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Shenzhen's Luohu District Enhances Economic Bonds with Oceania
SYDNEY, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a central district of Shenzhen, a technology hub in South China, Luohu has bolstered its economic and trade connections with Oceania, marking a significant step toward fostering global economic partnerships. The Luohu delegation commenced its business tour in Sydney, Australia, by hosting the China (Shenzhen•Luohu) - Australia Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum on Monday. Emphasizing its robust... Read More
SBF partners UOB, Rajah & Tann and RSM to help Singapore companies expand into ASEAN through business missions
SINGAPORE, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has successfully hosted the eighth edition of the ASEAN Conference, a prestigious annual event that convenes leading decision-makers from the private and public sectors across the region. This year's conference, which took place at Singapore's Sands Expo and Convention Centre, provided a vital platform for exploring and shaping the future of international business... Read More
Tenable Research Uncovers Thousands of Vulnerable Cyber Assets Amongst Southeast Asia's Financial Sector
SINGAPORE, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New research conducted by Tenable®, Inc., the exposure management company, has uncovered more than 26,500 potential internet-facing assets among Southeast Asia's top banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) companies by market capitalisation across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. On July 15, 2024, Tenable examined the external attack surface of over 90... Read More
Asian Captive Conference 2024: Shaping the Future of Self-Insurance
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC Inc.) and the Labuan International Insurance Association (LIIA) are pleased to announce that the Asian Captive Conference (ACC) 2024 will take place on September 19, 2024, at the Sime Darby Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur. This year's conference, themed Asian Anchors: Leading the Way in Captive Innovation promises to be a pivotal gathering for... Read More
DevDays Asia 2024: Ninth Edition of Microsoft's Biggest Developer Event in Asia sees Record Registration
TAIPEI, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by the growing interest in Artificial intelligence (AI), DevDays Asia, Microsoft's largest developer event in the Asia-Pacific region, took place earlier this month in Taiwan. The event was co-organized by Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Administration for Digital Industries. Now in its ninth... Read More
LG OPENS NEW CHAPTER IN CONNECTED HOME LIVING WITH "THINQ ON" AI HOME HUB AT IFA 2024
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling the LG ThinQ ON AI home hub featuring Affectionate Intelligence at IFA 2024 in Berlin, Germany, from September 6-10. This innovative hub provides outstanding connectivity and expandability, positioning itself as the centerpiece of a comprehensive smart home ecosystem, where LG's appliances and "empathetic" AI work in unison to deliver customized comfort, care... Read More
Musim Mas Signs its first Sustainability-Linked Loan with Rabobank and HSBC Bank
SINGAPORE, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Musim Mas is proud to announce its inaugural Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility, marking a significant step in its commitment to sustainable business practices. Partnering with Rabobank as sustainability coordinator and HSBC as other lender, the Musim Mas Group's marketing arm, Inter-Continental Oils Fats Pte. Ltd., and its Spain and Italy Biofuel entities will convert its EUR 150 million... Read More
Necessary Care or Abuse? Unpacking the Reason Behind Overprescription
SINGAPORE, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever wondered if the ten prescriptions your doctor gave you for a cold are truly necessary? Or is there a more complex issue of abuse happening behind the scenes? Today's Case: Overcharging a 7-Year-Old Somsak (an alias name), a 7-year-old boy from Bangkok developed a fever and cough, he was diagnosed with a common respiratory viral infection in - RSV. Somsak was prescribed an array of... Read More
Oxfam Launches Digital Hub to Drive Coordinated Multistakeholder Action on Just Energy Transition in Asia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxfam's Fair Finance Asia (FFA) and Influencing Just Energy Transition in Asia (I-JET) Programs have jointly launched a new Just Energy Transition (JET) Policy Toolkit that serves as a repository of recommendations for energy and climate policymakers, financial regulators, private financial institutions, multilateral development banks (MDBs), and energy companies.... Read More
iHerb Marks its Commitment to Global Health and Wellness with 28th Anniversary Sales Event
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iHerb, one of the world's leading online retailers for vitamins, minerals, supplements and other health and wellness products, is proud to celebrate its 28th anniversary with its biggest, month-long September sales event that invites customers to discover daily deals and weekly discounts of 28% off select brands and product categories such as beauty, sports nutrition, personal care and more. Read More
Odie's Oil Introduces Free Handbook of Toxic Finish Coatings for Finishers & Specifiers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Service Announcement Wood finishes, concrete finishes, and other finish coatings are more often than not - laden with toxic chemicals. Coming into physical contact including skin contact, accidental ingestion, or inhalation of these materials that contain certain ingredients can cause serious and often irreversible harm to your health including neurological damage, reproductive harm,... Read More
The Fifth Qingdao Multinationals Summit kicked off
QINGDAO, China, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of August 28, the Fifth Qingdao Multinationals Summit, jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the People's Government of Shandong Province, opened at the Qingdao International Conference Center with more than 800 present guests from all walks of life. Zhang Qingwei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, opened the summit.... Read More
Refreshed. Recreated. Reimagined.
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® and CES® are launching a shared brand identity. Also, CES.tech is transforming with a completely new design, offering an enhanced user experience. "Today marks a significant milestone in the journey of CTA and CES as we unveil our new brand mark and CES website," said Gary Shapiro, CEO, CTA. "This transformation is more than just a... Read More
The 5th Qingdao Multinationals Summit Opens Today
QINGDAO, China, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a news release from the Information Office of the People's Government of Shandong Province: On August 28, the Fifth Qingdao Multinationals Summit opened in Qingdao, Shandong province. More than 550 representatives from 451 multinational companies attended the summit, including 99 multinational companies participating in the summit for the first time. Zhang Qingwei, Vice Chairman of the... Read More
UTime Signs NDA to Acquire Monkeypox Vaccine Maker Bowen Therapeutics Inc and Supports Completion of FDA Registration of Related Vaccines
SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UTime Limited (NASDAQ: WTO) ("UTime" or the "Company") has officially announced the signing of a non-disclosure agreement (the "NDA") with Bowen Therapeutics Inc ("Bowen Therapeutics") for the acquisition of the Bowen Therapeutics laboratory at UMASS Medical School. This strategic move not only marks UTime's in-depth expansion in the global vaccine market, but also provides strong support for the... Read More
Trianz enters into a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS to Revolutionize Cloud Adoption and Management
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trianz, a digital transformation technology solutions company, today announced that it entered into a comprehensive Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aiming to transform the landscape of cloud migrations, modernization, management, and maximization. This collaboration integrates Trianz' cutting-edge Concierto platform with AWS's cloud infrastructure and... Read More
Hisense, New Official Sponsor of Real Madrid
QINGDAO, China, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, the global home appliances and consumer electronics company, announced it will become a regional partner of Real Madrid in Spain, Africa, and the Middle East. Real Madrid and Hisense have announced a collaboration agreement under which the global home appliances and consumer electronics company will become an official sponsor of Real Madrid for the next three years. The signing ceremony... Read More
Global Trade Review Announces GTR Asia 2024 in Singapore: A Premier Trade Finance Event on September 3-4
SINGAPORE, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Trade Review (GTR) is proud to announce GTR Asia 2024, set to take place on September 3-4 at the iconic Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. Celebrating its 15th year as the ultimate event in the region, the event promises to be an exceptional gathering of over 1,300 industry leaders, professionals, and stakeholders from across the trade finance ecosystem.... Read More
MAYBELLINE NEW YORK ANNOUNCES SHAY MITCHELL AS NEWEST GLOBAL AMBASSADOR
NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maybelline New York, the world's leading cosmetics brand, continues to build out its roster of cultural trendsetting global ambassadors with the addition of actress and entrepreneur, Shay Mitchell. A champion of self-expression and a true creative powerhouse, Mitchell will bring her unapologetic self to Maybelline New York as she begins her global ambassador role. Read More
Telin and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Partner to Develop the Indonesia Cable System Express 2 (ICE System 2)
BALI, Indonesia, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the BATIC 2024 event, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) have officially announced strategic partnership to develop Indonesia's telecommunications infrastructure through the development of the Indonesia Cable Express System 2 (ICE System 2). This... Read More
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