovative solution for automated device management and is now leading the way in modern management.... Read More
SwiftMR™, Game-Changing AI-Powered MRI Solution Gears Up in ANZ Market: AIRS Medical Forges Strategic Partnership with ParagonCare
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AIRS Medical Inc., a leading provider of AI-powered healthcare solutions, has announced a strategic partnership agreement with ParagonCare Limited (ASX: PGC), a premier provider of healthcare technology, devices, software, and consumables in Australia, New Zealand, and across Asia. This partnership allows AIRS Medical to leverage ParagonCare's extensive distribution network and sales process,... Read More
Creative Learning Platform Skillshare Helps Creative Professionals Maximize the Highly Anticipated Animation App Procreate Dreams™ with New Partnership and Exclusive Content from its Top Teachers
NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Skillshare, the world's largest online community for creatives, has teamed up with the new animation app Procreate Dreams™ to develop a customized series of content that teaches students how to use and optimize tools from the highly anticipated animation software. As part of the collaboration, Skillshare has enlisted a group of top teachers to create content, both free and for subscribers, focused on... Read More
Wine of Moldova's inaugural appearance at Vinexpo Paris 2024
PARIS, Feb. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eighteen of Moldova's wineries attended Wine Paris Vinexpo Paris 2024 in a historical premiere for the country, with visitor and exhibitor numbers climbing to 41,253 and 4,070 respectively in 2024. The three day event culminated in a Wine of Moldova masterclass hosted by H.E. the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to France, Corina Călugăru, Stefan Iamandi, Director of the National Vine and Wine... Read More
HABANOS, S.A. PRESENTS COHIBA TRIBUTO: 128 EXCLUSIVE HUMIDORS IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CHINESE NEW YEAR OF THE DRAGON
HAVANA, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate the arrival of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese lunar calendar, Habanos, S.A. is launching the exclusive and limited series of Cohiba Tributo humidors for the Asian market. For this event, Corporación Habanos, S.A. has chosen the most prestigious brand in the world of premium cigars, Cohiba, and its original and most iconic vitola, Lanceros. Read More
Title: Velo Labs' Orbit Partners with leading POS Networks to Enable Crypto Payments for Over 100,000 Merchants
BANGKOK, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Velo Labs is excited to announce landmark partnerships between its Orbit crypto merchant network and leading Point-of-Sales (POS) networks and plans to achieve 500,000 users in Orbit by the end of the year — marking a significant leap towards the integration of cryptocurrency in everyday transactions. This partnership mirrors the convenience of traditional payment giants like Visa and Mastercard but... Read More
KT&G CEO Candidate Recommendation Committee finalizes the second shortlist of 4 candidates for the next CEO position
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CEO Candidate Recommendation Committee of KT Corporation ("KT" or the "Company") (KRX:033780) convened a meeting on February 16th, and finalized the selection of 4 candidates to be included in the second shortlist for the next CEO position. The 4 candidates (in alphabetical order) are Gye-hyun Kwon (former Vice President of Samsung Electronics), Kyung-man Bang (Senior Vice President... Read More
Bybit Deepens Partnership with SATOS, a VASP License Holder, Establishing Local Office with Open-Door Policy for Crypto Enthusiasts
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, one of the world's top three crypto exchanges by volume, today reaffirms its commitment to providing exceptional services to the Netherlands' crypto community by deepening its partnership with SATOS, a Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) license holder accredited by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Despite recent regulatory developments, Bybit Powered by SATOS continues to offer its diverse range... Read More
LE SSERAFIM's Charm Hits Taiwan: 2024 TTV SUPER STAR Online Viewership Totals Reach 4.15 Million
TAIPEI, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan Television Enterprise (TTV)'s New Year's Eve television special 2024 TTV SUPER STAR reported impressive viewership after the Lunar New Year. The TV audience in Taiwan exceeded 3.254 million people, while online viewership reached an astonishing 4.15 million! The popular South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM captivated audiences, with their first stage appearance attracting 1.035 million viewers in... Read More
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