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Iridium to Expand its Reach as a Global Alternative PNT Service with Acquisition of Market Leader Satelles
MCLEAN, Va., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Satelles, Inc., the leader in highly secure satellite-based time and location services that complement and protect GPS and other GNSS-reliant systems. The service, named Satellite Time and Location (STL), is an easy-to-adopt,... Read More
Phagenesis, a medical device company specializing in the treatment of swallowing disorders, successfully closes a $42M Series D financing round led by EQT Life Sciences and Sectoral Asset Management
MANCHESTER, England, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phagenesis, a pioneering UK company which has developed a revolutionary neurostimulation system to treat swallowing dysfunction, has closed a $42M Series D financing all equity investment round. The combined European and United States investment syndicate was led by EQT Life Sciences, and co-led by Sectoral, with new investors British Patient Capital, Northern Gritstone and Aphelion also... Read More
Trip.com Group To Showcase New Consumer Trends and AI Innovations at ITB Berlin 2024
BERLIN, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group is gearing up to make waves at ITB Berlin 2024 held from 5-7 March in Berlin. This marks the company's second appearance at the prestigious international event, where it aims to provide an insider's view into its latest technological innovations and cast a spotlight on the transformative consumer trends shaping the future of travel. Adapting to the New Global Traveller Schubert Lou, Chief... Read More
KT&G CEO candidate Kyung-man Bang receives positive evaluations from major financial institutions
SEOUL, South Korea, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Major financial institutions, such as Morgan Stanley and Meritz Securities have recently published analyst reports offering positive evaluations of Kyung-man Bang, KT's CEO candidate. His official appointment is pending approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for March 28, 2024, as per the company's recent disclosure. Read More
LONGi and Ferroglobe Announce Silicon Long-Term Agreement
XI'AN, China, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi, the world's leading Solar technology company, and Ferroglobe PLC, a world leading producer of Silicon Metal and Ferroalloys, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a long-term supply agreement effective January 1, 2024. This agreement consolidates the partnership between the two companies... Read More
Hybribio Calls for Raising International HPV Awareness
GUANGZHOU, China, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March 4th 2024 marks the 7th International HPV Awareness Day, a global campaign proposed by the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) since 2018. This year, the theme is One Less Worry. On this special day, Hybribio (300639.SZ) calls for raising international HPV awareness and adopting effective strategies for early detection and prevention. According to the World Health Organization... Read More
MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse set to return on 13 March
HONG KONG, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will hold the parallel MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse conferences at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 13 March. With some 70 speakers from around the world, including chief marketing officers, retailers, brand representatives, agencies and e-commerce experts, this 2-in-1 event will feature discussions on marketing experiences,... Read More
Vision beyond imagination: Hikvision showcases innovative display technologies and products at ISE 2024
HANGZHOU, China, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision unveiled a captivating array of innovative display technologies and products at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), which takes place every February, is the largest audio-video systems integration show in the world. This year the four-day event hosted over 1,300 exhibitors and more than 116,000 visitors. Hikvision chose this venue... Read More
IFF Launches Advertising Campaign Celebrating The Art Of Perfumery
PARIS, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFF has launched an advertising campaign featuring staple tools of the art of perfumery. The campaign is appearing today in select publications and online. "IFF perfumers are artists of the invisible, who craft olfactive works of art, connecting with consumers around the world through the scents they create for niche... Read More
XXIV Habano Festival: HABANOS, S.A. CLOSES THE XXIV HABANO FESTIVAL WITH A TRIBUTE TO TRINIDAD ON ITS 55th ANNIVERSARY
HAVANA, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 24th Habano Festival concluded with a spectacular Gala Evening, held at Havana's Pabexpo convention center, gathering approximately 1,200 guests on this important occasion which paid tribute to the 55th anniversary of the Trinidad brand. This event, which marks the beginning of the "Trinidad Year", became a very special meeting point for lovers and aficionados of one of the most prestigious brands in... Read More
China Undertakes: An installation contract for the world's largest "Artificial Sun" TOKAMAK Signed
PARIS, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Everything grows by the sun, and the "Planting The Sun" sung in nursery rhymes is being turned into reality by human beings little by little. Local time on 29 February 2024, the world's largest "Artificial Sun" International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Organization and the China-France consortium led by China Nuclear Power Engineering Co., LTD. (CNPE) formally signed a contract for the Sector... Read More
CoinEx Releases 1st Brand Video: Interpreting the Bitcoin Halving and "Less Is More" Philosophy
HONG KONG, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 2nd of March, global cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx released its first promo video counting down to the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving in 2024. Titled "Coin In CoinEx", the 2-minute cinematic ad encapsulates an important industry milestone through the lens of CoinEx's brand philosophy. Following up on their previous teaser video outdoor advertisement, we can finally take a look at the full... Read More
FOMO Group Appoints New Head of Compliance to Strengthen Regulatory Commitment
SINGAPORE, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FOMO Group, a Singapore-based financial holding group, today announces the appointment of Cindy Ho as Group Head of Compliance. Cindy will lead the Group's Compliance function, overseeing regulatory compliance, policy development and implementation, risk assessment and business advisory activities, to support its business growth. Cindy brings over 30 years of compliance experience to the role, having... Read More
"Image Possibilities Coproduction Plan" Supported Works Garner International Attention
BEIJING, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent days, a collection of documentaries depicting Chinese stories has garnered widespread attention from international audiences and industry professionals. These documentaries are part of a initiative known as the "Image Possibilities Coproduction Plan" (IP PLAN), released by China Review Studio aimed at fostering collaboration among international directors to create documentaries focused on... Read More
CGTN: How China-proposed BRI helps incense-makers go global
BEIJING, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pu Lianggong knows the art of incense-making, just like his Arab ancestors. Now nearly 70 years old, Pu produces incense in Yongchun County in Quanzhou, a coastal city in east China's Fujian Province. The incense-making craft has its roots in the ancient Maritime Silk Road, which served as a vital conduit for both trade and cultural exchange between China's southeastern coastal regions and foreign... Read More
THAILAND EXPECTS 25% GROWTH IN FITNESS AND MASS PARTICIPATION SPORTS FOR 2024
BANGKOK, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Thai Mass Participation Sports Trade Association (TMPSA) over 1,500 mass participation sports such as marathons, off road races, and competitive fitness events took place in 2023. Based upon TMPSA's forecast, this figure is expected to grow by 25% in 2024. Pre-COVID mass participation sports contributed to roughly 200 billion Thai baht annually across sectors. Post-pandemic, the region is... Read More
OKX Flash News: OKX DEX Integrates Jupiter API, Bringing Enhanced Liquidity to Solana Trades
SINGAPORE, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX, a leading Web3 technology company, today announced its decentralized exchange (DEX) has integrated with leading Solana liquidity aggregator Jupiter API. The integration gives OKX DEX traders access to Jupiter's extensive network of liquidity sources and optimized routing when making token swaps on Solana.... Read More
OKX Flash News: OKX Launches Solana Super Season Thread Competition with 500 USDC in Prizes
SINGAPORE, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX, a leading Web3 technology company, today announced the launch of its Solana Super Season Thread Competition, part of a series of initiatives aimed at spurring engagement with and education around the Solana ecosystem. The competition invites Solana enthusiasts and OKX users to showcase their expertise by authoring Twitter threads delving into different aspects of Solana and the OKX wallet.... Read More
EmpowerHer: ASPL Group's International Women's Day Coaching Experience
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This International Women's Day ASPL Group, a leading provider of strategic leadership training, recruitment and consulting, is excited to announce the launch of "EmpowerHer," in alignment with the United Nation's theme of Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. This campaign is dedicated to... Read More
Join Meet The Experts Conference, Towards Sustainable Vietnam's Hospitality & Real Estate Market on 26th March 2024
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Real estate and hospitality sectors are embarking on their recovery paths. Investors, developers, private business owners, international operators, and other stakeholders are closely monitoring Vietnam's hospitality and real estate industry. What pivotal factors are contributing to this recovery, and what key trends should be watched? Amidst these efforts, WeHub is collaborating with... Read More
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