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KT&G posts record quarterly revenue in 2023 3Q; robust performance in core business areas
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KT Corporation("KT" or the "Company") (KRX:033780), South Korea's leading tobacco manufacturer, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. For the 2023 third quarter, KT reported record-high quarterly revenue of KRW 1.69 trillion, a 4% increase from same quarter last year. Operating profit rose 0.3% to KRW 406.7 billion, despite cost headwinds. Read More
Xinhua Silk Road: Potash fertilizer project of Asia-potash International listed in Belt and Road case study
BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The potash fertilizer project of Asia-potash International Investment (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. in Laos is listed in a book compiling 36 Belt and Road cooperation projects conducted by Chinese enterprises. The compilation, generated by a case study jointly conducted by the Research Center of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC), and China Economic... Read More
CNN's Tech for Good explores the technological innovations helping scientists better understand extreme weather
HONG KONG, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of natural disasters around the world has increased tenfold in the past 60 years, some scientists say. These events are also becoming more disastrous, exacerbated by climate change. In latest episode of Tech for Good, CNN visits three countries on the frontline of natural phenomena and meets the next generation of scientists, engineers and architects developing technology to protect their... Read More
Akkodis Positioned as Global Leader by Zinnov for its ER&D and Digital Engineering Services
ZURICH, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Akkodis, a global digital engineering company and the tech business of the Adecco Group, is delighted to announce that it has been rated as a leader in the 2023 Zinnov Zones for ER and Digital Engineering Services Ratings. Zinnov, a leading global management consulting firm conducted a 360-degree evaluation of around 60 of the top service providers as part of their annual ratings, assessing these firms'... Read More
FINTECH DIGITAL FORUM TO INTEGRATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDUSTRY LEADERS
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) is pleased to be a part of discussions that will take place at the inaugural Fintech Digital Forum 2023 by Big Dataworks Sdn Bhd. Scheduled to be held on 15 November 2023 at the Eastin Hotel here, the highly anticipated Fintech Digital Forum is expecting 150 industry players from 28 renowned companies in Malaysia's fintech sphere. With the theme... Read More
Indonesia retains top place in World Giving Index with Ukraine climbing to second most generous country
LONDON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Around the world, 4.2 billion people helped someone they didn't know, volunteered time or donated money to a good cause according to the Charities Aid Foundation's World Giving Index 2023. For the sixth year in a row, the world's most generous country is Indonesia. The second most generous country is Ukraine, which is also the Index's biggest riser, increasing its score after ranking tenth last year. Only... Read More
IMA Launches 2024 AsiaPac Student Case Competition
SINGAPORE, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on the advancement of the management accounting profession, is accepting entries for the 2024 IMA AsiaPac Student Case Competition now through 2 February 2024. This prestigious competition invites university students from the Asia Pacific region to take part in this challenging but rewarding... Read More
CIFF Guangzhou 2024 Set to Return in March, Offering New Visions for Home Furnishing Design
GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of world's largest and most influential trade fairs dedicated to home furniture, home-decor and home-textiles, outdoor furniture, office furniture, commercial furniture, furniture machinery and raw materials – China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Guangzhou 2024 – is set to take place in two phases on March 18-21 and March 28-31, 2024, in Guangzhou.... Read More
ChainUp Elevates Digital Asset Trading through Compliance-Integrated Liquidity Solutions: A Strategic Collaboration with Asia Pacific Exchange (APEX)
SINGAPORE, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the domain of digital asset trading, compliance and operational efficiency are critical. ChainUp, recognized for its global blockchain technology and liquidity solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Asia Pacific Exchange (APEX). This partnership not only signifies the alliance of two entities but also represents a meticulous effort to enhance compliance and improve trading efficiency in... Read More
The social enterprise, Chia-Hung Gifts & Souvenirs, Cares for the Vulnerable and Its Brand, "Happinessegg," Introduces Organic Dried Fruits to Create a Triple-Win Situation.
KAOHSIUNG, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chia-Hung Gifts Souvenirs Co from Taiwan has emerged as a distinguished leader in the souvenir and social enterprise sector. The company's recent accolades include the prestigious "National Quality Gold Award," "Taiwan's No. 1 Brand Award," "Taiwan Excellent Quality Award," and "National Excellent Product Award." These four accolades serve as a testament to Chia-Hung Gifts Souvenirs Co's unwavering... Read More
European Wellness and DXN Sign MoU to Establish World-Class Wellness Centre!
CYBERJAYA, Malaysia, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wellness Biomedical Group (EW Group) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DXN Holdings Berhad (DXN) to jointly develop and establish a comprehensive wellness centre that draws from the extensive expertise and experience of both parties. EW Group is renowned for its pioneering work in... Read More
IFF and BASF Collaborate on the Virtual Pharma Assistant Platform ZoomLab™
NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFF and BASF today announced a collaboration between the Pharma Solutions divisions of both companies, to onboard IFF's leading product brands in pharmaceutical excipients into BASF's Virtual Pharma Assistant platform – ZoomLab™. The platform is a science-based digital tool designed to rapidly and accurately predict the best excipients needed for the development of new pharmaceutical formulations to help... Read More
A Closer Look at China-Indonesia Cooperation on Jakarta-Bandung HSR
BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China Report ASEAN: On September 7, the Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway (Jakarta-Bandung HSR), jointly built by China and Indonesia, opened, cutting the travel time between the two Indonesian cities from 3.5 hours to 40 minutes. Commercial operation will start at the beginning of October. Connecting Indonesia's capital Jakarta and the fourth largest city Bandung, the high-speed... Read More
A Symbol of Strong China-Indonesia Ties
BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China Report ASEAN: "The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) is a crucial achievement in practical cooperation between China and Indonesia," said Paulus Rudolf Yuniarto, a researcher at the Indonesia National Research and Innovation Agency. As an academic living in Jakarta, Yuniarto can't wait to experience the efficiency of the high-speed train. Before commencement of commercial... Read More
China-ASEAN Integration Thrives on Shared Cultural Ties and Mutual Benefits
BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China Report ASEAN: China's Belt and Road Initiative is now in its tenth year. Practical experience has shown that the countries that comprise the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) make up a favorable region for Chinese entrepreneurs to expand their overseas endeavors, a region that has the potential to evolve into a model area for the BRI. From a geographical perspective,... Read More
China Unicom and Huawei Help Exquisite Automotive Deploy a Commercial 5G-Advanced Flexible Production Line
BAODING, China, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, China Unicom and Huawei began to help the Baoding Automation Technology Branch of Exquisite Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. ("EA") deploy a commercial 5G-Advanced flexible production line that features ultra-high reliability and ultra-low latency. At Great Wall Motor's factory in Baoding, Hebei, 5G-Advanced equipment is being used in the car roof production line. Traditional industrial... Read More
Tencent Cloud and Digital Edge Join Forces to Revolutionize Connectivity in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud today announced its collaboration with Digital Edge, a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, to improve connectivity via integration with the Edge Peering Internet Exchange (EPIX) at EDGE1 data center in Jakarta, operated by PT Ekagrata Data Gemilang ("EDGE DC"). This strategic joint effort enables Tencent Cloud to directly access the EPIX platform, facilitating... Read More
Taiwan's Local Brand HI TAO KE Unveils Lunar New Year Gift Boxes, Targets Festive Gift Market
PINGTUNG, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In this festive season, finding the perfect gift to convey heartfelt sentiments can be quite a challenge. However, Taiwan's local brand HI TAO KE, a brand of Rong Hong Daily Groceries Ltd., has set out to be a savior for people, making this task much easier! HI TAO KE has thoughtfully curated a selection of nearly 50 items, allowing customers to customize their gift choices according to their preferences.... Read More
ROCK Robotic Announces ROCK 50 Plan: Free LiDAR Processing for DJI Zenmuse L2 Customers
DENVER, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering the future of aerial mapping, ROCK Robotic today announced the launch of the ROCK 50 plan, a groundbreaking offer providing six months of free LiDAR processing to DJI Zenmuse L2 customers. This exclusive promotion is available to clients purchasing through qualifying distributors and celebrates the launch of ROCK Robotic's new service website, freelidarprocessing.com. The DJI Zenmuse L2 has set... Read More
LXA Raises US$10M in Seed Funding Round Led by NEA
SINGAPORE, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LXA, a technology startup focused on reimagining Asia's mortgage ecosystem, today announced the completion of its US$10 million seed funding round led by New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA), with participation from Openspace Ventures and EDBI. Geared towards matching institutional capital pools and residential mortgage borrowers, this platform aims to utilize end-to-end technology to streamline the... Read More
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