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OR takes the next step of its green and sustainability journey with tangible achievements through its unique SDGs ambition
BANGKOK, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc. (OR), Thailand's leading oil and retail company, the aspiration for sustainable growth develops from the belief that a business of the future should grow alongside its consumers and the environment. Led by the vision of "Empowering All toward Inclusive Growth" OR seeks to promote opportunities for all while striving to build an inclusive, sustainable and resilient... Read More
New LES MILLS XR game takes dance fitness into a new dimension
LONDON, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global fitness leader Les Mills has today unveiled LES MILLS XR DANCE – the world's first VR fitness game to bring professional dancers into your living room as personal coaches and partners in partying. Taking dance fitness gaming to a whole new level of 'exertainment', the app brings the dynamic and vibrant atmosphere of a LES MILLS DANCE™ class from the gym studio, straight into your Meta Quest 3 headset. Read More
Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter Grand Opening Marks a Milestone for the Iconic Asian Lifestyle Brand
BANGKOK, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The grand opening of the Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter marked a significant milestone in Jim Thompson's journey to becoming the first iconic global lifestyle brand from Asia. The event underscored Jim Thompson's new tagline, 'Beyond Silk,' showcasing a fusion of fashion, art, and gastronomy. The entertainment began... Read More
Decade of Excellence: HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Recognition of 78 Outstanding Workplaces
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The year 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work for in Asia program. With participation from over 20,000 companies and surveying more than 1,500,000 employees, the past decade has been extraordinary, recognizing the top workplaces across Asia. Commemorating this... Read More
X100 Series Marks International Debut with Stunning Pro Photography and Superior Performance
SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today announced the international debut of X100 and X100 Pro, the company's flagship smartphone lineup built to deliver professional photography capabilities and powerful performance. The new X100 series brings significant upgrades to the vivo ZEISS Co-engineered Imaging System inside and out. vivo X100 Pro introduces the versatile ZEISS APO Floating Telephoto Camera, a ZEISS 1-inch Main... Read More
Pre-Conditional Voluntary Conditional Cash Offer for Vinda International at HK$23.50 per share
SINGAPORE, HONG KONG and STOCKHOLM, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the Pre-Conditions, Isola Castle Ltd, a member of the RGE-managed group of companies, today announced a pre-conditional voluntary conditional cash offer at HK$23.50 per share for all the issued shares in Vinda International Holdings Limited (Vinda), other than 92,538,100 shares (representing 7.69% of the issued share capital of Vinda) and... Read More
Global Times: 11-year-old Cambodian princess immersed in Chinese culture, celebrates long-held friendship
BEIJING, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adorned in a traditional Cambodian dress, 11-year-old Princess Jenna Norodom has captivated Chinese audiences with her performance of Cambodian and Chinese songs, as well as local dances, on the stage of Chinese state broadcaster CCTV's international cultural exchange program The Beauty of Shared Arts. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and... Read More
To Go to the Millennium Appointment, They and Hangzhou Staged a Transboundary Art Dialogue
HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from haiwainet.cn: After the successful hosting of the 19th Asian Games, Hangzhou has recently hosted another great event that has once again become a "window" for all countries to get to know China. On the morning of Dec. 3rd, themed "Implementing the Global Civilization Initiative, Promoting Exchanges and Mutual Learning Between Civilizations", the first Liangzhu Forum was held... Read More
BLUETTI Presents Generous Christmas Offers and Three New Portable Power Stations
SYDNEY, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BLUETTI is ushering in the holiday spirit with special Christmas offerings on power stations from December 15th. Meanwhile, BLUETTI's three new portable power stations will offer more gifting options this Christmas. Three New Portable Power Stations BLUETTI AC200L: Versatile Powerhouse Perfect for beach BBQs, the AC200L is an upgrade of the AC200MAX with a larger 2,400W output that can power electric... Read More
LIVENT INVESTS IN ILiAD TECHNOLOGIES TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP IN DIRECT LITHIUM EXTRACTION PRODUCTION PROCESSES
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ILiAD Technologies, LLC and Livent Corporation (NYSE:LTHM) announced an agreement whereby Livent has acquired a minority stake in the parent company of ILiAD Technologies. ILiAD Technologies' parent company is a subsidiary of EnergySource Minerals (ESM), a leading developer of lithium projects in the Salton Sea Known Geothermal Resource Area in California. ILiAD Technologies will seek to... Read More
Heidrick & Struggles Welcomes New Principal in Asia Pacific
HONG KONG, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, added a principal to its Executive Search business in Asia Pacific in November 2023. Diana Low joined Heidrick Struggles' Singapore office as a member of the global Consumer Markets Practice. With 20 years of experience in executive search and leadership advisory, she has extensive... Read More
DIOR ANNOUNCES JAY CHOU AS NEW GLOBAL AMBASSADOR
TAIPEI, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The King of Mandopop, Jay Chou, successfully ended his Carnival world concert tour at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand this past weekend. Notably, a series of stunning stage outfits caught much attention from the audience, adding an extra spotlight to the show. These outfits were designed by Kim Jones, the creative director of DIOR, exclusively for Jay's stage performance. Today, Dior... Read More
Trading Platform Moomoo Named Online Broker Rising Star Gold Winner by Money Magazine
SYDNEY, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intuitive investment and trading platform moomoo was named Online Broker Rising Star Gold Winner at Money Magazine's recent 2024 Best of the Best awards. The award recognises moomoo as a leading trading platform in providing Australian investors with access to global markets and a host of innovative trading tools to support their trading and investing journeys. Matt Wilson, Vice-President and Chief Market... Read More
Quantum-Systems Inc. Signs Master Supply Agreement with New Zealand Ministry of Defence
MOORPARK, Calif., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum-Systems Inc., a leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial intelligence solutions, today announced it has signed a Master Supply Agreement (MSA) with the New Zealand Ministry of Defence to provide the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) with Vector fixed-wing eVTOL uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), Though-Life Support and Training. The order was received in September... Read More
Binance Survey Reveals Nearly Half of its Users Rely on Crypto to Earn Extra Income
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance, the leading blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, today revealed its users' top uses for crypto. In light of its campaign highlighting user stories, "Crypto is better with Binance," and efforts to highlight real-life use cases of crypto around the world, Binance administered a survey to better understand its users' motivations and reasons for using... Read More
CoinEx World Tour: Celebrating 6 Years of Global Success
HONG KONG, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As December unfolds, CoinEx, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, joyously marks its 6th anniversary. Throughout its journey, of resilience, progress, and dedication to providing an exceptional trading experience worldwide. Throughout the highs and lows of the cryptocurrency landscape, CoinEx emerged stronger by embracing user feedback and continuously refining its platform. Now, as it... Read More
Aon and PGA TOUR evolve partnership to increase use of real-time analytics and highlight how decision-making drives performance
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. and DUBLIN, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PGA TOUR today announced that its partnership with Aon, a leading global professional services firm, will integrate the use of real-time analytics and capitalize on changes to the TOUR's reimagined 2024 schedule to create more drama and insights for fans. Read More
GIGABYTE Introduces New AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 AI-Powered Gaming Laptops with Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processors
TAIPEI, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, proudly introduces the latest evolution in gaming laptops for 2024 - the AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 - delivering cutting-edge performance in their signature sleek and portable package. Powered by the all-new Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processors and equipped with full-powered NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs alongside expandable DDR5 memory, the AORUS 17 and... Read More
ShopBack and Runa Partner to Offer Enhanced Cashback Rewards To Consumers
LONDON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Runa, the global digital value infrastructure for instant B2C payments, today announced its expanded partnership with ShopBack, the largest cashback and rewards platform in Asia-Pacific, offering Australians cashback on purchases at more than 4,000 online, in-store and gift card brands, including household brands like Chemist Warehouse, Amazon, The ICONIC, and eBay. Read More
Similis Revolutionizing Content Creation with AI-powered AnyoneSwap
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Similis, a pioneering AI startup, is officially announcing the global launch of AnyoneSwap, a groundbreaking new AI-powered, web-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution designed to transform content creation workflows. Initially released in September 2023, the solution already has a thriving pool of users — over 200,000 worldwide. Read More
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