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Ascend to increase prices on nylon polymers, compounds and monomers
HOUSTON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Performance Materials, the largest fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6, announced global price increases on its polyamide polymers, compounds and monomers, where contracts allow, as follows: Material Price Increase Neat PA66 polymer $0.30/kg €0.28/kg PA6 and PA66 compounds $0.30/kg €0.28/kg Hexamethylene diamine $0.30/kg €0.28/kg These price increases will take effect Mar. 1, 2024. Customers... Read More
Alat announces four partnerships with leading global companies to rapidly progress technology manufacturing in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alat, an innovative company focused on transforming global industries (electronics and industrials) and creating a world-class manufacturing hub in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today announced four global partnerships with leading technology companies, Softbank Group, Carrier Corporation, Dahua Technology and Tahakom. Alat, a PIF company, will deliver sustainable manufacturing to help these... Read More
Pivotal Research Calls for Inclusion of Non-Western Contexts in Management Studies
BEIJING, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an influential study recently published in the Journal of Management Studies (JMS), Professor of Managerial Practice at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, Weilei (Stone) Shi, and an international team of academics published a critical paper calling for the inclusion of non-Western contexts in management and organization studies. The research highlights a critical gap in the field, where non-... Read More
COP28 President calls for unprecedented action from every government, business and industry to deliver the UAE Consensus during IEA event in Paris
PARIS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Implementation of the UAE Consensus - the historic set of measures agreed on at COP28 that aim to keep the average global temperature rise below 1.5°C - will require "unprecedented action" by global stakeholders, COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber said today, during an event at the Paris Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA). "The UAE Consensus raised the bar and set a clear path to keep... Read More
Bahrain Attracts a Record USD 1.7 Billion in Investments for 2023 Boosting Job Creation and Sustainable Economic Growth
MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), supported by Team Bahrain, has achieved a remarkable milestone securing a record level of investments upwards of USD 1.7 billion in 2023, marking a massive influx equivalent to a year-on-year increase of 55% compared to the USD 1.1 billion in investments generated by Bahrain EDB in 2022. The investments for 2023, which stem from 85 local and... Read More
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Introduces Cécred: Hair-Honoring Care, Validated by Science
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyoncé Knowles-Carter announced the launch of Cécred, a new haircare line that honors global traditions while delivering what hair craves: rich conditioners and fortifying protein, patent-pending technology and fermentation, sensorial luxury and exceptional performance for visible strength, moisture and shine. Inspired by hair rituals from global cultures, the products feature an array of butters,... Read More
2024 Altair Enlighten Award Open for Entries
TROY, Mich., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, announced that the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award is now open for submissions. Presented annually in conjunction with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and... Read More
Envision Dominates Overseas Wind Turbine Orders Among Chinese OEMs in 2023
SHANGHAI, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in renewable energy, has achieved a remarkable milestone in 2023, securing the leading position in overseas wind turbine order intake among Chinese OEMs. This achievement, as reported by the leading energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie, places Envision Energy at the forefront with an order capacity of 4.1 GW, a significant stride ahead of its nearest competitor. This... Read More
Miro Introduces Enterprise Guard™ to Protect Sensitive and Confidential Content, and Support Essential Compliance and Security
SAN FRANCISCO and AMSTERDAM, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Miro®, the visual workspace for innovation, today announces the launch of Enterprise Guard™, an industry-first, advanced security and compliance layer for Miro. As visual collaboration platforms become integral workspaces for innovation and other business-critical work, the security and governance of these platforms becomes an important focus. Once enabled, Miro Enterprise Guard... Read More
Optimizing Group Resources: AcBel, Kinpo, and ChargePoint Jointly Target the Charging Station Market
TAIPEI, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AcBel Polytech Inc. ("AcBel") (TWSE: 6282), a leading power supply manufacturer under Kinpo Group, announced today (20) a significant collaboration with ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), to develop EV charging solutions. This collaboration will leverage the resources of Kinpo Group and ChargePoint's portfolio of EV charging solutions... Read More
Lunar New Year 2024: Overseas bookings more than doubled, rise in 'escape' and theme park travel
SINGAPORE, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A global trend has emerged in recent years: more and more travellers are ditching the traditional Lunar New Year celebrations at home and jetting off for what's been dubbed 'Bi Nian' (New Year escape) travel. It's all about ringing in the holiday in a different country, adding an adventurous twist to the festivities. Families are getting in on the action too, choosing to embark on group getaways,... Read More
Introducing Elementa 2: Trina Storage Unveils Advanced Energy Storage System powered by Trina's in-house Battery Cells
MUNICH, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Storage, the leading global energy storage solution provider, announces the highly anticipated global launch of Elementa 2 - an advanced, flexible and high efficiency Energy Storage System (ESS). The new design incorporates advanced features including an upgraded pack design, precise thermal management enabled by smart liquid cooling technology, and a robust fire mitigation and suppression system.... Read More
ATFX hires Aditya Singh as Business Development Director Institutional at ATFX MENA
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATFX MENA Financial Services announced the appointment of Aditya Singh as the new Business Development Director Institutional. With a wealth of experience in the financial industry, Aditya brings a strong track record of driving business growth and forging strategic partnerships. In his new role, Aditya will be... Read More
OpenWay reaffirms leadership in digital wallet software platforms for banks and fintechs, as recognized by Juniper Research
MONT-SAINT-GUIBERT, Belgium, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenWay, a top-rated global vendor and developer of the Way4 digital payments software platform, has been recognized by Juniper Research as a market leader in digital wallet solutions. Built on Way4, the Way4 Digital Wallet solution empowers banks, processors, and ambitious fintechs worldwide to build comprehensive, PCI-compliant payment ecosystems offering both card and wallet... Read More
Personetics Welcomes New CEO to Accelerate its Global Growth
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Personetics, the global leader in AI-based personalized engagement solutions for financial institutions, announced today the appointment of Udi Ziv as Chief Executive Officer. Ziv will succeed company Co-founder David Sosna, who is stepping down after leading Personetics through 13 years of remarkable global growth. Read More
Clarivate Launches New Center for Intellectual Property and Innovation Research
LONDON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today launched the Clarivate Center for IP and Innovation Research™, a new expert unit which will guide corporations and research organizations in their mission to create innovative ideas, valuable technology and brand IP assets. The Center will combine more than 60 years of intellectual property management and data-... Read More
GDToday: 2024 Guangdong 'First Conference of Spring' focuses on promoting high-quality development through industrial science and technology
GUANGDONG, China, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 18, 2024, the first day after the Spring Festival of the Year of Loong in China, Guangdong once again held the "Guangdong Province High-quality Development Conference". Guangdong's "First Conference of Spring" focuses for two consecutive years on the same theme, which shows the province's emphasis on promoting high-quality development. Guangdong's economic strength surged in 2023,... Read More
Qatari Power International Holding hosts the groundbreaking ceremony for a major resort and convention center in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Power International Holding – PIH- a Qatari based global investment conglomerate held the groundbreaking ceremony of Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention center a premium development by its subsidiary Assets Group, the hospitality development and management arm. Read More
CAVAN AUTO Officially Launched with the Mission of "One Mile One Smile"
BEIJING, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 27, CAVAN AUTO, a new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, marked its official entry into the market with a launch event, aptly themed "One Mile One Smile". Founded in partnership with China's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Foton, Bosch Ventures and Boyuan Capital, SinoHytec, and BAIC Capital, CAVAN aims to foster a zero-carbon, sustainable transportation future, dedicates to develop a... Read More
A More Just World Is Possible with Just One Rule
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its covenants would suffice to make our world a just world for all. Yet, the global community does not respect its commitments to these international legal frameworks. It is not complicated. We just need to follow one rule underpinning them, the Golden Rule: 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.' Unjust and inhumane... Read More
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