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KT&G Board of Directors initiates CEO appointment process
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KT Corporation ("KT" or the "company") (KRX:033780) held its Board of Directors meeting and the Governance Committee, which is one of the board committees, on December 28th to officially embark on the process for appointing the next CEO and resolve the evaluation criteria for CEO candidates. The Governance Committee of KT is exclusively composed of outside directors. The Board of... Read More
OR records 600% year-on-year quarterly profit growth in Q3 2023 driven by mobility business, maintaining positive momentum of international expansion
BANGKOK, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of higher global oil prices due to sluggish supply in the third quarter of 2023, Thailand's leading oil and retail company PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc. (OR) managed to make quarterly profit growth of over 600% compared to the same period last year. The positive momentum was primarily driven by the impressive growth in the company's Mobility business, with the commercial market segment as key... Read More
MTR* advertising, Operated by JCDecaux Transport Debuts Ad2Commerce Solutions with AI-generated Digital Virtual Model Technology Pioneers the Markets with Innovative OMO Solutions
HONG KONG, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTR* advertising, operated by JCDecaux Transport proudly debuts Ad2Commerce solutions with AI-generated Digital Virtual Model Technology by TLive, pioneering the markets with innovative Online-Merge-Offline (OMO) Solutions. TLive is a unique e-commerce platform that utilizes high-quality content marketing to engage consumers and drive effective sales for merchants through MTR* advertising, such as... Read More
OceanBase Receives Honorable Mention in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems
SINGAPORE, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OceanBase, a leading provider of enterprise-level distributed relational database, has received an Honorable Mention in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems (Cloud DBMS). This recognition comes approximately one year after OceanBase launched OceanBase Cloud, its cloud DBMS product. According to Gartner, "with continued innovation and increased breadth and depth of... Read More
Embarking on 2024: Trip.com Group reveals top travel trends, AI revolution, and sustainable journeys
SHANGHAI, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the sun sets on 2023, Trip.com Group, a global leader in online travel services, reflects on the dynamic landscape of travel over the past year, offering insights into the trends set to shape the journey in 2024. China's border reopening sparks global travel surge With the opening of China's borders, travel... Read More
Sungrow Opens New Office Tower at Its Global Headquarters
HEFEI, China, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage system supplier, opened its new and expanded headquarters office tower on December 26th, 2023 in Hefei, China. The milestone event was graced by the presence of Sungrow's Chairman, Cao Renxian, who presided over the opening ceremony and commemorated the occasion alongside valued partners, ushering in the new year with fervor and camaraderie.... Read More
JA Solar's DeepBlue 4.0 Pro Achieves Prestigious Wind Tunnel PV Module Certification from TÜV NORD
BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar's groundbreaking DeepBlue 4.0 Pro recently earned the coveted High-speed Wind Tunnel PV Module Certification from TÜV NORD. This significant certification affirms the DeepBlue 4.0 Pro's superior safety, reliability, and exceptional weather resistance performance, particularly in hurricane-prone regions such as high-altitude and offshore areas. TÜV NORD, a pioneer in the industry, is the first... Read More
Revitalization of Hangzhou Opera Represents Hangzhou's Culture Gene
HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by haiwainet.cn: A new historical drama, Spring Dawn at Su Causeway, made its debut at the 18th China Theatre Festival in Hangzhou, winning rounds of thunderous applause. The ancient-style stage design and the beauty of Song culture presented by the drama, which showed the ups and downs of Sushi, the famous poet in the Song Dynasty, are just parts of Hangzhou culture. Hangju, or... Read More
Global Times: Chinese modernization emphasizes quality and balanced education to elevate learners in remote areas on the international stage
BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to studying hard, Jihaoyouguo's New Year's resolution is to learn a few more songs. Jihaoyouguo loves singing. Among the many songs in her repertoire, "Our national flag is so beautiful" is her favorite. On the evening of July 28, 2023, the 31st World University Games opened in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province. Jihaoyouguo, aged 15, stood on the grand stage of the opening ceremony... Read More
Crypto Market Makes a Strong Comeback, Bybit and Wintermute Leadership Optimistic on Options Trading
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, on its 5th anniversary, has achieved several significant milestones, including surpassing 20 million users, launching its web3 vision, and gaining institutional preference for BTC and ETH. Despite the increasing number of crypto exchanges, there remains a scarcity of seasoned liquidity providers. In the post-FTX era, market leaders like Wintermute play an even more crucial role.... Read More
EKA Mobility joins forces with Mitsui and VDL Groep to create a leading global OEM in India
PUNE, India, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles technology company based in India, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Mitsui Co., Ltd. (Japan) and VDL Groep (Netherlands). This strategic cooperation marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Indian automotive industry, propelling India toward becoming a global hub for sustainable transportation. The alliance is set to establish most... Read More
Cyient celebrates innovation with 5500 innovators across 76 countries collaborating for CyientifIQ Innovation League
HYDERABAD, India, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering, and Technology Solutions company, is excited to announce the winners of its Ultimate Innovation Challenge -- The CyientifIQ Innovation League - Global Hackathon 2023. More than 5,500 innovators representing 404 colleges from 76 countries participated in this league to address challenges around three themes: Designing Digital Enterprises, Building... Read More
MINISO's Global Blind Box Carnival Spreads Joyful Surprises as its Blind Box Sales Top 20 Million Pieces for the Year
GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The blind box economy has gained popularity among young consumers in recent years. With their surprise elements, innovative designs, and collectible nature, blind boxes have become a sought-after trend. Global lifestyle brand MINISO, known for its popular blind box IPs like Disney and Sanrio, is hosting a global creative party to elevate the blind box experience. Throughout December and January,... Read More
Wi-Fi 7 and Standard Power 6 GHz to Boost Wi-Fi Infrastructure Market Rebound in 2024 With 12.3% Year-on-Year Shipment Growth
LONDON, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2023, the worldwide Wi-Fi market faced challenges: 3Q shipments dropped 13.0% YOY, and 2023 revenues are expected to fall by 8.1%. Reasons include financial constraints, market saturation, and implementation issues. However, this might be the low point, as 2024 looks promising. Markets are stabilizing, industry hurdles are easing, and the arrival of Wi-Fi 7 and Standard Power 6 GHz will likely reignite... Read More
Coins.ph is the First Philippine Exchange to Support BRC-20
MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coins.ph, the country's leading cryptocurrency platform, is the first Philippine exchange to bring BRC-20 token services to the local market, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital asset landscape. What is BRC-20? BRC-20 is a technical standard for the minting and management of fungible tokens, including $ORDI, $VMPX, and $PEPE, on the Bitcoin blockchain. Fungible tokens... Read More
Seegene obtains ISO45001 certification
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seegene Inc. (KQ096530), a leading South Korean company providing a total solution for PCR molecular diagnostics, announced that it has achieved an ISO45001 certification on December 27. The Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001) is one of the certification standards established by... Read More
Sands Innovation Challenge Awards Winners
MACAO, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. and BEYOND Expo have announced the three winners of the Sands Innovation Challenge, a smart-tourism competition to drive innovation and technological development in Macao; they are (in alphabetical order): Hai Robotics, Jiangsu OWIN Biotechnology Co., LTD, and Laiye HK Limited. Their award-winning projects cover intelligent warehouse robotic solutions, food waste resource recycling... Read More
Global Times: The Luo family builds piers for cultural bridges in China and Greece via literature, theater
BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In Athens, two Chinese dramas were staged in early December during the first Sino-Hellenic International Theater Festival - The Prince of Lanling, a general of the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-557), and The New Legend of the White Snake, which blended elements from both Chinese and Greek culture. Chinese dramas staged in Greece have become a fairly commonplace phenomenon thanks to decades of efforts by the... Read More
JA Solar Donates Supplies to Quake-hit Areas in Gansu Province
BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 18, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Jishishan County in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture of Northwest China's Gansu Province, causing significant casualties and property damage. JA Solar acted quickly to donate 400,000 RMB worth of supplies to support the relief work in Gansu. On December 22, JA Solar... Read More
LG USHERS IN 'ZERO LABOR HOME' WITH ITS SMART HOME AI AGENT AT CES 2024
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is ready to unveil its innovative smart home Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent at CES 2024. LG's smart home AI agent boasts robotic, AI and multi-modal technologies that enable it to move, learn, comprehend and engage in complex conversations. An all-around home manager and companion rolled into one, LG's smart life solution enhances users' daily lives and showcases the... Read More
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