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LYB Enters into Agreement to Acquire 35% of Saudi Arabia-based NATPET; Expands Core PP Business

HOUSTON and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (LYB) today announced it entered into an agreement to acquire a 35% interest in Saudi Arabia–based National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET) from Alujain Corporation (Alujain) for approximately $500 million. Enabled by its Spheripol polypropylene (PP) technology, the joint venture positions LYB to grow and upgrade its core PP business through access to... Read More

Bileko Car Parts and Syncron Celebrate Successful Partnership in Revolutionizing Automotive Aftermarket Operations

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syncron, a global leader in intelligent service lifecycle management solutions, proudly acknowledges its enduring collaboration with Bileko Car Parts A.B., a leading Swedish aftermarket automotive parts distributor and wholesaler. Bileko Car Parts selected Syncron Inventory to optimize parts availability and streamline inventory management throughout its vast network. Read More

Patriot Battery Metals Commences Quebec's Largest Lithium Drill Campaign at the Corvette Property

VANCOUVER, BC and SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights  The 2024 drill campaign at the Corvette Property has commenced, targeting a minimum of 45,000 m over the January to April period (the 'winter program').At least ten (10) drill rigs are planned to be utilized to complete the winter program – making it among the largest lithium drill programs currently in Quebec.The winter access road is complete and in operation to... Read More

Rebellion Opens New Frontier for Methane-Emissions Abatement With ACR Issuance, ACX Listing of Carbon Credits From Plugging Orphan Oil and Gas Wells

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebellion Energy Solutions has opened a new frontier for methane-emissions abatement with the verified, validated creation and regulated exchange listing of carbon credits derived from permanently plugging orphan oil and gas wells. Read More

Second Front Systems receives strategic investment from Booz Allen to rapidly scale emerging tech for national security

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Second Front Systems™ (2F), a public-benefit software company accelerating the delivery of mission-critical software solutions to the government, today announced  a new strategic investment from Booz Allen Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Booz Allen Hamilton. This latest investment further strengthens Second Front's list of prominent investors, which includes NEA, Moore Strategic... Read More

FIRST PATIENTS ENROLLED IN THE GORE VBX FORWARD CLINICAL STUDY

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- W. L. Gore  Associates, Inc. (Gore) announced today that the first patients have been enrolled in the Gore VBX FORWARD Clinical Study (NCT05811364), a global prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial to compare the GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis (VBX Stent Graft) to bare metal stenting for patients with complex iliac occlusive disease.  Read More

Newgen Software's Revenues at Rs 869 cr in 9M FY'24, up 30% YoY; Profit after Tax at Rs 146 cr, up 51% YoY

NOIDA, India, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The management of Newgen Software Technologies Ltd. announced results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, at its Board Meeting held on January 16, 2024. Key Highlights- Q3 FY'24 v/s Q3 FY'23 Revenue PAT New Logo Wins Rs 324 Cr Rs 68 Cr 11 (27% Q3 YoY growth) (45% Q3 YoY growth) Speaking about the results, Diwakar Nigam, Chairman Managing Director, Newgen Software Technologies Ltd. said, "In... Read More

Bitget Launches Spot P2P Market to Support Early Investment Before Major CEX Listing

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the launch of a new trading product called the Spot P2P Market. The instrument will allow users to get early access to tokens that have not been listed on major centralized exchanges. Bitget is the first major... Read More

Bitget Blockchain4Her Project Empowers Women With $10 Million Commitment to Promote Gender Diversity in Web3

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget,  the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has today unveiled the Blockchain4Her initiative aimed at promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the blockchain industry, with a $10 Million commitment. The announcement was made at the Web3 Hub Davos event hosted by CV Labs, during the World Economic Forum 2024, where Bitget showcased its commitment to fostering... Read More

Artisse AI Secures $6.7M Seed Funding Round Led by The London Fund

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Artisse AI, a pioneering force in human-centric AI image technology, is thrilled to announce the close of its seed funding round, led by The London Fund. This commitment marks a significant milestone for Artisse, as it further accelerates the business on its mission towards reshaping the photography industry and the future of digital creativity. The London Fund, known for its strategic investments in... Read More

TVM Capital Healthcare invests in Vietnamese Eye Care Business Alina Vision in a Growth-Buy Out Transaction

SINGAPORE and HANOI, Vietnam, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fred Hollows Foundation, Australia, Rohto Pharmaceutical, Japan, and TVM Capital Healthcare, Singapore and Dubai, today announced the closing of a significant equity investment in Alina Vision, a leading eye care business which currently operates two hospitals in Vietnam.  Read More

Radisson Hotel Group sets new record in 2023, adding the largest number of keys to its international portfolio

BRUSSELS, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Hotel Group wrapped up 2023 with exceptional growth, adding over 30,000 keys to its international portfolio of 10 leading brands through openings and signings. The Group has grown its business by nearly 50% since the launch of its transformation plan in 2018.   In 2023, Radisson Hotel Group celebrated a new company record with the addition of its largest number of... Read More

First Move with Julia Chatterley returns to CNN International, with Asia focus

HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Move with Julia Chatterley will return to CNN International this month, with a new look, new format, and a new time – 6pm ET/6am HKT. From Monday January 29th, the new show will dig into the big stories that will shape the day for viewers in Asia as they wake up, tapping into CNN's network of correspondents around the globe, alongside news-making guests and expert analysis to provide a... Read More

JCDecaux Transport Launch "JCDecaux Nurture" in Hong Kong, Strategically Partner with Start-ups and Scale-ups, Taking the Lead to Shape Advertising Business Landscape

HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JCDecaux Transport has announced the launch of "JCDecaux Nurture", a dedicated programme for start-ups and scale-ups in Hong Kong, to showcase our strategic support to start-ups and scale-ups, taking the lead to shape the advertising business landscape in Hong Kong. Riding the success of this programme in Europe, the US, and Australia. JCDecaux Transport Hong Kong is proud to be the first to launch... Read More

Global Times: Harbin tourism boom spurs ethnic unity

BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China's "ice city" Harbin in Northeast Heilongjiang Province has definitely become a tourism sensation this winter, attracting millions of domestic and international travelers. Beyond the lure of ice and snow tourism, the lesser-known diversity and rich cultures of local ethnic minority groups have also been brought under the spotlight during the city's staggering tourism boom.  At the tourist-packed... Read More

International Diabetes Federation and Sanofi Global Health Unit collaborate to strengthen diabetes response in 40 countries

BRUSSELS, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), in collaboration with Sanofi's Global Health Unit (GHU), is taking significant steps to improve access to diabetes care. The collaboration aims to support the early diagnosis, management and prevention of diabetes and its complications by training a minimum of 4,000 healthcare professionals (HCPs) in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) under-prepared to... Read More

CELLSEARCH® CTC count proves its clinical utility in guiding therapeutic strategy supporting patient care in HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer

BOLOGNA, Italy and HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Menarini Silicon Biosystems, a pioneer of liquid biopsy and single-cell technologies, announced the recent publication of the STIC CTC trial data demonstrating the clinical utility of CTC count as an independent prognostic factor in advanced breast cancer. More specifically, the STIC CTC trial demonstrates that the use of CTC count as a tool for choosing between... Read More

Cisco and OECD Launch Pioneering Research Initiative on Digital Well-being

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology is transforming our lives, changing the way we learn, work, interact with others and get access to all types of services. Depending on our ability to access technology and use it in the right way, technology can improve our sense of well-being and be a real driver of progress. Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), a global technology leader committed to fostering an inclusive future for all,... Read More

2024 BUSINESS FORECAST: TECH-DRIVEN OPTIMISM MEETS RISING GEOPOLITICAL CHALLENGES

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the challenges of 2023 and escalating geopolitical tensions, business leaders remain surprisingly optimistic for 2024, according to new research from Economist Impact and DP World, unveiled today at the World Economic Forum. The primary driver is a growing belief that technology will transform the efficiency and resilience of supply chains. Amid escalating concerns about protectionism,... Read More

Klaytn and Finschia Jointly Propose a Chain Merge to Create Asia's Leading Blockchain Ecosystem

SINGAPORE, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Klaytn Foundation, established to build and decentralize the ecosystem of South Korea's leading Layer 1 blockchain Klaytn, has teamed up with Finschia Foundation, the operator of the Finschia blockchain developed by LINE Tech Plus, to propose the merger of the two existing blockchains into a new mainnet. The two blockchain foundations will submit the integration proposal to their respective governance... Read More