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LG ENCOURAGES YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS AT 2023 GLOBAL IT CHALLENGE

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) hosted the finals of the 2023 Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from October 24-28. The successful event, held offline for the first time in four years, saw 461 youth with disabilities from 18 different countries compete in a total of six, diverse IT challenges. Read More

Alltech Joins Vital Group to Build an Industry Chain for High-End Medical Imaging

CHENGDU, China, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Oct. 28th, Alltech, a high-end medical imaging equipment developer under the umbrella of Vital Group, held a press conference titled "Joy of Life, Dream of Innovation" at the 88th China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF), where it announced the latest product development strategy and Vital Group's inroad into high-end healthcare services.... Read More

CCTV+: Enamored by Jiangxi--Nanchang's Thousand-Year-Old Town and its Long-Lasting Local Culture

BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanchang is a venerable city with a history spanning over 2,200 years. Founded under the reign of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, this city has witnessed the passage of time and bestowed upon us a multitude of cultural treasures, scenic wonders, and monumental landmarks, all of which contribute to the grandeur and opulence of the "Yuzhang (Jiangxi) culture."... Read More

Record-breaking with over 290,000 Visits, 29th China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair Concludes on a High Note, Setting the Stage for Future of Industry

ZHONGSHAN, China, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Focusing on an industrial cluster worth US$100 billion, the China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair (GILF) brings together premium brands and targeted global buyers. The 29th GILF, spanning over 5 days, unfolded on a massive exhibition space of over 1.5 million square meters, hosting an impressive lineup of over 3,300 lighting and illumination brands. The event comprehensively showcased the... Read More

Mascot of Hangzhou Asian Para Games "Feifei" welcome media all over the world at MMC

HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The mascot of the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou, which is called Feifei, inspired by the image of "Divine Bird" in Liangzhu culture. Let's follow Feifei and explore the day at the Main Media Centre of the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/mascot-of-hangzhou-asian-para-games-... Read More

Taiwan's Crown Coast Advances JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2023

TAIPEI, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year (2023), the number of tourists from Japan to Taiwan comes the second only to Hong Kong. In order to appeal the Japanese market and attract tourists to visit Crown Coast, the destination management organization Crown Coast Tourism Union together with high-quality stores within the Crown Coast to participate in the "JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2023" held in Osaka, Japan from October 25th to 29th. With... Read More

Xbox Game Studios Game Camp confirmed for Asia.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Microsoft announced its planned Xbox Game Studios Game Camp Asia, a two-month event to recognize and celebrate all game creators across 5 diverse countries and regions. The event will run from Feb 20th to April 19th, 2024. With soaring interest from Asian youth, the gaming industry is set to grow exponentially across the continent, as more people get connected to the internet. According to the... Read More

International Finance Forum 2023 Annual Meeting opens in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Finance Forum (IFF) 20th Anniversary and Annual Meeting opens in Guangzhou as World leaders, financial and business executives and academics gather in Nansha, Gangzhou to call for multilateralism and closer cooperation. IFF Co-Chair, former Governor of the People's Bank of China Zhou Xiaochuan, governor of Guangdong Province Wang Weizhong, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong... Read More

Global economy to expand 3.1% in 2023, IFF report projects

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global economy will slow to 3.1% in 2023 as monetary policy tightening, the war in Ukraine and lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to affect global growth, the IFF Global Finance and Development Report 2023 projects.  China's GDP is projected to grow 5.2% in 2023 and slow to 5% in 2024 as the country rolled out a series of stimulus packages, according to the Report released... Read More

Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2023 Regional Edition Paves the Path for a Resurgent Asia

SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a dazzling celebration of regional excellence, the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2023 Regional Edition took center stage to honor outstanding businesses and visionary leaders who have played a pivotal role in propelling their enterprises to new heights on the global stage in the post-pandemic era. The prestigious event, held in Singapore, marked a momentous occasion that underscored the... Read More

Malaysia's Gentari and Singapore's GIC tie up with Greenko founders to develop one of world's largest green ammonia platform

HYDERABAD, India, SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gentari, the clean energy division of Malaysia's Petronas and AM Green, set up by the founders of Greenko, today announced the signing of definitive agreements together with an affiliate of GIC to produce 5 million tons per annum (MTPA) of green ammonia by 2030 – equivalent to about 1 MTPA of green hydrogen. Read More

Brinc and Hatcher+ Team Up to Supercharge Climate Tech Startups

HONG KONG, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinc, a leading global venture accelerator, and Hatcher+, an award-winning, data-driven VC, have announced their intention to identify, invest in, and support the growth of 300 new climate tech startups driving innovation over the next three years. The partners will leverage Brinc's global venture accelerator... Read More

Final day of FII7 in Riyadh sees detailed debate on AI and trillions in investments for environment unlocked ahead of COP28 summit

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The final day of FII7 highlighted the new frontiers of investment and technology, focusing on space aviation, biotech, cybersecurity, robotics, venture capital, start-up nations and more. Read More

New Tool to Reduce $5.4 trillion ESG Investment Gap in Emerging Markets

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia and LONDON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, a global non-profit foundation dedicated to tackling global challenges, has unveiled its Inclusive ESG Tool and Score at the annual FII flagship conference to improve the quality of data on ESG in emerging markets and empower companies in these markets to receive financial flows. The initiative has been developed in partnership with... Read More

183 Cash Prizes, 08 Brand New iPhone 14 Plus - Salam Bangladesh by ACE Money Transfer is Back Once Again

MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that is set to support more streamlined remittances from Bangladeshi expats worldwide, ACE Money Transfer, the trusted name in international remittances, is back with its famous "Salam Bangladesh" campaign. Launched originally as a tribute to the spirit, resilience, and cultural richness of Bangladeshi expatriates, the campaign has since become an annual hallmark for ACE, reflecting... Read More

Belgian Unicorn Odoo Sees Tech Opportunities in Queensland

GOLD COAST, Australia, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In January 2023, Belgian unicorn Odoo opened its first Oceania office in Gold Coast, Australia, the best-performing APAC market for five consecutive years. Among the world's most popular business management software, Odoo sees opportunities in Queensland, Australia's fastest-growing tech hub that... Read More

B2B Data Start-Up Firmable Announces Beta Product Launch and $9m Investment Led by AirTree

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmable, an Australian founded B2B database business, has launched its beta product with a mission to unlock insights from the world's local data to accelerate business growth. This vision and the experience of its founders has attracted investment of $9m led by leading Australian venture capital firm AirTree, an early investor in Canva, Linktree, and Employment Hero.... Read More

Pudu Robotics to Showcase Smart Cleaning Solutions at ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics ("the Company"), the global leader in commercial service robotics, is set to make a debut at the ISSA Cleaning Hygiene Expo 2023, which will take place from November 1 to 2 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Read More

Mandiri Capital Indonesia and early-stage VC Investible prepare to launch new Global Climate Tech Fund

SYDNEY and JAKARTA, Indonesia and SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI) and Investible have signed a Term Sheet and will establish a new Co-GP early-stage climate tech fund aimed at identifying and investing in climate technology and innovation, globally. MCI is the Corporate Venture Capital subsidiary of Indonesia's largest financial institution, Bank Mandiri, and Investible is an Asia-Pacific-based early-... Read More

Panama officially removed from FATF grey list

PANAMA CITY, Oct. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a momentous decision with positive implications for the international financial community and Panamanian economy, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) today excluded Panama from its grey list. This announcement comes following an FATF plenary meeting, held in Paris, France, in which it was determined that the Republic of Panama has strengthened its anti-money laundering and organized crime... Read More