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AIIB, UNDP Collaborate for Sustainable Infrastructure Development
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in promoting sustainable infrastructure development and address development challenges in Asia and beyond. AIIB is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the "Infrastructure for Tomorrow," infrastructure that... Read More
Copia Automation Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its User-friendly, Intuitive, and Easy-to-use Programmable Logic Controller Solutions
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Frost Sullivan researched the programmable logic controller (PLC) solutions industry and, based on its analysis, recognizes Copia Automation with the 2023 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award. The company's Git-based version control product is quickly becoming the new gold standard for the PLC solutions market. The cloud-based, vendor-agnostic solution integrates with large PLC... Read More
Lacework Publishes Second Edition of The Modern CISO Network: Board Book
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lacework, the data-driven cloud security company, today announced the publication of the second edition of The Modern CISO Network: Board Book. The company launched the first edition of the project in June to help close the cybersecurity knowledge gap in today's boardrooms by highlighting board-ready security leaders. A May 2023 Harvard Business Review survey of 600 boardrooms revealed just... Read More
Epignosis Appoints Nikhil Arora, Formerly of GoDaddy and Intuit, to CEO
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epignosis, a leading global learning software company, today announces the appointment of Nikhil Arora to CEO. Effective December 31, 2023, Thanos Papangelis will evolve from the role of CEO to a board member and product innovation advisor. Prior to joining Epignosis, Arora had a highly successful multi-decade career working for high-growth companies where he spearheaded their launch into new... Read More
Dong Mingzhu Shares Gree Zero Carbon Story in COP28
ZHUHAI, China, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the China Pavilion of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) on December 3rd, Dong Mingzhu, Chairperson of the Board and President of Gree Electric Appliances and one of enterprise representatives from Guangdong region, attended the conference and delivered a keynote speech of "Gree Technology helps the zero-carbon era", sharing Gree's zero carbon story in the process of coping... Read More
Merck Launches First Ever AI Solution to Integrate Drug Discovery and Synthesis
DARMSTADT, Germany, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Merck, a leading science and technology company, today launched its AIDDISON™ drug discovery software, the first software-as-a-service platform that bridges the gap between virtual molecule design and real-world manufacturability through SynthiaTM retrosynthesis software application programing interface (API) integration. Read More
Public Expose Live 2023: BRI Closes 2023 with Positive Financial Performance
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Persero Tbk. (IDX: BBRI) is confident as it approaches the end of 2023, achieving impressive financial performance. Sunarso, BRI President Director, shared this optimistic outlook during the Public Expose Live 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event organized by the Indonesia... Read More
Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) Launched at COP28
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ma Jun, President of the Beijing-based Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS) and former Co-Chair of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG), together with representatives from six other founding members, launched the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) today at COP28. Representatives from over 20 CASI members and partners joined the launch ceremony held in AIIB... Read More
A Safe Space for Bisharo: Education Cannot Wait Supports Creation of Girls' Friendly Spaces at Schools in Somalia
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the scorching hot and dry Mudug region of Somalia, 16-year-old Bisharo* sits in a cool room surrounded by 19 of her female classmates during the afternoon school break. The girls are attending a mentoring session in their newly built Girls' Friendly Space. The Girls' Friendly Space is Bisharo's sanctuary – a safe space where she can read, eat, pray, relax, converse openly without interruption and... Read More
Altair Technology Now Available to More Than 3,500 Teams in the FIRST® Robotics Competition Kit of Parts
TROY, Mich., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), has expanded its relationship with FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and Altair technology is now available to all teams in FIRST® Robotics Competition Kit of Parts. More than 3,500 high school teams competing in the 2024 season of FIRST Robotics Competition will have free... Read More
Iridium Launches GMDSS Academy
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced the launch of the Iridium®Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Academy (GMDSS Academy). Providing curricula specific to GMDSS and related safety services, the GMDSS Academy is dedicated to ensuring maritime students receive the required Iridium GMDSS safety instruction... Read More
Luxury Escapes enters the car rental market through new exclusive partnership with CarTrawler
DUBLIN, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury Escapes, Australia's leading global platform of curated hotels and resorts, has signed a new partnership with CarTrawler, the leading B2B technology provider of car rental and mobility solutions to the global travel industry, to offer its customers car rental options, in addition to holiday bookings, for the first time. Car rental options will be available to the company's global customer base of... Read More
Seaspan Corporation enters new market segment with strategic order of new dual-fuel LNG Pure Car and Truck Carrier vessels
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), the world-leading owner and operator of containerships, continues quality growth through the 10,800 CEU dual-fuel LNG, with ammonia and methanol ready, Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) newbuild program in partnership with a market-leading car carrier, Hyundai Glovis (Glovis). As one of the world largest car carriers and part of the Hyundai Motor Group, Glovis can... Read More
Mission Efficiency unveils Call to Action and pledges for driving progress on energy efficiency
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28 in Dubai, Mission Efficiency announced it has secured an initial series of pledges in support of its Call to Action for doubling annual energy efficiency improvement and tripling annual energy efficiency investment. Among the pledges, Metrus Energy indicated it will increase direct investment in energy efficiency by doubling its investment commitment to "America is All In" from USD 200... Read More
Yotta Data Services Collaborates with NVIDIA to Catalyze India's AI Transformation
MUMBAI, India, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yotta Data Services today announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to deliver cutting-edge GPU computing infrastructure and platforms for its Shakti Cloud platform. The collaboration will advance the development of AI solutions in India by bringing state-of-the-art AI capabilities within reach of numerous organizations, businesses, AI researchers, and a multitude of startups across the country. With... Read More
THE RITZ-CARLTON EXPANDS EVOLVED RITZ KIDS PROGRAM IN ASIA-PACIFIC, BRINGING MORE INSPIRING AND EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES TO YOUNG GUESTS
SINGAPORE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of more than 30 brands, has introduced an evolved Ritz Kids program across the Asia-Pacific region. With immersive and unforgettable travel experiences designed to engage young guests, the evolved program is now offered in key cities including Tokyo, Singapore and Perth as well as popular leisure destinations such as Bali, Maldives and... Read More
Huawei and Ericsson Take the Lead in ABI Research's 5G End-to-End Core Network Automation and Orchestration Vendor Competitive Ranking
SINGAPORE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest competitive assessment report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research provides an in-depth examination of seven 5G end-to-end core network automation and orchestration solution vendors. The report delivers market trends, analysis, and insights based on various chosen criteria, including live deployments, ease of integration with multi-vendor solutions, support for Artificial... Read More
Relais & Châteaux chefs pledge to stop serving eel with immediate effect to prevent its extinction
PARIS, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The members of Relais Châteaux's World Culinary Council has voted to immediately remove eel from their own menus and are sending a call to action to the rest of the group's 580 hotels and restaurants to do the same, after its NGO partner Ethic Ocean launched an alert that public authorities must urgently listen to scientists who recommend suspending European eel fishing. Read More
Global Times: Chinese classic operas can be great hits again
BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While traditional cultural art forms presumably tend to struggle in resonating with younger generations, China's latest Yueju Opera production, New Dragon Gate Inn performed by Xiao Bai Hua, one of the most remarkable Yueju Opera troupes from East China's Zhejiang Province, has emerged as a phenomenal hit. The innovative adaptation has not only rejuvenated a traditional art form that definitely deserves... Read More
Wanhua Chemical to Showcase Commitment to Dual Carbon Goals and Green Solutions at COP28
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wanhua Chemical, participated in 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP28) being held from November 30 to December 12, 2023, in Dubai. Mr. Liao Zengtai, Chairman of Wanhua Chemical, presented the Company's dedication to solidifying dual carbon goals, sharing practical models of energy use and carbon reduction, and presenting innovative green chemical technology and product solutions to address... Read More
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