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Celebrations in Full Swing: Chinese Plum Liqueur Emerges as the Top Pick for Chinese New Year Celebrations Worldwide
CHONGQING, China, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As an indispensable part of Chinese culture, the Spring Festival embodies the spirit of reunion and a promising future. Last year, the United Nations marked the Spring Festival as an official UN holiday. This recognition has extended the appeal of the Chinese-style reunion well beyond China, inviting people worldwide to partake in a unique and vibrant celebration of the Spring Festival. "The... Read More
Azentio Software and Regula join hands to reinforce identity verification for digital onboarding
SINGAPORE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Azentio Software ("Azentio"), a Singapore-headquartered technology firm owned by funds advised by Apax Partners, today announced a strategic partnership with Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification (IDV) solutions. This partnership will enable Azentio to harness Regula's expertise in identity verification and thereby, boost its ability to seamlessly embed IDV in its... Read More
Lectra expands its Furniture On Demand offer with Valia and Vector cutting equipment to accelerate the transition of furniture industry players to Industry 4.0
PARIS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lectra supports the transformation of fashion, automotive and furniture players by providing them with technological solutions that accelerate their transition to a more efficient and more sustainable Industry 4.0. The Group announces the launch of its enhanced Furniture On Demand by Lectra offer. This solution automates, streamlines and gives total visibility over on-demand production – unitary and series... Read More
The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud: A Unique Blend of Wellness & Balinese Culture
BALI, Indonesia, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Westin Resort Spa Ubud, situated amidst picturesque rice fields and ancient temples, presents a unique haven for holistic rejuvenation. Going beyond mere premium, this retreat offers a transformative experience where wellness intertwines with cultural immersion. Embark on a daily enchanting ritual called "Scenography," where local blessings and cleansing with holy water create a serene... Read More
Bitget Hosts Successful Event at Davos with Focus on Gender Inclusivity in Crypto
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, partnered with CV Labs to successfully host Innovation Tuesday, a distinguished event held at Web3 Hub Davos. With nearly 200 esteemed guests in attendance, the event featured thought-provoking discussions on crucial topics such as shaping the future of crypto with gender inclusivity and the capital and investment trends in... Read More
Sevilla FC Transforms the Player Recruitment Process with the Power of IBM watsonx Generative AI
MADRID, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Sevilla FC today introduced Scout Advisor, an innovative generative AI tool that Sevilla FC will use to provide their scouting team with a comprehensive, data-driven identification and evaluation of potential recruits. Built on watsonx, IBM's AI and data platform designed for enterprises, Sevilla FC's Scout Advisor will integrate with their existing suite of self-developed data-... Read More
More enterprises secure early spots at CIIE 2024
SHANGHAI, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-three companies had signed up early for the seventh edition in Shanghai on Jan 9. Among them are big names such as PepsiCo, Tesla, 3M and Bayer. "The CIIE facilitates economic and trade cooperation, and has helped PepsiCo know the Chinese market better," said Daniel Shih, vice-president of corporate affairs, APAC and Greater China at PepsiCo. Highlights of the CIIE in the past six editions. Over... Read More
Musim Mas commits to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with climate science as per the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
SINGAPORE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Musim Mas' commitment resonates with the ambitious target outlined in the global goal set by the Paris Agreement, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5°C. As one of the leading sustainable palm oil players, Musim Mas (or the "Group") has long prioritized minimizing and mitigating environmental impacts throughout its supply chain. Since launching its No Deforestation, No Peat, and No Exploitation (NDPE)... Read More
Taiwan Expands Investment to Enhance International Collaboration Initiatives, Empowering Taiwanese Content and Talent to Thrive in the Global Market
TAIPEI, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To aggregate an increased volume of Taiwanese content for global audiences and foster collaboration opportunities between Taiwan and the international community, Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) has officially launched "Taiwan's International Co-funding Program 2.0" (TICP 2.0). This program aims to closely align with international market investment patterns and meet the actual needs of industry... Read More
First Myeloma Patient Treated with CAR-T Successfully Discharged
SHANGHAI, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In another milestone since the implementation of CAR-T therapy at Jiahui, the first myeloma patient treated with CAR-T at Jiahui International Hospital was recently discharged two weeks after infusion. The foreign patient was first diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2008. Despite multiple treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, target treatment, and two autologous stem cell transplantations, he... Read More
Extensive R&D Capabilities：ICP DAS - BMP to Showcase a Broad Range of Medical-Grade TPU at MD&M West 2024, U.S.
HSINCHU, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICP DAS – BMP, Asia's first medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) supplier, will make its MD West debut in the United States. Kicking off 2024, the company presents a comprehensive range of top-quality medical-grade TPU series to the foremost experts and a thousand suppliers in the medical industry. Exhibits include Alithane™ (ALP series), Durathane™ (ALC series), and Arothane™ (ARP series)... Read More
China the most trustworthy partner
BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: China's economy took center stage at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024, which was themed "Rebuilding Trust". Participants actively praised the enhanced resilience of China's economy and businesses over the past two years. They acknowledged that China's efforts would create more opportunities for global economic growth and employment.... Read More
Kardex and Addverb start partnership in the area of intralogistics software
ZURICH, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kardex has agreed a strategic partnership with Addverb in the area of intralogistics software. Addverb is a leading global robotics and warehouse automation company based in India. The cooperation combines Kardex's expertise in the area of compact storage systems with Addverb's outstanding warehouse management technology. Addverb's highly innovative warehouse management system is based on a modern... Read More
Vistex Mourns the Passing of Vistex Founder, CEO and Chief Architect Sanjay Shah
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistex announced today the unexpected passing of Vistex Founder, CEO and Chief Architect Sanjay Shah. Sanjay Shah and Raju Datla, President of Vistex, were seriously injured in a tragic accident that occurred at a company event on January 18, 2024. Vistex confirms that Sanjay Shah has passed, and Raju Datla remains in hospital. The company's heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with... Read More
TransPerfect Legal Named as a 2023 Service Provider of the Year for Australia and New Zealand
SYDNEY and NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect Legal, a global provider of eDiscovery and litigation support solutions, has received Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer's 2023 Service Provider Award within the legal technology and eDiscovery category for the second consecutive year. Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer's Service Provider Awards spotlight legal providers that are delivering the industry's most effective and... Read More
Analytic Edge launches SaaS marketing analytics platform Analytic Edge Qube
SINGAPORE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytic Edge, a leading provider of marketing and sales analytics solutions, announced the launch of Analytic Edge Qube, a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that provides companies with an all-in-one toolkit for marketing analytics.The Analytic Edge Qube platform brings together a comprehensive suite of solutions including – Demand DriversTM for always-on Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), SynTestTM for... Read More
Ingenico partners with Cybersource to enable secured unified commerce solution
PARIS and SINGAPORE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingenico, a global leader in payment acceptance and services, has announced a strategic partnership with Cybersource, Visa's agnostic global payment and fraud management platform. The partnership will create a global unified commerce solution for use in Asia Pacific first, followed by other regions. The... Read More
PRA Group Names Keith Warren as New Head of Risk and Compliance
NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, today announced the appointment of Keith Warren as chief risk and compliance officer (CRCO), effective Jan. 29. "Keith's deep industry expertise and proven track record in leading high-performing teams will be invaluable as we drive our business objectives," said PRA Group President and CEO Vik Atal. ... Read More
BP Fair Fund to Compensate Certain Investors in BP plc Ordinary Shares
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RCB Fund Services LLC, the Distribution Agent for the BP plc ("BP") Fair Fund (the "BP Fair Fund"), announces the opening of the claims process for the BP Fair Fund for Ordinary Shareholders. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") established the BP Fair Fund to distribute funds to investors harmed by BP's material misrepresentations and omissions regarding the rate at which oil... Read More
BALMAIN AND OLIVIER ROUSTEING TOAST THE MAISON'S RETURN TO PARIS MEN'S FASHION WEEK, WITH A JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL CUSTOM COCKTAIL AT THE POST-SHOW CELEBRATION AT HÔTEL PLAZA ATHÉNÉE
PARIS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Olivier Rousteing and Balmain celebrated the house's return to Paris Men's Fashion Week, with an intimate party hosted at Paris's iconic Hotel Plaza Athénée, toasting with a JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL custom cocktail. Olivier Rousteing's closest friends – including global fashion, music, film and entertainment notables - danced the night away, celebrating the designer's latest collection with a curated... Read More
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