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XTAR's Breakthrough: The Highest-Capacity Rechargeable 1.5V Lithium-Ion AA Battery
SHENZHEN, China, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- XTAR has just unveiled its latest innovation, the AA Lithium-ion 4150mWh/2500mAh battery, setting a new benchmark in the rechargeable battery segment. This product is specifically designed to cater to power-hungry and medium-drain digital devices that require a consistent 1.5V output, such as smart home gadgets, VR game controllers, and battery-intensive toys. By bridging the gap between high... Read More
BBB Industries Releases 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, Showcasing Company's Commitment to Sustainable Activities and Performance
DAPHNE, Ala., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BBB Industries, LLC (BBB), a leading sustainable manufacturer serving the automotive and industrial markets, published its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR), highlighting the company's sustainable activities and performance. The report showcases BBB's progress in pursuing and achieving its sustainability goals through reducing its environmental footprint and promoting responsible... Read More
Zambia External Bondholder Steering Committee Reaches Agreement with Zambia on Debt Restructuring
LONDON, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zambia External Bondholder Steering Committee (the "Committee") is pleased to announce that it has reached a conclusive agreement (the "2024 Agreement") with the Government of Zambia (the "Government") on a restructuring of Zambia's (i) US$750,000,000 5.375 per cent. Notes due 2022, (ii) US$1,000,000,000 8.500 per cent. Notes due 2024 and (iii) US$1,250,000,000 8.970 per cent. Amortising Notes due... Read More
UL Solutions HOMER® Front Software Adds Frequency Regulation Modeling for Utility-Scale Battery Storage
BOULDER, Colo., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced the release of the new 1.0 version of HOMER® Front software, adding expanded performance and financial forecasting capabilities to the subscription-based online application for designing, optimizing and maximizing the revenue and return on investment of complex utility-scale energy storage, solar, wind and hybrid systems. Read More
GenieMD Awarded Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Company of the Year Award for Pioneering Virtual Chronic Disease Management Solutions Through Its Unified Virtual Care Platform
SAN ANTONIO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan recently researched the North American virtual chronic disease management industry and, based on its findings, recognizes GenieMD with the 2024 Company of the Year Award. GenieMD is an American global provider of virtual care solutions that leverages cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and mobile technologies to democratize... Read More
TEXTHELP AND N2Y JOIN FORCES TO MAKE EDUCATION AND THE WORKPLACE MORE INCLUSIVE FOR EVERYONE
HURON, Ohio and BOSTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- n2y and Texthelp have agreed to merge, creating a category leader in education technology that will change the way the needs of diverse learners are met. This new organization is also committed to bridging the gap between education and the workplace, combining resources to provide support to individuals wherever they are - classroom, office, conference room or boardroom. Five Arrows, the... Read More
Eastman selected by U.S. Department of Energy to Receive up to $375 million investment for its second U.S. molecular recycling project
KINGSPORT, Tenn., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastman (NYSE: EMN) today announced significant progress towards its leadership in the circular economy. Selected by the Department of Energy as one of 33 companies for award negotiations to support Eastman's second U.S. molecular recycling facilityNamed Longview, Texas, as the location for its facilityFinalized incentives with the State of Texas to assist with project fundingEastman's second... Read More
CAS Announces 2024 Selections for Prestigious CAS Future Leaders™ Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society specializing in scientific knowledge management, is proud to announce the 2024 CAS Future Leaders. These exceptional early-career scientists were selected from a large pool of global candidates who applied for a spot in the program known as one of the best leadership learning experiences in the world of science. Read More
Nearly 300 Leaders from 36 Countries/Territories Attend World Trade Centers Association and World Trade Center Bengaluru's 54th Annual Global Business Forum
NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — and World Trade Center Bengaluru have successfully concluded the 54th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) in Bengaluru, India. The five-day event, which took place March 3-6, brought together WTCA Members, international B2B delegates... Read More
Sirtex Medical Appoints Matt Schmidt as New Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors Member
WOBURN, Mass., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirtex Medical ("Sirtex"), a leading manufacturer of interventional treatment solutions, announced today the appointment of Matt Schmidt as chief executive officer and board of directors member, effective March 25. Since joining Sirtex in 2023, Schmidt has been an integral part of the company's executive leadership team, collaborating with senior leaders and shareholders to set corporate strategy,... Read More
Bitget Wallet Partners with Over 40 Projects Including Avalanche, Taiko to Launch the BWB Ecosystem Partner Program
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Web3 wallet, Bitget Wallet announced the launch of its BWB Ecosystem Partner Program, with participation from over 40 prominent blockchains and projects including Avalanche, Taiko, Babylon, and Near. The wallet has also kicked off a 6-week points campaign following the launch of its official ecosystem token, BWB. According to official sources, BWB serves as the core asset of Bitget... Read More
Trade Volatility Smartly: Bybit Introduces Smart Leverage, Offering Users Unprecedented Control with No Liquidation
DUBAI, UAE, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, one of the world's top three crypto exchanges by volume, is excited to announce Smart Leverage, its latest structured product under the Bybit Earn, aimed at empowering crypto traders to seize market opportunities arising in anticipation of the upcoming Bitcoin Halving. Smart leverage allows traders to... Read More
THE PENINSULA HOTELS' SIGNATURE GLOBAL "ART IN RESONANCE" PROGRAMME RETURNS WITH NEW HONG KONG EXHIBIT
HONG KONG, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On 25 March 2024, The Peninsula will herald the return of its lauded global art programme, "Art in Resonance," with a new exhibition at its flagship Hong Kong hotel. The opening, which kicks off during Hong Kong Art Week, features specially commissioned works from four visionary artists: Elise Morin, Kingsley Ng, Lachlan Turczan, and Saya Woolfalk. The exhibition will be open to the public through 17 May. Read More
Euroclear to invest in IZNES, a leading solution enabling an innovative funds distribution model
BRUSSELS, and PARIS, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Euroclear and IZNES today announce that Euroclear will acquire a stake in IZNES, a pan-European funds marketplace based on blockchain technology. The transaction will be subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Financial terms will not be disclosed. Established in 2017, IZNES is a regulated company operating an international platform for subscriptions and... Read More
Central Pattana, Thailand's No. 1 developer, aims to increase retail space in Bangkok by 2.2 million square meters, unveiling a 121 billion-Baht investment over the next five years
BANGKOK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Pattana plc, Thailand's number one sustainable real estate developer, is highlighting the success of 'The Ecosystem for All' business model, which connects the entire ecosystem: Retail, Residences, Hotels and Offices together, in its annual press conference: 'Infinite Opportunities'. Central Pattana, Thailand's leading real estate developer and a key driving force of the Thai economy, has... Read More
Tencent Cloud EdgeOne Empowers Startups with Free Trials of Services
HONG KONG, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud EdgeOne recently announced a technology-inclusive program by offering free trials of its personal package to startups, aiming to support their business explorations. The package includes security protection capabilities such as Content Intelligent Acceleration, Basic CC protection, Web basic access control, Platform-level DDoS, etc. Tencent Cloud EdgeOne is a one-stop cloud security and... Read More
PolyU research reveals significant effects of instructors onscreen during video classes in aiding student learning
HONG KONG, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Online learning has become "the new normal" of education since COVID-19 severely disrupted face-to-face teaching activities. Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have conducted a study to analyse whether and how the instructor's presence in online video lectures affected student learning and learning outcomes. The results reveal that students are more motivated to perform... Read More
CGTN: China advances battle against tuberculosis
BEIJING, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, which falls on March 24 every year, is designed to build public awareness that TB today remains a global public health problem that seriously endangers people's health. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report 2023, in 2022, there were more than 10.6 million cases of active TB globally, with 1.3 million deaths. Ahead of this year's World... Read More
Dachser stays on course and expands its global network
HONG KONG, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After the economic boom in logistics resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and worldwide disruption to supply chains, normalcy returned to the industry in 2023. Dachser was among those whose financial year was marked by weak demand for logistics services in the face of significant overcapacity and a sharp decline in air and sea freight rates. Read More
Medipledge, a premium post-laser skincare brand, just launched in Australia
SYDNEY, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 24th, 2024, Medipledge, a premium skincare brand developed by experts in beauty and dermatology, successfully launched in Australia. The launch event, held in Australia, featured high-tech elements and included high-end aesthetic therapists, leading equipment suppliers, and influential local KOLs. Discussions centered on post-cosmetic treatment and the brand's unique product offerings.... Read More
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