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US Powerball Jackpot Soars to Approximately AU$1.1 Billion at Year's End, Australians Can Join the Excitement at theLotter Australia
US Powerball Jackpot Soars to Approximately AU$1.1 Billion at Year's End, Australians Can Join the Excitement at theLotter Australia Read More
Saving Species Challenge Attracts Global Interest
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indianapolis Zoo's bold new conservation initiative will award $1 million to a single organization working to save a species from extinction. The Saving Species Challenge has attracted the interest of conservationists representing 52 species in 46 nations. Each applicant has developed a detailed plan that, if funded, will have a measurable and sustainable impact on the survival of a threatened... Read More
Binance Releases 2023 Year-End Report
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance, the leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today released its 2023 year-end report. Binance shares: The year 2023 has been a tumultuous one for crypto. Yet, even during the long periods of recovery, the building of valuable products and... Read More
Bybit Web3 Partners with Manta Network, Celebrating with 100K MANTA Carnival
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's third largest crypto exchange by volume, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Manta Network, a pioneer in zero-knowledge (ZK) application ecosystems. Together, they are also launching a celebratory 100K MANTA Carnival to introduce the community to cutting-edge ZK technology and unlock exciting rewards. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for Bybit's Web3... Read More
The first Hong Kong Art Exhibition in Sydney of 2024 - Hong Kong Pop Art Exhibition
SYDNEY, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Point Art is thrilled to present the "Hong Kong Pop Art Exhibition", a groundbreaking celebration of creativity and cultural fusion. Running from January 10 to January 30, 2024, at M2 Gallery, Surry Hills. This historic showcase will feature the works of esteemed contemporary artists Kwok Mang Ho (known as Frog King), Prudence Mak (creator of Chocolate Rain), and Jiwye To, marking the first-ever Hong... Read More
ALULA'S STATUS AS PREMIER HOME FOR HERITAGE SPORT IN SAUDI ARABIA BOOSTED WITH FIRST-EVER ALULA FALCONS CUP TOURNAMENT
ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its goal to conserve and celebrate traditional heritage sports that have deep roots in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the region, and further afield, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will host the first-ever AlUla Falcon Cup. Read More
Nominations and entries are open now for SEBA Awards 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia (YUM) proudly announces the forthcoming 11th SEBA Awards 2024, poised to transcend borders and embrace a regional perspective. The gala event will continue its tradition of recognizing exceptional achievements, this time extending its reach to the crème de la crème of entrepreneurs and enterprises from countries like Thailand, Brunei, and Indonesia.... Read More
Zoomlion Accelerates Growth and Innovation in the Middle East with Strategic Development and Collaborative Innovation
CHANGSHA, China, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion", 1157.HK), a leading Chinese construction machinery and equipment manufacturer, is further underscoring its commitment to the Middle Eastern market. The company's Chairman and CEO, Zhan Chunxin, along with Co-President Wang Yongxiang and Vice President Sun Changjun, recently visited the company's subsidiaries in the region. This... Read More
KT&G Board of Directors initiates CEO appointment process
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KT Corporation ("KT" or the "company") (KRX:033780) held its Board of Directors meeting and the Governance Committee, which is one of the board committees, on December 28th to officially embark on the process for appointing the next CEO and resolve the evaluation criteria for CEO candidates. The Governance Committee of KT is exclusively composed of outside directors. The Board of... Read More
OR records 600% year-on-year quarterly profit growth in Q3 2023 driven by mobility business, maintaining positive momentum of international expansion
BANGKOK, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of higher global oil prices due to sluggish supply in the third quarter of 2023, Thailand's leading oil and retail company PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc. (OR) managed to make quarterly profit growth of over 600% compared to the same period last year. The positive momentum was primarily driven by the impressive growth in the company's Mobility business, with the commercial market segment as key... Read More
MTR* advertising, Operated by JCDecaux Transport Debuts Ad2Commerce Solutions with AI-generated Digital Virtual Model Technology Pioneers the Markets with Innovative OMO Solutions
HONG KONG, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTR* advertising, operated by JCDecaux Transport proudly debuts Ad2Commerce solutions with AI-generated Digital Virtual Model Technology by TLive, pioneering the markets with innovative Online-Merge-Offline (OMO) Solutions. TLive is a unique e-commerce platform that utilizes high-quality content marketing to engage consumers and drive effective sales for merchants through MTR* advertising, such as... Read More
OceanBase Receives Honorable Mention in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems
SINGAPORE, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OceanBase, a leading provider of enterprise-level distributed relational database, has received an Honorable Mention in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems (Cloud DBMS). This recognition comes approximately one year after OceanBase launched OceanBase Cloud, its cloud DBMS product. According to Gartner, "with continued innovation and increased breadth and depth of... Read More
Embarking on 2024: Trip.com Group reveals top travel trends, AI revolution, and sustainable journeys
SHANGHAI, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the sun sets on 2023, Trip.com Group, a global leader in online travel services, reflects on the dynamic landscape of travel over the past year, offering insights into the trends set to shape the journey in 2024. China's border reopening sparks global travel surge With the opening of China's borders, travel... Read More
Sungrow Opens New Office Tower at Its Global Headquarters
HEFEI, China, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage system supplier, opened its new and expanded headquarters office tower on December 26th, 2023 in Hefei, China. The milestone event was graced by the presence of Sungrow's Chairman, Cao Renxian, who presided over the opening ceremony and commemorated the occasion alongside valued partners, ushering in the new year with fervor and camaraderie.... Read More
JA Solar's DeepBlue 4.0 Pro Achieves Prestigious Wind Tunnel PV Module Certification from TÜV NORD
BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar's groundbreaking DeepBlue 4.0 Pro recently earned the coveted High-speed Wind Tunnel PV Module Certification from TÜV NORD. This significant certification affirms the DeepBlue 4.0 Pro's superior safety, reliability, and exceptional weather resistance performance, particularly in hurricane-prone regions such as high-altitude and offshore areas. TÜV NORD, a pioneer in the industry, is the first... Read More
Revitalization of Hangzhou Opera Represents Hangzhou's Culture Gene
HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by haiwainet.cn: A new historical drama, Spring Dawn at Su Causeway, made its debut at the 18th China Theatre Festival in Hangzhou, winning rounds of thunderous applause. The ancient-style stage design and the beauty of Song culture presented by the drama, which showed the ups and downs of Sushi, the famous poet in the Song Dynasty, are just parts of Hangzhou culture. Hangju, or... Read More
Global Times: Chinese modernization emphasizes quality and balanced education to elevate learners in remote areas on the international stage
BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to studying hard, Jihaoyouguo's New Year's resolution is to learn a few more songs. Jihaoyouguo loves singing. Among the many songs in her repertoire, "Our national flag is so beautiful" is her favorite. On the evening of July 28, 2023, the 31st World University Games opened in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province. Jihaoyouguo, aged 15, stood on the grand stage of the opening ceremony... Read More
Crypto Market Makes a Strong Comeback, Bybit and Wintermute Leadership Optimistic on Options Trading
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, on its 5th anniversary, has achieved several significant milestones, including surpassing 20 million users, launching its web3 vision, and gaining institutional preference for BTC and ETH. Despite the increasing number of crypto exchanges, there remains a scarcity of seasoned liquidity providers. In the post-FTX era, market leaders like Wintermute play an even more crucial role.... Read More
EKA Mobility joins forces with Mitsui and VDL Groep to create a leading global OEM in India
PUNE, India, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles technology company based in India, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Mitsui Co., Ltd. (Japan) and VDL Groep (Netherlands). This strategic cooperation marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Indian automotive industry, propelling India toward becoming a global hub for sustainable transportation. The alliance is set to establish most... Read More
Cyient celebrates innovation with 5500 innovators across 76 countries collaborating for CyientifIQ Innovation League
HYDERABAD, India, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering, and Technology Solutions company, is excited to announce the winners of its Ultimate Innovation Challenge -- The CyientifIQ Innovation League - Global Hackathon 2023. More than 5,500 innovators representing 404 colleges from 76 countries participated in this league to address challenges around three themes: Designing Digital Enterprises, Building... Read More
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