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iQIYI's 'Action Master' Season Unveils Diverse Charm of Martial Arts Films
BEIJING, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, has recently concluded the first season of 'Action Master,' showcasing the multifaceted allure of action movies. Throughout the season, iQIYI released four premium action films including Blocking the Horse, Eye for an Eye 2, Hunt the Wicked, and The Wild Blade of Strangers. These films not only pay homage to the venerable... Read More
ESR Group Delivers Growth in AUM and Fund Management EBITDA on the Back of Strong Operating Performance
HONG KONG, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ESR Group Limited ("ESR" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries as the "Group"; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), APAC's largest real asset manager powered by the New Economy, today announced its full year results ended 31 December 2023 ("FY2023"). ESR's integrated fund management and development platform in... Read More
KuCoin Introduces GemVote: Empowering Community Voices in Token Listings
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is thrilled to announce the launch of GemVote, an innovative feature that democratizes the listing process for emerging crypto projects. GemVote allows the KuCoin community to "Find the Next Crypto Gem with KuCoin", underscoring the exchange's commitment to community engagement and user-centric values.... Read More
Bybit Card Now Earns Exclusive Toncoin Rewards in Latest Collaboration
DUBAI, UAE, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, one of the world's top three crypto exchanges by volume, is again hard at work with the TON Foundation. This collaboration introduces a new reward program, bringing TON's vision of mainstream cryptocurrency adoption to Bybit Card users. Bybit Card is one of Web3's best real-world tools, and now it's... Read More
Professional Pickleball comes to New Zealand, over 100K Prizes in the Auckland Open and Two New Zealand teams
SYDNEY, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PPA Tour Australia (PPAA) and Major League Pickleball Australia (MLPA) are launching the Auckland Open, New Zealand's inaugural professional pickleball tournament. The Auckland Open will take place at the Albany Tennis Centre over Easter weekend (29th-31st March 2024). Read More
Strong Growth of Production Continues with Remarkable Cost Control and Financial Performance
HONG KONG, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) announced today its 2023 annual results for the year ended December 31, 2023. Accelerating reserves and production growth, new records are setImproving quality and efficiency, effective cost control and strong profit... Read More
Xiangjiang New Area of China's Hunan actively cultivates new quality productive forces
BEIJING, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited a joint venture in Changsha, central China's Hunan province on March 18, where he learned about local endeavors to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces and promote high-standard opening up. BASF Shanshan Battery Materials Co., Ltd. is located in the Xiangjiang... Read More
Hunan province strives to build inland hub for opening-up
BEIJING, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: On the streets of Changsha, central China's Hunan province, it's easy to buy an authentic cup of African coffee. Leveraging the two major platforms hosted by Hunan province, namely the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo and the China (Hunan) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Changsha has established a distribution, processing and trading center for non-resource products from Africa,... Read More
ATFX Welcomes Graham Morris as the New Head of Compliance for Australia
SYDNEY, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATFX recently announced that Graham Morris has been appointed as Head of Compliance for ATFX's operations in Australia. Graham is set to bring a vast reservoir of compliance expertise and industry knowledge to the firm, which will be instrumental in enhancing ATFX's regulatory frameworks and overseeing compliance matters within the Australian financial market.... Read More
One Bangkok Stands Tall as "The Heart of Bangkok", Unveiling World-Class Retail Marvels for Q4 2024 Grand Opening
BANGKOK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One Bangkok is preparing for a revolutionary transformation in the Thai real estate landscape, aiming at redefining urban living. One Bangkok aspires to be "The Heart of Bangkok", a district created to hold a place in people's heart, offering unparalleled lifestyle experiences. With a vision to evolve Bangkok into a "New Influential Global City", One Bangkok will become a landmark that enhances... Read More
Clarivate Acquires AI Start Up to Accelerate Strategy and Business Development Success for Life Sciences & Healthcare Clients
LONDON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT) a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has announced an agreement to acquire the substantial majority of assets of MotionHall, a Silicon Valley technology start-up company serving the life sciences with industry vertical artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The asset purchase serves as a key component of the Clarivate™ Life Sciences Healthcare strategy to... Read More
Four Rising Stars at 30th GILF showcasing industrial innovation, originality, and momentum
ZHONGSHAN, China, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 30th China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair (hereinafter referred to as GILF) opened grandly on March 18th at the Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China. At this main venue, a total of 928 enterprises vie with each other to display their smart, low-carbon, specialized, refined, original, or cross-sector products, highly praised by the guests.... Read More
NEC opens new Operations Center to expand its presence to Johor.
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Corporation of Malaysia (NEC Malaysia), a leading digital transformation technology provider, today launched its Intelligent Center Operations of NEC (ICON) as part of its plans to expand its presence in Johor. The establishment of ICON in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri was a collaborative effort between NEC Asia Pacific (APAC) and NEC Malaysia. ... Read More
Singapore and Bahrain Sign Bilateral Treaty on Appeals from the Bahrain International Commercial Court
SINGAPORE, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Singapore and the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain signed a bilateral Treaty on 20 March 2024 to establish a new Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC) in Bahrain and a designated body in Singapore to hear appeals from the BICC. The Treaty was signed by Singapore's Minister for Home... Read More
Navigating "Green Claims" Regulatory Change with Lenzing
LENZING, Austria, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to increasing concerns around climate change, consumers are constantly seeking ways to contribute positively. Recently, the European Parliament voted to implement a Green Claims Directive aimed at protecting consumers from misleading practices that could obstruct well-informed purchasing decisions. Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, is committed to... Read More
CNN's Spirit of Seoul spotlights Korean wave icons blending heritage with contemporary trends
HONG KONG, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the last decade, the Korean wave has surged worldwide, casting a cultural spotlight on Seoul, the capital of South Korea. A city at the forefront of modern culture, Seoul also has a deep respect for the country's heritage and traditions. This month, CNN's Spirit of Seoul meets three stars of the Korean wave who are transforming the city on the world stage through music, fine dining and design,... Read More
Agoda, GSTC, and USAID Partner to Champion Sustainability Education for Hotels in Asia
SINGAPORE, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have partnered to provide sustainability trainings for hoteliers across Asia, which will strengthen the sustainability transformation and foster green growth within the region's hotel industry, with models that have the potential for global application. The... Read More
MMA Global announces the SMARTIES™ X Global 2023 Winners:
SINGAPORE, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MMA Global proudly announces the winners of the esteemed SMARTIES™ X Global 2023 Awards. This prestigious program recognizes the most innovative and impactful marketing campaigns across the globe, showcasing the brilliance of marketing professionals who push boundaries and redefine industry standards to #shapethefuture of creativity and innovation in marketing.... Read More
"Sanya-style Chinese New Year" becomes top trendsetter for the Spring Festival in China
SANYA, China, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Spring Festival of 2024 for the Year of Dragon, Sanya Tourism Board, in cooperation with China Media Group (CMG), initiated a culture and tourism related logo "Welcome to Sanya," showcasing the beautiful scenery and culture in Sanya, through a comprehensive media approach featuring propaganda and short video series, such as Wonderland Sanya and A Bus Tour Across China•Sanya.... Read More
Cicada x Tech23 applications open, as Cicada urges all founders to consider: "am I deep tech?"
SYDNEY, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's flagship deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations is on the hunt for the nation's 23 most promising deep tech ventures, to showcase their world-changing innovations at the country's largest deep tech conference, Cicada x Tech23. The groundbreaking innovations featured each year impact the lives of almost... Read More
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