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Media Alert: IBM Applauds EU Parliament's Approval of the EU AI Act
BRUSSELS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) applauds the EU Parliament's decision to adopt the EU AI Act, a significant milestone in establishing responsible AI regulation in the European Union. The EU AI Act provides a much-needed framework for ensuring transparency, accountability, and human oversight in developing and deploying AI technologies. While important work must be done to ensure the Act is successfully implemented,... Read More
JINHAN FAIR - Trade Show You Can't Miss in 2024 to Meet the Home & Gift Trends Ahead
GUANGZHOU, China, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 49th Jinhan Fair for Home Gifts (Short: JINHAN FAIR) will open on April 21st~27th, at Pazhou, Guangzhou, China. We are looking forward to showing buyers the upcoming trendy inspirations. By gathering over 900 Chinese manufacturers and 300,000+ creative products, and next to Canton Fair, we are aiming to provide buyers with a one-stop sourcing experience of home gift items. During... Read More
As phase I of 511MW project is connected to grid, TrinaTracker's Vanguard 1P makes Uzbekistan greener
MADRID, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Samarkand and Jizzakh solar power plants in Uzbekistan have recently connected their initial units to the grid for power generation. They have combined installed capacity of 511MW. TrinaTracker exclusively supplied both plants with 11,248 sets of Vanguard 1P trackers and the supporting Trina Smart Cloud digital SCADA platform at tracker level. The two plants were developed and built by Abu Dhabi... Read More
Waters Advances Battery Electrode Design and Performance Analysis with New Rheo-IS Accessory
ORLANDO, Fla., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Battery Seminar -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announced a new accessory for its TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometers (HR) designed to enable simultaneous electrical impedance and rheological measurements, a critical capability for scientists working on new battery formulations. "Battery innovators that are focused on optimizing performance and scale-up require sensitive... Read More
PR Newswire and Global Sources Team Up, Offering Customized Services to Enhance Exhibitor Communications
BEIJING, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PR Newswire, a premier global provider of distribution services for corporate communications, recently signed a content partnership agreement with Global Sources Hong Kong shows, the world's foremost sourcing event. As part of the collaboration, PR Newswire will offer a broad range of communications services and customized solutions to exhibitors at the 2024 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows in April. The... Read More
Celebrate Bybit Card's 1st Anniversary with Exclusive Rewards
DUBAI, UAE, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Bybit Card marks its first year of revolutionizing digital transactions, Bybit, one of the world's top three crypto exchanges, is rolling out the red carpet for a celebration, with an exclusive offer. As a token of appreciation for the trust and loyalty of Bybit's community, from March 6 to April 6, 2024, Bybit invites both new and existing users to join in the festivities and seize the... Read More
Hummingbird Bioscience and Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine to Co-Host 3rd Annual Virtual VISTA Symposium on March 27, 2024
SINGAPORE and HANOVER, Germany, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hummingbird Bioscience and Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine today announced that the 3rd Annual VISTA Symposium will take place virtually on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 (11:00 AM - 3:30 PM ET). VISTA is a novel immune checkpoint implicated in various cancers. There is broad potential clinical impact for cancer patients, with strong scientific evidence that VISTA-mediated immune... Read More
The Adecco Group: 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
ZURICH, Switzerland, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adecco Group 2023 Annual Report is now available in the Ad Hoc section of the Group's website. Please also refer to the dedicated Annual Report section. 2023 Annual Report (PDF) Financial calendar AGM 11 April 2024Ex-Dividend date ... Read More
FWD Group announces 2023 financial results
HONG KONG, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FWD Group Holdings Limited ("FWD Group" or "FWD") today announced full year results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2023. Value of new business of US$991 million, up 22 percent compared to 2022. Operating profit after tax up by 27 percent from 2022 to US$372 million.Groupwide solvency ratio[i] at 292... Read More
Fourth MEGA International Creative Media Festival seeks submissions
SUZHOU, China, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The fourth annual MEGA International Creative Media Festival is accepting submissions for outstanding creative media works by students and professionals until 10 April 2024. The festival will take place from 10 to 16 May 2024 in Suzhou, China. The Academy of Film and Creative Technology at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University hosts the annual global event to celebrate creative media, exhibitions,... Read More
Agoda shares Japan's Top Destinations During Cherry Blossom Season
SINGAPORE, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Japan's cherry blossom season unfurls, digital travel platform Agoda reveals the top searched destinations in Japan where international travelers are flocking to experience the ephemeral beauty of 'Sakura'. Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Kyoto, and Fujikawaguchiko emerge as the most sought-after spots, each offering a unique viewing experience of the cherry blossoms at their peak.... Read More
Sun Life Asia Financial Resilience Index reveals millennials are the most financially resilient generation, but a lack of planning limits resilience for all
HONG KONG, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life Asia released its inaugural "Sun Life Asia Financial Resilience Index" today, which examines the financial behaviours and beliefs of individuals across the region, and the barriers they face to building long-term financial security. The Index revealed that while confidence and optimism are high, many people still lack a plan of action. The study found confidence outstrips preparedness when it... Read More
MAV Systems: AiQ - No limits to recognition
KENT, England, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The launch of the new AiQ Advanced Intelligence ALPR camera offers more than just plate recognition, it eradicates the limitations that have previously faced ALPR cameras and has opened a wealth of visual data mapping and target detection that set new performance standards. After 2 years of research and testing, MAV systems have now launched the AiQ to eagerly awaiting system integrators and... Read More
Aegros Limited proposes to issue debentures in a series of tranches up to an aggregate face value of AUD25 million for subscription by investors
SYDNEY, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegros Limited ACN 618 589 101 (the Issuer) proposes to issue debentures (in the form of loan notes) in a series of tranches up to an aggregate face value of AUD25 million of (Debentures) for subscription by investors (Investors). The Issuer will invest the proceeds of calls to be made under the Debentures to fund eligible non-equipment research and development expenditure under the Australian... Read More
Northern Health Selects Datos Health for Care Pathway Automation
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Datos Health, a global leader in remote care automation, announced today the company's Open Care platform, was chosen by Northern Health, a major Australian healthcare provider. Northern Health has partnered with Datos Health to develop innovative digital care models to enable a healthier community by improving the health outcomes that matter most to patients. This includes being able to... Read More
IGEL Teams with Insentra and Insight to Help Western Health Improve Endpoint Management and Sustainability, Boost Security, and Enhance User Experience
SAN FRANCISCO and SYDNEY, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Health, one of Australia's leading healthcare providers, has chosen IGEL, provider of the secure endpoint OS for now and next, to modernise its endpoint infrastructure and streamline its management systems, with guidance from its technology consulting partners, Insentra and Insight. Read More
Government of Ukraine and Education Cannot Wait Announce US$18 Million Catalytic Grant and Call on Donors to Scale-Up Education Funding for Girls and Boys Impacted by Conflict
NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the conflict in Ukraine stretches into its third year, the Government of Ukraine and Education Cannot Wait (ECW) announced today US$18 million in catalytic grant funding for a new Multi-Year Resilience Programme that will benefit over 150,000 children across ten of Ukraine's most impacted areas. Read More
Request Finance Acquires Consola Finance To Become the Ultimate Enterprise Finance Platform for Both Crypto and Fiat
PARIS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Request Finance is thrilled to announce a monumental development: the acquisition of Consola Finance. This moment marks a significant expansion of Request Finance's capabilities, adding crypto accounting to the platform. This enhancement is aimed at better-serving finance professionals and certified public accountants (CPAs) who deal with operations in both crypto and fiat currencies.... Read More
CGTN AMERICA & CCTV UN: Global Media Dialogue: Why 2024 is the year to "Spring into China?"
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CGTN America CCTV UN releases "Global Media Dialogue: Why 2024 is the year to 'Spring into China?'" Fresh from the country's top annual political meetings, China Media Group plays host to Global Media Dialogue, highlighting shared prosperity and opportunities in China: a timely and unique media event with keynote speakers, two panels of experts and dignitaries at the University of Chicago. Our... Read More
Zdeněk Sobotka's SOLEK is building its largest solar power plant Leyda. It will generate almost 200 GWh of green energy annually
PRAGUE, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLEK, the company of Czech renewable energy pioneer Zdeněk Sobotka, is building its largest project to date. The 95,2 MW Leyda photovoltaic plant covers an area of 120 hectares, equivalent to 150 football fields, and it is located in San Antonio, 90 km from the capital Santiago de Chile. The new plant will significantly contribute to the decarbonisation goals of the country representing an advance... Read More
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