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ViewSonic Launches the New XG36 Series Monitors
BREA, Calif., Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, introduces its latest XG36 Series gaming monitors. Designed for gamers aspiring to reach professional heights, the ViewSonic GAMING XG2736-2K and XG2536 stand out for their ultra-fast refresh rates, exceptionally low response times, and true-to-life visuals. These monitors deliver smooth, lifelike gaming experiences, empowering gamers to... Read More
HTX Ventures Invests in Corn to Unlock Bitcoin's Utility
SINGAPORE, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of the cryptocurrency exchange HTX, has announced a strategic investment in Corn, a new Ethereum Layer 2 network designed to be the ideal platform for utilizing Bitcoin. Featuring native BTC bridging, BTC as the gas token, and familiar DeFi applications from leading protocols that address immediate utility for BTC DeFi, Corn aligns all network participants through... Read More
CGTN: China and Vietnam renew vow to build a community with a shared future
BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When it was launched in 2017, the China-Vietnam freight train service departing from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region saw fewer than five trains running per month. However, last month alone, a record 1,922 twenty-foot equivalent unit, or TEU, containers of goods were shipped on the trains, surpassing the total shipment volume for the first quarter of 2024. "I have been in the business of... Read More
FleishmanHillard's J.J. Carter Named President and CEO; John Saunders to Become Chairman
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard Inc., an Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) agency, today announced that its current Global Chief Operating Officer and President, Americas J.J. Carter will become President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2024. He succeeds John Saunders, who will take on the role of Chairman of FleishmanHillard. Carter, 49, was named the agency's global chief operating officer and Americas... Read More
PHD LAUNCHES "ASCENSION" TO HELP BRANDS RISE WITH AI
LONDON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Media Group agency PHD Worldwide has launched Ascension, a publishing platform offering a comprehensive and ongoing exploration of the impact of Generative AI on the marketing industry; and how clients and agencies alike will need to evolve their organizations and offers to effectively leverage the technology to drive business growth. Read More
Moët Hennessy and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Launch Groundbreaking New Whisky - SirDavis
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has joined forces with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH, to create SirDavis, a groundbreaking new whisky. The first-of-its-kind joint venture reflects a shared vision between Knowles-Carter and Moët Hennessy, two vanguards of culture and craft, around the future of American whisky. This unique product was years in the making after Knowles-Carter, a Japanese whisky enthusiast,... Read More
Binance Prevents $2.4 Billion in Potential User Losses in 2024 So Far
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance, the leading blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce that from January to July 2024, it prevented over $2.4 billion in losses from potential scams and fraudulent activities that could have impacted more than 1.2 million users. This achievement is the result of Binance's comprehensive risk management measures, which help to... Read More
AIP Capital and ITA Airways Complete Secured Debt Financing
DUBLIN and STAMFORD, Conn. and ROME, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AIP Capital ("AIP"), an alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in commercial aviation, announced it has completed a $240m debt financing to a wholly owned subsidiary of ITA Airways ("ITA") through its Private Credit strategy. The $240 million debt financing is secured by three 2024 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft with Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. The financing... Read More
accesso® Powers Virtual Queue for The Philadelphia Museum of Art Cassatt Exhibit
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider for leisure, entertainment and cultural markets worldwide is thrilled to partner with the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA), to use the award-winning accesso LoQueue® virtual queueing system for the highly anticipated exhibition Mary Cassatt at Work. This project follows a history of work between accesso and the... Read More
ROYAL MANSOUR MARRAKECH IN MOROCCO WINS THE NO.3 GIN ART OF HOSPITALITY AWARD AS PART OF THE WORLD'S 50 BEST HOTELS 2024
LONDON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco, has been named winner of the No.3 Gin Art of Hospitality Award, ahead of The World's 50 Best Hotels awards 2024 in September. 600 voters in The World's 50 Best Hotels Academy, were asked to name the property where they received their single-best hospitality experience within the 18-month voting period. Read More
Blue Owl Capital Hires PIMCO's John Valtwies to Lead Australian Private Wealth Business
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl") (NYSE: OWL), a leading alternative asset manager, announced today the hiring of John Valtwies to lead the firm's private wealth business in Australia. John previously served as a senior leader of the Global Wealth Management team at global fund manager PIMCO. During his tenure, he managed the firm's private client relationships, focusing on private banks and ultra-... Read More
TopBrand 2024 Top 500 Global Brands List released, with Apple as defending champion
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th China Brand Festival was held during August 7th-10th, 2024 in Guangzhou. The theme of this brand festival is "New Quality and Breakthrough". More than 8,000 guests gathered in the business capital over a millennium, to participate in parallel forums, brand expositions, entrepreneurial sports events, brand leader meetings and various activities. Nearly 3,000 people have attended the... Read More
Fractal Welcomes Janaki Akella as New Independent Director
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fractal (www.fractal.ai), a global provider of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics solutions to Fortune® 500 companies, today announced the appointment of Janaki Akella as an independent director to its board of directors. Janaki currently serves as an Independent Director (Chair, Business Security and Resilience committee and audit committee) on the Board of Directors of Southern Company, a... Read More
Yaber Launched Smart Outdoor Projector T2 Plus in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yaber, a pioneer of entertainment projectors, has launched the T2 Plus projector in Malaysia, bringing this ultimate portable projector into the spotlight with its impressive native 1080P resolution and JBL speakers, perfect for outdoor entertainment. The Yaber Projector T2 Plus delivers stunningly... Read More
Bybit Celebrates 40 Million Strong Community with Epic Rewards Campaign
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is excited to announce a monumental milestone – reaching a staggering 40 million registered users! To celebrate this incredible achievement, Bybit is throwing a party – and you're invited. Get Ready for Juicy Rewards, Exclusive Perks, and Boosted Cashback Bybit's 40 Million User Celebration is jam-packed with exciting opportunities... Read More
Flipster Introduces 200,000 USDT in Liquidation Subsidies to Support the Community
WARSAW, Poland, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flipster, one of the fastest-growing crypto derivatives trading platforms, is excited to announce the launch of its Liquidation Subsidy Campaign. Designed to assist users who were impacted by the severe market crash that occurred between 4 and 5 August 2024, both existing and new users have the opportunity to get a liquidation subsidy through an exclusive position airdrop, to recover a portion or... Read More
Trip.com Group & Merlin Entertainments Partner on Aquarium Experiences and Bespoke Attraction Offerings
SHANGHAI, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group, a world-leading travel service provider, and Merlin Entertainments Group, a global leader in branded Entertainments destinations, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Chang Feng Ocean World Shanghai. Read More
Moomoo's Parent Company Futu Releases Q2 Earnings Result with US$400.7 Million in Total Revenues, a 25.9% Increase YoY
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Moomoo's parent company Futu Holdings Ltd. ("Futu" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: FUTU), a leading tech-driven online brokerage and wealth management platform, announced its unaudited Q2 2024 earnings with US$400.7 million in revenues, up 25.9% year-over-year ("YoY"), and US$166.0 million in non-GAAP adjusted net income, an 8.6% YoY increase. The exceptional results demonstrated the Company's... Read More
Where Technology Meets Pop Culture: Yaber Introducing World's First Keith Haring-Inspired Projector
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yaber, a pioneer of entertainment projectors, has released the world's first Keith Haring-inspired projector, the T2/T2 Plus, a perfect blend of vibrant pop culture and high-tech innovation. Featuring Haring's iconic motifs and a classic color palette of red, white, and black, this special edition T2 series projector transforms everyday entertainment with a splash of artistic flair. "For the first time,... Read More
Grand Sunergy Powers China's First Large-Scale Yantai Zhaoyuan 400MW Offshore HJT Solar Project
NANJING, China, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Sunergy, a leading company specializing in the R, manufacture, and shipment of high-efficiency HJT photovoltaic cells and modules, recently saw the booster station of the CGN Yantai Zhaoyuan 400MW offshore photovoltaic project successfully energized for the first time. This key milestone marks the operational readiness of China's first large-scale, pile-fixed deep-water offshore... Read More
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