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Over 150 Global Humanitarian, Business and Political Leaders Demand Freedom of "Armenian Prisoners"
BRUSSELS, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobel Prize laureates, business leaders, former heads of state, and humanitarians are among the more than 100 global figures who have signed a letter calling for the immediate and unconditional release of the "Armenian Prisoners," which includes eight Armenian political prisoners, who are former leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh's government illegally detained following Azerbaijan's invasion and seizure of the... Read More
Xi's visit to Vietnam to open up new prospects for relations between two parties, two countries
BEIJING, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily:Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President, will pay a state visit to Vietnam from Dec. 12 to 13. Xi's visit is at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and State President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong. Six years after his... Read More
Bybit Launches Aurora AI: Revolutionizing Bot Trading for All Investors
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's third-largest crypto exchange by volume, introduces Aurora AI, an advanced AI-powered recommendation tool designed to simplify and elevate the bot trading experience for investors at every skill level. Empowering Investors with AI-Driven Strategies Aurora AI simplifies the complexities of bot... Read More
Web3War®, The First-Person Shooter Game Created by Roll1ng Thund3rz and Powered By Zilliqa, to Launch $FPS Token
SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roll1ng Thund3rz (RTz), the game studio specializing in the development of blockchain-powered entertainment products, officially announces the upcoming launch of the $FPS token for use in its flagship Web3War® title. The launch of $FPS will showcase the innovative approach taken to gaming by RTz and the unique capabilities of the Zilliqa blockchain for the development of Web3 gaming products. Web3War®... Read More
FASTER, MORE FLEXIBLE, BETTER QUALITY: JLR TO DIGITALLY TRANSFORM ORGANISATION THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH TATA COMMUNICATIONS
GAYDON, England, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JLR is partnering with Tata Communications, the global commtech (communications technology) player, to future-proof its digital transformation and pave the way for new standards such as Industry 4.0 and advanced analytics. The partnership will power the production of JLR's next-generation vehicles, a key part of its Reimagine strategy, and provide the connectivity foundation for the next phase of... Read More
MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF GLOBAL TRADE AND EMBRACES THE FUTURE
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) – the largest and most global furniture trade show in Southeast Asia – held a spectacular gala dinner on Dec 8 to celebrate its 30th anniversary ahead of its 2024 show. The gathering brought together 500 distinguished guests, loyal exhibitors and business... Read More
ICP DAS - BMP's Medical-Grade TPU Takes Center Stage at Top Global Medical & Plastic Exhibitions
HSINCHU, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICP DAS (3577-TW) New Business Unit, ICP DAS – BMP, actively ramps up medical-grade TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) development and production as well as international marketing. The company's participation at COMPAMED and IPF Japan has been a resounding success, highlighted by a notable increase in post-event product inquiries.... Read More
'MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest' Marked a High Note to Wrap Up 2023's Gastronomic Extravaganzas
MACAU, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The second edition of "MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest", jointly presented by MGM and Chef Nic, offered an unparalleled dining and entertainment mash-up experience to locals and tourists on December 9 and 10 at MGM COTAI, which has welcomed approximately 7,000 participants in two days. Striving for originality and excellence, MGM teamed up with Chef Nic to bring about a stellar line-up of 16 elite chefs... Read More
Seeing Machines wins prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award
CANBERRA, Australia, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeing Machines Limited, the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a 2023 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award, one of the highest accolades in the field of transport safety.... Read More
Global Times: Why foreign writers join Chinese online literature
BEIJING, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading a Chinese web novel "feels like taking a roller coaster, so exciting. I really love that about the Chinese works," said UK writer JKS Manga (pen name), who mainly writes in the vampire genre on China's online literature platform WebNovel. He and roughly two dozen other writers came to Shanghai for the 2nd Shanghai Online Literature Week hosted by China Literature, a leading online literature... Read More
iQIYI International Announces 2024 Strategies at Asia TV Forum: 280+ Chinese Language Shows, 35+ Southeast Asian Series and International adaptation of "Youth With You" in the Pipeline
SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Asian streaming leader iQIYI hosted "International iJOY conference: 2024 Grand Reveal" at Asia TV Forum on December 6. The event was kicked off with the 2023 milestone celebration to have brought 500 shows in a total of 6,000 Hours of premium entertainment experience for the global aficionado of TV shows and films this year, followed by the exciting announcement of more than 280 new Chinese language... Read More
Mastercard Economics Institute: Asia Pacific Consumers Will Likely Have More to Spend on Discretionary Items in 2024
SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) has released its annual economic outlook for the coming year, outlining the bright spots and watchouts that will define global growth. According to Economic Outlook: Balancing Prices Priorities, while there is no one-size-fits-all story for the Asia Pacific region, the macro picture is expected to be one of modest growth, largely on par with 2023 levels, as... Read More
SmartOSC and the journey to become a Glocalization company
HANOI, Vietnam, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, SmartOSC has been increasingly expanding its activities and presence all over the world. Accordingly, each SmartOSC's overseas office must become an official local company and operate equally with its local counterparts. Australia has become the target market since the company implemented Glocalization strategy from day one. This approach provides opportunities and challenges for... Read More
30th Anniversary Celebration of Shanghai Jiao Tong University for Operation in Singapore Successfully Held, and New Site of Antai Asia-Pacific Center Put into Service
SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of December 9, 2023, the 30th anniversary celebration of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) for operation in Singapore and the Antai Asia-Pacific Forum (III) were grandly held in Singapore. The event was sponsored by SJTU Asia-Pacific Graduate Institute (SJTU-APGI) and Antai College of Economics and Management (ACEM), and organized by the Antai Asia-Pacific Center. HAN Jun, Minister-... Read More
Plusgrade and AirAsia Launch "ZoneUp" Upgrade Program, Expanding Ancillary Revenue Solutions in APAC
MONTREAL, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plusgrade, the leading provider of ancillary revenue solutions for the global travel industry, and AirAsia, Asia's leading low-cost carrier, are proud to announce the launch of "Zone Up". This program allows passengers to enhance their travel experience by bidding for upgrades on eligible AirAsia flights, further strengthening the partnership established with the multi-year, multi-product collaboration... Read More
Global Total Semiconductor Equipment Sales Forecast to Reach Record $124 Billion in 2025, SEMI Reports
TOKYO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are forecast to reach $100 billion in 2023, a contraction of 6.1% from the industry record of $107.4 billion posted in 2022, SEMI announced today in its Year-End Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast – OEM Perspective at SEMICON Japan 2023. Semiconductor manufacturing equipment growth is expected to resume in... Read More
TUCKER CARLSON IS BACK, LAUNCHING NEW VIDEO SERVICE CALLED TUCKER CARLSON NETWORK
TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tucker Carlson Network, a new video subscription service officially launched at TuckerCarlson.com, announced Tucker Carlson, Neil Patel and Justin Wells. Patel is the company's CEO running business operations. Wells is President and oversees all programming and content. In making the announcement, Carlson stated, "News coverage in the West has become a tool of repression. Reporters no longer reveal... Read More
Global Youth Issued Statement ahead of the Closing of COP28
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Youth Ambassadors of the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) issued a statement today at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), urging global leaders to unite and deliver actions for a prosperous, net-zero, and resilient future. "Youth are the backbone of the net-zero future," said Prof. LI Zheng, the GAUC Secretary-General. To facilitate their transformation from... Read More
FP Markets enhances its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme with Sponsorship of the Cricket Brasil Youth Development Programme
SYDNEY, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FP Markets, an Australian forex and CFDs broker, has announced a partnership with Cricket Brasil to support its thriving youth development programme which provides a pathway for children to finish schooling, attend university and build a future around the game. In its initial phase, the sponsorship will focus on supporting 3 specific areas: Read More
CJ 4DPLEX and Tokyu Recreation Co. Expand Joint Venture With Five Additional ScreenX Auditoriums
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At CineAsia, CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, and Tokyu Recreation Co., Ltd., owner of 109 Cinemas, announced they have expanded their partnership to open five more 270-degree panoramic ScreenX auditoriums theaters across Tokyu Recreation's 109 Cinemas in Japan, including the first-ever ScreenX in the Tōhoku region set to open on December 15. Read More
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