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Ostium Launches Novel Macro Trading Platform Amidst Growth in Global Events-Based Trading
LONDON, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ostium Labs today announced the public mainnet launch of its onchain trading platform, offering traders unprecedented access to global macro markets during a period of global event-driven volatility, marked by speculation around the U.S. Presidential election. Ostium enables perpetuals trading on traditional market currencies, commodities, and indices in real time, markets uniquely affected by events like... Read More
Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Phase II: A Feast of Smart Innovation Leading New Global Trade Trends
HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The second phase of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows will take place from October 18 to 21, combines four major trade shows: the Mobile Electronics, Smart Home, Security Home Appliances, Lifestyle, and Home Kitchen shows. Centered on themes of "Innovation, AI+, Sustainability, and Companionship," the show focuses on smart home appliances, pet supplies, and other popular product categories. It has... Read More
Xinhua Silk Road: 55th Zhangshu National Traditional Chinese Materia Medica Trade Fair held in E. China's Jiangxi
BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 55th Zhangshu National Traditional Chinese Materia Medica Trade Fair kicked off on October 16 in Zhangshu, a county-level city in east China's Jiangxi Province, featuring the participation of more than 1,000 pharmaceutical and healthcare enterprises from all over the country. At the opening ceremony, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published an international standard for... Read More
Huawei Releases the fgOTN White Paper for Electric Power to Accelerate Intelligence with Technological Innovation
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At GITEX GLOBAL 2024 in Dubai, during the summit themed "Leading Infrastructure to Accelerate Electric Power Intelligence", Huawei released the fgOTN White Paper for Electric Power. The white paper aims to promote the digital and intelligent transformation of the electric power industry. At the summit, Dr. Eesa M. Bastaki, Honorary Chairman of IEEE UAE Section, and Marcio Szechtman, Ex-CIGRE Technical... Read More
Peak Energy is participating in the 'Korea RE100 Conference.
SINGAPORE and SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulations in the trade sector to address the climate crisis are becoming increasingly stringent. Europe's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is set to take full effect in just over a year, and the number of companies participating in ESG management continues to rise annually. One of the key alternatives for addressing the climate crisis and trade regulations is reducing... Read More
SenseTime Celebrates a Decade of Innovation at the SenseTime 10th Anniversary Global AI Summit 2024
HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SenseTime co-organised the SenseTime 10th Anniversary Global AI Summit with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, with InvestHK as a strategic partner on October 17. The Summit brought industry leaders, government officials, and AI experts to discuss the next decade of innovation. With the theme "Empowering Inclusive Innovation for the AI 2.0 Era", the Summit highlighted SenseTime's... Read More
Race to the Top: Bybit Adds $1 Million to WSOT 2024 Prize Pool - Final Days to Register!
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, makes another statement in rewarding excellence in trading. The exchange has added 1,000,000 USDT for top performing squads in the World Series of Trading (WSOT). This latest boost will reward 27 additional teams on the Squad Leaderboard and Regional Squad Leaderboards, giving more squads a better chance to claim exclusive... Read More
HGS launches its AI Hub in Manila to boost digital experience for clients
MANILA, Philippines and SYDNEY, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) (listed on BSE NSE), a leading provider of solutions in digital experience, business process management (BPM) and digital media services, today launched a state-of-the-art 'HGS AI Hub' in Manila, Philippines to boost digital experience for its clients. This hub will serve as an interactive space where clients, partners, and employees can leverage... Read More
City microbes surviving on disinfectants, research reveals
SUZHOU, China, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After the recent pandemic, our use of disinfectants has increased, but are our efforts to create sterile urban environments backfiring? A new study published in the journal Microbiome has identified novel strains of microbes that have adapted to use the limited resources available in cities and shown that our everyday behaviour is changing the makeup of microorganisms in indoor environments. Read More
Thriving development of free trade zones, Hainan Free Trade Port mirrors China's high-level opening up
BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: As a significant strategic measure to advance reform and opening up, the establishment of pilot free trade zones (FTZs) and the Hainan Free Trade Port marks an epitome of China's efforts to promote high-level opening up. From setting up the first pilot FTZ in Shanghai, China now boasts a formation consisting of 22 pilot FTZs. Together with the thriving Hainan FTP, they serve... Read More
China sees prospering development of marine economy
BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Marine-related industries are creating abundant new opportunities for China's economy. In 2023, the GDP of China's marine economy exceeded 9.9 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion), accounting for 7.9 percent of the country's GDP and contributing to a 0.4 percent growth in the country's national economy. In June 2023, wind turbine blades that measured 123 meters long, equivalent to... Read More
Guide Outdoor's New Budget-Friendly Thermal Monocular TE Series Hits the Market at SSAA Show 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guide outdoor unveils the new TE Series, poised to impact the thermal imaging monocular market. It's a perfect combination of versatile functions and affordability while excelling in portability. Featuring a powerful 12μm detector, the TE Series integrates sharp visuals into a compact design, making it an ideal night vision companion for hunting, observation, and exploration for hunters and... Read More
Vantage Markets celebrates its 15th anniversary with prizes up to $111,000
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Markets (or "Vantage") is pleased to announce the launch of the Vantage First Class Promo, an exclusive event marking 15 years of successful trading with traders in selected regions. This promotion serves as a gesture of appreciation to Vantage's traders, offering premium gifts and highlighting the company's ongoing commitment to fostering growth in these fast-developing markets. With... Read More
HUAWEI eKit Launches Over 30 New Marketable Products and Upgrades Scenario-based Solutions to Continuously Improve Competitiveness of Distribution Business
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During GITEX GLOBAL 2024, the HUAWEI eKit Forum was held with the theme of Together for Growth, Digitalization for Success. At the forum, Huawei shared a series of phased achievements made based on the E2E strategic investment from R, marketing, sales, supply, to services of the distribution business, one of the cores of Huawei's enterprise business. Over 30 new products were launched alongside... Read More
KONKA Showcases World's First 110'' 8K TV with Over 230,000 Backlight Zones at 136th Canton Fair
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KONKA Group Co., Ltd. ("KONKA"; 000016.SZ), a leading technology company, is presenting products that underscore its commitment to technological advancement and excellence at the first phase of the 136th Canton Fair, a pivotal event in global trade, taking place from October 15-19. Among the standout... Read More
Trina Solar and EGO sign a Power Purchase Agreement in Italy for a 69MW portfolio
CHANGZHOU, China, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar's International Systems Business Unit ("Trina Solar ISBU"), the utility-scale solar and battery storage project development arm of Trina Solar Co, Ltd, has signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EGO, an Italian energy management company owned by the Shell Group. This contract encompasses 9 projects, totaling 69 MWp located across various regions in Italy. These projects... Read More
Medeze Group Awarded Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Southeast Asia Company of the Year for Delivering Highly Innovative Stem Cell and Longevity Solutions
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan recently researched the stem cell banking and longevity industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Medeze with the 2024 Southeast Asia Company of the Year Award. Medeze is a best-in-class provider of comprehensive stem cell banking services, offering solutions that significantly enhance longevity through sophisticated cryopreservation techniques and pioneering therapies. Read More
TOPPAN HOLDINGS ACQUIRES HID CITIZEN IDENTITY SOLUTIONS
SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TOPPAN Holdings Inc. (TYO: 7911) (TOPPAN Holdings) has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HID's CID (Citizen Identity Solutions) business area, a division of HID Global Corporation focused on the government identity sector. The acquisition will firmly establish TOPPAN as one of the largest leaders in security and identity solutions, expanding its global footprint and... Read More
Enhancing Singapore's Offerings as An International Dispute Resolution Hub with the Singapore International Commercial Court (International Committee) Bill
SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Singapore International Commercial Court (International Committee) Bill was introduced for First Reading in Singapore's Parliament on 14 October 2024. The Bill seeks to establish an International Committee of the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) in Singapore to hear prescribed civil appeals and... Read More
Sennheiser launches the MD 421 Kompakt - an appropriately named, compact version of legendary all-rounders, the MD 421 and MD 421-II
SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- They say that if you've heard music, you are most likely to have heard the MD 421, a Sennheiser microphone featured in countless award-winning performances and productions over the past six decades. Now Sennheiser launches the MD 421 Kompakt, an incredibly versatile microphone that delivers the same legendary performance, but in a truly multipurpose package — including a completely redesigned mounting... Read More
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