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Unique ethnic culture leads to booming rural tourism in China's Guangxi
BEIJING, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily The Longji Rice Terraces in Dazhai village, Longji township, Longsheng county, Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, was decorated with rice paddies, presenting a lively view. Since ancient times, Longsheng county has been known for its mountainous landscape - most of the region is highland while the rest is halved by water and fields. The diligent people of... Read More
Sea-rail intermodal trains give leg up to foreign trade at Qinzhou Port
BEIJING, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: As a gateway to the sea for the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a trade and logistics passage jointly built by provincial-level regions in western China and ASEAN countries, Qinzhou Port in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been actively promoting its advantages in sea-rail intermodal transportation, continuously unleashing its potential in foreign trade. In... Read More
Tianlong Solution Facilitates the Prevention and Control of Livestock Diseases
XI'AN, China, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It was recently announced that Tianlong Technology complies with the requirements of Chinese Good Manufacturing Practices for animal drugs. This approval further ensures Tianlong's focus on standardized workflows in the development of animal products. Over the last 26 years, Tianlong Technology has been... Read More
Coins.ph Joins Forces with Licensed Exchanges in Southeast Asia, Advancing Compliant Services in the Region's Digital Asset Industry
MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coins.ph, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the Philippines, has established the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAEA) together with other prominent licensed exchanges in Southeast Asia (SEA), namely Coinhako (Singapore), Indodax (Indonesia) and Bitkub (Thailand). "Coins.ph is excited to work with our Southeast Asian counterparts in advancing the responsible and secure use of... Read More
Diversity Thrives, Inclusion Prevails: HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Cambodia 2023 Honors 12 Champions of an Inclusive Workforce
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The winners of the prestigious HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Cambodia 2023 awards have been announced by HR Asia, a leading publication in the human resources industry. In its third year, the 2023 Cambodia programme has recognised 12 outstanding organisations that have excelled in creating exemplary work environments for their employees. This year's theme is "Celebrate... Read More
TCL Reveals Details of the Powerhouse Behind its Superior Mini LED Technology
HONG KONG, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Electronics (1070.HK), a leading consumer electronics brand and the world's top two TV brands, reveals a closer look at exemplary Pangu Laboratory – the powerhouse of TCL R, the world's first wholly independent Mini LED testing and research facility which drives the innovation behind TCL's cutting-edge QD-Mini LED flagship products. Read More
Trip.com Group's latest ESG report: 16 million choose sustainable travel options, low-carbon hotel bookings surge
SINGAPORE, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group released its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting its sustainability practices across the business. Key findings in the report reveal the preference for low-carbon products across Trip.com Group. In the past year, more than 16... Read More
Bybit Launches Bot Copy Trading, Revolutionizing Automated Crypto Trading
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's third-largest crypto exchange by volume, has launched its anticipated Bot Copy Trading feature, integrating Copy Trading with Futures Grid Bots. This new tool opens access to trading bots enhancing the trading for Bybit's 20 million users. The new Bot Copy Trading system is designed to offer... Read More
Hyundai Motor and Mubadala Collaborate on Future Business Opportunities
SEOUL, South Korea and ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company and Mubadala Investment Company "Mubadala", an Abu Dhabi-based global sovereign investor, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly explore potential business opportunities and synergies for future mobility and technologies. Read More
UnionPay International Partners with Trip.com to Provide Global Travelers with Enhanced Payment Experiences
SHANGHAI, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International ("UPI" or "the Company") recently partnered with Trip.com, the world's leading online travel agency (OTA), to provide UnionPay cardholders an enhanced payment experience in a partnership that coincides with the gradual recovery of the cross-border tourism market. The cooperation covers all major transaction currencies on Trip.com's global sites accepting UnionPay online payment,... Read More
Ping An Receives Hong Kong ESG Excellence Awards 2023
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) has won the ESG Excellence Awards 2023 in the category of Main Board Companies – Hang Seng Index Constituent Companies. The ESG Excellence Awards 2023 was co-organized by The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies and the Centre for Corporate Governance and... Read More
Peak Energy and TOPINFRA join forces to develop more than 500 MW of renewable projects in Korea
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Energy Investments Ltd. ("Peak Energy"), a renewable platform owned by Stonepeak, announced a joint venture with Korean based renewable developer TOPINFRA today. This partnership will lead to the development and management of more than 500 MW of solar and battery projects. As part of the joint venture, Peak Energy will invest into an operating and in-construction solar portfolio of more... Read More
OR takes the next step of its green and sustainability journey with tangible achievements through its unique SDGs ambition
BANGKOK, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc. (OR), Thailand's leading oil and retail company, the aspiration for sustainable growth develops from the belief that a business of the future should grow alongside its consumers and the environment. Led by the vision of "Empowering All toward Inclusive Growth" OR seeks to promote opportunities for all while striving to build an inclusive, sustainable and resilient... Read More
New LES MILLS XR game takes dance fitness into a new dimension
LONDON, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global fitness leader Les Mills has today unveiled LES MILLS XR DANCE – the world's first VR fitness game to bring professional dancers into your living room as personal coaches and partners in partying. Taking dance fitness gaming to a whole new level of 'exertainment', the app brings the dynamic and vibrant atmosphere of a LES MILLS DANCE™ class from the gym studio, straight into your Meta Quest 3 headset. Read More
Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter Grand Opening Marks a Milestone for the Iconic Asian Lifestyle Brand
BANGKOK, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The grand opening of the Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter marked a significant milestone in Jim Thompson's journey to becoming the first iconic global lifestyle brand from Asia. The event underscored Jim Thompson's new tagline, 'Beyond Silk,' showcasing a fusion of fashion, art, and gastronomy. The entertainment began... Read More
Decade of Excellence: HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Recognition of 78 Outstanding Workplaces
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The year 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work for in Asia program. With participation from over 20,000 companies and surveying more than 1,500,000 employees, the past decade has been extraordinary, recognizing the top workplaces across Asia. Commemorating this... Read More
X100 Series Marks International Debut with Stunning Pro Photography and Superior Performance
SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today announced the international debut of X100 and X100 Pro, the company's flagship smartphone lineup built to deliver professional photography capabilities and powerful performance. The new X100 series brings significant upgrades to the vivo ZEISS Co-engineered Imaging System inside and out. vivo X100 Pro introduces the versatile ZEISS APO Floating Telephoto Camera, a ZEISS 1-inch Main... Read More
Pre-Conditional Voluntary Conditional Cash Offer for Vinda International at HK$23.50 per share
SINGAPORE, HONG KONG and STOCKHOLM, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the Pre-Conditions, Isola Castle Ltd, a member of the RGE-managed group of companies, today announced a pre-conditional voluntary conditional cash offer at HK$23.50 per share for all the issued shares in Vinda International Holdings Limited (Vinda), other than 92,538,100 shares (representing 7.69% of the issued share capital of Vinda) and... Read More
Global Times: 11-year-old Cambodian princess immersed in Chinese culture, celebrates long-held friendship
BEIJING, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adorned in a traditional Cambodian dress, 11-year-old Princess Jenna Norodom has captivated Chinese audiences with her performance of Cambodian and Chinese songs, as well as local dances, on the stage of Chinese state broadcaster CCTV's international cultural exchange program The Beauty of Shared Arts. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and... Read More
To Go to the Millennium Appointment, They and Hangzhou Staged a Transboundary Art Dialogue
HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from haiwainet.cn: After the successful hosting of the 19th Asian Games, Hangzhou has recently hosted another great event that has once again become a "window" for all countries to get to know China. On the morning of Dec. 3rd, themed "Implementing the Global Civilization Initiative, Promoting Exchanges and Mutual Learning Between Civilizations", the first Liangzhu Forum was held... Read More
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