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Business of Design Week 2023 Officially Kicks Off at Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District

HONG KONG, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Business of Design Week 2023 (BODW) Summit, Asia's premier annual event on design, innovation and brands, opens on 29 November, 2023, setting the scene for East-meets-West discussion and collaboration around the vital topic of circularity.  Featuring keynotes and panel debates from over 60 creative leaders, policymakers and entrepreneurs, the three-day summit "Game Changers" is organised by Hong Kong... Read More

Dstny Reinforces UCaaS Leadership Position on Frost Radar with Exceptional Innovation and Growth

BRUSSELS, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Frost Radar provides a comprehensive analysis of the European Hosted IP Telephony and UCaaS market. Among over 120 contenders, the report identifies the top leaders in growth and innovation within the sector. "Dstny ranks among the leaders on Frost Europe UCaaS Radar. Its innovation and growth velocity are driven by its capabilities to help customers advance past the core UCaaS benefits, including... Read More

itel Unveils New Logo, Redefining Smart Life Service in Emerging Markets

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- itel, a leading global smart life brand committed to providing affordable and high-quality consumer electronic products, is excited to announce a transformative rebranding initiative that includes a fresh logo and brand identity. This move signals a pivotal moment in the brand's history, blending modern aesthetics with its core mission to meet the technological needs of underserved markets. Read More

Chief Justices of Supreme Court of Singapore and Supreme People's Court of China strengthen bilateral ties at the seventh Singapore-China Roundtable

SINGAPORE, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The seventh Singapore-China Legal and Judicial Roundtable convened in Beijing on 28 November 2023. Co-chaired by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and the President and Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court (SPC) of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Zhang Jun, this year's Roundtable was especially meaningful for both Chief Justices, given Chief Justice Zhang's appointment as President of... Read More

Singapore office to strengthen QIC's partnerships across Asia

SINGAPORE, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) has expanded its international presence with a new Singapore office established to support a greater focus on Asian-based institutional investors. Located in the Marina Bay Financial Centre, the space will serve as a hub to strengthen local partnerships and explore new capital opportunities in the region.   QIC CEO Kylie Rampa said the opening heralded a new... Read More

Believe and Fearless Announce New Partnership

TOKYO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, and Fearless, the company providing total business support for Nissy, announced today the partnership.  Based in Paris, France, Believe was founded in 2005 by its CEO Denis Ladegaillerie. In October 2023, the company announced the launch of its Japan office in Tokyo, headed by Erika Ogawa-Arai. Fearless, provides Nissy with full business support,... Read More

CNN's 'Vital Signs' explores the prospects of phage therapy to treat drug-resistant superbugs

HONG KONG, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Antibiotics have been hailed as a "miracle drug" since the discovery of penicillin in 1928, but now, more bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics. In 2019, the United Nations estimated nearly 5 million deaths were associated with antimicrobial resistance, and that number is expected to double by 2050. On the next episode of 'Vital Signs', CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks... Read More

Cerecin forges strategic partnership with A*STAR's Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) in Singapore to advance R&D in neurological disorders.

SINGAPORE and DENVER, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cerecin Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company at the forefront of developing innovative neurotherapeutics, is pleased to announce the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with A*STAR's Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB). This collaboration aims to accelerate research and treatment initiatives for neurological disorders and diseases to enhance overall health... Read More

Casio to Release MR-G with Iconic Form and Comfortable Dura Soft Band

TOKYO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of a new addition to the MR-G line, the flagship of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new MRG-B5000R inherits the iconic shape of the very first G-SHOCK — representing the brand's point of origin — and features a highly comfortable Dura Soft band. Based on the concept of delivering "the ultimate in toughness-driven watches," the MR-G line... Read More

IPX Unveils Exclusive BT21 X FRAGMENT Collection with Hiroshi Fujiwara: BT21 Turns into a Chic Fashion Icon through a Collaboration with the Contemporary Streetwear

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The digital IP entertainment company, IPX (formerly known as LINE FRIENDS) has launched the highly anticipated collaboration collection, 'BT21 X FRAGMENT.' Through this unique collaboration with the widely influential streetwear designer Hiroshi Fujiwara's brand 'FRAGMENT,' the globally beloved character IP 'BT21' has turned into a hip fashion icon. The collection will be available worldwide in... Read More

Shanghai FTZ's Lingang new area sees fruitful results of opening up

Shanghai FTZ's Lingang new area sees fruitful results of opening up Read More

China, U.S. to take major country responsibility for benefit of world

BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: The San Francisco meeting between the Chinese and U.S. Presidents is significant for enhancing trust, removing suspicion, managing differences and expanding cooperation between China and the United States. It is also significant for injecting certainty and stability into a world of turbulence and transformation. As two major countries and permanent members of the United... Read More

Australia-focused closed-end real estate AUM grows 20% since December 2022, by Q1 2023 - Preqin reports

SYDNEY, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Preqin, the global leader in alternative assets data, tools, and insights, published its Real Estate in Australia 2023 report. The report shows recent market conditions have created a challenging environment for global investors in real estate, also affecting those in Australia in terms of fundraising and capital deployment. Global macroeconomic challenges impact the Australia-focused closed-end real... Read More

New Energy Collaborative Aims to Accelerate Creation of Low-Carbon Energy Access in Asia-Pacific for the Semiconductor Climate Consortium

MILPITAS, Calif., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiming to reduce global semiconductor ecosystem carbon emissions, SEMI and the Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) have created the Energy Collaborative (EC) to understand and clear roadblocks to the installation of low-carbon energy sources in the Asia-Pacific region. The EC, a collective of industry leaders, will provide a consolidated view of priorities for low-carbon energy in the region. Read More

Biocon Biologics Successfully Completes Integration of Viatris' Biosimilar Business in 31 Countries in Europe

BENGALURU, India, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL), a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd (BSE code: 532523, NSE: BIOCON), today announced that the integration of the Viatris' biosimilars business in 31 European countries has been successfully completed. Following the acquisition of substantially all of the global biosimilar business of Viatris in November 2022, and the related integration of over 70 emerging market countries in... Read More

Allotex Announces New Investor and Expansion of Production Facilities

BOSTON and MILAN, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allotex Inc. and SpA, a leading biologics and device company specializing in vision correction therapies, is pleased to announce that Junson Capital has joined its investor syndicate. This additional capital will help support the expansion of the Company's production facility in preparation for market introduction and US clinical trials. Allotex's innovative approach uses laser-shaped human... Read More

Q3 2023 Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Drop 11% Year-Over-Year, SEMI Reports

MILPITAS, Calif., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global semiconductor equipment billings contracted 11% year-over-year to US$25.6 billion in the third quarter of 2023, while quarter-over-quarter billings slipped 1% during the same period, SEMI announced today in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report. "The Q3 2023 dip in equipment billings was due to softening chip demand," said Ajit Manocha, SEMI President and... Read More

X2O Media Announces Important Updates to its Immersive Hybrid Solution X2O OneRoom

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- X2O Media, a global provider of hybrid learning and collaboration solutions including X2O OneRoom, today announced it will unveil the latest features of OneRoom to elevate the experience and security for the user. X2O OneRoom is an immersive collaboration and learning solution designed to support the hybrid workplace and the hybrid campus. This release adds features such as: Multiple Operators - enables... Read More

Antarctica Advisors Acts as Exclusive Investment Banking Advisor to Baja Aqua-Farms in its Sale to Conti, Sam Zell, Organización Cultiba, and Castle Harlan Inc.

BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Antarctica Advisors International Corp, the leading cross-border Seafood Industry-focused M advisory firm, acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Mexico's Baja Aqua-Farms ("Baja" or the "Company"), one of the largest vertically-integrated Bluefin tuna ranchers in the world, in its sale to a world-class investment consortium formed by Paul Fribourg's Continental Grain Company... Read More

LONGi Delivers Technology Solutions to Fight Climate Change and Promote Sustainable Development at COP28

LONGi Delivers Technology Solutions to Fight Climate Change and Promote Sustainable Development at COP28 Read More