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CNOOC Limited Released the 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
HONG KONG, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited ("the Company", SEHK: 00883 (HKD counter) and 80883 (RMB counter), SSE: 600938) released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report in Hong Kong today. Strengthening ESG management to lay a solid foundation for high-quality developmentAdhering to innovation-driven strategies to... Read More
Practicing High-quality Development and Promoting Modernization in Guangdong Province
GUANGDONG, China, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the morning of March 29, the Information Office of the State Council of China held a series of press conferences on the theme of "Promoting High-quality Development". Wang Weizhong, Governor of Guangdong Province, introduced the economic and social development of Guangdong around the theme of "Promoting High-quality Development of Guangdong and Advancing Modernization with Chinese... Read More
Zoomlion 2023 Annual Report Marks Record 79.2% YoY Increase in International Revenue to Reach 17.005 Billion Chinese Yuan
CHANGSHA, China, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion", 1157.HK), a leading Chinese construction machinery and equipment manufacturer, released its 2023 annual report on the evening of March 28. The company achieved an annual revenue of RMB 47.075 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13.08%, with a net profit of 3.771 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 58.13%. The company's... Read More
Grown Alchemist Completes Change of Ownership
HONG KONG, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grown Alchemist, an award-winning biological beauty brand for the design conscious, announced today that it will no longer form part of the L'OCCITANE Group and will move into privately held ownership. L'OCCITANE International S.A. former Vice-Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer and existing Board Member, Andre Hoffmann, has acquired a controlling majority stake, while Grown Alchemist CEO, Anna... Read More
XTX Markets invites entries for first $1.048mn progress prize as Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad competition opens
LONDON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- XTX Markets is excited to announce the opening of the first $1.048 million progress prize for the Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO), on the Kaggle platform. This initiative is part of the $10 million AIMO Prize, launched in November 2023, aimed at fostering the development of AI models capable of mathematical reasoning. The ultimate goal is to create a publicly shared AI model that... Read More
Milesight Unveils New Tagline "Make Sensing Matter"
XIAMEN, China, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Milesight, a leading provider of innovative IoT and security products, proudly introduces its new brand tagline: "Make Sensing Matter," which encapsulates its unwavering commitment across three pivotal dimensions: 1. Using Sensing Products to Capture Meaningful Data Data converges the physical and digital worlds to advance business innovation and transformation. Providing multi-potential sensing... Read More
Kiwa Announces Integration of Key Solar Businesses
RIJSWIJK, Netherlands, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Kiwa Group announces the official integration of Kiwa's previously acquired member solar companies PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), PI Berlin, and Extel Energy together under one brand. Kiwa, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, had previously acquired each of the individual member companies as part of their commitment to address the needs of the worldwide... Read More
Cloud4C Achieves the Microsoft Azure VMware Solution Advanced Specialization
SINGAPORE, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud4C, a globally leading managed cloud services provider, has successfully achieved the Microsoft VMware Solution Advanced Specialization. With most businesses worldwide prioritizing shifting their virtualization environment to the cloud in the next two years, proving technical competency in VMware migration serves as a significant business opportunity. Adding to their existing list of 10 Azure... Read More
After Thetan Arena, Wolffun Game aims to transform traditional games into the Next-gen Game-Fi
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After the success of Thetan Arena, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Khanh - CEO of Wolffun Game, has recently announced a new project called Thetan World. This project revolves around a Web3 gaming platform that aims to be a major player in the GameFi industry by developing innovative solutions and pushing the boundaries of the industry. After the launch of Thetan Arena by Wolffun Game in 2021, the... Read More
Hikvision launches the next-generation Turbo HD 8.0, opening a new chapter in audio-visual fusion
HANGZHOU, China, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision has announced the latest generation of its Turbo HD range of analog security products. Turbo HD 8.0 delivers a more comprehensive and interactive security experience for users, enabling them to augment their visual security environment. The revolutionary Turbo HD 8.0 includes four major innovations that bring users real-time communication, 180-degree video protection, and raise night... Read More
Arçelik launches Beko Europe, a leading provider of sustainable home appliances in Europe
ISTANBUL, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the successful completion of the definitive Contribution Agreement between Arçelik's wholly owned subsidiary Beko B.V. and Whirlpool Corporation's wholly owned subsidiary Whirlpool EMEA Holdings LLC, and the creation of Beko Europe. The closing also completes the definitive agreement for Arçelik to acquire full ownership of Whirlpool's Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations in a... Read More
European Wellness Shines at AMWC 2024 in Monaco, with Prof. Dr Mike Chan and Prof. Dr Roni Moya as Faculty's Stem Cells Speakers
MONTE CARLO, Monaco, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Wellness Biomedical Group (EWBG), a global pioneer in biotechnology and bioregenerative medicine, is pleased to announce its extraordinary participation in the 22nd Aesthetic Anti-Ageing Medicine World Congress (AMWC) 2024, which was held in Monaco from March 27-29. As 2 of 3 of the event faculty's main stem cells speakers, EWBG's Prof. Dato' Sri Dr Mike Chan and Prof. Dr Roni... Read More
Baobab Network Acquires Reflector Marketing to further strengthen their support for African startups
NAIROBI, Kenya and DURBAN, South Africa, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Baobab Network ("Baobab"), an early-stage investor that backs startups across Africa, today announced the acquisition of Reflector Marketing, a strategy and branding agency headquartered in South Africa. Read More
IBM watsonx Brings New Generative AI Capabilities to Masters Tournament Digital Platforms
ARMONK, N.Y., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Masters Tournament today announced several new fan features coming to the Masters app and Masters.com digital experience for this year's event. Powered by generative AI capabilities built from watsonx – IBM's AI and data platform – fans this year will have access to shot-by-shot Hole Insights offering detailed, data-driven projections and analysis for each hole on course. In... Read More
Global energy leaders to assemble in Singapore for AtoZero Asia 2024, a partner event of Ecosperity Week
SINGAPORE, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As countries around the world pledge their commitment towards Net Zero, governments and industry leaders are feeling the heat to accelerate their transition to clean energy. The impetus is also stronger after COP28, which conclusively determined that the world is not on track to limiting temperature rise to 1.5oC by the end of the century. With the speed of transition to a Net Zero future being nowhere... Read More
Low-Cost FX Trading Comes to TradingView with Fusion Markets Integration
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Markets, Australia's Lowest Cost Forex and CFD Broker*, has partnered with TradingView to enable traders to chart and trade Fusion Markets' instruments directly on TradingView. This latest integration from TradingView takes one of the most trusted and lowest-cost FX brokerages and combines them with one of the most comprehensive financial charting and social sites in the world,... Read More
Xinhua Silk Road: Wuliangye partners Boao forum 2024 to facilitate cultural exchanges, mutual understanding among countries
BEIJING, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Chinese Baijiu maker Wuliangye has played an active role in the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024, which was held on March 26 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. As the honorable strategic partner and the designated Chinese liquor of the event, Wuliangye brand and its products have appeared in several important occasions of this year's Boao Forum, including the opening ceremony... Read More
BLUETTI AC240 Launches in Australia: the Ultimate All-Weather Power Solution
SYDNEY, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BLUETTI, a leading provider of green energy storage solutions, will introduce the new BLUETTI AC240 to the Australian market on April 2nd at 13:00 local time. The AC240 promises to be the go-to power solution for outdoor enthusiasts with IP65 water resistance and dustproofing for reliable performance in any climate.... Read More
Forrester Opens Nominations For Its 2024 Asia Pacific B2B Awards
SINGAPORE, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today opened calls for nominations for its 2024 B2B Return On Integration (ROI) Honors and B2B Programs Of The Year (POY) Awards. These awards will recognize B2B organizations based in Asia Pacific (APAC) for functional excellence and outstanding achievements in aligning marketing, sales, and product — the B2B growth engine — to improve customer experience and drive revenue growth. Read More
Statement from Prince Castro Ben Leon Khatib: Bailiffs recover Russian Avantgarde paintings worth hundreds of millions in raids following Frankfurt and Paris court orders
FRANKFURT, Germany, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- French bailiffs and police have conducted a raid of an art expert's storage facility in Paris following court orders issued in Frankfurt, Germany, and Paris, France. The raid led to the discovery of a large number of paintings belonging to a collection of works of Russian Avantgarde stolen from the Khatib family. The Khatib family are avid art collectors and proud owners of many world-class... Read More
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