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Xinhua Silk Road: Chinese liquor maker Wuliangye promotes int'l cooperation on supply chains

BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As an official partner of the first China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), Chinese liquor maker Wuliangye is dedicated to facilitating the formation of an open international cooperation platform and promoting the stability of global industrial and supply chains. Kicked off on Nov. 28 in Beijing, the CISCE contains five exhibition areas featuring supply chains for the smart vehicle, green... Read More

Global Times: Xinjiang becomes bridgehead in westward opening-up, embraces boundless development opportunities

BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "Xinjiang is a wonderful land!" This was the feeling shared by every Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum "Year of Tourism 2023" participant. It not only marks the first tourism-themed forum to be held by the SCO, but also the first time the Xinjiang regional government has served as a co-organizer of such a large-scale international forum.  The successful hosting of the four-day forum proves... Read More

Global Times: 'China hands' share their stories, insights on China's path

BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent World Conference on China Studies - Shanghai Forum, which concluded on November 24, was one of the largest gatherings of global "China hands." At the two-day forum, more than 400 Chinese and foreign scholars specializing or interested in China studies discussed their insights on Chinese civilization and China's path of development, as well as their impacts on the current global landscape.... Read More

Clarivate Expands Partnership with VeriSIM Life to Accelerate and De-risk Research and Drug Development

LONDON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today announced the launch of VeriSIM Life Translational Index™ on Cortellis Drug Discovery Intelligence by Clarivate. The integrated workflow provides customers with a diverse array of predictive compound safety and efficacy insights, including bioavailability, hepatic... Read More

Global Times: Night school boom reflects Chinese youth's pursuit of personal fulfillment, defying 'lying flat' narrative

BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Working during the day and acquiring new skills at night is becoming a new way of life for young people in China. From dancing to vocal training, from traditional handicrafts, beauty, and fitness classes, to wine tasting and vlog filming, the list of possibilities for new learning experiences is seemingly limitless.  These diverse options, cost-effectiveness, and highly qualified teachers have made "night... Read More

Reimagining education: 2023 Yidan Prize Summit explores innovative ideas that spark change

HONG KONG, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yidan Prize Foundation, the global philanthropic foundation behind the world's highest education accolade, hosted its highly anticipated Yidan Prize Summit in Hong Kong on 4 December, under the theme of "Ideas that spark change: a spotlight on solutions advancing education". In a rapidly changing world, it has become vital to equip all learners with creative and critical thinking skills, for them to... Read More

Only 20% of companies globally are meeting their carbon reduction targets, and many acknowledge need for "complete transformation," according to ENGIE Impact report

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ENGIE Impact today announced the release of its 2024 Net Zero Report. The report identifies common roadblocks to decarbonisation and explores some troubling findings, including the tendency for many organisations to approach decarbonisation as a limited, narrow initiative instead of the transformational, whole-business approach it needs to be. Read More

Dar Group - one of the world's largest privately-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting groups - becomes Sidara

DUBAI, UAE and LONDON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dar Group – a global group of industry-leading firms with over 19,000 employees and an annual turnover in excess of $2.5 billion – today becomes Sidara. The group specializes in complex assets and is home to some of the most impactful firms in the built environment, including Dar Al-Handasah, Perkins, Currie Brown, T.Y.Lin, and Penspen. For fifteen consecutive years, the group has... Read More

Global Times: Barrier-free cinemas, streaming apps, bookstores increase access to various TV dramas, movies in China

BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the huge roar of the engine, a giant PLA Air Force fighter jet slices through the sky over a field in an upward maneuver to drive away foreign aircrafts during a combat patrol. For visually impaired Gen-Zer Shen Ke, a young man in his 20s, this experience of viewing Chinese movie Born to Fly(2023) is unlike any other, thanks to it being specially transformed into an accessible version with... Read More

Global Times: Xi's inspection tour elevates Shanghai's leading role in high-quality development

BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's six-day inspection tour of Shanghai has further elevated the major Chinese economic powerhouse's exemplary role in leading the country toward high-quality development, as he stressed expediting building Shanghai into a modern socialist international metropolis, local officials, businesses and experts said on Monday. During the crucial trip, Xi stressed the need to accelerate... Read More

Infosys Topaz Accelerates Spotlight Retail Group's Customer Growth in Digital Commerce

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it has helped enhance Spotlight Retail Group's customer growth via an omnichannel digital fulfilment and advanced analytics platform built with Infosys. By leveraging Infosys' AI-first offering, Infosys Topaz, Spotlight Retail Group, one of Australia's... Read More

SEPHORA Malaysia's first-ever 3D Interactive Show Launches in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday season round the corner, SEPHORA Malaysia is excited to launch the 'Unwrap Their Beautiful' campaign with a first-ever 3D interactive showcase on the capital city's largest 3D screens.   'Unwrap Their Beautiful' invites visitors to a virtual journey to discover their beauty power and share their holiday cheer. Regardless of age, gender, or... Read More

Global Times: Chinese culture pursues 'not king, but jade'

BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracing more than 300 guests from around the world, the first Liangzhu Forum had its grand finale in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Sunday.  Beside the main forum on Sunday, my journalistic experience of the event has been sweetened by two sub-events. The first one was crowded with 43 young sinologists from around the globe, while the second one embraced art creators from 83 countries to depict the... Read More

Yili Group Invited to Share Its New Innovation Practices at the 20th Global Water Drinks Congress

PERTH, Scotland, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 27, the 20th Global Water Drinks Congress convened at Scotland's Gleneagles. The three-day annual event, which is regarded as the highest level and most influential forum for the global water drinks industry, gathered world-leading innovators to celebrate the industry's top achievements and explore the latest trends. Yili Group was invited to present its insights on the region's... Read More

Toku Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2023 Southeast Asia Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for Building an Innovative Customer Experience as a Service (CXaaS) Platform That Boosts Contact Center Performance across Asia-Pacific

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan recently published the Frost Radar™: Cloud Contact Center Services in Asia-Pacific, 2023, and, based on its findings, recognizes Toku with the 2023 Southeast Asia Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. Toku is a Singapore-based cloud communications service provider (CSP) that delivers bespoke cloud communications and CXaaS solutions to reimagine enterprise customer experiences. Read More

Samyang Chemical Group Forms Strategic Partnership With Plug And Play To Drive Early-Stage Investments

SINGAPORE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Samyang Chemical Group, a leading global chemical company announces its strategic partnership with Plug and Play, the world's largest innovation platform. The partnership aims to facilitate the discovery and investment in promising startups globally, providing a range of opportunities across various sectors and countries, while fostering cross-border collaboration. Plug and Play is renowned for... Read More

The Westin Surabaya Brings Mini Cooper to Debut for Immersive Stay and Tour Experience

SURABAYA, Indonesia, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Westin Surabaya ends the year of 2023 with a premium collaboration to provide an immersive stay and tour experience. Collaborating with Plaza Mini Indonesia, The Westin Surabaya unveils Mini Cooper cars as the icon of this year's Christmas decoration and as a shuttle car for their guests. "December... Read More

Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 Attracts Record 66,000 Participants

SINGAPORE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The eighth edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) came to a close on 17 November 2023, drawing a record 66,000 participants, up from 62,000 attendees in 2022. The Festival extended its global reach this year, with participants hailing from 150 countries and regions, an increase from the 115 countries represented in 2022, and attracted a line-up of over 970 speakers.... Read More

The Climate Crisis is an Education Crisis

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the COP28 Climate Talks in Dubai, Education Cannot Wait Calls on Donors to Urgently Mobilize More Resources to Scale Up Life-Saving Access to Quality Education for Crisis-Impacted Children. UN Special Envoy for Global Education Gordon Brown and ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif highlight the value of connecting climate action with education action. "The one international language the world... Read More

NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific Is Now Open for Registration

SINGAPORE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific, is now open for online registrations for the main conference. Jointly organized by the National Retail Federation and Comexposium, Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific will take place from 11 – 13 June, 2024, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore and is expected to draw thousands of retailers and business partners regionally.... Read More