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Golden Suisse Hosts Exclusive Event at Grand Hôtel Stockholm with Anders Borg
ZURICH, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Suisse, a global leader in secure wealth solutions, hosted an exclusive evening at the renowned Grand Hôtel Stockholm, drawing Sweden's financial elite, private banking leaders, and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs). The highlight of the event was an address by Anders Borg, Sweden's former Finance Minister, who shared his expert insights on navigating economic uncertainty and protecting wealth in... Read More
Flipster Achieves ISO/IEC Certification
WARSAW, Poland, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flipster, one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency trading platforms, is proud to announce its recent achievement of the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, an internationally recognized standard for information security management. This milestone underscores Flipster's dedication to safeguarding user data and ensuring a secure and trustworthy platform for its users. This certification enables... Read More
BloombergNEF Awards Sungrow as the Most Bankable Company for Energy Storage System and PCS
HEFEI, China, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BloombergNEF (BNEF) has recognized Sungrow as the world's most bankable company in both the energy storage system and Power Conversion System (PCS) sectors, in its just-released Energy Storage System Cost Survey 2024. "This honor hinges on Sungrow's optimal products and services, cutting-edge technologies, robust financial health, reliable supply chain, and extensive global practices," said James Wu,... Read More
PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY IS THE FIRST HOTEL IN SINGAPORE TO ATTAIN THREE PRESTIGIOUS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS
SINGAPORE, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With its recent attainment of the BCA Green Mark Super Low Energy (SLE) Certification, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore celebrates its recent trifecta of sustainability accomplishments, making it the first hotel in Singapore to attain three sustainability certifications in 2024 – BCA Green Mark Super Low Energy (SLE) Certification, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria... Read More
Little Bellies, Australian Snack Food Brand wins case against Aldi
SYDNEY, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a legal first in Australia, founder-owned baby and snack food brand, Little Bellies, a brand owned by Every Bite Counts has set an important precedent in their win on copyright infringement claim against supermarket giant Aldi. During proceedings, Aldi testimony stated that their process in designing the artwork for their private label packaging was to choose a leading brand as the benchmark from which... Read More
U Mobile is Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Key Role in Narrowing East Malaysia's Digital Divide with Affordable 5G Connectivity Solutions and Leading Market Innovations
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan recently assessed the mobile services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes U Mobile with the 2024 Malaysian Company of the Year Award. The company recognizes the local community's need for fast and reliable connectivity and its role in promoting digitalization for the next generation. As part of its vision to be Malaysia's favorite mobile and digital services provider, U... Read More
China's First Factory-Based Seawater Hydrogen Production Project Completed at Sinopec Qingdao Refinery
QINGDAO, China, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Petroleum Chemical Corporation's (HKG: 0386, "Sinopec") completes China's first factory-based seawater hydrogen production research project at its Qingdao Refinery. The project integrates direct seawater electrolysis with renewable energy-powered green hydrogen production, achieving an hourly output of 20 cubic meters of green hydrogen. This innovative approach not only offers a new... Read More
CCTV+: 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints opens in Beijing
BEIJING, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints opened in the Chinese capital on Wednesday, where leading global academics and representatives share their insights and explore strategies for modernizing urban governance. With the theme of "Modernizing for People-Centered Urban Governance," the two-day event from Wednesday to Thursday has gathered more than 700 participants, including... Read More
Banyan Group Celebrates its Landmark 30th Year with Record Openings; On Track to Welcome 100th Resort for its Singapore Homecoming in 2025
SINGAPORE, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Banyan Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or the "Group" – SGX: B58), an independent, global hospitality company, reflects on a landmark 30th year of progress and celebrations, alongside announcing an exciting pipeline for 2025. The Group is set to welcome its 100th resort for its homecoming debut in Singapore, and will see openings in new destinations beyond Asia, including Tanzania and the... Read More
TOPPAN Holdings Acquires Sonoco's TFP Business
TOKYO, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TOPPAN Holdings Inc. (TYO: 7911) (TOPPAN Holdings) has entered into an agreement with Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) (Sonoco), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, to acquire Sonoco's Thermoformed Flexible Packaging (TFP) business for approximately $1.8 billion on a cash-free and debt-free basis and subject to customary adjustments. Read More
Montrose Environmental Group Selected by Sydney Water to Install PFAS Treatment System
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (NYSE: MEG), a global environmental solutions company, was selected to install its per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) mobile treatment system at Sydney Water's Cascade Water Filtration Plant (WFP) outside of Sydney, Australia to address PFAS in drinking water. In June 2024, perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and PFHxS, two forms of PFAS, were detected in... Read More
Hiperbaric Strengthens Asian Presence: Expands Cold Isostatic Pressing Technology to Indian Market
BURGOS, Spain, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiperbaric, the Spanish pioneer and global leader in high-pressure industrial equipment, announces its strategic expansion into India's metallurgical sector with its first Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP) installation. This milestone achievement positions Hiperbaric as the only Spanish company commercializing CIP technology in the Indian market, building upon its established presence in the region's... Read More
Trip.com Group Unites Partners to Drive Growth and Explore New Opportunities at the 2024 Global Partner Summit
ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Opportunities, collaboration, and future growth took centre stage at Trip.com Group's annual Global Partner Summit, where over 2,000 industry leaders, including representatives from accommodation providers, airlines, attractions and tour operators, tourism boards, and the media, gathered to envision the future of travel. With the theme 'A Shared Journey to a Better World', the summit was held at... Read More
Humanforce Acquires LiveHire to Realise Total Talent Management for Frontline and Flexible Workforces
SYDNEY, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, today announced the acquisition of LiveHire, a best-of-breed Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Recruit CRM, and AI-powered talent pooling platform. The acquisition is Humanforce's fourth in a two-year period. The deal, valued at $17.2M, delivers businesses the capability to augment their workforce quickly,... Read More
Hyundai Motor Group Secures Top Spot for Safety at 2024 IIHS Awards with the Most TSP and TSP+ Titles of any Auto Manufacturer
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group is proud to announce that a total of 22 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Genesis have been honored with the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards. Read More
S2C Launches Prodigy S8-100 Series: 100M Gate FPGA Prototyping for AI and HPC
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S2C, a global leader in FPGA-based prototyping solutions, announces its Prodigy S8-100 Logic System, the latest addition to the eighth-generation family, is shipping and deployed by leading enterprises. Designed to address the growing demands of AI and HPC, the S8-100 series delivers unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and efficiency. Powered by AMD Versal™ Premium VP1902 adaptive SoC with... Read More
Huawei and The University of Hong Kong Build a Next-Generation Smart Campus, Accelerating Digital Transformation of Education
HONG KONG, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Dec. 12, Huawei and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) jointly held a launch ceremony for "The University of Hong Kong Huawei Global Smart Campus Network Showcase." This marks a new milestone in their collaboration on developing smarter campus network connectivity and infrastructures. Both parties are committed to creating a global showcase for smart campus network innovation, which not only... Read More
Jones Day names 37 new partners
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global law firm Jones Day announces that the 37 lawyers listed below will be admitted to the Firm's partnership effective January 1, 2025. "This class of new partners once again reflects Jones Day's ability to provide our valued clients the guidance and legal solutions for their most complex business challenges across the globe," said Gregory M. Shumaker, Managing Partner of Jones Day. The full... Read More
Info-Tech LIVE 2025 in Australia: Keynotes on Technology Trends and IT Excellence Announced for March Event in Brisbane
SYDNEY, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Info-Tech Research Group has announced the second round of featured speakers for its flagship LIVE 2025 in Australia conference, taking place at the Hilton Brisbane, Australia, on March 18–19, 2025. Alan Neal, Division President, Vendor Services, and Hans Eckman, Research Fellow, both of Info-Tech Research Group, join the list of keynote speakers bringing actionable insights to the region's IT leaders. Read More
Dive Into SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
SYDNEY, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is excited to reopen the beloved 1.7 million litre Day and Night on the Reef oceanarium, while simultaneously launching a brand-new Rockpool experience. The Reef Returns: Day And Night on The Reef On Friday 20 December, the iconic Day and Night on the Reef oceanarium will reopen! Proudly reintroducing visitors to a mesmerising 1.7 million litre tropical oceanarium.... Read More
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