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Hyundai Motor Welcomes Fitch Ratings' Upgrade to A-

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company today welcomed Fitch Ratings' (Fitch) upgrade of the company's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and senior unsecured ratings to A- with a stable outlook from a previous rating of BBB+. The rating upgrade reflects the continued improvement in Hyundai Motor's brand strength and market position in key markets, Fitch said in its report. Geographical and product... Read More

IFPA Releases an Innovative Psoriatic Care Roadmap and Action Playbook

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFPA Forum Asia 2023, held in Singapore, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including patient advocates, their associations, family members, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the private sector. Held in Singapore, the forum served as a crucial platform for discussions, inspiration, and collaboration to address the challenges faced by those affected by psoriatic disease. The... Read More

World's Largest Crypto Broker, BitKan & Top Exchange Partnered For $100,000 Futures Carnival

SINGAPORE, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BitKan, the world's largest crypto broker, proudly announces the launch of a new Futures Trading Carnival with a mega prize pool of USD $100,000 including rewards such as a brand new iPhone 15, iPad Pro, and more. Event participants who have yet to launch a Binance Futures on BitKan are eligible to receive complimentary Binance Futures Trial Vouchers provided by BitKan to experience their first Binance... Read More

Launch of The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya in February 2024 set to redefine hospitality in the heart of Japan's Chubu region

TOKYO, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Estate Hotels Resorts Co., Ltd. announces the opening of its new establishment, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya, on Tuesday, 20th of February 2024. ( https://www.royalparkhotels.co.jp/ic/nagoya/ ) Read More

Bybit Web3 Swap Levels Up: Strategic Partnership with SWFT Blockchain Unveils Unprecedented Liquidity and Accessibility

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, one of the world's top three crypto exchanges by volume, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with SWFT Blockchain, a trusted platform for cross-chain swap services. This collaboration significantly enhances Bybit Web3 Swap, unlocking an unparalleled network and liquidity for Bybit users. Through this partnership, Bybit Web3 Swap users gain access to SWFT's vast network of over 50... Read More

Armenia Refugee Response: Education Cannot Wait Announces US$1 Million Grant to Support Early Childhood Education

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the recent mass influx of refugees into Armenia, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) announced today US$1 million in new grant funding to reach children who need support the most. The 12-month grant will be delivered by UNICEF – in coordination with Armenia's Ministry of Education, Science. Culture and Sports and the Education Sector Group – and will expand access to early learning for refugee... Read More

CNN's Culinary Journeys uncovers the secrets behind Hokkaido's distinct culinary landscape

HONG KONG, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost main island and the coldest region in the country. This month, CNN's Culinary Journeys takes a journey across this coastal winter wonderland with one of this region's top culinary talents to discover how the bitter cold makes its rewards all the sweeter. CNN joins acclaimed Chef... Read More

Cboe AUSTRALIA QUOTES iSHARES BY BLACKROCK ETFS, THE FIRST ASSET MANAGER TO LIST PRODUCT ON Cboe's GLOBAL NETWORK OF EXCHANGES

SYDNEY, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced that Cboe Australia will commence trading in five new uniquely quoted Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) from iShares by BlackRock. With these new quoted ETFs, BlackRock becomes the first global asset manager to uniquely quote its iShares ETFs on each of Cboe's global exchanges in the U.S.,... Read More

UCC Holding Signs Contracts for Seven Energy Projects in Kazakhstan with the Kazakh Ministry of Energy and QazaqGaz

DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the signing ceremony witnessed by H.H. the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and H.E. the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and as part of a series of contracts signed between Qatari companies and various Kazakh entities, UCC Holding signed two energy contracts for seven projects. The first contract with QazaqGas comprises: Two gas treatment plants: 1 BCMA... Read More

Kazakhtelecom and Qatar Power International Holding W.L.L. signed an agreement on principles determining the purchase of MT-S Teli 2

DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the signing ceremony witnessed by H.H. the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and H.E. President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and part of a series of contracts signed between Qatari companies and various Kazakh entities. Power International Holding Company signed an agreement of principles to acquire Mobile Telecom Services (MTS) in Kazakhstan, owned by... Read More

INX Agrees to Extend Negotiating Period for Potential Acquisition Deal with Republic

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The INX Digital Company, Inc. (Cboe CA: INXD, INXATS: INX, OTCQB: INXDF) ("INX"), a U.S.-regulated broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent, and Republic ("Republic"), a global financial firm operating a digital merchant bank and a network of investment platforms, have announced a three-month extension, to May 15, 2024, of the period during which the parties have agreed to negotiate in good faith towards... Read More

Crystal Lagoons Expands PAL™ Projects to Rome, Milan, Toulouse and Seville

MIAMI, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Lagoons continues to conquer iconic cities in Europe. Having already launched in Prague, Warsaw, Bucharest, and Budapest, the company is now bringing beach life to Rome, Milan, Toulouse, Seville, and two additional Romanian cities. These Mediterranean cities will now also benefit from Public Access Lagoons™ projects, known as PAL™. In this way, this innovation multinational company, founded by... Read More

DIFC's 20th Anniversary Takes Flight with Strong Contribution to Dubai's Economy and Record-Breaking Annual Results

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) continued to differentiate its position as the leading global financial centre for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region during 2023. His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, commented: "DIFC's 2023 performance reflects the Centre's standing as the leading global financial hub in the region, central to Dubai's Economic Agenda (D33).... Read More

Planetree's Person-Centered Care Certification Standards Achieve International Recognition for Quality

DERBY, Conn., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Planetree's Person-Centered Care Certification® standards have been recognized by the International Society for Quality in Health Care's External Evaluation Association (ISQua EEA). This marks the first time a set of quality standards for person-centered care has been recognized under this program, further establishing Planetree as the global leader in person-centered care (PCC) standard-setting.... Read More

TUMI INTRODUCES NEWEST SILHOUETTES TO ITS 19 DEGREE ALUMINUM COLLECTION IN STRIKING NEW CAMPAIGN STARRING SON HEUNG-MIN

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, International travel and lifestyle brand TUMI debuts an all-new campaign for its iconic 19 Degree Aluminum collection starring returning TUMI global ambassador and pro-footballer, Son Heung-Min. The visually disruptive campaign highlights the expansion of the 19 Degree Aluminum collection – the Backpack, Compact Carry-on, Briefcase and Minaudiere – with futuristic, cool-toned surfaces and edgy... Read More

New Platform TokenReady Simplifies Token Launches for Web3 Startups

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TokenReady, a new platform launched today by the team at token vesting provider Hedgey Finance, greatly simplifies the process of preparing for and launching tokens. TokenReady is a one-stop shop for the myriad needs of a token launch, packaging key resources, workflows, and service providers at each stage of the process to reduce the time and cost burdens that new Web3 companies face. Over the past... Read More

Bybit Unleashes 'Wish Upon a Bitcoin' Campaign: The Golden Door to Your Greatest Wish

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, one of the world's top three crypto exchanges by volume, is delighted to announce the launch of its latest "Wish Upon a Bitcoin" campaign. With optimism swirling around more crypto-related ETFs, the highly anticipated Bitcoin Halving, and the Federal Reserve's pivotal interest rate decisions, Bybit aims to unlock financial dreams for everyone in the beginning of 2024. Drawing inspiration from... Read More

Rockefeller Foundation Outlines 4 Ways to Scale JETPs

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation released a roadmap to make Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) a more effective vehicle for transforming energy systems in low- and middle-income countries. "Scaling the JETP model – prospects and pathways for action" details lessons learned from the first wave of JETPs, identifies roadblocks to the current model, and proposes pathways to scaling JETPs in ways that... Read More

Geekplus optimizes new Alpen ecommerce facility with Goods-to-Person flagship solution

TOKYO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Geekplus has again partnered with Alpen to bring its Shelf-to-Person solution to the company's new 33,000-square-meter ecommerce warehouse in Western Japan. The facility, located in Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture, is expected to go live this Spring.  This phased expansion adds to Geekplus' existing work with Alpen at its facility in Eastern Japan. Alpen first began using 56 flagship Geekplus Goods-to-... Read More

Bitget Leads Market Surge with 28% Growth in Derivative Trading Volume in Jan 2024

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, published its Monthly Report of Jan 2024 today, stating the emergence of derivative trading volume growth in January, surpassing the market by an impressive 28%. Amidst a market growth of 1.3%, Bitget's derivative trading volume soared, reinforcing its position as the top performer in the industry in the latest data... Read More