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Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital acquire Hamburg-based ship manager Zeaborn
SINGAPORE and HAMBURG, Germany, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilhelmsen Ship Management ("Wilhelmsen"), a provider of third-party ship management services headquartered in Singapore, and Hamburg-based asset manager MPC Capital have agreed to acquire 100 % of the company Zeaborn Ship Management ("Zeaborn"). The acquisition is the consistent next milestone in the partnership between Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital and their ship management joint... Read More
Global Times: Xi's leadership steers Chinese economy toward high-quality development in 2023
BEIJING, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In mid-December 2022, after China started to ease COVID-19 restrictions that had lasted for three years, the world keenly anticipated a swift and robust recovery in China's economy in 2023. But at a tone-setting economic conference, top Chinese policymakers, while stressing that "an overall recovery and improvement is expected," also offered a sobering assessment of the difficulties that lay ahead.... Read More
Elite Havens marks 25 years at the forefront of the luxury villa rental business in Asia, releases article exploring the past, present, and future of the industry
BANGKOK, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elite Havens, Asia's leading luxury holiday experience provider and a subsidiary of Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey from a Bali-based business to a renowned curator of extraordinary escapes across the most coveted destinations. Read More
GC collaborates with I.P. ONE to launch the "Vixol: Transformative Innovation for Sustainable World" campaign, marking the first time in Thailand of recycled colored plastic bottles.
BANGKOK, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- I.P. ONE, a leading Thai FMCG market leader, supports the concept of Circular Economy and Zero Waste by partnering with ENVICCO, a company within the GC Group, and ALPLA Packaging to introduce the "Vixol: Transformative Innovation for Sustainable World" campaign for the first time in Thailand. This initiative involves transforming discarded colored plastic household waste into recyclable bottles, piloting... Read More
EVERISE ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL CLOSURE OF INVESTMENT BY WARBURG PINCUS, JOINING BROOKFIELD FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH
NEW YORK, SINGAPORE and MUMBAI, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Everise, a leading global healthcare services outsourcing company, announced today the successful completion of the company's previously announced investment from Warburg Pincus. Warburg Pincus joins existing investor Brookfield, valuing the company at around $1 billion, after less than seven years of operation.... Read More
Tribesigns Partners with One Tree Planted for Environmental Initiatives
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tribesigns, a globally acclaimed online furniture brand, has announced a partnership with One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization that focuses on global reforestation, biodiversity, and promotion of eco-friendly practices on tree planting programs. With an emphasis on always putting the customer first, Tribesigns is at the forefront of providing elegantly designed, high-quality, and cost-effective... Read More
ADA Shines Bright at the Prestigious Effie Awards, Securing Gold, Silver, and Bronze Accolades for Exceptional Excellence
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADA, Asia's largest independent Data and Digital Transformation company, proudly announced its great wins at the prestigious Effie Awards for its work in partnership with clients in Sri Lanka. The Effie Awards, a globally recognized symbol of marketing effectiveness, annually celebrate campaigns that showcase exceptional strategy, creativity, and measurable impact. In a resounding testament to... Read More
ENA Building Momentum Globally in Support of Emergency Nurses
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a year dedicated to expanding its international connections, the Emergency Nurses Association stands poised to reach more emergency nurses globally with key trauma, pediatric and triage education in 2024. ENA enters the new year with partnerships that mean continued delivery of its Trauma Nursing Core Course to ED nurses in Bermuda, South Africa and Australia, while bringing TNCC and the... Read More
Hyundai Motor to Reveal Vision for Hydrogen and Software Beyond Mobility at CES 2024
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company today released a teaser image and shared initial details of its CES 2024 announcements. At the event, Hyundai Motor will share its future blueprint for a hydrogen energy ecosystem and a vision for software and artificial intelligence, under the theme of 'Ease every way.' Read More
BLACKHAWK NETWORK (BHN) TRAILBLAZER AWARDED FOR PAYMENTS INNOVATION
SINGAPORE, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackhawk Network (BHN) Singapore-based Regional Vice President, Business Development, Judy Li has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the global payments industry winning the ASEAN 2023 Women in Payments Award for Innovation. The prestigious award is presented to an outstanding woman in the payments sector who has promoted payments innovation through creativity, vision, and... Read More
Omnicom Media Group Ends 2023 Ranked #1 for Net New Business for the Second Consecutive Year, Earns 97% Retention Rate Among Existing Clients
NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) and parent company to the OMD, PHD and Hearts Science global media agency networks, is poised to end 2023 with the best net new business record (wins minus losses) among global media management groups, marking the second consecutive year that OMG has led its category in incremental billings won. Read More
REP Fitness Expands Global Presence with TheRack.Co in the Philippines
DENVER, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REP Fitness, a leading name in high-quality fitness equipment, proudly announces a strategic partnership with TheRack.co in the Philippines, a trusted gym equipment and lifting gear apparel depot. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in REP Fitness' mission to make premium fitness equipment accessible to enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. The newly formed alliance with our esteemed... Read More
Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for 2025 cycle
ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions. Submissions will be accepted until 23 June 2024 through the Prize's online portal. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organisations (NPOs) and high schools with sustainable solutions are invited to submit an entry... Read More
Hisense 5S Series Washer-Dryer Awarded TÜV Rheinland Carbon Footprint Certification
QINGDAO, China, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, the global consumer electronics and appliances corporation, has been awarded product carbon footprint certification for the new Hisense 5S Series Washer-Dryer in accordance with ISO 14067 standard. The company has also been recognised with corporate carbon footprint opinion for its Hisense Washing Machine Company division in accordance with the ISO 14064-1 standard by TÜV Rheinland, a... Read More
Seeq Awarded Frost & Sullivan's 2023 Global Market Leadership Award for Industrial Analytics
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan is pleased to recognize Seeq with the 2023 Global Market Leadership Award for industrial analytics. Seeq is a world-leading provider of advanced industrial analytics that offers next-generation solutions to help global businesses accelerate their digital transformation efforts, and improve efficiency and productivity. Read More
$3.8 Billion Dollar - Privé Black Label - Off Market Private European Property Portfolio
DALLAS, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "We are pleased to announce our Icon Global Privé Black Label Portfolio initiative with a significant inventory of almost $4 billion in off-market private listing opportunity," stated Icon Founder and CEO, Bernard Uechtritz. "The initiative provides a private gateway and concierge portal to a non-public cross-section of off-market real estate investment inventory, catering to equally private, discerning,... Read More
Space and Building Management Software Converge with Digital Twins to Ignite a 29% CAGR Surge in Global Net-Zero Energy Buildings by 2027
NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The count of net-zero energy buildings worldwide will experience significant expansion in the coming years, according to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research. Driven by climate imperatives, policy support, and maturing technologies, the market is forecasted to grow at a 29% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) through 2027. "With buildings accounting for over one-third of... Read More
Announcement of the List of 2023 Golden Flag Awards Unveils Five Major Trends in Communication Strategies for the Chinese Market
BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to 17PR reports: the winners of the 2023 Golden Flag Award, the most authoritative and widely recognized brand communication award in China, were officially announced on December 1st, 2023. The award-winning cases span diverse fields, such as pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, finance, e-commerce, aviation, technology, baby care, food, automobiles, agriculture, government, transportation,... Read More
Tatu City, Kenya, Makes Over 100 Strategic New Hires in 2023 as Growth Surges
TATU CITY, Kenya, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tatu City, the 5,000-acre mixed-use Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Nairobi's doorstep, has strengthened its workforce with over 100 key appointments in 2023 as businesses and homeowners from Kenya and around the world flock to join its growing ecosystem. Tatu City is now home to over 78 businesses providing employment opportunities to 15,000 workers, with thousands more jobs to follow in 2024.... Read More
Aon to acquire NFP, a leading middle-market provider of risk, benefits, wealth and retirement plan advisory solutions
DUBLIN, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire NFP, a leading middle market property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, from funds affiliated with NFP's main capital sponsor, Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP), and funds affiliated with HPS Investment Partners. Under the terms... Read More
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